Interesting LEADERSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE reading list by Martin Melaver – author of; Living Above the Store

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/R2ZRQIDSFCH03E/ref=cm_lm_pthnk_view?ie=UTF8&lm%5Fbb=

My friend Martin Melaver has a new book

Living Above the Store
Building a Business That Creates Value, Inspires Change, and Restores Land and Community
by Martin Melaver

http://www.chelseagreen.com/index/bookstore/item/living_above_the_store/

Foreword by Ray Anderson

The economic crash of late 2008 is just the latest evidence of the truth that many have known for so long: that too much of our modern economy is based on a house of cards. We need businesses that not only factor their impact on people and places into their equations for success but also strive to restore the communities and environments in which they operate. How can this be done?

In Living Above the Store, Martin Melaver provides a roadmap for creating such a business. It’s not only a “how to” but a “why to” that challenges business as usual to change.

Living Above the Store brings us into the story of Melaver, Inc., a third-generation, 70-year-old family real estate business, as it evolves toward becoming a thought and product leader in sustainable business practices. It is part business management theory and part case study, where sustainable principles meet sustainable practices, always grounded in day-to-day practice.

Living Above the Store demonstrates how to:

Adopt a business model that provides for economic success while contributing to society and the environment
Shape a business culture that is restorative to a workforce by helping employees realize their highest potential
Leverage an ethos within a business that “ripples outward” to foster restoration of both land and community
Embrace a notion of limits to growth
Reframe ideas about competition, proprietary knowledge, and business success
Living Above the Store is for readers who care about issues of community and sustainability as well as for those who want to learn more about how a socially responsible business can first redefine, and then find, success.

About the Author

Martin Melaver
Martin Melaver has been CEO of Melaver, Inc., since 1992. Never content with the welltrod path, he has a PhD in literature from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern University�s Kellogg School of Management. He is actively involved with numerous community organizations in and around Savannah, Georgia. Melaver splits his time between Savannah and Tel Aviv, Israel. …

It was a Merry, Merry Christmas with my friends Hollywood, P-Daddy, J Girl and Danny

Ron Higgins and friend Jeanie

Christmas on Isle of Hope

My friend Bobby Triesch, of Newell Recycling announced that their Megashredder is up and running in Savannah, GA!

www.newellrecycling.com.

USGBC Holiday Party at Vic’s in Savannah

The Blackburns, Carol and Marjorie Young, Jamie and Tommy at the USGBC Holiday Party  - www.melaver.com

New USGBC Board

Holiday party for the TCCa Advisory Board – at The Cafe on 37th

Scott Toban and Fitz Hale

Leigh Lawless (center) CONGRATULATIONS on getting engaged!

Brynn Grant and Shannon James

For a SHORT visit in NY – use the Hop-on Hop-off Double Decker Bus Tours by Grey Line www.newyorksightseeing.com

Marjorie and Marta Cattaeno at the Deluca Deli

I met Marta Cattaneno in LECCO, on Lake Como. She is friends with my cousin Ina. Marta now works for the Italian Wine & Food Institute in NY city, doing PR. They have having a big Italian Wine Gala on Feb 19, 2009 in NY  – which I’m looking forward to! www.italianwineandfoodinstitute.com

Shopping GREEN in Savannah

www.abercorncommon.wordpress.com

COOL STUFF

John Livingston graduates from AASU, with a degree in IT

John and Momma Clayton – we are so proud of you!

I found these great questions in a South Magazine article

Soul Safari – from True Confessions of a Reluctant Giraffe: Take a Safari to your soul – written by Nanci Hartland

2008
What were the most important relationships you’ve built this year? What did you learn? What changed inside of you as a result of these friendships, romances or business connections? What new actions, events thoughts and feelings came from these relationships?

if you could go back and do one thing differently in 2008 what would it be? What new choices can you make now, so that you don’t repeat your mistake?

What is the biggest risk you have even taken? Wat was the result of this risk and what did you learn?

Did you create any great memories this year? What is your most lasting memory of 2008? What made that moment so memorable and how can you create more moments like it?

Is there a person, place, habit or inclination that has an unwanted influence on your life? If so, is this a symptom of something you should examine deeper, but are not? What are you attempting to heal? Is there a chapter in your life you are attempting to open or close?

2009
What changes would you most like to create within you self and your life? How will you know when you have integrated the changes? What will be different about how you interact with your life?

Name three young people you want to have a positive impact on this year. How will you positively affect them? How can you best measure your impact on others?

What most encourages you? How does this person, place experience or upcoming event affect you? Does it inspire you to take action? If so, what king of action will you take?

Think about a time when you had the strength and courage to do the right thing. Throughout that experience, what one strength did you draw from the most? How could you employ this strength in your daily life?

What will your priorities be in 2009? List the people and things you consider important in your life. What would it take to live your life while keeping your priorities in order?

Cat nap

Carol is DONE with finals! Only 3 more classes to go for her undergraduate. She will be combining her last 3 classes and the starting of her Master’s in January – for an Aeronautical Engineering Degree from RPI

Laura’s Birthday Party

Laura is 40 & friends

David Davies and Jody JAZZ

 

 

Fitz Hale, Marjorie Young and David Davies

 

Joe Driggers and Kenny Hill

Diana’s speech, incoming Chair of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

Met Martin Melaver of Melaver, Inc. (LEED CONSULTING) and David Pope of the Southern Environmental Law Center for a TV Interview this morning at WSAV

Martin Melaver

David Pope of the Southern Environmental Law Center

David Pope was interview by Kris Hummer of WSAV

Kris Hummer of WSAV

Martin Melaver’s meeting with Michael Singer

michaelsinger.com

melaver.com

Martin Melaver and Michael Singer in Savannah, GA

Michaelsinger.com

melaver.com

Diana Morrison, new Chair of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

Over 640 people attened

Dec 3, dinner at EOS on Habersham with the WM

Candace Goodwin
Diana Morrision
Paula Kreissler
Celia Dunn
Natalie Evans
Gail Eubanks
Kim Tompson
Brynn Grant
Barbara Dunn
Susan Catron

Marjorie Young

Over Albany and RPI – my brother took this flying back from Halifax – “HELLO CAROL DOWN THERE!”

Fantastic party at the Savannah Golf club on Friday night – over 150 people

Boom and Billy Modlin had THE BIG PARTY at the club

GREAT PHOTO!

BY

KIM-IMAGING

Philip Friday and Shelly did a great job -