Reasons to be positive. The economic downturn could be the catalyst for positive change. It should be translated into the wake-up call we need for a major change in aspirations and lifestyles to save humanity from the ecological and economic disaster that would otherwise result from continuing on the high carbon and resource depleting path we have been pursuing

A stable 21st century society requires 21st century solutions not 20th century economics

A sustainable business is resource efficient, respects the environment and is a good neighbour

Living in an orgy of unrestrained consumption and economic growth accompanied by population expansion that ignores the carrying capacity of local environments will lead to disaster

It's better to ask the right questions than accept the status quo

The top two ways to destroy success are greed and impatience

Influence is getting others to do what you want them to do because they want to do it - a take on Eisenhower's famous leadership statement