How the new sincerity can make caring cool again
Can we transcend irony and cynicism and step into genuine, vulnerable sincerity?
Peter Schulte
I'm a leadership coach, writer, and musician. I live in Bellingham, WA, USA with my partner Sara and kids Owen and Asa. I love to play music, be outside, and explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
How polarity management can help us balance seemingly conflicting goals and values
Seemingly conflicting, but equally necessary truths are known as polarities. Polarities represent some of the fundamental tensions that come up in our organizations and in our lives as individuals.
How biomimicry can revolutionize design by taking inspiration from nature
Biomimetics or biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems.
21 African countries are building a 4,750-mile wall of trees
The initiative, known as the Great Green Wall, aims to reclaim 247 million acres of land by the year 2030 and create hundreds of thousands of jobs, while warding off the spread of the Sahara and combating the climate crisis.
Slovenia becomes first European country to declare end of COVID-19 epidemic
The Slovenian National Institute for Public Health has now reported only 35 cases and zero deaths in the last 14 days and believes the reproductive rate of the virus is now below one.
International poll shows 71% of people are as concerned about climate as they are about COVID-19
65% of the 28,000 people across 29 nations surveyed want a green economic recovery from COVID-19. This proportion of citizens is particularly high in India, China, and Mexico where 80% favor such a plan.
Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being in Finland
When surveyed, people who received universal basic income instead of regular unemployment benefits reported better financial well-being, mental health and cognitive functioning, as well as higher levels of confidence in the future.
Renewables generate more than coal in the U.S. for 40 days
April 2020 was also the first month ever when renewables beat out coal altogether in the U.S.
Seattle to permanently close 20 miles of streets to car traffic
In addition to providing much-needed outdoor space for residents among shelter-in-place orders, the new initiative also advances the city's climate goals.