Essential Psychology Books for Business Students

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The Essential Psychology Books for Business Students

July 16, 2012 You may have aced your courses in finance, business law, and management, but that doesn’t mean you’re ready to head out into the business world just yet. A well-rounded business education should also include the study of psychology, because an understanding of the human mind and human behavior can make the difference between success and failure in any kind of business venture, from finding investors to managing employees. Knowing how to be persuasive, make hard decisions, motivate others, and work within a group are all essential skills in the business world, and they’re practices that have been the subject of much psychological research and writing, the most accessible of which can be incredibly enlightening for future businesspeople. If you don’t have time to take a course in business psychology, consider reading one, a few, or all of these books that are related to the topic. You’re bound to find some powerful insights into the human mind that will make it easier to get where you want to go in your career. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D.: Knowing how to persuade others is at the heart of being successful in business. You’ll need the skill to get funding, lead, and sell products and services, so read up on some of the most revealing studies on influence and persuasion in this classic pop-psych tome. Business Psychology and Organisational Behaviour by Eugene McKenna: If you need a textbook on the ins and outs of business psychology, this is a great choice, regardless of whether you’re enrolled in a business psych course. It’s a great place to get foundational knowledge and could give you some business-focused tips on understanding human behavior and motivations. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek: Ever wonder why some leaders can get people to do what they want while others struggle? It may boil down to simple psychology, as you’ll learn in this book from Simon Sinek. Sinek offers insights into what communication methods great managers and business leaders use that really deliver results. The Winner’s Brain: 8 Strategies Great Minds Use to Achieve Success by Jeff Brown, Liz Neporent, and Mark Fenske: Your brain is more than just another organ in your body, as it controls everything that you do from breathing to complex mathematical calculations. Yet your brain can also hold you back, as these authors demonstrate that a large part of success is really all in your head. The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar: In business, you’re going to have to make a lot of choices, some of them pretty tough, but do you ever stop to think about why you make the choices you do? This book examines the psychology behind choice and may help you to be more conscious of even the small decisions you make, as they can have far-reaching consequences. Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath: Get advice from this dynamic brotherly duo on how to make difficult changes in your life or your company with greater ease, defeating the innate predilection for comfort to help you make changes for the better. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Dan Pink: You might think you understand what motivates you and your employees, but this book will likely show you that you don’t know the whole truth. The psychology behind motivation is often much more complex than we allow for, and this book offers some great lessons that will help you be a more effective leader and manager. The Human Side of Enterprise by Douglas McGregor: This management classic was first published in 1960, and despite all that has happened since, it still holds a lot of wisdom for modern managers. This expanded edition holds not only McGregor’s original text, but also stories of how today’s business leaders are applying his strategies, based in motivation psychology, with great success. The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowieki: We tend to think of the mob mentality as being a bad thing, but this book will show you that that’s not always the case. Your employees, when working together, can often be a much wiser, more powerful, and productive force than when working independently. The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor: If you’re not familiar with positive psychology, this book can be a great primer, showing you how to apply many of its central principles to your life at work, making you happier and ultimately more successful, even when the going gets tough. Power, Influence, and Persuasion: Sell Your Ideas and Make Things Happen by Harvard Business School Press: This is another great read on understanding the psychology of persuasion. Let Harvard Business School experts teach you how to command attention, change minds, influence decision-making, and more. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg: While patterns and habits get a bad rap, they can be a boon for businesses that are savvy enough to realize they exist. Duhigg explains how some of the most successful businesses and products simply capitalized on or transformed existing patterns, making this an enlightening read for any prospective entrepreneur. The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy:In business, you’re always selling something, even if you’re not a salesman. You sell your ideas, your expertise, and even yourself to potential employers, so you had better be good at doing it. Learn some of the essential psychological tricks behind successful sales from Brian Tracy in this book. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck:It’s not hard to see how what you think can influence your reality or at least your perception of it. In this book, psychologist Dr. Dweck explains how establishing a positive mindset is as essential to success as talent and ability. The Silent Language of Leaders: How Body Language Can Help–or Hurt–How You Lead by Carol Kinsey Goman: You might not be saying anything, but your body language may be speaking volumes. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and management theory, Carol Kinsey Goman can help instruct you to be more aware of your body language and to be better at reading that of others. Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath:In order to get a business off of the ground, you have to have your idea stick, yet it can be hard to figure out just what makes an idea so “sticky” in the first place. This book will shed some light on the matter, using the theory of memory, the human scale principle, and a little something called curiosity gaps to explain why some ideas live on while others die. Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely: Think your decisions are perfectly rational? Think again. Dan Ariely explains some of the unconscious factors at play when we’re trying to make decisions, which could have a big impact on your success (or failure) at work. The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely:In this sequel of sorts to his previous book, Ariely explains why being irrational isn’t always a bad thing, explaining some of the surprisingly positive effects (though some negative, too) that our predictably irrational decisions can have on our lives. Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently by John C. Maxwell: It’s easy to talk but much more difficult to really be heard; at least that’s the lesson that Maxwell is trying show here. He offers up some great practices that can help you take advantage of human nature to become a better communicator and leader. A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness by S. Nassir Ghaemi: Sometimes, qualities that come along with mood disorders or other mental illnesses, also lend themselves to great leadership, especially under pressure. In this book, you’ll learn about the connections between mental illness and greatness in some of the world’s most famous leaders, perhaps changing how you think about qualities you had previously regarded as weaknesses. Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations by Clay Shirky: In today’s world, it’s impossible to operate without harnessing the power of the web. In this book, you’ll learn more about the new ways that people are organizing, cooperating, and joining up by using the Internet, changing some of the basics of social interactions. A great primer for anyone looking to learn more about marketing. Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin: Sometimes, becoming indispensable at a business has a lot to do with being able to think differently than others. In this book, you’ll learn how to set yourself apart and what qualities you can cultivate to change how others see your role in a business. Entrepreneurial DNA: The Breakthrough Discovery that Aligns Your Business to Your Unique Strengths by Joe Abraham: Entrepreneurs are a much more diverse group and there’s a much wider range of talents and abilities that lead to success than we are often led to believe. Learn how your brain is hardwired for entrepreneurship and how you can capitalize on your own talents for business. How to Click with People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life by Rick Kirschner: One of the benefits of knowing a bit about psychology is getting better at interacting with others in personal and professional relationships, and this book offers some helpful guidelines for doing just that.

A range of books that can map a path through the ecological crisis

A range of books that can map a path through the ecological crisis
Tue Jun 5, 2012 10:46 pm (PDT)
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From Tehelka Magazine, Vol 9, Issue 23, Dated 09 June 2012
CURRENT AFFAIRS BOOKS
Reading The Crisis
A range of books, each with a distinct line of enquiry, can map a path through the ecological crisis, says Nagraj Adve
WHEN SPEAKING to college students about global warming, one question invariably comes up: "What are the possible ways forward?" In climate change literature, the answers to that question falls under three broad heads: technological and/or mainstream market solutions; decentralised models and grassroots initiatives, for both a bottom-up and top-down approach; and radical transformation, usually advocated by Marxist ecologists who view the crisis as rooted in capitalism.
A delightful example in the 'tech' category is Risto Isomäki's 64 Ways to Absorb Carbon and Improve the Earth's Reflectivity (Into Publishing, 2009). Those ways include storing carbon in anthills, or in sea water, and using magnesium cement instead of the energy- intensive cement currently produced! This lucid book has feasible suggestions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and yet obviously reflects a capacity to think out of the box. One work that adamantly refuses to budge boxed boundaries is the influential The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review (Cambridge, 2007). It presents a number of taxation, pricing and technology policy measures for mitigation, adaptation and international collective action in arguing that "reducing emissions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change is feasible" and what's more, its costs "can be limited to around 1% of global GDP each year".
James Hansen, among the world's most respected climate scientists, says (Storms of My Grandchildren, Bloomsbury, 2009) there's no way to solve the problem without phasing out coal emissions. He pushes for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and a rising tax on carbon-based fuels, as does scientist-activist Vandana Shiva who thinks a carbon tax - on corporations - is the way forward (Soil Not Oil, Women Unlimited, 2009). Hansen also, to the dismay of many environmentalists, advocates nuclear power, specifically fast breeder reactors. His science is brilliant, politics not quite, and he's silent on equity. But to be fair, he's stuck his neck out on coal and shale.
Unlike Hansen, Praful Bidwai (The Politics of Climate Change and the Global Crisis, Orient BlackSwan, 2012) is vehemently anti-nuclear, and sees hope and change in the 'renewables revolution', particularly grid-connected solar photovoltaic and wind. He discusses local initiatives on solar power and also presents decentralised models that include varied sources of energy, looking at their "local availability, costs, ecological impacts and local communities' access to and control over them". Bill McKibben's The End of Nature (Penguin, 1990) touches on local initiatives (in the US) and ends by advocating 'deep ecology', a need to "change the way we think", emphasising that the human species doesn't belong at the top in every way, but is one species among many.
The criticism that technological solutions or mainstream economics' approaches to the deepening and varied ecological crises ignore what Jonathan Neale calls "the underlying problem - capitalism" (Stop Global Warming, Bookmarks, 2008) is valid. Not only should we cover the world with wind turbines and solar power, "ordinary people have to take control of the economy" and break the power of profit; produce for need instead. Rather than despair about whether and when this will happen, John Bellamy Foster, a prolific Marxist ecologist argues (The Ecological Revolution, Cornerstone Publications, 2009) that "the struggle for ecological revolution is firmly rooted in the principle of hope".
Ecological crises are so complex and urgent that we need to work at all levels, simultaneously. Push for clean technologies, not just grid-connected but also in decentralised forms, by which there is greater scope for people's control over their use. Strengthen grassroots initiatives, for they contain not just seeds of hope for the future, but also are a barrier against a right-wing backlash fuelled by environmental crises and resource constraints. And deepen the ongoing struggles, for equity and against capitalism, with an ecological worldview.
Adve is a climate change activist.

A Calendar Too Crowded By Sagarika Chakraborty

A Calendar Too Crowded By Sagarika Chakraborty
About The book:
A Calendar too Crowded is a collection of 25 short stories and poems, where the concept revolves around the celebratory days on the calendar we follow, where a large number of important days are dedicated to women or life in general where women play a major role. The attempt is not to highlight how in January, there’s a day in India dedicated to girl children, or how April has come to be officially declared as a month against sexual abuse throughout the world. The attempt is to delve deeper and analyze whether it is merely enough to rely on statistics and be complacent in the knowledge that the numbers indicate a better society in the making, or whether there is an urgent need to look beneath the covers and realize that despite all such dedicated days, there are 300 odd days when there is nothing special that life has to offer. Where each day is still an unending drudgery, where womanhood is cursed and trampled upon.
It is also an attempt to look into houses where everything looks picture perfect on the surface, but there are blatant cases of domestic violence and gender inequality that have been swept under the carpet for fear of tainting the family name and image. The attempt is to bring forth the bruises hidden beneath each lavishly draped body that need to be highlighted even on days which are not dedicated to campaigns against domestic violence. All the voices that have found expression in this book through their stories are nameless, because no name would justify a voice which represents millions. They transgress all boundaries of geography, religion, age and caste to become one voice— the voice of womanhood. Each and every voice in these stories can be connected to any woman you see around you and they seek to say that all women deserve to be happy every day of the year, because every day in the calendar of every woman’s life is precious, just like yours.
Highlights of the book: • The book revolves about the central theme of womanhood and is the first of its kind where the entire lay out has been based on the theme of a calendar. • The stories are spun around the days attributed to women and children – Mother’s Day, Women’s Day, National Day for Girl Child • The book at ISB Hyderabad was launched by Ashwin Sanghi – Ashwin while lauding the efforts that has gone into making of the book also felt that he related to the theme of the book. He emphasized that “Both my two novels revolve around the theme of Shakti/Nari and somehow thus the very fact that here too women on the whole is the centre and the effort is to showcase the drudgery they go through, yet the strength they retain, makes me feel connected to it”. • The book was jointly launched at ISB, Hyderabad on January 11th 2012 by Ashwin Sanghi and Dean , Ajit Rangnekar • The book is also set for a special mention at the upcoming Hyderabad Literary Festival, 2012 (January 17, 2012)

Release Type: Print, Soft Cover Price: Rs. 295 Binding: Soft Cover Imprint: 1st Edition Genre: Fiction Page Extent: 189 pages Pub Date: January 2012 (Niyogi Books, New Delhi) Territory: Indian

QUOTES FROM EMINENT READERS:
ASHWIN SANGHI : "Sagarika's writing is gut-wrenching. It reaches deep within and makes you wonder why deep-rooted gender biases persist. A Calendar Too Crowded is not for the fainthearted but is certainly a work that needs to be read, particularly by someone like me who has personally experienced the power of Shakti and the sacred feminine." VINAY PATHAK : Actor Vinay Pathak, when told that the story “Sisters by Choice” had drawn inspiration from his struggle of adoption picked up the book and gave reviews on two stories. Sisters by Choice: “Got my book in mail today. And the first story I read was sisters by choice. I can't begin to tell u the emotional journey it took me onto. Needless to say very well written. The emotional quotient u arrived at was very poignant n touching. Naked: The prose has a poetic and a poignant mystique that gives the reader a whole lot to ponder....
DILEEP JHAVERI “Inspite of witnessing all that we have failed to acknowledge, is observed in detail by Sagarika. She has read fears hidden behind, apparently placid security of middle class mind. But, she transcends time and class with changing narrative styles, sharpness of statements, satire, surprises, sensuality and sense of history and mythology. As a woman she confronts life and as a human being conquers death!”
ALAKNANDA ROY “We all wanted to just come and see if Sagarika is really 27 after reading the book. It gave us shivers and yet we couldn’t put it down. The way she connects the life of a woman from pre natal stages to death is not only wonderful but gives us the solace that young writers like her are there who shall guide the society.”

About the Author: Sagarika Chakraborty, born in Kolkata, studied law at National Law University, Jodhpur and is currently studying management at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. Her projects and numerous articles on diverse subjects—corporate governance principles with special emphasis on emerging and transition economies, globalization, ethics, monetary economics, religion—have been published in Indian and international publications. She has presented papers on E-Governance, corporate law principles, sexual harassment, asset pricing models at international conferences and global forums in Sydney, Glasgow, Korea, Wellington and Washington D.C. Her paper on E-Governance in India, has been appreciated in the ‘Working Paper series’ of the World Bank and she has also won the ‘Best Economic Crisis—Paper Award’ at the World Summit on Economic Financial Crisis and International Business, 2009, held at Washington D.C. Looking into her contribution in the domain of policy work she was recently awarded Fellowship by the Royal Society of Arts, UK. Apart from delving into serious research work, she has also written light fiction/poetry for various online and print media, and is an avid salsa enthusiast. This is her first book.

Tales from the Wild by Dr. Raza H. Tehsin and Arefa Tehsin

Book Review: Tales from the Wild by Dr. Raza H. Tehsin and Arefa Tehsin
Tales from the Wild is a children’s book full of fascinating animal adventures, written by award-winning Naturalist and Wildlife expert Dr. Raza H. Tehsin along with his daughter Arefa Tehsin. The short stories are reminiscent of the Panchatantra genre with a similar allure to young ones and the useful addition of factual information and snippets of interesting data about various species. Each story is more than just a sequence of actions. It is a treasure of knowledge, gleaned from years of research, and presented in a fun way along with illustrations for children to absorb easily. From what makes a firefly glow to why bears and leopards avoid each other, the stories intertwine fact and mythology in an enticing manner. Although generously interspersed with humour and easy to read, the stories still retain an element of poignancy. A message runs through many of the stories, repeated at the end for easy recall. It could be asking children to be thoughtful, aware of their environment, brave, curious, appreciative of the delicate balance in nature and wildlife conservation.

We caught up with Arefa Tehsin, co-author of the book, to answer a few questions for us: TBI: Can you give us your background and what led to this book? Arefa: Playing with snakes, exploring jungle caves or treading alone in the jungles at night has always delighted me as much as penning down words. Being the daughter of Naturalist Raza H. Tehsin, fondly known as the Vasco de Gama of Mewar jungles, and granddaughter of T. H. Tehsin, one of the earliest big game hunters turned conservationists of India, I grew with a deep love for the forests. My family always encouraged me to write since my school days. My father’s idea, which he has had for quite a few years, of educating and bringing children close to Nature through stories, led me to write this book with him. TBI: The book has very interesting characters. Any particular reasons for choosing these over others? Arefa: I think the characters chose us. They chose to come to our mind while we were writing these stories. TBI: What recognition has the book received so far? Arefa: Nobel Laureate Dr. R. K.Pachauri read Tales from the Wild and found it to be “quite fascinating & an excellent attempt to connect children with Nature through stories.” It is being received well in Sri Lanka where schools like the LPF Academy want to take it up as an Environment Study Book for the curriculum. The book has received excellent reviews, more than what we’d expected. But my biggest reward was when at a school in Colombo, after a book reading session, all the teachers and students sang “What a Wonderful World” for me, something to remember them by. They told me to take the song in my heart for my father, the co-author. TBI: Where can one order/buy the book? Arefa: One can order the book on Flipkart. Or buy the e-book on Amazon. It is available in some bookstores in Mumbai, Delhi and Udaipur (Pages) and hopefully it should be available more widely soon. TBI: Do you intend to follow it up with other titles in the future? Arefa: We are writing a series of such wildlife/Nature books for children, which educate and entertain. The second book of the series is almost complete. Other than that Dr. Raza and I co-authored another book called “Steed of Jungle God”, which is a collection of short stories about my father’s 60 years of jungle experiences, his encounters with the unknown phenomena and his quest for rational explanations behind them. I’ve written another book called Iora and the Quest of Five, the first novel of a children’s fantasy series based in a rainforest. Both these books are scheduled to be published in 2011-12. Dr. Raza H Tehsin Arefa Tehsin The 12 stories are bound to fire children’s imagination and make them better appreciate nature and the animal life all around them (and fast disappearing). Pick up a copy and discover your wild side!

The Art of racing in the Rain, Garth Stein

Book: The Art of Racing in the Rain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_Racing_in_the_Rain
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2008 novel by American author and film producer Garth Stein - told from a dog's point of view. The novel became a New York Times bestseller, remaining on the list for more than 40 weeks.
Synopsis
The novel follows the story of Denny Swift, a race car driver living in Seattle, and his dog Enzo, who believes in the Mongolian legend that a dog who is prepared will be reincarnated in his next life as a human. Enzo sets out to prepare, with The Seattle Times calling his journey "a struggle to hone his humanness, to make sense of the good, the bad and the unthinkable."
Enzo spends his days watching and learning from television, gleaning what he can about his owner's greatest passion, race car driving - and relating it to life. Enzo eventually plays a key role in Denny's child-custody battle with his in-laws, and distills his observations of the human condition in the mantra "that which you manifest is before you."

THE TALE OF MY EXILE Twelve Years in the Andamans by Barindra Kumar Ghose

Event was held at GOETHE-ZENTRUM HYDERABAD 20 Journalist's Colony Road No. 3 Banjara Hills Hyderabad 500 034 Tel.: 040-23350443, 23350473, 23350040 www.goethe.de/hyderabad

Event The Berlin Wall - Memories and Legacies Film Series And Book Launch: THE TALE OF MY EXILE Twelve Years in the Andamans by Barindra Kumar Ghose
In collaboration with DEFA Stiftung Berlin and Documentary Circle Hyderabad
Date: 05.05.2012; 16.00hrs
Venue: Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad (main Hall)
Chief Guests: Prof. Sachidananda Mohanty, Dr. Vithal Rajan, Prof. Mohan Ramanan and Mr. Subba Rao
The mission of the DEFA Foundation is to preserve the films of DEFA, the former East German film studios, and oversee their use for the public good as part of Germany's national cultural heritage. For Infinite Opportunities, the German Year in India, DEFA has brought a series of films from their archive to several Indian cities, which illustrate the social, political and historical implications of the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall during the 20th century. The retrospective explores in particular how the wall, to this day, epitomizes various kinds of artificial barriers, literal or otherwise, separating people around the globe.
The program commenced with the screening of the film 'The Invisible Frame' followed by the release of the book 'The Tale of My Exile - Twelve Years in the Andamans'. A power point presentation by Prof. Mohanty which mainly focussed about the life of Barindra Kumar Ghose followed the release.
An introduction to the book by Dr. Vithal Rajan, readings of a few passages from the book by Prof. Mohan Ramanan, Shankar Melkote, Vijay Marur and Uma Magal, and finally a vote of thanks by Mr. Subba Rao from Sri Aurobindo Society Hyderabad followed.
The programme continued with the screening of the film 'The Architects' .
The tale of my exile (1922) Author: Ghosh, Barindra Kumar, 1880-1959 Subject: Political prisoners Publisher: Pondicherry : Arya Office Language: English Digitizing sponsor: MSN Book contributor: Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights: See terms Collection: cornell; americana Full catalog record: MARCXML This book has an editable web page on Open Library.

Earth day reading material

EARTH DAY 2012: Resources from Carnegie Council
To mark Earth Day 2012, we present a selection of our resources from the past year.
They cover a wide spectrum, including exploring what it means to be sustainable; some practical solutions; the role of legislation; and finally, what we can learn from novelists' visions of a climate-changed world.

PATH TO DISASTER: CHASING NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES The Race for What's Left: The Global Scramble for the World's Last Resources http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20120320/index.html Michael T. Klare, Five Colleges, Inc. As we run out of resources, the human race is at a pivotal point. We have two options: We can continue along the same path, leading to much of the planet becoming uninhabitable. Or we can create an alternative future where we use resources in a much more sustainable and frugal way. (Public Affairs, March 2012, video, audio, transcript)
Don't Build Keystone XL, the Pipeline to Nowhere http://www.policyinnovations.org/ideas/commentary/data/000220 Evan O'Neil, Carnegie Council Higher gas prices, negligible energy security, more global warming: The logic stacks up against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. (Policy Innovations article, August 2011) ----
SUSTAINABILITY ROUNDTABLES What are the Limitations and Benefits of the Sustainability Approach? http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/articles_papers_reports/0103.html J. Baird Callicott, University of North Texas; Ronald Sandler, Northeastern University; Dale Jamieson, New York University; Christopher Schlottmann, New York University; David Schlosberg, University of Sydney Is sustainability the only, or even the most desirable, framework for environmental issues? What are the limitations and benefits of the sustainability approach, and what kind of alternative conceptual approaches may be preferable? What do you think? (September Sustainability Month Roundtable, September 2011)
The Population and Sustainability Debate http://www.policyinnovations.org/ideas/briefings/data/000215 Robert Engelman, Worldwatch Institute; John Bongaarts, Population Council; Steven Sinding, Abt Associates; Laurie Mazur, Population Justice Project; Barbara Crossette, The Nation; Betsy Hartmann, Hampshire College; Lisa Hymas, Grist; Mara Hvistendahl, Science According to UN projections, our world will be home to more than 9 billion people by 2050, increasing competition for livable space and critical resources such as water. What ethical standards should guide the debate about reproduction and sustainability? What do you think? (September Sustainability Month Roundtable, September 2011)
What Individuals Can Do http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/articles_papers_reports/0110.html Bill McKibben, 350.org; David Biello, Scientific American; Josh Lasky, University of the District of Columbia; Mat McDermott, TreeHugger.com; Christopher Mims, Technology Review, Grist; Paul Steely White, Transportation Alternatives; Eric Zencey, Author What is the most important thing a person can do to have a sustainable impact? From consumer purchases to political action, how should we prioritize solutions? (September Sustainability Month Roundtable, September 2011)
---- WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY MEAN TO YOU? Prize-winning Essays from Carnegie Council's Annual Contest, "Making a Difference"
Sustainability Starts with Me http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/articles_papers_reports/0112.html Akrish Adhikari, Rato Bangala School, Nepal "It is through our actions and our efforts, where large or small, that we can bring about a change in the attitudes of those around us in ensuring sustainability." (Ist Prize High School Category)
The Intrinsic Value of the Environment http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/articles_papers_reports/0113.html Anil Sebastian Pulickel, National Law School of India University, Bangalore "Our conventional understanding of sustainability usually puts human needs first. What is needed is a balancing test that will consider a wider range of factors, and that encompasses the intrinsic value of the environment, regardless of any practical benefits to human beings." (1st Prize Undergraduate Category) We Are all Connected http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/articles_papers_reports/0114.html Chenaz B. Seelarbokus, Kennesaw State University "My students are always shocked to realize that the global environment is one interconnected system. We have only one ocean mass, one land, and one atmosphere. For sustainability to prevail, this interconnectedness needs to be understood and experienced at all levels of society." (1st Prize Postgraduate and Teacher Category)

---- IT'S THE ECONOMY But Will the Planet Notice?: How Smart Economics Can Save the World http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20111025/index.html Gernot Wagner, Environmental Defense Fund You recycle? You turn down plastic and paper? Good. But none of that will save the tuna or stop global warming. If you want to make the planet notice, follow the economics, says Gernot Wagner. (Public Affairs Program, October 2011, video, audio, transcript) ---- HOW BUSINESSES CAN GO GREEN The Green Workplace and Human Behavior http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20110706/index.html Leigh Stringer, Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) Architect and sustainability expert Leigh Stringer is convinced that LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green buildings are only a piece of the puzzle when designing a sustainable office. She argues that a crucial component is human behavior. (Just Business, May 2011, audio, transcript)
Mindy S. Lubber: Working with Companies to Address Sustainability Challenges http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20110615/index.html Mindy S. Lubber, Ceres Even though U.S. public policies are often lagging behind, pressures from shareholders and investors, greater transparency, and heightened risk awareness are all contributing to a new focus on sustainability for many companies, says Mindy Lubber. (Just Business, May 2011, audio, transcript)
Going Green: Initiatives in the Workplace http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20110520/index.html Michael Ellis, GreenOrder Michael Ellis, from the sustainability consulting firm GreenOrder, discusses how companies can work with employees to make sure they're onboard with green initiatives--and why that's such an important part of green workplaces. (Just Business, April 2011, audio, transcript)

---- THE ROLE OF LEGISLATION Leif Wenar on Natural Resources and Clean Trade Policies http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20110415/index.html Leif Wenar, King's College London Consumers in countries that import natural resources are often unwittingly in business with dictators, corrupt officials, and armed groups, says Leif Wenar. Yet we could change our laws to make powerful groups in exporting countries more accountable to their own people. (Ethics & International Affairs Audio Interviews, April 2011, audio, transcript)
Legislating Transparency in the Extractive Sector: Will the Securities and Exchange Commission Take the Lead? http://www.policyinnovations.org/ideas/innovations/data/000196 Kathryn M. Martorana, Oxfam, Carnegie New Leader The SEC has an opportunity to demonstrate that the United States takes transparency and accountability seriously and intends to act as a global leader in fostering secure, equitable, long-term resource partnerships with developing nations. (Policy Innovations article, July 2011)
Global Ethics Corner: Was Durban Doomed? http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/gec/data/00161 Marlene Spoerri, Carnegie Council With the 17th annual global climate change talks foundering in Durban, little hope is left for a worldwide initiative designed to combat global warming. Are global initiatives a thing of the past? Or are they our only hope for future sustainability? (Global Ethics Corner, December 2011)
---- 150 YEARS OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN THE U.S. Powering the Dream: The History and Promise of Green Technologies http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20110429/index.html Alexis Madrigal, The Atlantic Author Alexis Madrigal examines the history of green technologies in America and shows how they have been entangled with culture, ethics, and government policies. (Just Business, April 2011, audio, transcript)
---- MEGACITIES AND CHINA'S ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS A Look at Global Sustainability, with a Focus on China http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/resources/multimedia/20120117/index.html Ma Jun, Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs; and Evan O'Neil, Madeleine Lynn, Julia Taylor Kennedy, Carnegie Council Carnegie Council's Evan O'Neil ponders the future of mega-cities, and leading Chinese environmentalist Ma Jun discusses China's air and water crisis and the work of his watchdog group, the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, which names and shames the worst polluters. (Just Business, November 2011, audio, transcript)
---- INNOVATIONS AT GROUND LEVEL Fruits of Our Labor http://www.policyinnovations.org/ideas/innovations/data/000209 Raji Ajwani-Ramchandani, Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development Through patient cultivation of organic permaculture mango orchards, Adivasi families in India have been able to build sustainable income and connect to the larger processed food markets. (Policy Innovations article, March 2012)
Happy Park(ing) Day 2011 http://www.policyinnovations.org/ideas/innovations/data/000201 Dani Simons, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy Urban advocates, planners, officials, and artists join forces each September to install miniature parks and pop-up cafes in parking spaces normally reserved for cars. (Policy Innovations article, September 2011)
---- HOW DO NOVELISTS TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE? The Climate Change Novel: A Faulty Simulator of Environmental Politics http://www.policyinnovations.org/ideas/briefings/data/000230 Adam Trexler, University of Exeter Ultimatums. Floods. Ecotage. More than 200 novels have been written that imagine life in a climate-changed world, and they point to some of the fundamental difficulties we have in articulating a just and sustainable future. (Policy Innovations article, November 2011)
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