Words by Rachel
Grass is Green
"You can't green the economy from the White House down, you have to green it from the community level up," says Van Jones, President of Green for All, a national organization working to create an inclusive green economy that is strong enough to life people out of poverty.
Van Jones says that In order for us to have a green economy, we have to start from the grassroots level. Well, we already kknow that grass is green, so Green for All is working and succeeding at colouring American Green. Their [...]Collaboration, Cooperation & Collective Action
Summary:Blogging live from Socal Tech Training in Toronto, ON. For more information, visit www.marsdd.com/socialtechtraining
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Okay, so there's no link to click on, but there should be - there will be. I'm at Social Tech Training in Toronto, ON, tapping into all of the energy that's permeating around collaboration, social networking and the Internet. It's explosive, multi-functional, collaborative, and progressive.
If you're hesitant about the power of Web 2.0 and internet technology, ask yourself, "How do I find information?" Chances are, you plug into Google using keywords you [...]Give Your 2.0 Cents
You don't have be a blogger to feel somewhat rewarded when someone gives you a comment. Whether simply to say "a job well done" or to critique your work, at least someone noticed and took the time to say something.
Simply put, comments are just one of the ways we can engage in a conversation online. One of the most active (and interesting) places I've seen for hosting online conversations is TED.com. Albeit, some commentors choose to rant, rave and complain, but there is plenty of engaging [...]The Art of Communication
I just received an e-newsletter from Authentic Lives (I'm not quite sure how I got on their mailing list, but anyway...), which included a timely reminder of the value of communication, as well as 10 important things we should never forget when communicating. Imagine, if we just took a moment to read this and apply it to communications in our relationships at work, at home and even with strangers. Perhaps acting in this way might inspire others to reciprocate.
Listen with intent to understand, not [...]Harnessing the Power of the Web
Summary:If you've read my blog, you know how excited I am about the power of communication.
If you've read my blog, you know how excited I am about the power of communication - through the Web, written word, social networking and online communities. As a writer, editor and web animator, I've just hit the social change jackpot.
For some, the Web is like public speaking - an unsurmountable obstacle of fear, interaction, stage fright and communication. For me, it's a writer's haven.
I'm simply blown away by the speed with which the Web has advanced our thinking. In no way, shape or form do [...]