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The Dynamic Sector Newsletter |
Tips & News from Sector Learning Solutions
December 2008 |
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Dear Gerry,
Peace on Earth: Creative Capitalism
As we near Christmas, many conflicting thoughts arise in me: family time, homeless people out in the cold, gift-giving, consumerism, what I teach my family, and how I run my business.
It occurred to me that the recent TIME Magazine article by Bill Gates provides a message of hope and as such might make a good Christmas Edition lead-in for this newsletter. This is especially interesting since Sector is a Microsoft trainer, and we are trying to create positive change in the world. We also teach innovation and creativity, and this article is entitled "creative capitalism".
I was inspired by this article when I read it in July, perhaps because it supports my beliefs so well. The fundamental message is that corporations can make a positive difference in the world economy and the human race. I'll paraphrase Bill Gates: "capitalism has done a great job for people who are well off. Can we apply these innovations to the poorest people?" He says that a company "doing well" does not rule out "doing good" and in fact these can support each other.
TIME interviews Gates in a short video (click here) but I recommend the full article as a more thorough treatment of this topic.
With this message of hope, let's all Connect with Joy this holiday season, with everyone you meet and everything you do.
And here's to a peace-full 2009!
Gerry Brimacombe
gerry.brimacombe@sectorlearning.com | |
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Last modified at 1/12/2009 5:50 PM by Gerry Brimacombe
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