“These women have had networks and support structures and other kinds of community support that helped them get there in spite of an uphill battle….For men, the narrative is that they made it on their own. We downplay the role that mentorship played in (men’s) making their way into a leadership role.” Heather Metcalf “Research… Continue reading How to Get More Women STEM Leaders – Heather Metcalf, Assn. of Women in Science
“A 40 foot electric bus can save up to 100 metric tons of greenhouse gas per year, which is really what a traditional…bus would emit per year.” Transportation is one of the top three contributors to climate change, responsible for about 40% of the CO2 that goes into our air, according to some studies. Listen… Continue reading Electric Buses, Smarter Cities – Margaret Lewis, New Flyer
“Science can do amazing things and answer questions for us,” she told me, “but then we can use that knowledge to do this in a responsible way or in an irresponsible way….Science is good to have. Then, what are you going to use it for and how do you do it responsibly?” Kay Gebhardt What… Continue reading “Healthy” Cleaning Products – Kay Gebhardt, Seventh Generation
“Scenario planning…is really about trying to think, what could the future look like? And, how can we adapt and prepare for whatever the future might hold? You do that by identifying what are the underlying drivers? What’s going to shape the future one way or the other?” The only thing certain is uncertainty – in… Continue reading Decision Making In 7 Steps – Nardia Haigh, “Scenario Planning” Author
“We now have an appetite for intervention. There’s a willingness because we are all at a point where the impacts are being felt so broadly…The urgency is being met with a will to act.” Beth Gibbons Local leaders are managing the very real devastation to their communities and economies caused by extreme weather events, while… Continue reading Adapting to Climate Change – Beth Gibbons, Adaptation Professionals
“I personally have medical allergies…When I was able to figure out the difference between one egg and a Vital Farms egg, I don’t have an egg allergy! It turns out that I have a feed and a hormone allergy, which got me excited. Wait a second, this is great knowledge! What (else)…do I not have… Continue reading What’s In Your Food? – Ellie Rubenstein, A Transparent Food Supply
“I learned that we are all capable of so much more than we think we are, until we push ourselves. We all have these reserves that I don’t think we use anymore…Keep looking for those parts of yourself that you have ignored.” Tracy Edwards Imagine deciding to take on captaining a brand new crew in… Continue reading Tips for Winning Against the Odds – Tracy Edwards, “Maiden” Documentary
“Help local people think about what they can do to have access to the natural resources they need for very important things like clean water, food, and cultural practices…(which are) incredibly important.” As world leaders and climate leaders, scientists and activists gather at the UN’s COP25 conference in Madrid, Spain to address solutions to the… Continue reading Why Place Matters – Stacy Jupiter, MacArthur “Genius” Winner 2019
“How protectable your work is, is really important to know.” If your holiday break and new year plans include exploring starting or growing your “side hustle” or hobby, you’ll want to Listen to this interview with Green Connections Radio podcast with veteran intellectual property (IP) lawyer Christina Martini on how to protect it. So, grab… Continue reading Planning a Side Hustle in 2020? Critical Advice from Master IP Attorney
“We have more generations in the workforce than ever before and their life experiences are very different….Look at the other person as a peer.” Mary Lee Gannon You probably visited with people of all ages over the holidays, and today you have the same variety in the workplace – and it’s both a gift, because… Continue reading New Year, New Workforce – Mary Lee Gannon, Healthcare CEO & Executive Coach
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