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Five Cross-Cultural Etiquette Tips for Doing Business in Boston

Boston is considered one of the most culturally, ethnically and racially diverse cities in the United States. Thanks to its status as a...

7 Steps For Becoming An Anti-Racism Advocate

In the midst of this very painful moment for America, one of the few bright spots has been the large majorities of people across racial...

Get to Know: Bob Rivers, Chair and CEO of Eastern Bank

As Chair and CEO of Eastern Bank, Bob Rivers strives to improve opportunities for individuals in the Boston community—beginning within...

Get to Know: Leverett Wing, Executive Director at Commonwealth Seminar

For GK Mentor Leverett Wing, the city of Boston is a familiar stomping ground. Wing, who was born and raised in Boston, almost found...

The Power of Get Konnected

Your network is indeed your net worth. It is essential to have the right contacts in today’s business world: Get Konnected! proves to be...

Leaders Know Who They Are

“Ya gots to remember who you are,” says Miss Essie, a character in my one-act play. “so you don’t get confused when some fool tries to...

Eastern Bank’s Bob Rivers Walks his Talk

There are many CEO’s who talk diversity and inclusion but Bob Rivers does more, he walks it. As President of Eastern Bank, Bob regularly...

The Art of Schmoozing

Ask any successful person and they will tell you that networking is a key element in moving one’s career forward. As someone who has been...

Creating a New Normal: White Men at the Diversity Table

Against the backdrop of today’s highly competitive and fast changing global marketplace coupled with America’s changing demographics,...

Multiculturalism: Good for the Bottomline and Your Gateway to Global Markets

In today’s highly competitive, volatile global marketplace, the most recent census figures offer compelling evidence that U.S....

Get Konnected! Honors 12 Boston Leaders As “Diversity Game Changers: White Men Who Can Jump!”

More than 500 professionals, business leaders and executives will gather at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Tuesday, March...

Get Konnected! Kicks off the Holidays at the Taj Boston

More than 200 business executives, professionals and entrepreneurs of diverse cultures and across multiple industries and sectors will...

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October 11, 2023

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February 03, 2023

Grant Welker
September 28, 2022

Colette Phillips
February 07, 2022

Colette Phillips
February 07, 2022