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Energy economist, Gürcan Gülen says the implications of energy poverty are life threatening. The worst scenarios are found in parts of Africa, South Asia and India, where it causes increased illiteracy and decreased life expectancy.

Marketing professor Bill Weeks identifies what drives work performance, as well as commitment to an organization.

Research attempting to quantify the climate for immigrants in American states, resulting in a ranking based on restrictive and/or welcoming state legislation.

When you start Social Security is an important consideration. This is going to be income you can't outlive for the rest of your life. When should you begin benefits to get the most benefits for you and your family?

Mitch Neubert looked at the behavior of entrepreneurs and found they often tap an unseen source for stress relief.

Van Gray has found a unique way to teach basic business lessons to entrepreneurs in developing countries. By using a simple bottle of Coke, he sparks conversation about modeling the global giant's mission statement to encourage a plan and the actions needed to make it work.

Van Gray has developed what he calls an anti-poverty program. By using a bottle of Coca-Cola, he demonstrates what the power of business could do to transform people's lives, especially those in poverty. He teaches the fundamental principles of business to budding entrepreneurs in developing countries - some as young as 15 years old.

Blaine McCormick travels, teaching basic business lessons to entrepreneurs in developing countries using a simple ubiquitous item - a bottle of Coca-Cola. In this episode, McCormick focuses on the classic four Ps of marketing, which have been around since the 60s.

Blaine McCormick discusses communicating business lessons to entrepreneurs in developing countries using a unique, yet universal, object - a bottle of Coca-Cola. He's developed 12 basic business lessons around the iconic container.

James Roberts researches self-control and how our love of material possessions and money has an impact on our happiness. Research shows that compulsive buying has increased by at least 10 percent in just the last few years.

As childhood obesity numbers continue to rise in the U.S., new research suggests the proximity of schools to fast food locations may be a factor. Assistant professor of Marketing, Brennan Davis, found that teenagers eat more junk food when chain restaurants are mere blocks away from campus. He suggests ways communities can take action.

A closer look at how new moms balance pressures at work and home, more specifically, how certain factors and processes affected whether they stayed at their jobs.

When it comes to successfully predicting fan attendance at major league ballparks, marketing professor Kirk Wakefield has analyzed America's national pastime for more than 20 years. Sure, winning games is important, but it's not the zenith.

International economics specialist, Joe Barnes says the often-unpredictable business of energy has never been as uncertain as it is today. Barnes says the key concern of the U.S. isn't necessarily the origin of oil, but its price.

American executives are spending a lot of time in ineffective meetings. Here are some tips to achieve effective collaboration and high-quality decision making by adjusting how teams handle meetings.

Make strategic planning more relevant and successful. Don't focus on the planning document. It's about the team and creating a culture of excitement that produces innovation and drives a company toward high performance

Investing in women -- especially those who are in developing countries -- leads to larger economic returns, says one former U.S. Ambassador. It leads to better communities, better families, a better country, and a better economy.

Key advice about career moments. Some career moments are quite significant. Gain insight by putting those moments in proper perspective, recognizing how each has shaped who we are.

Companies are taking a more proactive approach to encourage healthy lifestyles for their employees. Some of these companies use individualized marketing techniques to promote health.

Assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship, Steve Bradley, studies the success and failure of start-ups. While conventional wisdom says the more money the better, surprisingly, Bradley's research shows that sometimes having too many resources can be a bad thing.

In today's multicultural marketplace, brands are using subtle cues and visual diversity to facilitate messaging where groups aren't well defined.

Narcissistic tendencies impair ethical judgment in the workplace, even if a person is religious.

Anything that produces pleasure in our brain can become addictive, including your smart phone.

Humble managers create a work environment that fosters staff loyalty and better customer service.

Today's multicultural marketplace is complex and tricky to navigate. Companies that operate openly with proficiency in inter-cultural messaging fare far better than most.