My good friend John Livesay points out a New York Times piece on a new form of networking that's making the social-business circles.  They Don't Call it Networking! I think these type of events are the future.   It's not what-do-you-do or even who-do-you-know.  The organizing energy of a Likemind is to assemble people with …

I've decided to reach into my CDs-you-have-to-own goodie bag for a music recommendation.  Many of you first heard DJ-tastemaker David Holmes when you saw the film Ocean's Eleven.  His sense of style, funk and lounge fit perfectly with the stylish film.  Truth is, he makes fantastic party records you can put on for any crowd.  …

Here is my latest You Tube video from the book tour.  This week took me to two wonderful places: Park City (Sundance) UT and Honolulu. I made to stop and notice the beauty everywhere. I realized how important is was to appreciate nature's bounty.  I finally met Ray Anderson, founder of Interface Inc. and sustainability …

Last week, the New York Times ran a side splitting story about people who send emails or texts while under the influence of alcohol (Drunk, and Dangerous, at the Keyboard). Funny, but true, we can wreck our lives over email if we've been drinking!  In the study behind The Dirty Dozen Rules of Email Etiquette …

This book tour is totally grueling.  The travel schedule is simply insane.  Last week I gave a talk in Palm Springs Monday at 5pm.  I drove my rental car like a maniac to the Orange County airport to make the 9:25 red eye to Newark.  After landing at 5am, I made my way to a …

Not all recycling is the same. The concept behind it is to close the loop on waste, and drive sustainability into our lives. Many of us think of ourselves as recyclers based on efforts — but which efforts make the biggest difference? Check out this video I produced on the subject, and see for yourself.

If I actually posted all the posts that come into my mind this blog would be five times bigger (both in volume and traffic).  Frequently, I get ideas for this blog, and usually they sit in my mind until I either type them out or forget them.  In the business world, we talk about the …

Here's another excerpt from Saving The World At Work: When you were young, your parents probably told you to turn off the lights. But now that you’re an adult, do you turn off the lights at work when you leave for the day? According to a 2007 national survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Sun Microsystems, 92 percent …

I've got more information on upcoming public talks in your area:CHICAGO — Weds Oct 15 @ 8am — FEDEX Office/Amex Grassroots BreakfastIntercontinental Hotel, King Arthur Court505 North Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60611RSVP:917-606-8112 rachelb@eventivemarketing.com***NEW YORK CITY: Friday Oct 17 @ 1PM — World Blu Conference ***RALEIGH NC: Weds Oct 29 — The Chamber and SAS present Tim …

Tomorrow is the biggest gig for me on this book tour.   Behind me you see the massive Gwinnett Center in north Atlanta.  Tomorrow, they expect over 12,000 people to attend this event (The annual Catalyst conference).  I just did a walk through, and it's a bit overwhelming to see the size of the stage …