About

This blog was created to support the belief that patriotism can exist without borders. Words commonly associated with patriotism include allegiance, dedication & loyalty, and in that light, I would propose that National Patriotism be recognized as different from the reality that one can be patriotic to the entire planet – a true Global Patriot.

The term Global Patriot arose during the Spring of 2003 while writing a novel – Trading Hands. In this story the hero’s character arc involved a transformation from national to Global Patriot when faced with a dire situation that required him to think about the well-being of the planet, not just the desires of the government he had once served or the country in which he was born.

The Blog

Topics covered will include efforts to eliminate hunger and poverty, support of equal rights and social justice, while addressing critical issues such as climate change and sustainability.  There are hundreds of thousands of organizations working around the globe on these issues, and many of them will be highlighted in an effort to honor their work and to inspire others to do the same.

Mark Lovett

Fast forward five years to 2008. Having recently completed a tour as president and CEO of a local high-tech company, and having spent 25+ years in the world of business, I started a new consulting practice to help companies with their strategic planning. Though I enjoyed working with my clients, it became apparent that from a personal perspective I needed to look beyond the bottom line and do something that would have a greater impact on the world.

The concept of Global Patriot kept returning to me as a phrase that could be expanded upon to explore what it meant for our thoughts, words and actions to be focused on supporting the planet. The concept also implied a lack of affiliation with any race, gender, religion or ideology, extolling a dedication to acting in a manner that would have a positive effect throughout the world.

The Future

With that in mind, I put together the framework for this blog, and over the coming years hope to engage all of you in a discussion of what Global Patriot is all about. I don’t claim to have all the answers, and will be asking a lot of questions along the way, but I would ask that you participate in the process.  The world needs Global Patriots!