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Social Capitalists: Profiles

Rubicon Programs Inc. Founded: 1973 Richmond, California Rick Aubry, Executive Director www.rubiconpgms.org Entrepreneurship: A- Innovation: A- Social Impact: A+ Aspiration: B Sustainability: A- Bite into a Rubicon ...READ»

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Carolina Solar Energy Employs Sheep to Keep Solar Panels Efficient

Why use lawnmowers when farm animals can get the job done just as easily? We already know that Bayer Health rents sheep to graze grass on its Richmond, California campus, and Google made news a few months ago with its campus-grazing ...READ»

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Google Rents Goats to Replace Lawnmowers and Fertilizer

First we learned that Bayer Health rented 1,450 sheep to graze grass on its Richmond, California campus. Now Google has informed us that they are taking a similar approach to landscaping by renting goats from California Grazing to ...READ»

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Bayer Brings 1,450 Sheep On Campus to Manage Landscaping

Yesterday, I wrote about the five most innovative Earth Day initiatives. But a two-week long green initiative from biotech company Bayer takes the crown for the strangest stunt this month. Bayer Healthcare has brought 1,450 sheep ...READ»

Beneath the Abayas, Designer Jeans

Teaching women to be creative is no big deal--except in the Middle East.READ»

How to Disagree with the Boss

The interaction between General U.S. Grant and General William T. Sherman illustrates an effective way to disagree with someone in a power position. This historical incident shows one way to diplomatically comply with the wishes of a boss prior to suggesting alternatives. READ»

Wal-Mart's New Ads: Spots Even a Curmudgeon Could Love

The Martin Agency’s new ads for Wal-Mart have finally hit the air, and I’m shocked to report that -- urban cynic that I am -- even I was touched. OK, so the company exploits its workers, squeezes its suppliers, and does other ...READ»

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AMF Is on a Roll

AMF has moved bowling out of its old alleys and into technotainment.READ»

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Social Capitalists

The top 20 groups that are changing the world.READ»

Social Capitalists

The top 20 groups that are changing the world.READ»

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The New Orleans 100

 This week I had lunch with a colleague who works at one of the most innovative and  creative shops around today. One might assume that his agency is based here in nYc  - but then you'd be wrong. Honest mistake though; New York ...READ»

Is Your Company Up To Speed?

Does your strategy buck the conventional wisdom? Are you as committed to creating new leaders as you are to launching new products? Is your organization built for speed? Here are 10 make-or-break questions to evaluate your company's performance -- and 25 fast companies that pass the test.READ»

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Charles Hayes

President and CEO, Research Triangle Regional Partnership, Raleigh-Durham, North CarolinaREAD»

Business Fights Back: Continental's Turnaround Pilot

Before September 11, Bonnie Reitz was a central figure in the transformation that saved Continental Airlines. Now, in the aftermath of terror, she gets to do it all over again: "This is our time to lead. How we respond can set us apart."READ»