Isn’t there more to life than this?
I had this nagging feeling inside for decades. “Isn’t there more to life than this?” I could feel, in my bones, that I had more to contribute. But I busied myself with what was asked of me. I threw myself headfirst into solving the challenges put in …
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Your voice matters. Use it.
Beautycounter is among a new crop of companies lobbying the government for tighter regulations in support of the public good. I’m so impressed by the impact one company can make on an entire industry but, as Lindsay Dahl—Beautycounter’s SVP of Social Mission—tells us in this week’s Purpose and Profit episode, …
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Six forces repairing business
Change is here. It’s not stopping, it’s accelerating. The days of organizations not being responsible for the impact of their business are over. The days of humanity serving capital, instead of capital serving humanity, are coming to a close. This change is coming from many directions. Here are six forces …
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The power of “no”
“No” is a powerful word that isn’t used enough. It can take so much courage to use it because it’s an invitation for someone to see you more clearly. To see how you’re different from them. To understand what you like and don’t like. To see your boundaries and get …
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Steps toward Carbon Neutrality
As troubling as our trajectory is, there are more and more opportunities to combat climate change. MUD\WTR for example, collaborates with Pachama to offset their carbon footprint. Pachama evaluates forest preservation and restoration projects and supports those with proven value by acting as an offsets marketplace for companies looking to …
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The New Face Of Leadership (and Governance)
The face of leadership has changed. The reign of CEO as a benevolent dictator with all the answers is over. The CEO holds the heart of the organization. As a leader, you set the purpose that guides and galvanizes the company. You champion the Environmental, Social, and Governance (i.e. ESG) …
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The failed experiment
The business mandate on shareholder value at any cost, wasn’t always the way businesses were run. In the 1970’s, the economist Milton Friedman, introduced the concept of financial maximization, saying “The social responsibility of a business is profit.” Just like the inventor of the lobotomy, Friedman, went on to win …
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Where are you overwatering?
There are things that cannot be sped up, no matter how hard you try. The seasons will take the time they always take. Winter won’t end faster, because you’re excited for the spring. The day won’t be longer, and the night won’t be shorter, to accommodate your plans. You cannot …
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Trash to treasure
Last week Imperfect Foods announced that they had become a certified B Corp, adding to a growing list of over 4,000 other certified purpose-driven companies around the world. If you’ve never heard of them, Imperfect Foods began as an online grocer that rerouted produce that was deemed “too imperfect-looking” for …
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ESG: from zero to Strategy, Process and Reporting
How does your company rate on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) measures compared to your competitors? Where are you leading the way, and where are you falling behind? You want to have a thoughtful ESG strategy and get your ESG disclosures ready to share with regulators, investors, employees and consumers. …
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