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Dame Alison Rose on Leading With Values in a Results-Driven World
In the modern financial sector, performance metrics rule. Growth charts determine strategy. Spreadsheets tell the story. But in this environment of pressure and precision, Dame Alison Rose carved a path defined by a different set of priorities—ones rooted in principle. Rose’s career spanned over three decades at NatWest Group, culminating in her role as chief Read more
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From Compliance to Culture: Dame Alison Rose on Authentic Inclusion
For many financial institutions, diversity and inclusion have long been managed as a checklist, an exercise in risk mitigation rather than a genuine transformation. But during Dame Alison Rose’s tenure as chief executive of NatWest Group, the approach began to shift. What had once been confined to compliance reports and HR protocols began to shape Read more
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The Science of Neora’s Clean Ingredient Standards
Clean beauty has evolved from niche movement to mainstream expectation, with consumers increasingly demanding transparency about what goes into their skincare products. However, “clean” remains poorly defined across the industry, with companies applying vastly different standards to earn this designation. Neora has established rigorous clean ingredient standards that exceed many competitors’ criteria, creating a comprehensive Read more
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Nick Millican on the Balance Between Profit and Purpose
On a gray London morning, Nick Millican walks a visitor through a recently refurbished office building in the West End. The floors are bright, the air feels surprisingly fresh, and the rooftop hosts planters, bike storage, and views of cranes that seem to be in permanent rotation above the city. Somewhere behind the calm of Read more
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Ice Skating in the Heart of the City: Discovery Green’s Urban Winter
Houston isn’t known for ice and snow, but every winter, Discovery Green’s Kinder Lake transforms into the city’s only outdoor ice skating rink, creating an urban winter experience that feels both familiar and distinctly Houston. Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green opens November 15, 2024, and runs through February 2, 2025, offering downtown Houston Read more
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Dame Alison Rose on Redefining What It Means to Be a Responsible CEO
When Dame Alison Rose became the first woman to lead one of Britain’s big four banks, it marked more than a milestone in representation. It signaled the arrival of a new kind of executive leadership—one that would recalibrate what responsibility looks like in the boardroom. Throughout her tenure as chief executive of NatWest Group, Dame Read more
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Leen Kawas on Building Teams That Share the Mission
In the fast-moving world of biotechnology, where breakthroughs depend on both innovation and endurance, Leen Kawas believes that the most valuable resource isn’t capital or technology—it’s alignment. As CEO of EIT Pharma, managing general partner of Propel Bio Partners, and board member at Inherent Biosciences, Kawas has led teams through discovery, clinical development, and public Read more
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Chefs for Farmers 2025: September 27-28 at Autry Park

The connection between Texas farms and Houston’s renowned culinary scene takes center stage at Chefs for Farmers, returning to Autry Park for two days of exceptional farm-to-table experiences on September 27-28, 2025. This unique festival brings together approximately 60 of Houston’s most talented chefs with local Texas farms, creating an all-inclusive tasting event that celebrates Read more
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The Trust Economy: Seth Hurwitz on What Makes a Team Work
In an industry known for high turnover, temperamental egos, and last-minute scrambles, Seth Hurwitz has built something rare: a team that sticks. From the box office staff at the 9:30 Club to the stagehands at The Anthem, many of the people working under the I.M.P. umbrella have been with him for decades. The secret, Hurwitz Read more
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Hanif Lalani on Cultural Diversity in Wellness Practices
Hanif Lalani’s practice exists at an intersection that many in the wellness industry have long ignored. As a health coach trained in evidence-based fitness and nutrition, he is also shaped by his own cultural heritage and an awareness of how wellness ideals are rarely neutral. In his work, cultural diversity is not a buzzword or Read more