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The Price of Sustainability: Why Cheap Isn’t Always Better

By Charlene NormanAugust 17, 2024climate action, leadership, not business as usual, stewardship

The conclusion of the sustainability discussion AND a special invite.

Choices are Everywhere. How Can We Make the Right Ones?

By Charlene NormanAugust 11, 2024Better Thinking, Leadership, SustainabilityChange your thinking, climate action, not business as usual, stewardship

If you were given this choice, which would you choose? -A hairstylist who disposes of all the hair dyes and chemicals used and charges an $8 upcharge to ensure that none of those nasty bits get returned to the municipal water treatment facility OR one who does not? -A garage that disposes of used oils, […]

Can You Tell if Your Eco-Friendly Product is Just a Green Lie?

By Charlene NormanAugust 10, 2024climate action, not business as usual, stewardship, sustainability

We begin an exploration of the intricate landscape of data driven sustainability.

It’s the Success Part that’s Scary

By Charlene NormanAugust 4, 2024Better Thinking, Business Successhumanity, leadership, not business as usual

It’s my birthday today. I thought I’d do something different: share something I only share with my absolute best clients. I KNOW I can accomplish much more than I have so far. What is holding me back is the thought that I CAN NOT. How can I get rid of that thought?” I […]

Are Indigenous Rights Truly Being Upheld?

By Charlene NormanJuly 27, 2024Change your thinking, environmental justice, humanity, indigenous wisdom, not business as usual

The fourth installment in a five part series about all things Indigenous.

Why are Indigenous Perspectives Overlooked?

By Charlene NormanJuly 20, 2024Change your thinking, humanity, indigenous wisdom, not business as usual, stewardship

Episode three in a five part series examining the perceptions and mis-perceptions about Indigenous people.

Start With Our Manners

By Charlene NormanJuly 15, 2024Better Thinking, Brand Integrity, Humanity, Leadershipnot business as usual, stewardship

Once upon a time, there was a Sunday morning ritual I loved to indulge in. See, I’d generally spend the weekends with my boyfriend – he lived much closer to the entertainment part of the city than I did, so it made complete sense – at least in the eyes of this early-twenties chick […]

Colonial Deceptions; Indigenous Injustices

By Charlene NormanJuly 13, 2024climate action, indigenous wisdom, not business as usual, stewardship, sustainability

This second episode is about the importance of including Indigenous perspectives in environmental discussions.

The Indigenous Perspective

By Charlene NormanJuly 8, 2024Better Thinking, Sustainabilityclimate action, indigenous, leadership, not business as usual, stewardship

If you’ve read my book The 5Cs: How to Survive and Thrive in the Next Few Decades, you’ll recall that I suggest we include at least one Indigenous person on any study, task force, or project about Land, Air, or Sea. WHAT? You haven’t read my book? Reach out to me, and let’s rectify […]

Valuable Insights on Indigenous Environment Knowledge

By Charlene NormanJuly 6, 2024climate action, indigenous wisdom, leadership, not business as usual, stewardship, sustainability

The first of a series about Indigenous views and rights.

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