The Business of Life Blog

Thoughts and Perspectives of a Global CEO

Alexei Orlov

Give the Best of Yourself

How to properly value who you are.

Personal Authority

Personal authority does not come from unkept promises but rather from truthful actions and deeds with decent and fair purpose.

Own Your Life: There Is More to You Than You Know

If at times you feel you are not part of this world, perhaps it's because you were born to make a new one. Believe.

Where Were You When the World Was Lonely?

Finding your inner peace and outward strength.

Protecting Myself from Myself

For me, putting thoughts to paper is a catharsis, time I need to soothe the tempests that often burden me.

The Power of Pause: Mastering the Median Point

While we readily guard against outside threats and enemies, the most dangerous risk tends to be a more insidious foe: our own poor behavior.

Being Grateful for the Day

All too often, I lost so much time worrying about tomorrow that I overlooked the need to repair problems in the moment. I have learned to do three important things every day.

True Grace: The Power of Inner Sensibility

The idea of Grace is often misunderstood. It goes well beyond just being socially elegant, polite, or charitable. You either have it or you don't.

Failing Well

Excellence comes through failing well.

Be Known for What You Do, Not What You Say

Real respect comes from what we do, not what we say.

Is Pursuing Happiness the Smart Thing to Do?

Happiness is something that everyone wants, but it doesn't always last forever.