Is it fair to say that one of the main reasons that our societies today are at once so palpably unsustainable and socially unjust, is that we have fallen into the trap of traditional "old boys club" masculine behaviour and values? Is this true?  Well, I certainly to think so.  So, that means one of the highest priority tasks of the sustainability movement is to bring in many more women into leadership positions.  However, women today face several challenges that tend diminish their natural

With the eminent collapse of our economy, it's becoming more and more evident that we need to learn some lessons that will guide us as we go forward.  Now, one of my worries is that many of us will learn the wrong lessons - specifically as it relates to risk-aversion, fear of creativity and innovation and the rise of our ever-present internal beast, known as individualism.  

Andrew Oswald, a professor of economics at the University of Warwick, has a more poetic way of making the same point.

Bill Murray is famous for his deadpan acting and impenetrable cool. With a phenomenal level of consistent greatness, Murray is one of the most enduring comedic actors in movie history.




Murray received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Lost in Translation." His screen credits also include the "Ghostbusters" movies, "Caddyshack", “Stripes” and "Groundhog Day." During a recent red carpet celebration a posse of media hounds assembled to meet Murray on the red carpet. In anticipation, the limo doors open with a flourish, and an unknown couple steps out, surprised at the fuss. In the background, a scooter sputters into view struggling like a broken down lawnmower, as Murray’s figure emerges from the saddle.

The general answer to that question is no. I highly recommend arriving at an agreement to pay agencies for their pitches whenever possible if they're going to be providing consultations, storyboards, mock ups, etc. However, if a client is basing their choice simply on your portfolio then I don't see the need but if there are new ideas coming to the table, they should be compensated for the effort assuming you've agreed on the process beforehand.

The core issue here is respect. When you

Sitting in the board room I gaze up and find our favorite Blackberry groundhogs with their heads buried deep waiting anxiously for that next email to hit their inbox. However, today isn't the typical Thursday afternoon - something different, actually, something quite interesting is taking place (almost transcendent if you will).