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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What if we all behaved like stewards of the planet?
There is a lot of focus these days on living an aligned life. Importance is placed on spending time to uncover the truth that courses through our veins, and courageously sharing that truth—and our unique gifts—as we walk through the world. Individuals who have exemplified aligned living have left an …
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Revolutionizing Agriculture
Businesses that use agricultural products in their supply chain have the opportunity to support farm conversion of their suppliers to regenerative agriculture. Regenerative Organic Alliance established the Regenerative Organic Certification in 2017. This certification was created by a group of farmers, business leaders, and experts in soil health, animal welfare, …
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Diversifying Boardrooms
PricewaterhouseCoopers conducts an annual survey of corporate directors, including questions on diversity and equity in the boardroom. In their 2020 survey they found that: 94% of respondents agreed that diversity of people brings a diversity of perspective to the table 85% believed that diversity appeals to investors Almost three-quarters of …
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Supporting Refugees
Real and imagined barriers have isolated countries like Afghanistan, Yemen, Mali and Iraq from international trade and tourism. The result is that pathways to some of the world’s most extraordinary places, people and cultures have narrowed, or in some cases, disappeared altogether. – Edmund Le Brun This quote is from …
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Supporting Mental health for Youth
So much of my conversation with Amy Looper in today’s podcast circulates around mental health. For schools, the statistics are beyond shocking and the consequences of our collective inability to address the needs of children as they navigate their emotions demand greater attention. The American School Counselors Association recommends a …
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Paradise lost
Many people think it’s human nature to be competitive and that a natural result of that competitiveness is to push others to the margins. Those that end up on top, deserve to be on top. Hard work and grit is all it takes. The American Dream is accessible to all, …
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