WTCI LogoInsights

Your Resource for Wisdom


Welcome to Insights, your resource for wisdom about how to lead at a globally-minded business, whether you are at the top, a mid-level executive, or somebody who is new to the business world. Our library includes video and written interviews, think pieces, and more – all with or from business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic who are driving growth and global good.

Topics

Navigating the Complexities of Global Supply Chains

The last few years have shown that moving goods and products from point A to B is never as simple as it sounds. No industry has been immune, as supply chain disruptions have led to inflation, product shortages, and other problems.

Harnessing Maryland's Wind Energy Opportunities

Wind power is one of the fastest-growing and most effective sources of electricity in the United States. As Maryland eyes opportunities to reduce its carbon footprint and grow its economy, the Port of Baltimore could be ground zero in achieving both.

Maryland: An Emerging Powerhouse in Global Innovation

Maryland is at the heart of groundbreaking innovation in high-tech sectors like quantum computing, cybersecurity, and life sciences. How can global business leaders leverage this proximity for a competitive edge?

Lifelong Lessons in Leadership

Every once in a while, if you’re lucky, you meet a person who will change your life forever, and only for the better. Dr. James Albrecht is one of those people for me. Here are 10 life lessons I've learned from Jim.

What Does a Diverse Workforce Look Like Today?

What does diversity mean? DC's diplomat-in-residence discusses the importance of building a workforce that looks like the whole United States, not just part of the country.

What is the Supply Chain?

It impacts the cost of everything from a burger to a car. COVID-19 disrupted it on a scale never seen before. World leaders intervene when it is threatened. But what actually is "the Supply Chain?"

Faces of WTCI

 
A Decade of Building Bonds

Ten years is a long time for any professional relationship. But that’s how long President Ryan Polakoff and supply chain optimization company Nexterus have been involved with the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI), and there’s no sign of slowing down.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. We use Google Analytics and other services to track and report website traffic. For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google's privacy policy.