Companies, to date, have often used the excuse that they are only beholden to their shareholders, but we need shareholders to think of themselves as stakeholders in the well being of society as well.

More and more companies are reaching out to their suppliers and contractors to work jointly on issues of sustainability, environmental responsibility, ethics, and compliance.

Social media is not about the exploitation of technology but service to community.

Technology is teaching us to be human again.

Ensure your employees understand what your brand stands for so they can be your first line of word-of-mouth advertising.

The keys to brand success are self-definition, transparency, authenticity and accountability.

One of the greatest challenges companies face in adjusting to the impact of social media, is knowing where to start.

Define what your brand stands for, its core values and tone of voice, and then communicate consistently in those terms.

A world in which government is burdened by historic debt, philanthropy has limited resources, and the private sector is only interested in its own personal gain is simply unsustainable.

Like all technology, social media is neutral but is best put to work in the service of building a better world.

Effectively, change is almost impossible without industry-wide collaboration, cooperation and consensus.

In his autobiography Stravinsky relates that the first music he remembers was made by a peasant, working his hand in his armpit to produce a rhytmic farting.

Peace does not mean an absence of violence or conflict, but it means how we respond to it, with violence or with love and understanding. Hate never can eradicate hate but love can.

Love with a peaceful mind and bring peace with the power of love.

Wise people are in want of nothing, and yet need many things. On the other hand, nothing is needed by fools, for they do not understand how to use anything, but are in want of everything.

Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws.

Being best is a false goal, you have to measure success on your own terms.

The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired.

It's true that the pain makes people change

But what is after all the happiness of mere power? There is a greater happiness possible than to be lord of heaven and earth; that is the happiness of being truly loved.

I just want to make lunches and organize my kids' playroom.