Yesterday, I went for a bike ride. As I came up to a big hill, I had to get up, pedal super hard, speeding up. I had to work furiously to get some real momentum to make that hill easier to climb. That metaphor is EVERYTHING right now. We are in a moment when we […]
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How to influence your sustainability team in the long term; especially in uncertain times…
You are always influencing people around you, whether you know it or not. People are watching you. Be sure to make it a positive experience for them. Influence (and leadership) doesn’t just happen; it’s something that you develop intentionally, by practice and effort. You can be an introvert and still have much influence on people. […]
Greenforce Launches Blueprint “How to build your Sustainability Plan”
Geneva, Brussels — This week Greenforce announced the release of their product “Building Sustainability Programs”. It provides all the basics companies need to develop their own intelligent and highly effective sustainability plan and strategies. The blueprint is supported by high level consultancy services by Greenforce’s team of sustainability professionals. Sustainable development is one of today’s […]
What to do when your green projects create problems and take an unexpected or undesirable turn? Three tips to get started with.
Hurry is your biggest enemy While working on your sustainability strategies or projects, life can surprise you with problems, challenges, and confrontations. How you deal with difficult circumstances, difficult people in your team says a lot of who you are. Of course, a lot depends on how you try to avoid challenges to come up […]
Your future matters – How to align your decisions with what is ‘really good’ for you?
We are all productive people but we often get distracted as time goes by. Sometimes you have two good projects (or more) coming in, which can be overwhelming. There is also this creeping feeling about how to make your best decision; especially when it is a life-changing one. Fortunately, there is a framework that can […]
January 15th is the day most people forget their goals
As you are reading this, New Year’s resolutions have been set (and often forgotten); for those who pursue, now it’s time to keep them going. This means that the PRESSURE is ON. Will you be able to ‘achieve’ all your goals? Unfortunately, the answer for most of us is NO. Unless you make your goals […]
Greenforce Launches Blueprint “How to build your Sustainability Plan”
A practical guide to Develop a complete Company Sustainability Plan & Strategy Geneva, Brussels — This week Greenforce announced the release of their product “Building Sustainability Programs”. It provides all the basics companies need to develop their own intelligent and highly effective sustainability plan and strategies. The blueprint is supported by high-level consultancy services by […]
How to stay healthy and energized at the end of the year
At this time of the year, everyone seems to be sick and we are all looking at the holiday season to recharge. It’s really difficult to stay on top of your game throughout the year especially when your health isn’t optimal. What about maintaining your health and wellbeing all year round? Here are some tips […]
Stay Focused and Start Planning. Less than 30 days left – this DECADE is almost over!
It’s time to plan the end of your year. What projects do you need to complete? What do you need to achieve? How can you set yourself up for an EXTRAORDINARY new decade? People always ask us how to stay disciplined and productive, even during this last month before the upcoming holidays. Here are a […]
Sustainability professionals enjoy climbing the corporate ladder too. Four tips to step up your game.
This past decade, sustainable thinking has evolved from the image of simply doing good to being linked to profitability. Leading organizations nowadays finally see corporate sustainability as an advantage. As companies changed and advanced along the maturity line (from an operational, compliance model to a senior-level, strategic and external collaboration focus model), their sustainability practitioners […]