Kim Lundgren, CEO of Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc., runs a woman-owned benefit corporation that designs and implements aggressive, equitable climate action solutions.

Her community-focused approach is driving real change for cities, towns, and counties across the US.

Joyce Coffee, the President of Climate Resilience Consulting, has a uniquely resilient perspective in the face of climate change work. She’s fighting to discover and create opportunities for better lives from the trauma and devastation of climate change.

Most important — she has an attitude about the future that we can all learn from.

If we want our goals to be more sustainable over time, is there inspiration to be found in the sustainability movement?

Just 25 years ago, malls dominated. Now many of these dead spaces are being converted to mixed-use developments. So 25 years from NOW, will “residential zones” be the malls of our time?

Knowing what we now know about the toxic side of advice, we should treat advice less like a gift and more like a hazardous material — used only when necessary, and even then, used with caution.

Let’s be clear: surviving in this pandemic is an accomplishment. In this perfect-storm soup, one option is to just accept what is and what isn’t getting done and take it one day at a time. (We are strong supporters of this option.) BUT if you’re itching to take something on—something to harness your untapped energy into action—then read on for idea sparks to help you turn that energy aflame.

Looking for new ways to get your kids to listen (or just turn a page in a real book)? Simplified versions of game thinking principles work amazingly well with kids—and can make your job as a parent a lot easier.

Life is complex right now, so, “How are you doing?” doesn’t have simple answers. While it’s natural to want to check in with others, a 30-minute work meeting might not be the best time for this Pandora box. Here are 8 alternatives to the too-complex “How are you doing?” to help start your work conversations in a friendly, less stressful way.

Had a chance this morning to speak on a panel with four ecosystem drivers from across the US. The best part? Afterward, an entrepreneur from Romania approached and said that, after our panel, he was considering Raleigh.