Archive for November, 2009

Richard St. John: “Success is a continuous journey”

In his typically candid style, Richard St. John reminds us that success is not a one-way street, but a constant journey. He uses the story of his business’ rise and fall to illustrate a valuable lesson — when we stop trying, we fail. Tags: Business, Inspiring, Richard St, Success, Talent

Inspiring, Talent

Rob Hopkins: Transition to a world without oil

Rob Hopkins reminds us that the oil our world depends on is steadily running out. He proposes a unique solution to this problem — the Transition response, where we prepare ourselves for life without oil and sacrifice our luxuries to build systems and communities that are completely independent of fossil fuels. Tags: Business, Inspiring, oil, [...]

Business, Inspiring, Technology

Don Tapscott on Gen-Y

The leading business strategy authority brings fresh focus to Gen-Y through the story of one over-achieving millenial who doesn’t read books (and it’s ok). Tags: Don Tapscott, Gen Y, Innovation, millenial, Talent

Innovation, Talent

Greg Matthews on power of social media as a tool for innovation

With cool project work to back him up, Humana’s Director of Innovation demonstrates the power of social media as a tool for innovation. Tags: Greg Matthews, Innovation, Innovation, Social Media

Innovation

Ian Goldin: Navigating our global future

As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone. Tags: global future, globalization, Ian Goldin, Inspiring, Leadership, Social

Inspiring, Leadership, Social