#482: Environmental Pioneer Shares Personal Story

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.Read the full Your Mark on the World article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2elIx5r.Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher.---------------Peter Fusaro, Founder Global Change Associates, is an environmental pioneer. Beginning in 1970, he has been working and advocating for the environment. Much of his work has been focused on finding the opportunities to save and make money by doing the right thing for Mother Nature.He says, “I have been ardently committed to sustainability by focusing on practical solutions to complex problems through books, mentorship, lectures, interviews and insights on five continents. After a while, the ideas take root and get disseminated. Sort of like, Johnny Appleseed.”It may be that his biggest challenge is what ultimately gave him the ability to influence so many. He got started before the race began. He says, “Being early” is the biggest challenge he’s faced. “One of my colleagues calls me ‘before early.’ When people are not ready to change behavior, there is much resistance.”He overcame that challenge by finding ways to understand and collaborate with people. He says, “The way forward has been to find common ground and not scare people.”When you jump the gun, you have to be patient. Peter says, the keys to his success are: “Tenacity, perseverance and vision.”---------------Read the full Your Mark on the World article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2elIx5r.Need a corporate social responsibility speaker? Learn more about Devin Thorpe at http://devinthorpe.com. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe