We care so much about helping organizations become people-friendly because, well, we care about people. But, like lots of others, we are also worried about our planet. And we believe the more people-friendly our organizations, movements, and communities become...the more planet-friendly they'll be, too.
Plenty magazine has a list of 10 Top Green books of 2008. We think it's worth a look and that a lot of these books ought to be on your nightstand as you kick off 2009. Here's a link to the list.
While you're browsing the list, page through the online version of the magazine, too. Always great stuff. And a good lesson:
A lot of us associate green with guilt. But this issue wonders whether the U.S. will be influenced by having a "foodie" for president - the first president thought to have eaten organic food (and actually liked it); gives you a DIY lesson in how to caulk your windows; analyzes the Obama green stimulus plan; points you to a pair of environmentally-friendly sunglasses; and illustrates what the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and Brittany have in common. The point is: Less guilt and more fun means a higher likelihood of meaningful action.
That's something for those of us whose main gig is working with people - in any arena - to remember.
Comments