I will here on a consistent occasional basis publish thoughts, opinions, examples, quotations, questions, interviews, etc. that aim to illuminate the pursuit of a world that just might work.

My Mission

My mission is to contribute to the transformation of human endeavor (particularly as practiced and promoted by the multinational corporations of the US and its peers)

from its current emphasis on short-term material production and consumption

to an emphasis on longer term learning, meaning, and satisfaction;

from a worldview that sees reality as dead, static, linear, and  mechanical,

to one that realizes reality is alive, dynamic, and composed of interdependent relationships;

from a culture of greed and competition

to one of respect, connection, and cooperation;

from separate, isolated, and alienated individuals looking out only for themselves and a particular small circle of concern

to members of a larger community whose actions are linked to "downstream" consequences beyond geographical, political, or generational boundaries.

I will do this by seeking out evidence -- novel, innovative, provocative, and worthy of attention:

data, information, knowledge,

guiding principles,

relationships, connections,

social entrepreneurs and organizations,

technologies,

myths and myth makers,

stories, narratives,

etc.

and disseminating this challenging and inspirational information in a range of media

Here I will on a consistent occasional basis offer thoughts, opinions, examples, hints, tips, anecdotes, etc. on the issues of message, media, persuasion, presentation, performance, and the power of story.

In addition to my years as a radio host, I bring a unique mix of experiences to the issues of this blog. I'm an award-winning Harvard graduate in Social Relations; with a twenty year acting career; several years as an acting teacher; director of plays, music videos, and documentaries; writer of screenplays, books, articles, and ad and marketing copy; ten years consulting and facilitating communication, planning, and conflict resolution; and five years of speeches and trainings around the country in strategic communications and the power of story.