Vice President Kamala Harris embraced her opportunity to address the Class of 2021 graduation of the esteemed United States Naval Academy with pride, enthusiasm and clear messages with her presence as well as with her words.Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris embraced her opportunity to address the Class of 2021 graduation of the esteemed United States Naval Academy with pride, enthusiasm and clear messages with her presence as well as with her words.Read More
The new Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund, Diane Regas, explains to GCR host Joan Michelson why Pope Francis might shift the discussion on climate change, including maybe on the EPA’s new standards for power plants in the long run. And, what each of us can do about it. Armed with a unique combination… Continue reading Do the EPA Standards Matter? Does the Pope’s Plea?
“Change, adapt or die.” In this conversation with Green Connections host Joan Michelson, author Jeffrey Hayzlett encourages audiences to “own who you are,” to “think big, act bigger” (the title of his new book), and to listen….carefully… But how do you “act big” when you don’t have the money? How do you know when to… Continue reading “Change, adapt or die.” former Kodak CMO Jeffrey Hayzlett on business disruption
Reducing energy and water use in big businesses is a “big pivot” that requires and/or affects all their stakeholders — and requires innovative solutions. It can even change their business model. Listen here to the Global Head of GE Ecomagination Deb Frodl tell Green Connections host Joan Michelson about how they chose eight huge multinationals… Continue reading GE Ecomagination on Wal-Mart, Intel, and Statoil
There is no tradeoff between luxury and sustainability, says Cindy Ortega, SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer of MGM Resorts, who ensures their 23 luxury resorts worldwide use the most viable sustainable options – with surprises. Part change agent, part CFO, and part sustainability evangelist, Cindy shares practical tips for selling sustainability (or any change) internally,… Continue reading Luxury and Sustainability? MGM Resorts’ SVP & Sustainability Chief on the Win-Win
Homes and buildings use an astonishing 40 percent of energy in the US – but author Sheri Koones shows us another way. Her book series of “Prefabulous” homes – from economy to luxury – give you a tour of the homes and how they were built so you can learn how to do it too.… Continue reading A Zero Carbon Footprint Home in Any Price Range!
When Lavonia Matthews graduated high school a year early in the 1950’s, she wanted to attend the University of Georgia (UGA), but was not allowed to due to the color of her skin. But, her granddaughter says, she still revered the place and wanted her children and grandchildren to attend it one day.Read More
“In times like these, times of hardship and uncertainty, it can feel like the world is conspiring to shrink our sense of possibility…I’m here to say, don’t let it.” Those are the words of Laurene Powell Jobs as she addressed her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania 2021 graduation.Read More
We’re all navigating tough things, tough crises and tough people right now – and do it in a country led by a president whose modus operandi more often resembles a tough guy character in a mob movie than a world leader. So, we spoke with a woman who has a long history of finessing world-changing tough situations and “tough guys” – successfully. Listen to Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst and former Watergate prosecutor (the only woman) after years prosecuting organized crime, former U.S Army General Counsel, and author of the new best-seller, “The Watergate Girl,” for remarkable stories and solid tips for how women can finesse these tough jobs and tough men with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson.
