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John Pabon has spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving his role at the United Nations, John traveled the world studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and in Fortune 500s.

He is a globally recognized expert in sustainability with a mission to move from theory to practical strategies that help people and businesses confidentially make real impact. To get there, he shares his message through books, consulting to businesses, and keynote speaking to audiences around the world.

His global career has taken him from Los Angeles to New York, Shanghai to Seoul to Melbourne. He’s had the privilege of working with the United Nations, McKinsey, A.C. Nielsen, and as a consultant with BSR, th ...more

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John Pabon Maybe I'm just lucky, but I've never really encountered writer's block. If you're passionate about something, the words will come. I ascribe to the "f…moreMaybe I'm just lucky, but I've never really encountered writer's block. If you're passionate about something, the words will come. I ascribe to the "flow" method of writing, where I just sit down and go for a period of time. No edits. No re-reading anything. Just pure, unadulterated writing. Perhaps that's what helps prevent writer's block...a lack of overthinking that can hamper many people. (less)

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	The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers Are Lying to You 3.17 avg rating — 103 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet 3.76 avg rating — 42 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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