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Greener Cities Are In Our Future
In the books regarding urban design, Peter Calthorpe is a living and controversial legend. He is one of the people who made Portland, Oregon the bustling eco-friendly metropolis it is today by insisting on light rail links rather than the prior plans for a pointless ring road around the city. He is also the man who is helping to build China, three cities at a time, literally that’s his current lineup, while still advising the state of California on its future sustainability issues regarding urban growth. He is a thought-leader and author, most recently, of “Urbanism In the Age of… Continue reading
Who Is Driving The Dreambus?
As a CEO Executive, Leader and CEO Coach, I have the ability to help inspire and shape people’s lives. Gratefully, I feel that I have had a positive and lasting impact on some of the thousands of individuals that I have come in contact in the 30 years I have been an Executive. The impact, I would say, is to bring the universal laws of service, gratitude and attraction into all that I do. In fact, life is the same mystery, whether we are at home, at work or at play. Indeed, we are the same person in every instance… Continue reading
Peru Bans GMOs
A great example of leadership, at the governmental level, Peru makes a major announcement. It is a truly rare occasion in the world these days, shows the South American nation of Peru banning GMOs. Peru claims it has yet to be contaminated by the import, cultivation, or breeding of any genetically-modified (GM) crops. That is at least not openly, unlike some of its nearby neighbors like Brazil, that have openly and willingly accepted them. And the recent decision by Peru’s Plenary Session of the Congress to enact this incredible ten-year moratorium on GMOs, is in direct defiance to previous governmental… Continue reading
From Bhutan To Canada Happiness Is Contagious
From Bhutan To Canada Happiness Is Contagious, Another Country Takes A Leadership Role For Its People
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is the only nation that puts happiness at the core of public policy. But its thrust on a “gross national happiness”(GNH) index is not just a warm-and-fuzzy inheritance from Buddhism; it is integral to the nation’s cultural and political security. Bhutan is one of the poorest nations on the planet, yet one of the happiest. It is a very rare example of a country that has built happiness into the center of its development strategy. A few years… Continue reading