Unequal power and unequal sacrifice | Gregory Aboud | TEDxPortofSpain
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- Опубликовано: 12 июл 2024
- In his talk, Gregory speaks of the need for a higher level of accountability from the people who hold more power and influence in society because of their status in society. He calls for the need for conscience and common sense from the elite so that necessary constitutional reform can be achieved.
Gregory E. Aboud was born in, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in 1956. He studied in Canada for six years graduating with an Honours degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario. Gregory has worked within the family business group since his early childhood, during school holidays, he eventually became a permanent member of staff upon graduation in 1978. On the passing of his father in September 2014, he became Managing Director. Gregory also takes a keen interest in property development with a special focus on the preservation of old buildings and structures.
Gregory E. Aboud was born in, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in 1956. He attended, St Monica’s Prep and St Mary’s College then studied in Canada for six years graduating with an Honours degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario. Gregory has worked within the family business group since his early childhood, during school holidays, he filled in where needed and eventually became a permanent member of staff upon graduation in 1978. He has worked in numerous roles within the group, learning the processes firsthand, from Export Shipping Clerk, Wholesale Officer, Retail Officer, Export Sales Team Member and eventually Export Team Lead. On the passing of his father in September 2014, he became Managing Director.
Gregory takes a keen interest in property development with a special focus on the preservation of old buildings and structures. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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This presentation is so profound ... It's a catalyst for change. Everyone needs to hear this. The message really gets into your soul ... and lingers ... Very impressive indeed. Mr Aboud is a real change-maker. 👏🏽👍🏽
It is an excellent message from one of the game changers, now the rest need to get on board.
I agree with every single point raised here amazing presentation.
Thank you very much for that! Well done
We hav these billionaires in tnt. They should get up off some of their billions when the economy is tight. That should be their responsibility. Give but demand that the money is used in ways to develop the underclass
Yes, he is correct. . We have to be more responsible.
Brilliant...
Very well presented...
This was a year ago I feel he talking about the present government now in trinidad we have that's sinking this country
Excellent 👍
Great talk, Gregory. I am very pleased you mentioned the work we did together back in 2003 in the Vision 2020 Committee.
I fully support what you have advocated in your talk and would love to talk to you about it some more.
All the best to you, and I look forward to helping bring your suggestion to reality.
Indeed, it would be fitting if we actually did get this done in 2020!
R.I.P. Mr Lloyd Best
Well said
This needs to be heard .... but people need not to look at the messenger but LISTEN TO THE MESSAGE....
We are sliding down the slope with no sense of stopping....
Agreed. And the same courtesy of listening to the message should also be granted to a messenger named Phillip Edward Alexander. He is sounding the alarm bell that is a part of the "silent elite" waking up.
Great and powerful indeed in what he said but would it make changes in the hearts of ppl especially those who consider only themselves and their family, conscience or common sense would ppl make it their reality to make living worth living that there is a common place that all can share a place of empathy and to do what's right!
Even if all do not make the change, the majority must, will, are. I believe many hearts are changing not only from what God used this son to speak Change to the People here now, but also because the Spirit of Conscience has been and is at work all through our Nation 🇹🇹💖
Good one Gregory.
He is a one percenter!!! That's all I need to know, and guess what? I'm a one percenter too, your ratings on the percentage scale depends on the conversion your parents had with you growing up, the relationships and networks you developed and most of all the conversation you have with your God. I would love to interact with these one percenters they are Trinis too . The problem with the American constitution was that the interests of the poor and enslaved were not included, I assume that any change in Trinidad's should include the interests of the poor and the disenfranchised.
Good luck on that theory, jackass.
You need to direct the complaints to your very own community who have single-handedly destroyed Trinidad
Whilst he covered some good points here some are contradictory in a realistic, contextual sense.
The Elite of Trinidad and Tobago lack *conscience* when they restrict Foreign Exchange to local businesses.
They have infiltrated the banking system of Trinidad and Tobago with family members on the boards and owning massive shares.
The creation of a new Constitution is indeed a great idea.
However, it should *Not* be designed by the Elite or anyone affiliated with that 1% of the population.
He also eyes the American Constitution which he said benefits the people. It embraces capitalism and the hoarding of wealth by small families in the USA.
I'm in total agreement with everything said. Race and class; the elephant in the house.
That's every government/country. What's your point?
Great at last a true pic
This guy sounds just like Gary Aboud. I guess they’re brothers.
In a gathering of the elite, to discuss the issues of the economy and the social issues that face Trinidadians wouldn't it be nice if the elite would ban the use of the phrase "the ordinary man" ?
Sounds like his going through a sort of self-actualization.
Which is exactly what is needed from the "silent elite". It is more than time.
Post colonialism thinking 👍
Worse thing to ever happen you people is you country’s business
His views have to be taken seriously. He has no ulterior motives.