March 19, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Economies for justice, Syntropic Enterprise
When did we begin to assume that numbers are a superior reflection of truth? Take a moment to reflect on this question, for behind this question is a cascade of unexplored assumptions. Our current worldview is built on the numbers. Measurement. Comparison. Growth....
March 14, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Bucky Fuller-Critical Path, Economies for justice
All in cost accounting -delusions of modern life Take a barrel of oil. Currently trading at about $51 US a barrel. (2014) But what a delusion we live in with that price. As Buckminster Fuller quoted in Critical Path, “Scientifically faithful, synergistically...
March 12, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Economies for justice, Syntropic Enterprise
Arrange all the pieces around you “Arrange all the pieces around you” is a quote by Virginia Woolf. This quote has been haunting me. Simple as it sounds, it carries enormous resonant truth. Imagine this scenario. You are at a stage in your business where...
February 19, 2014 | Beauty of Beginnings, Economies for justice, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
The taboo subject of your money Money is a taboo subject. How do I know? Ask any human being to put all of their lifetime of financial statements down for public scrutiny, and you will get very few, if any, volunteers. We carry so much shame and fear around money....
January 24, 2014 | Economies for justice, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs, Syntropic Enterprise
Our relationship with money Most of our human problems occur in the domains of these few key areas. *The real conversation about sex. What we like, what works, what doesn’t work, our experience or lack of… how to ask for what you want. *The conversation...
December 18, 2013 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Economies for justice, Syntropic Enterprise
Spin doctoring, smoke and mirrors, general BS – the world of business finance In the world of business finance, there is jargon aplenty. Jujitsu mambo jambo. Spin doctoring. I am not sure if it is designed to flummox the poor person about to sign their life...