By Dr. Basil Springer “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 Shortly before I moved to Trinidad 10 years ago, I was invited by a colleague to attend a seminar coordinated by a […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19 One of the inescapable features of the Information Age is the speed with which news travels the world. We no longer have to wait for […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” – 1 Peter 3:8 I last wrote about teamwork in this column in July 2014 in “Camaraderie Fuels Teamwork” and in October 2019 in “Camaraderie Fuels Teamwork Revisited”. My reflection on those […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26 Here is a reflection of my last fortnight of experiences. Thanksgiving is a heartwarming affair. Family reunions […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” – Deuteronomy 8:18 Last week we reflected on the HIGS workshop methodology for generating business ideas for marketing, […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” – Proverbs 29:18 This week a wave of nostalgia enveloped me, transporting me back to 2001 and the inaugural Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) on Sustainable Development symposium in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The genesis of […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” – Proverbs 10:4 In recent years, the Caribbean region has experienced an upsurge in entrepreneurial endeavors, with startups championing innovation and diversifying the economic landscape. Amid this trend, there’s an undercurrent driving success in established organizations that’s equally potent – intrapreneurship. […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.” – 1 Timothy 6:17 As I pondered over this scripture in the Book of Timothy, it […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” – Proverbs 16:3 As I sit here, reflecting on my journey in the world of indigenous business consulting in the Caribbean, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride and nostalgia. It’s been quite a ride, one that began […]
