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29
Dec
My year-end reflection: In Praise of Public History
My year-end reflection isn’t about what I did this year, but about what got me through this year: public
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12
Nov
Has your organization hit a wall? Embrace the Pivot!
You love your mission: fighting climate change, or creating economic paths for disadvantaged groups, or feeding the hungry. It’s
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09
Sep
Peering into the abyss: Life after the disruption
Focusing on the longer term during a disruption is incredibly hard. While all strategy is an attempt to manage uncertainty,
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08
Jul
A year after retiring (on my terms): How’s it going and how am I doing?
Exactly one year ago, I wrote: “I'm delighted to share the next stage of my life. Effective today,
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08
Apr
Managing through Chaos: Suggestions for & from sustainability leaders
These are difficult times for most, but especially for the next generation of sustainability leaders – whether in mid-careers now or
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04
Mar
The Need for Strategic Focus
Corporate sustainability leaders need to have a clear strategic focus, now more than ever. Corporate sustainability has always been a
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10
Feb
Sustainability in the Boardroom – The Dilemma in 2025 and Beyond
[Thanks to guest contributor Linda Y. Brewer for this article]
As long as sustainability is a bolt-on to the strategy
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30
Jan
Sustainability Strategy for Troubled Times
After years of awful play and results, the Detroit Lions football team had clawed its way toward the top only
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15
Nov
Post-Election Career Realities: The challenge for your environment/ climate/ sustainability role
Corporate environment/climate/sustainability leaders may face some serious ethical, personal and career challenges over the coming months. Hope for
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01
Jul
The next stage: Retirement - on my terms
I'm delighted to share the next stage of my life. Effective today, I am free to focus my
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