The 5Cs

We get into the state of the transportation sector, discuss the big changes we need in our thinking and then look at the state of income taxes.  Phew. Covering the challenges of reducing emissions in the transportation sector and potential solutions such as public transit, biking, and walking, we touch on the importance of respectful dialogue, finding effective ways to address climate change, need...

We cover a wide variety of issues -- agriculture, farmers, inflation, wine crops, pests and pestilence and then farting.  Yes, there are victories in the food and agriculture industry! From regenerative agriculture practices to reducing methane emissions in cattle, there are real solutions being developed to combat climate change.  We are talking to Ethan Brown, the founder and host of the Sweaty...

This episode is a huge shot of enthusiasm and excitement about what IS happening.  The news and social media is definitely NOT sharing the full story.   We are talking to Ethan Brown the founder and host of the Sweaty Penguin.  It's a podcast supported by PBS and looks at climate change from an academic point of view.  Each episode breaks the climate world into bite-sized chunks and serves them up...

Making a change in business, education, government and, yes, even in the world of climate change and biodiversity is never easy.   The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its final report, and its conclusion is simple.  Act NOW before it's too late. However, acting NOW means we need to change.  And human beings are, by nature, not creatures of change.  So, how can we harness...

Having a  place to call home- whether owned or rented- means we have our own refuge, palace, and safe space.  And when we work from home, it's important to get the conditions right in our home so we can work most effectively. In this episode, Andy Pace shares tips on dealing with mildew and mould, kitchen smells and a few other malodorous things.  Because these too have an impact on our home offic...

Why do we often seem to get a non-answer to our questions? What do contractors know that we don't know?  Can we afford the price of clean and healthy?  These are the specifics we cover.  Andy Pace shares the hands-on experience he has learned from 30 years of bridging the misunderstandings and misconceptions of living green or eco-friendly vs human-friendly.   Andy is a HealthyHomeConcierge and Fo...

Having a  place to call home- whether owned or rented- means we have our own refuge, palace, and safe space.   In this second of four episodes, Andy Pace shares a huge tip (and a few other facts) about the air in your home office.   Specifically, we dig into why clean is the operative word to use and describe your air. Andrew Pace is a HealthyHomeConcierge and Founder of The  Green Design Center....

Having a  place to call home- whether owned or rented- means we have our own refuge, palace, and safe space.  However, the construction of all buildings, including condos and homes, has never been human-friendly. Andy Pace shares the hands-on experience he has learned from 30 years of bridging the misunderstandings and misconceptions of living green or eco-friendly vs human-friendly.   This first...

Only in the last 80 years have businesses focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why. Then came the profit and impact.   This final of four episodes offers two key concepts.  Be careful what you wish for, and be BIG with your purpose.  Practicality is the flavour of this episode. If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whol...

Only in the last 80 years have businesses focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why.  Then came the profit and impact.   In this third of four episodes, we cover some of the work that goes into the thinking and the doing of a successful change in business culture.  The purpose was to sell the company for the highest dollar.   If you would like to...

Only in the last 80 years have businesses focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why.  Then came the profit and impact.   This second of four episodes shows there is no one perfect model for changing a business culture, who pulls the levers for the best execution and how to navigate to the ROI goalpost.   If you would like to chat about how Compass...

It's only in the last 80 years that businesses have focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why.  Then came the profit and impact.   This first of four episodes shows how the beginning efforts, which unfortunately still remain today, were inadequate and failed on many fronts.   If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole o...

Part Three with Laura Hartley, activist and founder of Public Love Enterprise. In this final episode, Laura discusses how to bring in a different energy, how to reset for maximum results and what needs to fall by the wayside.   Reach out to Laura here. Web: www.laurahartley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hartley-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.h.hartley/   If you woul...

Part Two with Laura Hartley, activist and founder of Public Love Enterprises. She gets into the topic of burnout.  Who is responsible and what can be done about it.   Find Laura here  Web: www.laurahartley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hartley-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.h.hartley/   And if you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole or in...

This is part one of a three-part interview with Laura Hartley, an activist and founder of Public Love Enterprises.    Here she presents three key steps to help us step out and step up to make our globe better.  Specifically, define our purpose, connect to something bigger than ourselves and listen to our inner voices.   Reach out to Laura  here: Web: www.laurahartley.com LinkedIn: https://www.link...

We've laid the foundation of everyday language and information and can now begin the process of taking actionable steps.  We  begin that journey with a review of a newsletter, and then from the cornucopia of choice, we pick just two items to tackle first.   If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole or in part, could work in your organization, reach out to Charlene Norm...

Listen to how Charlene weaves the histories and the results of who actually is to blame for the mess of the current world.  It might surprise you. If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole or in part, could work in your organization, reach out to Charlene Norman at www.bulletproofyourbusinessnow.com Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewards...

Innovation and creativity are the natural talents of ALL human beings. This episode is about two individuals -- different in status yet extremely innovative in their approaches.  Listen in to learn some of their lessons.   And if you want more, listen here  https://www.ted.com/talks/ray_anderson_the_business_logic_of_sustainability?language=en   If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Ca...

Plastics have  been identified as the worst pollution item today. This is a look at how we got here, and how the solutions are not quite as easy as we would like to believe.  PLUS, two questions we can all ask to make a more meaningful contribution.     If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole or in part, could work in your organization, reach out to Charlene Norman a...

A dear friend took me to task recently and called my negativity out.  She was right.  So I came up with a compromise and a few ideas to move forward.   If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole or in part, could work in your organization, reach out to Charlene Norman at www.bulletproofyourbusinessnow.com Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Ste...

The latest climate change conference in Egypt is over.  And the messaging was dire and confusing.  Let's take a completely different look at where the health of the globe stands currently.   The Pandas of the World Wild Life Federation issue a report every year.  Let's uncover the conclusions for 2022. The conclusions are jarring.  We must act NOW.   If you would like to chat about how Compassiona...

Christianity is the most significant and most potent of all religions.  Yet, it misses the mark on one key aspect.  And that key aspect, man's relationship to God, can be viewed as the most destructive part of the world of climate change.    This is a very brief review of the similarities and differences of all religions plus five easily workable solutions to strengthen the grassroots level of env...

There are two battles being fought simultaneously -- crafting a much better solution AND identifying what the real impediments are to adapting to different ways of doing.   One proven and very easy way is to use the quality control trick from business known as the Five Whys.   Hear how it works and then listen to some real-life examples which quickly get to the real issues.     If you would like t...

Imagine what could happen if there was a way to decentralize the information, simplify to the nuts and bolts of the actions needed and increase the engagement of the human population.   This episode covers the usual carrot/stick ways that have not worked.  And provides examples of real recent events that have worked.  And presents a novel way that might work.    If you would like to chat about how...

If climate change is NOT the problem, then what is? If businesses should not be in the business of fixing mental health problems, what's a better way? Three examples of a form of Compassionate Capitalism: Paramount Fine Foods Patagonia Barry-Wehmiller Corporation    If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole or in part, could work in your organization, reach out to Char...