Festival notes on activism, freedom, handprint, and dreams
Key reflections on activism, freedom, handprint and dreams, sparked by the Oerol Festival. Continue Reading
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Transition: highly systemic and deeply personal
This post on transitions is based on a Dutch article posted on the Change Inc. platform and a lively conversation between Nicolas Chevrollier and Marjolein Baghuis. From the energy transition to the protein transition, we are in the middle of… Continue Reading
Finding sustainable joy in the train journey
What if one of your best friends invites you to visit her new home in Stockholm – but you don’t want to fly? Take the train – and some other things to enjoy the journey. In September 2024, I took… Continue Reading
Giving back vs paying it forward
Early May 2024, I addressed my class at our Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management reunion. On a panel about the road less traveled by MBAs, focused on my role as a lecturer at UPEACE and Nyenrode Business University.… Continue Reading
It’s possible, so let’s create a movement!
“When it comes to sustainability, there are large and small steps to take. Starting with large steps may seem effective, but they can be daunting and can therefore limit people’s ability to contribute. And while small steps may seem insignificant… Continue Reading
Talent, transition, and time to think big in retail
Everything we buy has an impact on the planet, on society. Perhaps you already eat as much organic food as you can find and only use renewable energy sources to heat and light your house. For other categories – such… Continue Reading
How does spirituality relate to sustainability?
It was so inspiring to discuss the connection between sustainability and spirituality with youth from all around the planet at the first-ever We Grow Together Community Summer Camp. After the initial surprise about this topic, I was actually glad to be in… Continue Reading
The art of exiting a reality
The arts possess immense potential as agents of change, capable of challenging people’s assumptions and worldviews. Artists can use the power of imagination to help us envision a future we want. Some art can even catalyze the behavioral changes needed… Continue Reading
Key skills for sustainability
Whether you want to become a sustainability manager or contribute to a sustainable future in another role, there are key skills you need to master at three different levels. Ethical leadership The individual level is the starting point. You must… Continue Reading
The discomfort of directors’ responsibility
A group of 38 Dutch executive and non-executive directors spent nearly two years working together on sustainability in the boardroom. In the program, they identified good practices, virtues, and capabilities required for effective leadership in societal transitions. The outcomes of… Continue Reading