Shyamsree Nandi

Air pollution and air quality in cities have become topics of public concern worldwide. Multiple diesel scandals, and the subsequent mindset shift with regard to sustainability, have acted as a catalyst for policy change. The drive to keep cities clean and free from emissions has become both a global and a local movement. One of the most common measures taken by city councils to reduce air pollution is the implementation of environmental or emission zones. Two major types can be found.

As societal and business norms evolve, the ways we lead, motivate, and manage must change, too. In the 2020s, our unpredictable present exists for about a nanosecond. The past is up for reinterpretation. And, the future is difficult to conceive. Admirable leadership attributes from just 30 years ago seem quaint – or questionable – now. In the past, leaders sat atop an entrenched totem pole.

Life insurance companies have been working to improve their speed to market for new and refreshed products, but they have struggled to effectively message these improvements to frontline agents and brokers. Even as more customers shop online, the value of the agent and broker model still exists for many customers and prospects.