Doing Good While Doing Well:

Once upon a time, and yes it does seem like a fairy tale even though not long ago, we had a very vibrant economy and extremely experienced workforce especially in the many trades that are needed for innovation and expansion. To move into the new directions of a society, no more are there 'captains of industries' and we let others produce our wants and needs as they instead have become the ones advancing into the obvious direction and growth! we have billionaires and multi-millionaires but alas none are 'captains of industry' nor innovative and inventive while suppressing the workers innovations and inventive qualities!

Will Companies and Organizations Step Up to the Challenge in the New Green Economy?

02 February 2011 - Problem: Changing the US and other countries in the world to create a green-based economy, while phasing out fossil fuels.

Solution: It will take more than government programs and incentives. Companies and other organizations need to embrace the change and can prosper in doing so.

This week's Solution column is inspired by an article and video by Robert Bell Ph.D., professor of management and chair of the Department of Finance and Business Management, Brooklyn College, City University of New York. He is the author of "The Green Bubble: Waste Into Wealth: The New Energy Revolution" Abbeville Press, New York, 2008. {continued}