The Carbon War Room
April 12, 2010
Hosted by John D. Schmidt
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Guest Information
Episode Description
Jigar Shah, CEO of the Carbon War Room and renowned visionary behind the launch of SunEdison solar energy company, joins ZOOM’D to explore the inspirational work of the Carbon War Room: harnessing the power of entrepreneurs to implement market-driven solutions to climate change. Recognizing that the carbon-industrial complex is rapidly threatening our future, destroying natural resources, and increasing CO2 levels, the Carbon War Room is waging war on “business as usual.” Its goal is not to un-do industry, but rather to remake it into a force for sustainable wealth creation. Agents of change now involved and envisioned for the future include all kinds: business entrepreneurs, corporate intrapreneurs, and nonprofit/social entrepreneurs. Join Jigar and ZOOM’D host John Schmidt as they investigate fresh thinking, new leadership, and innovation to create a post-carbon economy—while examining the distinctive approach, operations, theaters, and battles being waged by the War Room.
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John D. Schmidt
John D. Schmidt is the founder and CEO of Avastone Consulting, an international consultancy committed to the vitality and sustainability of client organizations and the larger global community. He serves as advisor to global corporations and nongovernmental enterprises, and is a thinker, designer, and practitioner in integral approaches to complex challenges and human development.
John’s expertise offers a rich foundation for ZOOM’D. He is a seasoned consultant with 30 years experience in getting to the heart of matters, discerning what is really going on, and framing appropriate actions. He focuses on deep understanding—listening for surface realities—and deeper truth. He makes sense of complexity, integrating the long view with the here-and-now.
John values the interiority of life and how the developmental nature of mindsets shapes the world we live in—across economic, social, and environmental arenas. He is dedicated to his own growth and contemplative practice, spending 25 days per year in retreat. He is creatively gifted in developing other leaders through deep immersion experiences.
John serves as guest faculty and contributor to learning institutes, universities, and community service organizations. He is a board member of the SHIFT Foundation (which develops young global leaders) and Kosmos Journal (a voice of global awakening). He passionately pursues active enjoyments of life—he is a road cyclist, skier, fly fisher—and lover of the ocean.
