Ranked one of the “50 Leading Female Futurists” in the world by Forbes, April Rinne is a change navigator: she helps individuals and organizations rethink and reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and a world in flux. She is a trusted advisor to well-known startups, companies, financial institutions, nonprofits, and think tanks worldwide, from Airbnb to Nike to the World Bank, as well as governments ranging from Singapore to South Africa, Canada to Colombia, Italy to India. April is the author of FLUX: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change.
A graduate of Harvard Law School, April has been weaving a story about how to thrive amid flux for as long as she can remember, drawing on her history as a futurist, advisor, global development executive, microfinance lawyer, investor, mental health advocate, certified yoga teacher, globetrotter (100+ countries), and insatiable handstander. April also harnesses her very personal experiences with flux, including the death of both of her parents in a car accident when she was 20. Through her travels and tragedy, vision and values, global perspective and grounded sense of purpose, April helps others better understand how we see, think about, struggle with, and ultimately forge positive relationships with change.
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À mesure qu'elle s'est développée, elle est devenue victime de son succès.
It's an umbrella term that is often misused, and China's interpretation is very different from the West's.
首先，我们眼前的场景是这样构建的：世界每天都在变得更加全球化，联结性变得更强。从跨国公司到气候变化再到社会与政治运动，人类的命运越发紧密地交织起来。
We must highlight the importance and voices of global citizens everywhere.
Cuba is a country of contradictions: doctors dance, engineers drive taxis, and teachers farm tobacco, says April Rinne.
We need to tap into the opportunities presented by the sharing economy - and we need to overhaul outdated policies.
