Six ways of being uncivil and nine alternatives
Mobile Apps and Your Business

This is a reprint of an article I wrote on mobile apps for Insight on Business, an excellent business publication dedicated to the 100,000 or so businesses in The New North region of Wisconsin, from their January 2012 issue: (more…)

Think Local, Eat Local

To wrap up this series on Think Local, Act Local, let’s take a look at  sustainable agriculture. 

Sustainable agriculture protects water and soil quality, while preserving green space for healthy native habitats. Eating locally produced, sustainable food has personal benefits– as a consumer, you’re getting food that is fresher and better-tasting – as well as environmental and economic benefits.  (more…)

Poverty and Technology as 2012 Dawns

Have you ever participated in a poverty simulation? If not, I highly recommend it. My wife and I are fortunate to have a friend and fellow Rotarian, Betsy Rozelle with CAP Services, who provides these simulations here in Northeast Wisconsin and so we went at our first opportunity.   (more…)

Lessons from a one-room school

Last week, we took the kids on a day-long fieldtrip to Reed School, a historic, one-room school house east of Neillsville in central Wisconsin. The day involved the kids – and adults – reliving what a typical school day was like in 1939.  (more…)

Using Doodle to Make Your Life Easier

This is a reprint of an article I wrote for Insight on Business, an excellent business publication dedicated to the 100,000 or so businesses in The New North (Northeast Wisconsin) from their October 2011 issue:  (more…)

Business Lessons from Reality TV

Reality TV. The mere mention can produce a visceral, less-than-positive reaction: Shallow. Waste of time. Zero intellectual or entertainment value. Garbage. Indicative of all that’s wrong with America. Or is it?  (more…)

Think Local, Act Local, Part IV

While sustainability may initially bring thoughts of green energy and recycling to mind, it’s also about supporting your local community. Times being as they are, lending a hand to fellow members of your community is as important as it has ever been.  (more…)

Think Local, Act Local – Part III

Sustainable development practices — conserving energy, reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources – are increasingly becoming ‘the norm’ for businesses and individuals. However, if you’re just getting started or are looking for additional ways to implement sustainability, here are a few simple ideas for business and at home.  (more…)

Managers: The Everyday Evangelist

This is the fifth article in our series entitled Managers: The Good and the Bad(more…)