Channels & Challenges: Futurist Jack Uldrich to Keynote 2014 Retail Asset Protection Conference in Indianapolis

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Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) April 03, 2014

Distinguished keynote speaker, global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich has been selected to deliver a keynote address in Indianapolis. The speech: "The Big AHA: How to Future-Proof Your Business Against Tomorrows Transformational Trends, Today," will be presented to the Retail industry Leaders Association (RILA) at the 2014 Retail Asset Protection Conference.

In accordance with the 2014 conference theme: "All Channels. All Challenges. One Conference," Uldrich, who is an expert in change management and future trends, will discuss how individuals in retail can enhance their awareness of transformational changes that are coming--across "all channels" and utilizing that awareness to face "all challenges." Some highlights will include how retailers can learn to embrace ambiguity;" why finding a reverse mentor could be crucial; and why taking small risks may very well be the safest thing retailers can do to position themselves for success in the years to come.

Uldrich will also share the content from his forthcoming book, Business as Unusual: How to Future-Proof Yourself Against Tomorrows Transformational Trends, Today and outline the ten trends transforming the world of tomorrow. A sample of his ideas may be found here in this Forbes article. He will also identify a series of concrete actions retail industry leaders can take today in order to future-proof themselves and their customers against the tides of tomorrow.

Jack Uldrich is a seasoned and sought after speaker and has addressed hundreds of clients in a variety of industries throughout the world most recently including, The American Medical Association, the Million Dollar Round Table, Fiatech, Cisco, IBM, WiPro, PepsiCo, United Healthcare, Boston Scientific and General Electric.

Parties interested in learning more about him, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about either the event or interviewing Jack as an energy futurist or trend expert can contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

Uldrich is a renowned global futurist, best-selling author, editor of the monthly newsletter, The Exponential Executive, and host of the award-winning website, http://www.jumpthecurve.net.

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Global Spa & Wellness Summit Unveils 2014 Theme Fast Forward

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The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) today unveiled its futurist theme - Fast Forward - for its 8th annual event, taking place September 10-12th at the Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco. The event, which is considered the worlds most prestigious gathering of business, government and academic leaders in the wellness, travel and spa industries, is expected to attract a record number of attendees. The 2nd annual Global Wellness Tourism Congress (GWTC) will take place concurrently on September 10th.

This year, the Summit is hitting the Fast Forward button, said Susie Ellis, GSWS Chairman and CEO. Our agenda and keynote speakers will be focused on looking closely and creatively at the future of spa and wellness, from new technologies that will transform our businesses and the way wellness gets delivered; to the future of design; to exploring the latest in brain science and its implications; to the next wave in retailing; to presenting crucial, new research that will illuminate and shape our industrys future path.

Dr. Kjell A. Nordstrm, a Swedish economist, futurist thought-leader and renowned co-author of Funky Business, is the Summits first announced keynote speaker, in what will be a prestigious, high-profile line up of future-focused thinkers. His provocative presentation will analyze a coming, new world marked by seismic demographic and consumer shifts: The future is urban and female. The influence of countries and men is fading away - prepare yourselves for Amazonia, says Nordstrm.

About Dr. Kjell A. Nordstrm

Dr. Kjell A. Nordstrm holds a doctoral degree in International Business from the Stockholm School of Economics. His research and consulting focus is in the areas of corporate strategy, multinational corporations and globalization.

He has published three books (co-authored with Jonas Ridderstrle) and numerous articles on the internationalization process of firms. His books (Funky Business, Karaoke Capitalism, Funky Business Forever) have been featured on CNN and CNBC and appeared in Fortune, Fast Company, Time Magazine, Financial Times, Paris Match, etc. Funky Business was an international bestseller and was translated into 32 languages. Funky Business Forever (2008), his long awaited update, takes a look back on the later half of the millenniums first decade, and provides evolved thinking and commentary in a way that is truly funky and down to business.

Titanium Sponsor - Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development

The host country sponsor of the 2014 event, the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT), has also committed to the Summits highest level of sponsorship Titanium. This generous support is in addition to SMITs responsibilities as the co-organizer of the Global Wellness Tourism Congress.

Interestingly, Morocco ranks among the top 10 nations worldwide for wellness tourism growth through 2017 and is expected to have an annual growth rate of 14.7 percent, 60-plus percent faster than the global average, said Ellis. SMIT has proven itself incredibly forward thinking when it comes to realizing the potential of wellness tourism and attracting investment, making them a perfect partner for the 2nd annual GWTC.

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The freedom to make: Scott Andrew and Nina Sarnelle from the Institute of New Feeling at TEDxCMU – Video

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Mississippi Lawmakers Pass Religious Freedom Restoration Act

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JACKSON, Miss. Lawmakers in Mississippi passed a religious freedom bill on Tuesday that allows for residents of faith to legally challenge state actions that place a substantial burden on their free exercise of religion.

State action or an action by any person based on state action shall not burden a persons right to exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, SB 2681, reads, adding that the only exception is if the action has a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering the interest.

The free exercise of religion is defined in the bill as the ability to act or the refusal to act in amanner that is substantially motivated by ones sincerely heldreligious belief, whether or not the exercise is compulsory orcentral to a larger system of religious belief.

The measure was introduced by Senator Phillip Gandy (R-Waynesboro), who also serves as senior pastor of Liberty Baptist Church. Itpassed both the House and Senate on the same day79-43 in the House and 37-14 in the Senatebut not after debate among lawmakers who disagreed about whether the proposal could result in discrimination against homosexuals.

If you dont think this bill does what I know it does, you go make a fool out of somebody else, Senator Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton) argued on the floor.

There is nothing in this bill that authorizes discrimination against anybody, Senator Gary Jackson (R-French Camp) refuted. This protects the Buddhist, the Christian, the Muslim against government interference.

Gandy also told OneNewsNow this week that the bill has nothing to do with discrimination.

Theres one of two things [about people who say that]: One, either they havent read the bill or two, theyre just trying to frighten people, and theres some people who do that really well, he stated. When they dont have a good argument, they attack. And certainly weve seen a lot of that.

The Mississippi bill, which is modeled after the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), is stated to be similar to a measure that was vetoed last month by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

This is a victory for the First Amendment and the right to live and work according to ones conscience, Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, wrote in a statement following the bills passage. This commonsense measure was a no-brainer for freedom, and like the federal [Religious Freedom Restoration Act], it simply bars government discrimination against religious exercise. The legislature gave strong approval to a bill that declares that individuals do not have to trade their religious freedom for entrance into public commerce.

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