Thanks for this, Tom. I very much like the call for proactive leadership at all levels, which links to my interest in social intrapreneurship. Regarding being optimistic, I've just read an article which brings another interesting viewpoint on the advantages of being a 'defensive pessimist':
The surprising benefits of being a pessimist
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Cheers,
Elisa
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Elisa Alt
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge
00441245493131 x5039
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-21-2018 15:01
From: Thomas Bateman
Subject: Proactivity and Sustainability
Hello All,
I just published this short piece in GreenBiz and would like to share it with ONE members. It might prompt research and writing ideas, but also it's a thanks to everyone who works in this important domain. And, I hope for some it will be personally as well as professionally useful.
https://www.greenbiz.com/node/109707/
Thanks and best wishes,
Tom
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Thomas Bateman
University of Virginia
Charlottesville VA
(434) 924-7060
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