Category Archives: insight
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
It ain’t about the dollar or trying to go fast.
Design for durability, or heirloom design as it is sometimes called, is gaining traction is the world of industrial design, slowly but surely. It is a noble sustainable design strategy and it always makes me think of the lyrics to … 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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TED Ads Worth Spreading – Media built on passion
Jack Myers is right – TED is the role model for media companies of the future. As someone who doesn’t own a television but spends a fair amount of time online, I was curious to learn more about Chris Anderson’s … 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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Gen Why Media Project
Wow, I just discovered Gen Why Media Project which is based here in Vancouver. I am inspired and filled with hope. Cool to recognize some friends in there too! We are the change we’ve been waiting for. Gen Why is … Continue reading
Posted in The SHIFT Report, Thought Leaders, cultural shift, insight Tagged creativity, crowd source, documentary, gen y, generation y, happiness, hope, lost generation, media, millennial, sustainability, vancouver 1 Comment
Valentine’s Day – humour, generosity and your brain on love
Valentines Day is here to remind about love, humour and consumption (or preferably generosity). For the humorous – Visit Polluter Harmony! It’s a brand new match making site for polluters, industry lobbyists, & politicians. Check out Peter and Janet’s amazing … Continue reading
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Making, measuring and communicating a lasting impact
Philanthropist and thought-leader Kevin Starr’s Pop Tech talk is making me think on all kinds of levels. His 18 minutes on stage seems to fly by at just the right pace, given that he is tackling some seriously large issues. … Continue reading
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Daydreaming Social Responsibility
It is a well known and agreed upon fact that we are exposed and engaged with a steady stream of information every day. It’s a lot. However, the less understood territory of how our brains navigate this stream is gaining … Continue reading
Posted in cultural shift, insight Tagged brain research, default mode network, resting state, social responsibility 1 Comment
