I'm most inspired by humans doing God's work and making a positive impact on a suffering planet. There are fellow members of the GSN - Global Sustainiblity Network, of which I am a founding member, who are amazing philanthropists and heads of industry and NGO's that are making and forcing great changes on the planet. The GSN was formed at a private ceremony at the Vatican where Pope Francis convened many religious leaders including Ayatollah from Iran, Archbishop of Canterbury, both Sunni and Shia leaders, Buddhist, Greek Orthodox etc. We convene four times a year around the world, the Vatican, House of Lords, UN and in Dubai on eradicating human trafficking in pursuit of the UN's Goal 8. (http://gsngoal8.com/)
The official convening of religious leaders at the Vatican and signing of the declaration against human trafficking. Tony was an official witness to the signing. The Pope can be seen in the background.
Kailash Satiyarthi, novel peace price winner for success in fighting human trafficking and Tony Schiena. Picture taken at Indian House of Parliament in New Delhi, 6 weeks ago. The person cropped out with his hand left pointing at Tony is one of the worlds most influential Leaders but for political reasons is not included.
LM: Are you a lover of social media or do you have to keep a low profile?
TS: It comes hand-in-hand with technology. My days of being covert are long gone and I'm the face of my company so I'm out there, doing CNN etc. I engage in social media but rarely will a post or a pic be in a place where I am currently. And believe me I literally live on planes and cross cross the planet.
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CNN in London