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Save the World & Still Be Home for Dinner: How to Create a Future of Sustainable Abundance for All
** As featured on Forbes.com -- A visionary business coach shows how to rethink our strategies and get started with making our lives count … and the world a better place. ** For many, the current economic crisis has clearly demonstrated that “Big Business” and too much “me” have almost destroyed our world. But visionary business coach Will Marré steps in to show us how to be leaders of meaningful lives and a better world. By joining Will’s trailblazing approach to civic activism through self-knowledge, you’ll learn how to become an engine of change and be inspired to … * Rethink where you are in your life plan * Focus on what really matters to you––your Promise * Get off the starting line and race with like-minded individuals to make a difference—big or small. Will shows us the power of individuals and corporations, like … * Chris who, surprised by his own compassion, decided on the spot to pay for the college education of one of the Lost Boys of Sudan and later helped him build a school in Southern Sudan. * Martin, a global executive of a multi-billion dollar company, who re-invented himself as a revolutionary leader of environmental sustainability throughout North and South America––turning his knowledge of business into a force for change. * Kim, who saved her money-losing chain of technical schools by enlisting the help of every employee and transformed the company into a powerhouse of 21st century skill training within eighteen months––without a single lay-off. * Kate, who used the grief and wisdom of losing her mother to cancer to found a groundbreaking charity to help grieving children when she was only 27. * Mike, who leapfrogged from a surf-ski bum into a leading creator of sustainable footwear for an international company. In tumultuous times, for readers who are not ready to give up, and are ready to take responsibility for driving the future, Save the World & Still Be Home for Dinner is a beacon of hope and a model for civic activism and corporate social responsibility.
- GenresBusiness
259 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2009
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October 21, 2016
Save the World and Be home for Dinner is a wonderful book that emphasis the importance of taking immediate sustainable action in today's society while still being able to enjoy the simple things in life such as being home for dinner.
In the past many business have followed the gain -> growth -> good model. This is seen in too many examples to count. There are plenty of successful people such as Andrew Carnegie who became rich by exploiting the labor of other people for their own personal gain but later got involved with philanthropy. This is not a very sustainable model nor does it maximize the total benefit for everyone involved.
The original economic model articulated by Adam Smith saying that Capitalism provides the best outcome for everyone involved when the members of a society are acting in the best interest of themselves. This was later disproved by John Nash who believed that society reaches the best benefit when each individual in the group is acting in BOTH the best interest of himself and the best interest of the group as a whole. In today's day and age it is vital that we adapt the good -> growth -> gain model in business. This method will not only create a bigger pie for everyone take take part in, but it will help with the sustainability of the world to ensure the security of future generations.
Another vital point that is mentioned several times throughout the book is the importance of eliminating the "I can have/be this OR this" thinking. As just one example, many people get lost in believing that in order to be successful in their career they must sacrifice bonding with their family. Will Marre claims that a better philosophy is "I can have both this AND this, because a balance is vital in my life." It is crucial that we each find out how we can personally let our talents and traits combine to fulfill our purpose in whatever it is that we do.
Overall, I think the book could have been about 100 pages shorter, but it was a great read and I definitely recommend it to anyone who is struggling with finding their true meaning in life. This book will not give you the exact answer, but it will provide a map for you to discover what your Promise is to the world.
In the past many business have followed the gain -> growth -> good model. This is seen in too many examples to count. There are plenty of successful people such as Andrew Carnegie who became rich by exploiting the labor of other people for their own personal gain but later got involved with philanthropy. This is not a very sustainable model nor does it maximize the total benefit for everyone involved.
The original economic model articulated by Adam Smith saying that Capitalism provides the best outcome for everyone involved when the members of a society are acting in the best interest of themselves. This was later disproved by John Nash who believed that society reaches the best benefit when each individual in the group is acting in BOTH the best interest of himself and the best interest of the group as a whole. In today's day and age it is vital that we adapt the good -> growth -> gain model in business. This method will not only create a bigger pie for everyone take take part in, but it will help with the sustainability of the world to ensure the security of future generations.
Another vital point that is mentioned several times throughout the book is the importance of eliminating the "I can have/be this OR this" thinking. As just one example, many people get lost in believing that in order to be successful in their career they must sacrifice bonding with their family. Will Marre claims that a better philosophy is "I can have both this AND this, because a balance is vital in my life." It is crucial that we each find out how we can personally let our talents and traits combine to fulfill our purpose in whatever it is that we do.
Overall, I think the book could have been about 100 pages shorter, but it was a great read and I definitely recommend it to anyone who is struggling with finding their true meaning in life. This book will not give you the exact answer, but it will provide a map for you to discover what your Promise is to the world.
January 3, 2014
Some interesting theories about finding your place in life (the Big Promise). It was short on practicalities however which isn't a surprise as the decision to go for what your inner soul tells you will make you most happy is a very difficult judgment.
Book was recommended to me as I have been contemplating if there is something else I want to do. Getting a little late but better late than never some say.
Book was recommended to me as I have been contemplating if there is something else I want to do. Getting a little late but better late than never some say.
December 10, 2014
I recommend this book to anyone who is moving through a career transition or opening a business. Marre provides fresh discussion on leading a meaningful life, developing a promise for the world, and achieving a satisfying lifestyle. I would have liked more challenge to develop a professional promise, and perhaps more stories about how he has helped people develop their focused direction.
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