Brett's Boss Blogs

My parents recently took a trip to Australia. Like any good tourist, scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef was one of the first activities on their list. They sent me a plethora of underwater pictures depicting vibrant corals and fish but I could not help but notice the eerily white coral that plagued the reef. These corals had undergone a process known as bleaching. When sea temperatures rise too rapidly, the algae that use coral for protection no longer are kept safe and are forced to evacuate the coral. This leads to the coral losing color and turning white. The symbiotic relationship the two organisms have developed is destroyed. These coral skeletons are very fragile and currents in the water can break the coral from its secured spot on the sea floor and at that point, the coral is no longer salvageable. Fortunately, researchers have discovered that many corals in French Polynesia that had previously been bleached, were now thriving again and filled with color. The ...

     Returning agency to those who have lost their ability to make many decisions for themselves is an idea that has been applied to many social efforts recently. Agency entitles an individual to the ability to make decisions via their own free will without constraints they cannot control. For example, Novogratz's work in Africa has returned the financial agency to many individuals around the continent. My first step in deciding on a method for bringing positive change to the world would be to identify an issue where people in need have lost agency of some sort. Education is an area I could see having the potential to bring tremendous change to the world. Many organizations attempt to start new schools in afflicted areas but do not account for how to make those schools long lasting. Connecting children in poor countries to teachers and volunteers in developed nations via the internet is an idea I have been contemplating.     Another topic I have been read...

Every year golf celebrates one of its oldest tournaments at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. The Masters first began in 1934 and has inspired generations of golfers who want nothing more than to don a Green Jacket. For anyone invested in the game of golf, this is much more than an article of clothing, it is a ticket into one of the most exclusive clubs in golf history. Historic legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player have been joined by contemporary stars like Jordan Speith, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. The difficulty or the course and the skill of the golfers on hand always makes for an exciting experience. Augusta National is widely known as one of the most incredible golf courses in the world. As a result, this tournament draws many fans who want to see their favorite golfers compete at the highest level. Currently, a Thursday through Sunday badge which retails for $375 would cost around $6,000. The remarkable increase in resale price stems from...