Write Down Your Processes for Goodness’ Sake
“Last time I was here, I had no problem swapping mashed potatoes for the French fries. So why is it a problem today?” a customer retorts with frustration. “When I bought the car, I was told your...
View ArticleLOL at the Old Yellow Pages
“I need to make some copies to be ready for my class tomorrow morning. Do you know where I can make some copies?” Page asked, as she tugged down her tight purple top which barely covered her midriff....
View ArticleBarba’s Bioclimatic Approach Saves Energy
Javier Barba, principal architect with Estudio BC Architects in Barcelona, designs with respect for nature and its resources. His bioclimatic approach includes incorporating earth-sheltering roofs and...
View ArticleSupport Triple Bottom Line Companies
Dr. Lorraine Haataia encourages viewers to pay attention to the companies they’re supporting, and to choose to buy from triple bottom line companies like Patagonia, Whole Foods Market, Chipotle and Nike.
View ArticleShapiro Uses Beeswax to Create Green Art
Have you heard of encaustic painting? Me neither, until today when I had the opportunity to meet encaustic artist, Rebecca Shapiro, at her studio in Portland, OR. Unlike entering the studio of an...
View ArticleGreen Up Your Next Off-Site Meeting
Looking for some ideas on how to green your off-site meetings? Start with a sustainable location. Check out this “Green Meetings” presentation for more information on choosing a green hotel: To locate...
View ArticleWant to design a sustainability strategy to improve business processes and...
Experts apply creativity when they design work places and processes. Employees do their best, more or less, to work in and around these environments and constraints. In the meantime, things are always...
View ArticleJournal Your Dreams
Last night I had a dream about a former colleague, Barbara. We were sharing an office in a big old building. Someone asked for her business card when she wasn’t there, so I tried to give him one. She...
View ArticleHow to get happy now via habits, goals and resolutions
What are you looking forward to most in the upcoming weeks (or months)? Do you have any major goals you’re working toward? Whether I’m talking with an old friend or getting to know someone new, I like...
View Article6 Strategies to reduce stress and increase focus
“Please don’t give me any more to do. I’m filled up!” “I don’t have time to think about the long term for my family or my work. All I can do is handle what I have every day and every week.” “My team...
View ArticleTips to manage your business reviews
Business reviews are more important than advertising. Customer reviews can have a big impact on your business. Opinions about your business are easy to find and buyers are more informed today than...
View ArticleWrite Daily to Overcome Obstacles
Do you have a method to overcome obstacles in your life? You might not have thought about this before, but consider how much this could help you in your life. You probably have a number of obstacles...
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