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Author Archives: Glenn McMahan

Mr. McMahan has more than 18 years of experience as a writer and editor for newspapers, wire services and magazines. His first book, about business and family relationships, will be released in October 2008. Mr.McMahan has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.

November 2008

Four Essentials of Relational Business: Forgiveness

The absense of forgiveness may the highest barrier to living and doing business unfettered by the past. Glenn McMahan is convinced forgiveness is a tall obstacle, but he doesn’t believe it’s insurmountable.

Four Essentials of Relational Business: Humility

In the aftermath of the financial collapse, Glenn McMahan wonders if all the blaming in New York and Washington is, at the core, much different from a childish fight — only now the toy we’re fighting about is worth trillions of dollars.

October 2008

Four Essentials of Relational Business: Love

Glenn McMahan finds in the biblical narrative a great deal about the meaning behind God’s labor — and clues to meaning of of human work as well.

Four Essentials of Relational Business: Integrity

First in a series on Relational Business from our colleague Glenn McMahan in Brazil.
We only need to open a newspaper to find that our relationally designed world is fragmented and frayed. Distrust shadows our business dealings and, in this moment, our entire economy. News stories about the current economic crisis lead us to believe the [...]

September 2008

Drumbeat of Innovation

We usually think that innovation and creativity depend on talent and knowledge. That might be true, but is it possible that a latent fear of failure and judgment among professionals stifles the innovation businesses need?

July 2008

Hyper-inflation: The Triumph of Principled Leadership in Brazil’s Economy

Second in a Two-Part Analysis from Glenn McMahan in Brazil

Glenn McMahan, InsideWork’s man in Brazil unfolds the story of principled leadership that rescued Brazil’s economy from 40 years of hyper-inflation.

Hyper-Inflation: The Storm Before the Calm in Brazil’s Economy

Part 1 in a Two-Part Analysis from Glenn McMahan in Brazil

Glenn McMahan, InsideWork’s man in Brazil examines the failures of leadership that led to 14.2 quadrillion percent inflation over 40 years.

May 2008

The Importance of Being a Polyglot

"How do you say 'DEAL!' in Chinese?"

Our friend and InsideWork’s South American correspondent, Glenn McMahan, provides some insight into the importance of language in today’s global economy.

Brazil's Faith Vacuum

The Pope, Brazil and It's Business Climate

Our first report from InsideWork's Brazil correspondent, Glenn McMahan. Glenn gives us an overview of the general religious demographics, then focuses in on the absence of moral leadership among the Brazilian elite.