Solving the Problem of Scarce Natural Resources among Nations

A former participant in GE’s Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP), Delaena Kalevor most recently served as vice president of strategic initiatives at Synchrony Financial. Delaena Kalevor has an MBA from Simon School, University of Rochester and possesses experience in business leadership, strategy, and wealth management. Among other interests, he focuses on world issues, particularly global economics. One global economic challenge is finding a solution to the long-term problem of scarce natural resources.

Natural resources are scarce, given their finite nature and confinement to specific geographical locations. Thus, they're only readily accessible to a few. This scarcity creates competition between those who have particular resources and those who do not. Taking proactive steps can help combat this imbalance. One such measure is to prioritize human resources over natural resources. Human capital has the potential to facilitate economic growth and national prosperity. This can be accomplished via programs to end extreme property and equitably distribute resources among citizens.

Another measure that could help solve the problem of scarce natural resources is globalization. This growing interdependence among countries has led to economic growth and prosperity in some nations. However, in other countries, economic stability is threatened by civil unrest, conflict, and competition over scarce natural resources. Sustainable globalization management and conflict resolution are essential to ending the tussle over limited natural resources.

How Charcoal Grilling Enhances the Flavor of Meat

An independent business consultant in Irvine, California, Delaena Kalevor serves a range of clients in the payments and general financial services industries. When he isn’t working, Delaena Kalevor loves to cook on his charcoal grill.

When it comes to taste, charcoal imparts the smoky flavor that most passionate grilling enthusiasts prefer to the cleaner, bacon-like flavor of cooking over gas. However, the true reason for the special flavor of charcoal-grilled meat lies in the meat itself, rather than the briquets that cook it.

The secret lies in the fatty drippings that emanate from the meat to hit the hot charcoal and combust with a burst of smoke and flame. Full of oil, sugar, and protein (as well as fat), these drippings vaporize upon contact before rising off the grill to reintegrate within the meat in a remarkably delicious way.

Skilled chefs can manipulate the taste of charcoal-grilled meat in a variety of ways. For example, incorporating plain wood chips of hickory or other tree species can both enhance and change final meat flavor profiles.