Dream Big!

As I embark on a new chapter of my life, I am compelled to revisit a question that I first asked two years ago.

Who are the thought leaders, the visionaries, the reformers? And, what are the revolutionary ideas that will make our world more sustainable?

Notably, I wonder...who of this age, will be thought of as having the intellect and leadership abilities on par with great persons of the past?

A few names definitely come to mind. But overall, there is an unsettling lack of worthy characters.

Without visionaries and generals to move things forward, the dearth of vision and quality will continue to undermine the hard work of others. In particular, the US sustainability arena (for obvious reasons is most important to me) is largely dominated by a handful of persons, working in a handful of firms, in and around communities that have traditionally been epicenters of “liberal” thought.

I have yet to see, hear, or otherwise witness the broad and truly meaningful engagement of the various spheres and systems that contribute to our daily lives. Most of what I notice are contrivances and hap-hazard attempts, primarily aimed at “greening” product lines...by unknowledgeable people, and companies cashing in on a trend.

While some are more notable than others, and there are some remarkable exceptions, there are VERY FEW things in that marketplace that can/will fundamentally alter the status-quo.

So, what does bring about real, positive change? And, who am I looking for? What do I propose?

We need to take a cue from our past and embark on a national project with the magnitude of invention! We need someone with profound ability. We need to find more of them. And, we need to make a commitment to personal and corporate change, excellence, and leadership.

Without these last three, the first two will never succeed.