Seventh Generation & Transparency 2.0

I’ve received an overwhelming amount of deeply thoughtful feedback about my post on transparency, which recounted a public session on compensation with employees at Seventh Generation. Most of the feedback was sent to me privately and did not appear on my blog....

Big, Small, and the Bridge Between

When it comes to reputation, perception is everything, and my home state of Vermont certainly has the art down to a science. In the popular imagination, it’s a semi-mystical rural realm where idyllic agrarian landscapes nestle in perfect balance amidst untouched...

The Other Georgia

Last week, it was reported that the Bush administration will send $1 billion to aid Georgia, the Eastern European nation that revolted against Russia. I couldn’t help but think of the other Georgia, the southeastern state and one of the original Thirteen...

Work, Happiness and Employee Ownership

Several months ago the UK based Employee Ownership organization published an exceptionally important and insightful report about the benefits of employee owned companies. The report has valuable insights for all businesses and I highly recommend it. A few highlights...