Image by mape_s CSR is the hot new acronym in corporate PR, standing for Corporate Social Responsibility. Essentially, the idea translates into companies taking care of issues other than their own immediate financial interests--the environment, worker safety, the health of surrounding communities, etc. It's certainly not a new idea, but it's … [Read more...] about Make Compassion a Competitive Advantage
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Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream”
Today is the official U.S. celebration of Martin Luther King day. Every child in the States older than four can hear Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech ring in their ears when his name comes up, so this might be a good day to look at Dr. King's message--not only its content, which virtually every civilized person today agrees with, but … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream”
10 Resolutions for the Remarkable
(Photo: Luo Shaoyang) I wouldn't ask you to do anything I won't commit to myself. Here are my resolutions for 2008. (Incidentally, here as always, "customers" just means "people you want to persuade to take action." When you read these, think of the folks you want to convince to pay for your service, donate to your nonprofit, volunteer for your … [Read more...] about 10 Resolutions for the Remarkable
Be Happy, Make Money, Help Others
Maureen reminded me that it's really hard for many nonprofit organizations to get over their unhelpful mindset around money. Nonprofit workers often have limited (or hostile) ideas about wealth that get in the way of their goals to mobilize a lot of resources and help a lot of people. I've been working on some materials to try and help people get … [Read more...] about Be Happy, Make Money, Help Others
