Give Till It Doesn't Hurt
Forbes online provides an interesting profile on big giving inThe Most Charitable Companies - Forbes.com.

A good companion article appears in Fast Companies link to The NY Times November 14 article on a cool charitable giving site HOTorNOT.com

Tis the season every day and I find that giving my time and attention to others relieves me of my nagging ego pain.

Living a Full Life
NonProfits4 wrote a good piece on a man I have a hero- fascination with "Peter F. Drucker, Giant, Dead at 95" I am reminded that 95 years is more common but is not promised and that to reveal in the accomplishments of others is a joy.

I sent this out as a humble tribute to Peter Drucker and another thought leader I admire; former United Way President, teacher, author and active change agent -- Mr. Richard Aft.

Vocational Identity
In the Fast Company article Is Your Job Your Calling (extended interview) , two Harvard business psychologists do a remarkable JOB of describing elements of modern "career evolution"

A Beautiful Graphic: TRENDS
Trends, fads, new economy, new paradigm,--several generations struggle with living in a 2005 world. I find comfort in understanding the meaning of the terminology of the day. In the last e-zine Iconoculture: Framework provides a cool clean definition of trends and includes a eye pleasing graphic.

"Nickels and Dimes That Change The World"

If you get a chance tune into WOSU TV34 (Columbus) to view this documentary on micro-credit and poverty. Click on Small Fortunes PBS for more...