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Rittener Reflections

Rittener Reflections

Written by: Jeff Rittener
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 Worldwide trade has become increasingly complex, risky and unpredictable. Those who engage in cross-border trade have been forced to change long-standing practices and adjust their supply chain to continue providing the world with desired goods at an optimal cost. This coming year will continue to present those who engage in cross border trade with uncertainty and challenge. This podcast is intended to offer my reflections on this critical topic.© 2025 Rittener Reflections Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • EP.23: People in Portugal

    EP.23: People in Portugal
    Jan 6 2026
    Portugal has become one of the world’s most talked‑about destinations — and after spending time there, I understand why. Last week, I shared Pathways in Portugal, a reflection on how Lisbon and Porto revealed themselves through movement and stillness. This week, I’m focusing on the people — the conversations, small moments, and unexpected connections that shaped the experience in ways no itinerary ever could. What stayed with me long after I returned home wasn’t the architecture or the food, but the people. These encounters revealed something about Lisbon, something about Porto, and something about myself. I hope you enjoy meeting them.
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    32 mins
  • EP. 22: 2025, the Year of the Unexpected

    EP. 22: 2025, the Year of the Unexpected
    Dec 30 2025
    The final episode of Rittener Reflections for 2025. When I launched this podcast back in January, I opened with five certainties I believed would shape cross‑border trade in the year ahead. What I didn’t anticipate—what none of us anticipated—was just how unpredictable 2025 would become. If Episode 1 was about preparing for volatility, this episode is about living through it. With this episode, I will close the loop. I’ll revisit those five certainties, reflect on what actually happened, and then share some personal reflections on why, for me, 2025 became the year of the unexpected.
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    22 mins
  • EP.21 Pathways to Portugual

    EP.21 Pathways to Portugual
    Dec 26 2025
    Portugal has become one of the world’s most popular destinations — a place people are visiting, revisiting, and in many cases choosing to call home. After hearing so much about it, especially from my daughter who traveled there last year, I finally had the chance to explore it myself. Her insights shaped how I planned the trip and how I approached each day, and in many ways this episode continues that conversation.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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