Food: Business? Movement? Or Both?

Explorations of citizen-centric innovation and the future of food. Read the article here: "Food: Business, Movement, or both"

The essence of cultivating ongoing relationships

Here is a note I received yesterday that encapsulates the essence of cultivating ongoing relationship, rather than transactional interaction. "Hi Will, I hope you had a great UK trip.  How...

Cultivating reciprocity, not transaction in relationships

PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO PICK MY BRAIN! I make every effort to be available to my past, present and future students whenever they want to talk about their ideas and options.  And I keep my door open to friends...

Plant and cultivate the seeds of your next role or venture now

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO NEXT with this one wild and precious life* of yours?  When I travel or am in the garden, I’m often dreaming about things I’d like to do, people I’d like to meet, and things...

Fundraising and the ‘Relationship Continuum’

If you are envisioning an entrepreneurial livelihood, it is wise to develop the awareness that you are constantly and always building your network of allies and prospective investors.  No interaction...

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What, no supermarkets?
My friend Jim Hoagland (@JimHoagland) told me this story at the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim yesterday: "I grew up in urban...
Another successful 'buy nothing month'
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Doing what needs doing
There will always be more to do each day than time or resources allow. You cannot possibly complete all that needs to be done....
Why we need a "Save It Now" button (now!)
On-line retail sales are up 15% this holiday season, approaching $31 billion, according to Comscore. Record levels of online...