Author Archives: kierstin
Two Words: Alignment and Authenticity
My new column for Greenbiz which will feature exclusive SHIFT Report data, launched this week with cool infographics on political affiliation and sustainability. Here is the article: I was recently at lunch with two friends, one of whom brought her … Continue reading
Sustainable Innovation: What is the Future We Want to Create?
The importance of courage and asking the right questions: Meet Darcy Winslow who represents both. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] I’m thrilled to launch the latest Sustainable Innovators interview in the Experts Behind the Experts Series with Sustainable … Continue reading
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Are People Who Meditate the Top Social Change Agents?
Meditation and Social Change: Are people who meditate the top social change agents? Continue reading
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Innovator Interview: The Benefits of Mistakes and Multiple Personalities
Dawn Danby – Sustainable Design Program Manager at Autodesk An Industrial Designer merged with a Sustainability Consultant merged with an MBA: Meet Dawn Danby. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Another down to earth thought leader as part of our … Continue reading
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An Activist and a Greenwasher Meet in a Bar…
What happens when two disparate parties meet in a bar? The potential for collaboration and positive change according to author of The Sins of Greenwashing and Terra Choice’s CEO, Scott McDougall. From roots in biology to his current focus on … Continue reading
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Another hit of inspiration with Experts Behind the Experts: Danielle LaPorte
Danielle LaPorte is heating up the blogosphere charts these days with the success of her Fire Starter Sessions: A Digital Experience For Entrepreneurs, her unique voice around authenticity in business for entrepreneurs and her unabashed passion for spiritual sustainability. At … Continue reading
Another Experts Behind the Experts: Mike Brown of Brown & Wilmanns
Another great Experts Behind the Experts interview rolled out this morning with Mike Brown of Brown and Wilmanns Environmental Consulting. Mike was the first person to hold a role in the vein of what we now call ‘chief sustainability’ officer, … Continue reading
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New Experts Behind the Experts Interview: Karena Albers of Kontentreal Films
Check out Kierstin’s latest Experts Behind the Experts (EbE) interview with Karena Albers of Kontentreal Films, a documentary film and strategic entertainment company. She started Kontentreal Films with Tad Fettig to focus on telling stories about “the guardians of the … Continue reading
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Announcing new SHIFT Report insight product: Defining and Telling Your Sustainability Story
We’re pleased to be launching a special SHIFT Report insight products called “Defining and Telling Your Sustainability Story”. It will be available for direct purchase via Ci’s website very soon. Download a free overview The SHIFT Report-SUMMARY. We’re excited about this … Continue reading
The SHIFT Report Tweets
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