Glenn McMahan celebrates the life and mourns the death in Haiti this week of Brazilian and global healthcare hero Dr. Zilda Arns, who proved what one person armed with expertise and a biblical worldview can accomplish for good.

According to recent surveys, businesses in the rapidly expanding Brazilian economy forgot one key component for growth—the need to develop top-level leadership. Commentary from Glen McMahan.

If the government came to your suburban sub-division, and told you to leave your home, pull your kids out of school, move away from your friends, and tear down your small business, Glenn McMahan wonders if you would you simply step aside let them do it.

Recently, Glenn McMahan has caught himself complaining about potholed roads as he drove in a nice car past a man pulling a heavy cart by hand...about the heat as he sat in an air-conditioned office...about the falling value of the dollar as he ate a great meal. That sounds uncomfortably familiar

Even in the middle of a major economic downturn, most of us, says Glenn McMahan, "enjoy unprecedented wealth and a quality of life that the rest of the world envies. But the statistics show that a lot of people are also tired in their souls."

Revisiting Robin Williams' performance as the remarkable Adrian Cronauer in Good Morning Vietnam, Glenn McMahan reflects on the profound difference between merely positional and genuinely authentic respect.

Glenn McMahan reflects on a view of life in which even failures can be worthwhile when friendships flourish.

In part three of this InsideWork series, Glenn McMahan draws on his interview with the legendary Moraci Sant’Anna, physical trainer for four of Brazil’s World Cup soccer teams, to explore connections between international soccer and high performance business leadership.

In part two of his three-part InsideWork series, Glenn McMahan draws lessons on innovation and working behind the scenes for business success from his interview with the legendary physical trainer for four of Brazil’s World Cup soccer teams, Moraci Sant’Anna.

In the first installment of a three-part InsideWork series, Glenn McMahan writes about the connections between international soccer and business. Glenn interviewed Moraci Sant’Anna, the innovative physical trainer for four of Brazil’s World Cup soccer teams, including the winning team of 1994.

One Brazilian economist, a leading authority on the economic theories that explain criminal behavior, recently published a book designed to prod Brazilian policy makers to action.

Norman Cousins wrote, “Our own age is not likely to be distinguished in history for the large numbers of people interested in finding some time to think," and Glenn McMahan couldn't agree more. But wait: There are rumors in Brazil of deep discussions among businesspeople about thoughtful books. Could this become a trend? Please?

Glenn McMahan, our man in Brazil, takes only cold comfort from the knowledge that the corrupt will eventually fall into pits of their own digging. Is that enough? What benefit does integrity bring to a person? What reward is there for honesty?

Glen McMahan wonders if there aren't products that have already reached a perfect blend of form and function . . . products that really are good enough . . . categories where innovation simply isn't necessary because there's nothing to be gained by producing something that's new but not different . . .

Glenn McMahan measures a recent worldwide study on entrepreneurship against reality on the ground in Brazil. What does it take to help early-stage entrepreneurs create truly innovative, sustainable business models in tough economic times?

Innovation happens on the foundation of good relationships...when there is a high level of talent diversity but at the same time a willingness to link up with other people who can complement one another. From this unity and diversity, people are able to be far more creative than if they only work alone.