Here's an excerpt from Saving The World At Work that relates to the value of supporting local companies, even when a global cost cutting opportunity comes up. The Law of the Long View says if you commit to your partners, you’re committed for the long haul. It’s your job to stick with them even if …

I met Rajesh Setty about five years ago, when I was working at Yahoo. I love his point of view about work-life balance, technology and compassion.  Last week he reviewed my new book: Saving The World At Work. Thanks Rajesh, for being a such a solid supporter! Check out his blog (Life Beyond Code) for …

Here's a web extra conversation between Donny Deutch and I yesterday Going Green On The Big Idea My point was that we have to focus on Reduce and Reuse (money savers) as a green strategy during this economic climate.  Later, when things get better, we must invest in replacing non-sustainable ingredients with sustainable ones, etc.

Yesterday, I was at the Fox Business Channel's studio to tape an interview for "Money For Breakfast".  I noticed this recycling bin, filled with dead 9 volt batteries.  This is the way to do it!  Studios use alot of devices (audio, etc.) that require 9 volts.  Too often, they are thrown away, and make their …

I am in New York City today and tomorrow, taping for national television shows like The Big Idea (CNBC, airs tonight), ABC News Now and Fox Business Channel’s Money For Breakfast (later this week).   If you grab the new issue of Reader's Digest, Saving The World At Work is featured on page 18.  This is …

Today, my new book is being published (see to the right for buying information on how to buy a copy of Saving The World At Work). I really need your help and support.  Buy a copy for yourself and your business buddies. I hope this blog has added value to your life over the years, …

Today, I left home for the book tour — 60 days of promoting a book! The tour officially kicked off last week in Chicago at a nightclub event organized by SuperNode Mark Carter.  Thanks to Helios for sponsoring the event.  It had a great format:  I met with people in an 8 one 1 format …

I travel well over half the year.   Yesterday, I was in Copenhagen. Airports, hotels and ballrooms are my life-venues. How do I cope?  Through a sense of purpose, laced with intense curiosity.  When I visit a new place, I'm always looking to learn something new about its culture.  This drives me out of my room …

Thomas Friedman had done it again! First he brought us "The Lexus and the Olive Tree", then "The World Is Flat" — Now he's written a fabulous book about the environment and why we need to mobilize ASAP. His voice, research and style makes for the BEST read yet on the subject of global warming.  …

I've just left the historic city of Yalta, by the Black Sea in Ukraine. To get there, I flew to New Jersey, Copenhagen, then a charter to Ukraine and a bus to Yalta.  It was 30 grueling hours of travel.  The next day, after a half decent night's sleep, I decided to take in an …