Category Archives: Corporate Citizenship

Adding Value in Emerging Markets and Local Communities

The title of this blog is the title of this year’s Global Corporate Citizenship Conference convened this week by the Business Civic Leadership Center and held in Washington DC.  For me, the most inspiring talk came from Microsoft’s General Counsel … Continue reading

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The Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises

Today I was honored to present the keynote address to the Taiwan National NGO Conference.  My topic was the Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises and Nonprofit Organizations. Here is an excerpt from my remarks.  To read the full speech: Download … Continue reading

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Out of Tragedy, Triumph!

Ten years ago this morning I was working out at the gym.  It was about 6 AM in Long Beach and I remember walking by a TV and seeing smoke coming out of the North Tower of the World Trade … Continue reading

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Inspiring practices: The Global Volunteering Research Project

“Corporate Volunteering is a dynamic, global force, driven by companies that want to make a significant difference to serious global and local problems.” This statement, from the report that was released this month, couldn’t be more true.  Businesses have been … Continue reading

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Deloitte’s IMPACT Day Education Summit

My colleagues at Deloitte convened a group of business, non-profit and education leaders in Los Angeles to have a conversation about the future of education.  While IMPACT Day, as with many companies annual day of service, has its share of painting … Continue reading

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Reflections from New Orleans: National Conference on Volunteering and Service

It’s been almost six years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States.  While much of New Orleans is still rebuilding, the spirit of a determined, compassionate and hospitable citizenry permeates the Big Easy.  This was a … Continue reading

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Responsible Global Trade

To be successful in global trade today, one must have more than a good product to sell along with a willing customer.  While business would not succeed without that critical relationship, in this complex world being a good corporate citizen … Continue reading

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Businesses and Cities working together to make Greener Communities

Businesses and cities are coming together to help make our communities cleaner and more energy efficient.  Here at the Business Civic Leadership Center’s Community Investment Conference, this was well illustrated by the cities of Philadelphia and San Jose along with … Continue reading

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Environmentally Responsible Travel

As we look at how we can reduce our impact on the environment, many in the travel industry are doing their part.   TelePresence, SKYPE and other new technology tools are making it easier to conduct business anywhere and at any … Continue reading

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Full steAm Ahead

 We hear so much about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) when we talk about education.  When you look at true innovation, it usually requires a strong dose of creativity.  Walt Disney knew this when he coined the term “Imagineering.”  … Continue reading

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