05/15/09
According to Stewart Kohl, CEO of Riverside, a virtuous circle is what he seeks in his business and his life. He believes it is accomplished by being open to mistakes and willing to correct them; all with the goal of leading a more successful business and fulfilling life. More...
05/15/09
Despair ruins more lives and organizations than obstacles do. Obstacles, however difficult, can be overcome as has been shown by many heroes over time. Despair cannot be overcome as it is a self-fulfilling prophesy. More...
05/01/09
A poor teenager from a bad neighborhood overcomes her obstacles and heads for Brown University – leaving a wonderful poem to contemplate as she does. More...
05/01/09
From The Economist print edition - Mar 12th 2009
http://www.economist.com/specialreports/
Editor's Note: As with my article this month, "Saving the World" attempts to bridge the gap between "business and good". Economist tells the story of monks in India who seem to be finding the balance. The author then extends that to describe the trends of social entrepreneurism. Hope you enjoy. More...
05/01/09
May Song: Teach Your Children
Artist: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young More...
05/01/09
Editor's Note: This story from NPR inspires me. Jerry Skoch uses this unique premise with the homeless in his work (www.westsidecatholiccenter.org) on the near west side of Cleveland and I'm becoming more convinced of its validity by the results I'm witnessing directly as well as in articles such as these. Three cheers for social innovation! More...
05/01/09
The Jungle Book
by Rudyard Kipling More...
