On the third floor of a nondescript building next to the Atlanta Medical Center, Robinson College of Business students and alumni are building a marketing firm to cater to people like them – digital natives who grew up with the Internet.
Category: Thought Leader
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Preparing for the Next Crisis
Let’s not wait until the next big crisis to have the conversation about informational resources. Let’s start right now. Join in by responding to this week’s crisis preparation poll.
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Mustaches call attention to wildly successful Movember campaign to raise awareness for an increased focus on men’s health.
November mustaches call attention to men’s health and the successful Movember Movement. This year’s mental health focus is especially compelling in light of Robin Williams’ death. Let November’s mustaches open the door to a conversation about men’s health.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
In the Pursuit of Global Health Equity: Growing the Pie
Through an alliance of extraordinary global health organizations and private-sector financial and corporate institutions, Atlanta is in a unique position to help our nation and the world.
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The Advantages of Working for A NonBank Lender
Last week, we discussed why a mortgage loan originator is an ideal career for many. This week, we discuss the benefits of working for a nonbank lender as opposed to a broker or standard bank lender.
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Will an app or a wearable make you healthier?
Technology can now help you monitor your every step taken, ounce of water consumed, and even moment slept. As both an app or a wearable, this new fitness trend can be helpful.
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Mortgage Loan Originator – An Optimal Career Choice for Many
For professionals stuck in a standard 9-to-5 job, the professional road ahead may look bleak. However, mortgage loan originators are offered competitive pay, flexible hours and a sense of fulfillment from putting people into homes, without needing a four-year degree.
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Breast cancer devastates 1 in 8 American women; but there is some good news and cause for hope during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast cancer is a devastating disease, costing the lives of 40,000 Americans each year. Reports show exercise plays a significant role in risk reduction.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
A Chance to See Through the Eyes of a Girl
The Atlanta Airport recently began showing an extraordinary collection of art at its T-Concourse Gallery. ‘Through the Eyes of a Girl’ features 39 vivid paintings and drawings collected from five countries last year.
Posted inRobinson School of Business, Thought Leader
Hooked on Soda
As part of his doctoral dissertation, Sunder has developed a formula to measure the customer lifetime value (CLV) of carbonated beverage consumers.
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Improving Health Literacy Could Improve Healthcare; Save an Estimated $73 Billion A Year.
Health Literacy Month is vitally important as 14% of the U.S. can’t read. Improving health literacy could save the U.S. an estimated $73B in excess spending. Check your own health literacy.
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Is There Hope For Haiti?
It’s been nearly five years since an earthquake shook Haiti and captivated Americans to generously engage in international charitable giving. But how are they doing now?
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We’re back and welcome United Way of Greater Atlanta!
We’re back with fresh material! After a summer of sharing some of the best of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s past Philanthropy Thought Leadership blogs, I want you to know that change is not just on the way – it’s here!
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Avoid “New Year’s Regrets” by adding a healthy habit or two now!
On average, Americans gain one to two pounds every holiday season. If you’re starting the September Pledge or just hoping to avoid the traditional weight gain, here are a few tips for staying healthy.
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Men: Find a medical home base early on. (Pass this along to male twenty-somethings.)
One of the best ways to prevent future illness or catch it early is to establish a ‘medical home base.’
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Lenders, Rates and Down Payments: Home Mortgage FAQs Answered!
Because buying a home is one of the most important transactions a consumer can make, mortgage loan originators are always being asked for their advice. We’ve compiled, and answered, our top FAQs this week!
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Business Pulse: How CDC Protects the Health of Your Business at Home and Abroad
If you’ve ever had the flu, you know how debilitating it can be. And there’s more at stake than just your health—when you can’t work there’s a ripple effect on your employer and the economy.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Toilets and Rape
Improved access to sanitation and water facilities around the world won’t end violent attacks on women, but they can meaningfully improve both the physical safety of girls and women, as well as the overall health of communities.
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Now is the best time for resolutions; take your September Pledge!
It’s time to kick start our well-being with healthy goals we can complete. Are you ready to sign on for the September Pledge?
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Atlanta Joins Together to Fight Ebola As Window Closes
If we continue to work together we can save the lives of those healthcare workers still treating patients in West Africa and prevent the spread of Ebola elsewhere. Act now.
