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The Power of People: Uncovering the Human Potential in Achieving True Sustainability | December 12, 2013

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“Success is the point where your most authentic talents, passion, values, and experiences intersect with the chance to contribute to some greater good.” – Bill Strickland

“To me, sustainability means thriving lives for all within the means of nature.” – Jim Hartzfeld

At this event, Bill Strickland and Jim Hartzfeld inspired attendees and shared ways to foster leadership skills necessary to pursue visions that make the impossible possible, implement a human-centered approach to design and sustainability, create a culture that allows people to thrive, and discover the importance of arts and beauty in education, business, design, neighborhood revitalization, and the reignition of the human spirit. Both leaders have a vision for a healthier future for all, and work to create organizational cultures that foster innovation, creativity, responsibility, integrity, and inspiration.

 

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Bill Strickland

Bill Strickland, a local social architect, community leader, visionary, and MacArthur Genius Fellow is internationally recognized for his work in arts, entrepreneurship, education, and community revitalization.  Bill has an authentic
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Jim Hartzfeld

Working at the intersections of head and heart, design and purpose, Jim Hartzfeld worked for nearly two decades under the legendary Ray Anderson at Interface, a company known for its
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