There are many ways to make a profit…
“There are a lot of ways to make a profit in the world, and there’s no question that you can make a profit in ways that are harmful—and some people do. But the reality is, that’s a choice and you don’t have to make that choice because there are plenty …
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Every dollar is a vote
Last week Loop, the reusable packaging service by TerraCycle, officially launched in 25 supermarkets around Portland, Oregon where I live. I actually had the opportunity to speak with Loop founder Tom Szaky in a recent Purpose and Profit episode, where he described the process: “In the end your experience …
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Throwing stones is easy. Building bridges is hard.
It’s easy to throw stones. It’s hard to build a bridge out of stones that brings us all to a better place. Put your energy toward creating the change you want to see, instead of using your energy to discredit the change others are trying to make. It’s so much …
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging…Let’s chat.
Part of making the world a little bit better is intentionally creating a workplace culture that nurtures your workforce. People who feel valued and validated in their work show up in a different way both inside and outside of their organizations. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are words that get …
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The thing about elephants…
The thing about elephants is they are HUGE. Everyone can see them. Sense their presence. The elephant is there because it wants to be seen. It wants to be acknowledged. The elephant is an invitation for connection. An invitation to be vulnerable. Next time you feel one, don’t try to …
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The sustainability elephant
Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in revolutionizing complex waste streams. TerraCycle has partnered with some of the world’s largest brands, retailers and manufacturers to recycle and repurpose items classified as “un-recyclable” in 21 countries. In 2019, TerraCycle launched Loop to eliminate single-use waste by …
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The Darkside of efficiency
Amazon is so convenient. Everything you could possibly need, all in one place. Buy with one click. It will magically arrive on your doorstep tomorrow. There’s something to be said about convenience. About efficiency. It frees up time for other things. Now that we have Amazon, grocery delivery, and everything …
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10 Reasons Why Companies Hire Me
Creating a new approach is fun! (At least it can be when approached in the right way.) Change is a gift. It’s how we evolve, do better, and try something new. Whether it’s creating a purpose-led business strategy, developing an ESG strategy, facilitating a workshop to reimagine what’s possible, or …
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Is shared value the best business secret?
“Corporate Social Responsibility is really about reducing the harm that a company causes through its operations or its product. So, being sure there isn’t child labor. Being sure the product isn’t bad for you. Being sure you have fair wages, so on, as well as reducing your environmental footprint. But …
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The leadership lesson from “Schweddy Balls”
“To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.” This is the credo of my guest Doug Conant, whose focus on people, workplace trust, and purposeful leadership steered Nabisco, Campbell’s, and Avon through trying times. He is also the author of two bestselling books, and founder of …
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