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Are We Programmed For Self-Destruct? Sustainability and Human Nature

by Marc Stoiber on January 30, 2010 12:58 PM

I saw Dr. David Suzuki give his legacy speech in December. The speech was positioned as the summary of Suzuki’s learnings from his long, illustrious career as a leader in the environmental movement . One observation he made really stuck with me. He pointed out that humans are up to 90% water – yet we deliberately pour our most toxic waste into our water supply. If we saw any individual poisoning a glass of water, then drinking it down, we’d surely put them on suicide watch. Then he talked about the air we breathe. Again, as an element it’s vitally... More »

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'You Two Should Be Fired'

By Maddock and Viton on December 8, 2011 8:52 AM

G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón discuss the reader backlash to their "Three Types of People to Fire Immediately" column By G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón The response to our last article... More »

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Last Post: January 31, 2012 3:45 PM by bobbbo

Three Types of People to Fire Immediately

By Maddock and Viton on November 28, 2011 9:24 AM

Want a more innovative company? Get rid of these folks. Today By G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón We (your authors) teach our children to work hard and never, ever give up. We teach... More »

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Last Post: January 20, 2012 9:13 PM by jimca

Shift Happens

By Maddock and Viton on October 6, 2011 7:09 AM

Change creates lucrative opportunities for innovators who are willing to listen to consumers By G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón Insurance experts. Travel experts. Legal experts. Now health care experts. What do they have... More »

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Last Post: October 31, 2011 11:26 AM by fhc

Interest Groups Awareness of the need for life insurance is flagging, but the industry can take steps...

By Maria Umbach on October 5, 2011 4:21 PM

Interest Groups Awareness of the need for life insurance is flagging, but the industry can take steps to raise its profile. Source: Best's Review (September 2011 Issue) The best-laid plans. The best of intentions. The... More »

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Last Post: November 21, 2011 7:07 AM by Maria Umbach

Innovation: Size Matters

By Maddock and Viton on September 19, 2011 9:15 AM

The best leaders know how to make the most with what they've got. By G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón Ooooh, that is a big idea—a really, really BIG idea. The other guys have... More »

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