Welcome


to our Agora—a forum for new &

shared perspectives on things that matter

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Φιλότιμο


the uniquely Greek concept of 'Philotimo' can be

loosely translated as 'love of honor' or 'friend of honor'

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Alchemy


consciensciously removing 'three unnecessary protons'

to transform lead—dark and weighty—into gold

Allow me to introduce myself.
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I am George Koukis—businessman, teacher, philanthropist, catalyst for change. Greek by birth and citizen of the world, I created this site as an ‘Agora’— a meeting place and forum for new and shared thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.

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The significant problems of our time cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.

—Albert EinsteinTheoretical Physicist, Author of the General Theory of Relativity
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The test of the leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.

—James Buchanan15th President of the United States

Ethical Leadership Principles—a Set of Truths Derived from My Own Experience
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Philotimo

Doing ‘Right’ without Regard for Cost

“Me Do It!”

Greatness in Courageous Initiative

Timely to Timeless

Embracing a Legacy Perspective

Law of the Antagonist

When Enemy Fire Strengthens Resolve

Solitude of the Leader

Making Peace with the Quiet

Non-Conformity

Rising above Mediocrity

Having and Being

Connected & Inseparable Realities

Influence of Intuition

When to Lead with ‘Feelings’ over Data

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My Areas of Focus—a Sampling of Current Initiatives, Partnerships, and Companies
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EcoPoly Solutions Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics

EcoPoly Solutions Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics

Dream for the World Ethical Leadership Training

Dream for the World Ethical Leadership Training

The Classical Opera Company

The Classical Opera Company

George Koukis Paediatric Rheumatology Service

George Koukis Paediatric Rheumatology Service

Aristotelian Principles—Timeless Virtues of Greatness
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Courage

Ανδρεια

Justice

Δικαιοσυνη

Moderation

Μετριοπαθεια

Friendliness

Φιλικοτητα

Decency

Ευπρεπεια

Fairness

Ακριβοδικια

Generosity

Γενναιοδωρια

Honesty

Εντιμοτητα

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Philotimo to the Greek is like breathing.
A Greek is not a Greek without it.

—ThalesPhilosopher, Mathematician, Astronomer (500BC)
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Be the change that you
wish to see in the world.

—Mahatma GhandiCivil Rights Leader
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Education is the most powerful weapon
which you can use to change the world.

—Nelson MandelaRevolutionary, Politician, Philanthropist
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Poverty is the parent
of revolution and crime.

—AristotlePhilosopher & Scientist (300BC)

My Thoughts—in Blog Form
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Ethical LeadershipGlobal Consciousness

Enemies at the Gate—
Refocusing the Energy of Adversaries to Win the War

Principles & TruthsRedefining Success

Fear Is a Ghost—
an Imaginary Enemy

Ethical LeadershipGlobal ConsciousnessPrinciples & TruthsRedefining Success

TEDx Chalkida—
‘The Ideal Business Plan’

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Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life—think of it, dream of it, live on that idea.
Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone.
This is the way to success.

—Swami VivekanandaHindu Monk, Introduced Vedanta & Yoga to the West