Re-defining Success

Welcome to the success edition of The OGM. In this edition, we are presenting a powerful palette of the definitions of success. After 22 years in the energy industry, I define success according to these seven energy virtues:

Governments joining with oil companies so that they become majority shareholders in their own oil plays, and, consequently, “the people” delineate their own resources and reap the benefits along with the oil companies.

1. Utilizing our oil and gas wealth to create a sustainable new energy world. It makes sense that the oil of today becomes the bridge to sustainable energy for the future.
2. Utilizing our wealth and power generated in the energy industry to eradicate hunger with sustainable food systems that prevent hunger all together.
3. Use the creativity, leadership, technology, innovation, and engineering of the energy industry to build sustainable cities where pollution is not an option.
4. Utilize the power, influence, and creativity of the energy industry to bring in new standards for life, such as no war, no country borders, and preventing disease.
5. Having technology be the catalyst for what unites us, fosters collaboration, and creates unprecedented sustainable change at exponential rates.
6. Architecting the energy industry as an example and a culture that has no tolerance for drugs, alcohol, and crime.

In this edition of The OGM, you will hear from thoughtful leaders who define success in personal messages like mastering listening to broader topics, such as building a sustainable carbon-free city and everything in between.

We hope you enjoy our many definitions of success.