Posted by: Paul in TIME Magazine, Microsoft, insight, effective giving, creativity, Creative Capitalism, corporate, contribution, charity, business, Bill Gates on
Aug 22, 2008
In TIME Magazine recently, Bill Gates wrote a keynote piece on giving. It's 'required' reading for all of us here at B1G1.
The accompanying diagrams with the article showed how giving 'started' in the 19th century (funnily enough with Cadburys!) and then really picked up in pace since 1960 when people like Dave Packard (of HP fame) were making statements about Corporate Responsibility.
The
Posted by: Masami Sato in insight on
May 31, 2008
As a parent of 2 young children, I sometimes struggle to have my children doing what I want them to do. When we are late to get to school in the morning and I am trying to make them walk faster, they usually play up more. The more I try to convince them to move, the more stubborn they become. Eventually, it becomes a disastrous morning and they all start crying regardless of my frustration and
While on a late night web research exploration last night, I came across a most fascinating video film trailer called "SEROTONIN RISING". The clip is a preview to an upcoming movie about creating happiness. It stars some big names like Deepak Chopra, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, David Lynch and Donovan.
The video shares the scientifically discovered fact that when we receive a gift from someone,
Posted by: Paul in movies, joy, insight on
May 04, 2008
Right now I’m on Singapore Airlines SQ236. We took off at 2:45 this afternoon from Brisbane.
For me, planes are special places. There’s something magical about flying. And to do it these days with great meals, great service and great things to do on board make it even more special for me.
I’ll remember this particular flight for a long time. 30 minutes into it, I decided to watch a movie.
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