2007 Social Capitalist Awards

Fast Company's cover story this month is The 2007 Social Capitalist Awards. The link lists the winners and has a number of valuable articles and podcasts and links to past year's winners.

I find it very inspirational to read about the organizations and people who lead them. On this eve of Thanksgiving, I would like to 'give thanks' that there are people in this world who are selfless enough to dedicate their career, if not their lives, to improving the lives of others. Not many of us have what it takes, so I find it very heartwarming to learn of these leaders and organizations.

One side note - there is a business that is local to to me that helps those who are less fortunate. It does a lot of good in the area helping individuals. I just learned that the CEO, who founded the company over twenty years ago, pays himself only about $60,000 per year. Unbelievable considering they are successful enough for him to pay himself much more. Very inspirational indeed!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.