The Conscious Capitalists

Free Markets vs. Stakeholder Capitalism? Mary K. Bush Explains What Drives Growth

Conscious Capitalism — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:47:36 -0700

Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia interview the Honorable Mary K. Bush, President of Bush International and a veteran executive, corporate director, and government official who served three U.S. presidents, including as the U.S. representative on the International Monetary Fund Board during the 1980s debt crisis. Known as “Ms. Free Market,” Bush explains her advocacy for reduced regulation, pro-growth tax systems, and policies designed to retain and attract capital, as well as her role in helping create the IMF’s Structural Adjustment Facility to address deeper barriers to entrepreneurship beyond fiscal and monetary policy.

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Bush explores real-world examples, including lessons from Ghana, the shareholder-versus-stakeholder debate, and how boards can drive long-term value by investing in customers, employees, and talent development, pointing to Marriott’s culture as a case in point. She connects social responsibility to individual freedom, discusses the link between diversity and performance through stronger risk identification and decision-making, and addresses the current backlash surrounding DEI.

She also shares the mission behind Spark the Journey, her mentoring initiative supporting low-income youth, and reflects on growing up under Jim Crow in Birmingham. Throughout the conversation, Bush underscores the importance of candid workplace dialogue, principled leadership, and the courage to build institutions that expand both economic opportunity and human dignity.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Associate Producer & Editor.

00:00 Meet Mary K Bush

01:28 Why Ms Free Market

02:02 IMF Debt Crisis Lessons

05:09 Ghana and Price Signals

07:03 India’s Reform Story

09:18 Friedman vs Stakeholders

13:19 Stakeholders in Boardrooms

16:36 Short Term vs Long Term

22:46 Strategy Meets Stakeholders

25:11 Freedom and Responsibility

25:51 Pollution and Talent Access

28:05 Pricing Externalities

29:45 Diversity Drives Performance

32:22 Meritocracy Versus DEI

34:58 Freedom To Access

37:00 Spark The Journey Model

40:11 Birmingham Origin Story

44:07 Hard Conversations At Work

48:52 Stories Of Good Capitalism

53:32 Rapid Fire Wrap Up

54:36 Final Thanks And Sign Off

REPLAY | Google’s Gopi Kallayil on Business Strategy in the AI Era

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when one of Google’s top AI strategists also happens to be a yogi, author, and self-described “Happy Human”?

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists’ Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Dev Patnaik speak with Gopi Kallayil, Chief Business Strategist for AI at Google. Together, they explore how businesses can navigate radical uncertainty in an age of exponential technological disruption and why AI should be seen as a tool for human advancement rather than a threat.

From Google’s pivots (“search-first” to “mobile-first” to “AI-first”) to lessons on experimentation, failure, and 10x thinking, Gopi pulls back the curtain on how the tech giant adapts in the face of constant change. He also offers a deeply human perspective: blending insights from his books The Happy Human and The Internet to the Inner-Net, his yoga practice, and his spiritual explorations of what he calls AI, NI (natural intelligence), and DI (divine intelligence).

This conversation isn’t just about artificial intelligence - it’s about what it means to stay human, conscious, and purpose-driven while riding the waves of disruption.

Listeners will gain insights into:

Why moments of disruption are opportunities for nonlinear breakthroughs
How Google cultivates a culture of experimentation, iteration, and failing well
The importance of 10x thinking over incremental improvements
Why companies should start with business strategy - not an “AI strategy”
How AI is already transforming industries like healthcare, retail, and entertainment
What AI, natural intelligence, and divine intelligence can teach us about consciousness
Practical steps leaders can take to embrace uncertainty and future-proof their organizations

Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and consciousness, this episode offers both strategic guidance and soulful wisdom.

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- Timothy & Dev

Reimagining Capitalism: Harvard’s Rebecca Henderson on Climate, Inequality & Purpose-Driven Business

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:01:03 -0700

Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia interview Harvard professor and author Rebecca Henderson about her book Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire and why purpose-driven, multi-stakeholder firms can outperform yet remain hard to implement because they require deep investments in strategy, structure, and human systems.

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Henderson connects climate change, inequality, and democratic erosion to shareholder primacy, arguing for stronger democratic institutions, reducing money in politics, and grassroots rebuilding of trust. She emphasizes leaders’ inner work, “kindness and math,” and the ability to disagree respectfully as foundations for high-trust, innovative organizations—especially important in an AI era. Henderson recounts her shift from engineering to organizational change and climate work, lessons from board service, and her teaching evolution from “Reimagining Capitalism” to “Reweaving Ourselves,” including the role of retreats in sustaining courageous leadership.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:25 Why Purpose Is Hard
06:06 Democracy and Money
11:57 Imagining a Better Future
16:18 Kindness and Math
20:49 Rebecca Academic Journey
24:10 Reforming Capitalism Rules
29:54 Boardroom Lessons
35:26 Win Win Mindset
36:22 Inner Work for Leaders
38:26 Trust as AI Advantage
40:43 Teaching Hope and Urgency
44:22 Silent Retreats and Renewal
48:46 Reweaving Ourselves Course
50:42 Changing the System from Within
55:50 Next Breakthrough for Conscious Capitalism
59:14 Rapid Fire Personal Questions
01:04:28 Closing Reflections and Farewell

Replay | Rethinking Strategy in Radical Uncertainty: Lessons from Patagonia

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:26:28 -0800

What happens when a global brand famous for saving the planet from itself decides to challenge the very DNA of corporate leadership?

In this first episode of The Conscious Capitalists’ Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Kate Adams speak with Charles Conn, Chair of Patagonia, co-founder of Monograph, and former senior partner at McKinsey. Together, they explore how conscious enterprises can thrive in a world of radical uncertainty — from geopolitical shocks to disruptive technologies — by rethinking the way leadership works.

Charles takes us inside Patagonia’s approach to leading with purpose, agility, and trust, showing why the old top-down, control-heavy playbook is no longer fit for a future that demands resilience, innovation, and courage. From breaking hierarchies to empowering frontline teams, he reveals how to build organizations that adapt fast and stay true to their values.

This is more than a conversation about business — it’s a blueprint for a new era of leadership. Charles shares stories and strategies from the boardroom to the trailhead, illustrating how authenticity, curiosity, and conscious capitalism can create lasting impact in both business and society.

Listeners will gain insights into:

Why traditional leadership models are collapsing — and what’s replacing them
Patagonia’s trust-first culture and how it fuels innovation
How conscious capitalism drives agility in uncertain markets
The role of curiosity in making better decisions
Practical ways to shift from hierarchical control to empowered teams
Balancing purpose with performance without losing momentum
How leaders can thrive — not just survive — in disruptive times

Whether you’re a CEO looking to future-proof your organization, a startup founder hungry for agile growth, or a leader seeking to balance profit with purpose, this episode offers a rare inside look at what it takes to lead consciously in the face of unprecedented change.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Kate

Time Stamps

02:02 Introduction to Summer Series
00:45 Understanding Radical Uncertainty
01:40 Introduction of Kate Adams
02:34 The Future of Conscious Enterprise
03:57 Introduction of Charles Conn
06:17 Rethinking Business Strategy
09:17 Organizational and Leadership Changes
13:19 Patagonia's Approach to Purpose and Strategy
21:08 Leading Through Disruption
27:57 Decision Making and Purpose
34:48 Leadership for the Future

From Pain to Purpose: Healing leadership with Nilima Bhat and Raj Sisodia

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:47:31 -0800

In this deeply reflective conversation, Raj Sisodia and Nilima Bhat explore why even the smartest, most successful leaders can suddenly find themselves stuck, hitting an invisible ceiling that strategy, coaching, or performance optimization alone cannot break. Drawing from their new book, Healing Leaders: A Manual for Life and Leadership Recovery, they make the case that leadership development without inner healing is fundamentally incomplete.

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Together, we unpack how unhealed psychological wounds quietly shape decision making, relationships, and organizational culture, often sabotaging leaders at the very height of their success. Raj and Nilima introduce their seven step framework for healing and integration, Know, Love, Be, Choose, Express, Complete, and Heal, guiding leaders on a journey that begins with self awareness and ends with genuine transformation.

The conversation moves into the distinction between post traumatic stress and post traumatic growth, and why real growth requires what they describe as going down to the basement of consciousness before rising to the next level of leadership. Nilima shares insights on integrating masculine and feminine energies, elder and child wisdom, and embracing the role of the wise fool of tough love, a leader grounded in both compassion and truth.

At its core, this episode challenges the idea that leadership is only about external results. As Raj puts it, you cannot have a healing organization with a leader who is not healed. The more leaders do their own inner work, the more they create cultures that foster trust, psychological safety, and collective flourishing.

This is not just a conversation about business or leadership performance. It is about what it truly means to lead in a way that heals organizations, communities, and ultimately the world.

About the Guest

Nilima Bhat is a visionary speaker, leadership coach, and co author of Shakti Leadership, and a former Distinguished Professor in Gender and Conscious Leadership at Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Purchase the book “Healing Leaders: 7 Steps to Recovery of Self” https://a.co/d/02VWA9G2

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction & Welcome
1:30 - Why This Book? The Journey to Healing Leaders
4:57 - From Shakti Leadership to Therapy for Leaders
6:35 - The Seven Steps of Healing Overview
10:55 - Coaching vs. Psychological Healing
15:55 - When Smart Leaders Get Stuck
20:02 - Step 1: Know Yourself - Unpacking Identity
24:21 - Step 2: Love Yourself - Breaking Self-Destructive Patterns
26:53 - Step 3: Be Yourself - Cultivating Presence
29:21 - Step 4: Choose Yourself - From Victim to Hero
31:09 - Step 5: Express Yourself - Finding Your Purpose
36:47 - Step 6: Complete Yourself - The Wise Fool of Tough Love
40:19 - Step 7: Heal Yourself - Addressing Trauma & Wounds
47:59 - Healing Leaders Creates Healing Organizations
50:05 - Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts

How to Future Proof Your Purpose with Dusan Vujovic

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:07:49 -0800

Dusan shares the remarkable origin story of Tony’s Chocolonely, which began nearly twenty years ago with a Dutch journalist’s investigation into child labor and exploitation in the cocoa industry, and grew into a global chocolate brand with a singular goal: to make chocolate 100 percent exploitation free. We explore how that founding purpose has been protected through a unique mission-lock governance structure, designed to ensure the company’s values survive scale, leadership changes, and even future ownership transitions.

The conversation dives deep into Tony’s Open Chain, an open-source supply chain platform that now includes more than twenty mission allies, including brands like MrBeast’s Feastables, all working collaboratively to transform the cocoa industry from the inside out. Dusan explains how paying a Living Income Reference Price—often more than 80 percent above market rates—creates real economic stability for farmers, and why full traceability from farm to bar is essential for accountability, not marketing.

We also unpack the current cocoa crisis, including why prices have recently tripled, what that means for farmers on the ground, and why higher prices alone don’t solve systemic exploitation. Along the way, Dusan reflects on his own leadership journey, transitioning from a senior role at Anheuser-Busch InBev to leading a purpose-driven organization that measures success not just by growth, but by impact.

Together, we explore what it means to scale with soul—expanding into mass retailers like Walmart and Costco while maintaining premium quality, ethical standards, and radical transparency. This is a grounded and honest conversation about conscious leadership, systems change, and the courage required to challenge “business as usual” in pursuit of a more just and sustainable economy.

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Why Modern Leadership Is Failing and What to Do Instead | Nicholas Janni

Conscious Capitalism — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:29:23 -0800

In this episode, we welcome Nicholas Janni, author of Leader as Healer, the Business Book of the Year in 2023, for a thoughtful conversation on reimagining leadership in an age of uncertainty and disruption.

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Nicholas challenges the dominant leader as the executor model and shares why relying solely on the thinking mind is no longer sufficient, and may even be harmful, for modern leadership. Drawing on his work with senior leaders around the world, he introduces a new framework rooted in embodied presence, emotional intelligence, and whole self awareness.

The conversation explores the performance paradox of leadership and how slowing down, embracing vulnerability, and tuning into the body can actually strengthen decision making, resilience, and critical thinking. Nicholas also reflects on what it means to lead amid collapse and chaos, suggesting that deep presence, rather than control, is the capacity leaders most need today.

Together, we examine how traditional notions of professionalism that exclude emotion undermine trust and team performance, and why personal healing work is closely connected to the ability to lead transformational change. Nicholas also shares practical and accessible embodiment practices leaders can use to stay grounded, connected, and effective throughout demanding workdays.

Join us for an honest and engaging conversation that invites leaders to move beyond constant doing and reconnect with being, offering a timely and deeply human vision of leadership for the world we are navigating.

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From Fashion to Family Business: Ashli Blumenfeld’s Journey & Leadership Lessons

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:58:19 -0800

In this episode, Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia welcome Ashli Blumenfeld, Co-President of Standard Meat Company and a board member of Conscious Capitalism.

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Ashli shares her remarkable journey from the fashion world in New York City to helping lead a fourth-generation family business in Texas. She reflects on how she and her brother have grown Standard Meat by prioritizing people, culture, and long-term stewardship, while honoring the legacy built by generations before them.

The conversation explores what it means to lead with self-awareness, overcome imposter syndrome, and embrace vulnerability as a source of strength in leadership. Ashli also discusses the influence of strong female leaders in her family and how their example shaped her approach to business and life.

Timothy, Raj, and Ashli dive into conscious business practices within the meat industry, including sustainability, responsible sourcing, and the evolving future of protein. Ashli also shares personal insights—from favorite books and morning routines to advice for the next generation of leaders navigating purpose-driven careers.

Join us for an honest and insightful conversation that highlights conscious leadership in action and offers a fresh perspective on building values-led businesses in even the most complex industries.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer, Jersey Greene as Associate Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – The Ugly Duckling Metaphor & Finding Your Swan People
00:35 – Welcome & Introductions
01:45 – The History of Standard Meat Company
06:21 – Relationship-Driven Business
08:37 – People-First Culture
14:48 – Defining Company Culture
19:20 – Self-Awareness & Leadership Journey
24:50 – The Swan Realization
28:25 – Parenting & Leadership Parallels
33:35 – Female Leadership in a Male-Dominated Industry
38:44 – Advice for the Next Generation
43:58 – Conscious Business in the Meat Industry
52:06 – Rapid Fire: Routines, Books, and Inspiration
1:00:00 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

Mastering Conscious Leadership: Miren Oca's Journey with Ocaquatics Swim School

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:30:01 -0800

In this compelling episode of 'The Conscious Capitalists,' hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Soia engage in an inspiring conversation with Miren Oca, the founder of Ocaquatics Swim School. Miren shares her unconventional path to becoming a successful entrepreneur, revealing how she pivoted from a career in medicine to building a thriving swim school business out of necessity. With five locations and 6,500 swim lessons per week, Ocaquatics has flourished by prioritizing leadership development, strong company culture, and employee empowerment. Miren delves into the transformative impact of broad-based employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and discusses practical strategies for creating positive ripples of impact in business. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how conscious leadership, culture-building, and people-first practices can drive both social and business success.

00:00 The Journey Begins: Med School or Pool?
00:47 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists
01:30 Introducing Miren Oca: A Leader in Conscious Leadership
03:26 From Immigrant Roots to Business Owner
05:57 Building a Swim School Empire
10:33 The Importance of Culture and Leadership Development
19:22 Employee Ownership: A New Chapter
24:50 Introduction to Employee Ownership Trust
26:13 Emergency Financial Support for Employees
28:54 Impact of Employee Ownership on Business Performance
30:23 Encouraging Employee Ideas and Feedback
33:57 Florida for Good and Conscious Capitalism
36:00 Navigating ESG and DEI in Business
40:33 Advice for Small Business Owners
41:59 Personal Insights and Recommendations
48:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Nicholas Peters as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Values-Driven Private Equity with Stewart Kohl

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia welcome Stewart Kohl, Co-CEO of The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm known for its long-term, values-centered approach to investing.

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Drawing on decades of experience, Stewart shares his powerful perspective on integrating values with valuation in the world of private equity, and what it takes to invest wisely during times of radical uncertainty. Stewart reflects on the discipline required to stay true to purpose while navigating shifting markets and evolving stakeholder expectations.

The conversation also explores the practical realities of responsible investing, including the growing importance of employee ownership and stewardship. Stewart offers candid insights into what it means to lead consciously, build resilient businesses, and champion sustainable growth across diverse industries. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that highlights the future of capitalism—and reveals why values-driven leadership remains one of the most powerful levers for long-term impact.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer, Nicholas Peters as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Responsibilities of an Investor
03:19 Values and Valuation in Private Equity
06:46 The Importance of Company Culture
08:34 Navigating Radical Uncertainty
10:31 The Role of Industry Expertise
20:39 Responsible Investing and Stewardship
30:04 The Importance of Conscious Growth
30:25 Strategies for Healthy Business Growth
30:45 Organic and Inorganic Growth Tactics
31:53 The Risks and Rewards of M&A
33:59 Employee Ownership and Its Impact
36:26 Creating an Ownership Culture
38:58 Empathy in Leadership
46:28 The Role of Co-CEOs in Business
51:47 Rapid Fire Round
56:13 Final Thoughts on Conscious Capitalism

How Conscious Investors Win: David Gardner on Purpose, Culture, and “Foolish” Decision Making

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia invite David Gardner, the visionary co-founder of The Motley Fool and a passionate advocate for conscious investing, to the pod.

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Hear the inspiring story behind David’s lifelong commitment to aligning investments with purpose. From co-founding The Motley Fool to championing a new paradigm of “rational optimism,” David shares how values-driven decision making can fuel long term success. He explores the essential role of leadership and culture in building enduring businesses and offers candid reflections on navigating the pressures of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

David also discusses the transformative power of intellectual curiosity; revealing how games, play, and strategic thinking have shaped his approach to business, investing, and life. The conversation delves deep into the philosophies and practices that have defined David’s career, highlighting the broader implications for conscious investors in today’s complex world. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that illuminates the intersection of purpose, leadership, and long term value, and offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to invest with intention and impact.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer, Nicholas Peters as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Investing and the The Conscious Capitalists Podcast
03:08 The Rational Optimist: Embracing Optimism in Investing
07:54 The Rule Breaker Framework: Habits for Long-Term Prosperity
11:02 The Importance of Leadership and Culture in Investing
15:56 The True Meaning of Investing
22:32 The Intangible Value of Leadership and Brand
24:21 The Importance of Conscious Capitalism
24:58 Case Study: Henny Penny's Resilience During COVID-19
30:09 The Future of Business Amid Radical Uncertainty
33:14 Investing with a Vision for the Future
35:06 The Role of Intellectual Curiosity and Games
39:29 Rapid Fire Round and Closing Remarks

Leading Through AI Disruption: Valerie Capers Workman on Building Ethical and Future-Ready Workforces

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:08:06 -0800

In this episode, Timothy Henry and Kate Adam welcome Valerie Capers Workman, Chief Human Resources Officer at Empower Pharmacy and author of the bestselling book Quantum Progression

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Valerie brings a wealth of experience from her leadership roles at some of the world’s most innovative and disruptive companies, including Tesla. She shares powerful insights into how AI is transforming the workplace - and what leaders must do to build agile, ethical, and future-ready organizations.

From developing AI fluency and mastering prompt engineering to managing multi-generational teams and preserving human intuition in an age of automation, Valerie explores the evolving role of people in a technology-driven world. She also highlights the enduring importance of critical thinking, empathy, and ethical leadership as the cornerstones of long-term success. Join us for a compelling conversation that examines how leaders can navigate disruption, harness innovation responsibly, and empower their teams to thrive in the era of AI.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer, Nicholas Peters as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and the Conscious Capitalism Podcast
03:08 AI's Impact on Business and Workforce
05:53 The Importance of People-Centric Leadership
07:32 Navigating Fast-Paced, Innovative Environments
10:41 Future-Ready Workforce and AI Fluency
16:44 Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
19:04 Ethical Guardrails and Governance in AI
27:07 The Gig Economy and Workforce Dynamics
32:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Best Of: Timothy Henry’s Vision for Conscious Capitalism Inc.

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Check out an episode from earlier this year with Timothy Henry, CEO of Conscious Capitalism.

Since 2008, Timothy Henry has played a pivotal role in reshaping how businesses view purpose and stakeholders.

Now transitioning into the role of CEO, Timothy unveils his ambitious vision for the movement’s future. He emphasizes the importance of a global "How-To Academy" to equip leaders with actionable tools, robust strategic partnerships to amplify their reach, and stronger chapters to localize and personalize the movement’s principles.

Through heartfelt storytelling and practical insights, this episode captures the essence of what conscious capitalism is all about: creating businesses that are not only profitable but also make the world a better place.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:07 The Journey of Conscious Capitalism
01:46 Reflections on Progress and Challenges
03:02 The Impact of Conscious Capitalism
05:19 Leadership Transition: Timothy as CEO
05:56 Vision for the Future
09:23 Elevating Conscious Capitalism
22:34 Building the Conscious Capitalism Academy
24:51 Strategic Partnerships and Chapters
45:27 Call to Action and Conclusion

Best Of: How Shane Jackson Built a Healthcare Empire with Heart

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Check out an episode from earlier this year with Shane Jackson from Jackson Healthcare.

Imagine leading a company that serves over 10 million patients annually while ensuring it remains one of the best places to work.

For Shane Jackson, President of Jackson Healthcare, purpose and conscious leadership aren’t just ideals, they’re at the heart of his business. In this episode, Shane shares how aligning personal values with organizational culture has driven Jackson Healthcare’s success.

He also dives into his latest book, This is the Thing about Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose, which explores finding joy through purpose, starting with a powerful reflection on mortality. Plus, he reveals his strategies for fostering leadership, building a purpose-driven company, and launching philanthropic initiatives like Love Lifts Village and Go Beyond Profit.

If you’re passionate about integrating purpose into leadership and business, this episode is for you!

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:37 Shane Jackson's New Book and Personal Insights

05:52 Reflections on Life and Death

09:06 Leadership and Organizational Culture

20:00 Acquisitions and Business Strategy

35:19 Rediscovering Purpose in Healthcare

36:54 The Joy of Purpose

40:10 Caring for Caregivers

42:58 Guiding the Next Generation

50:12 Philanthropy and Conscious Capitalism

Rob Connelly on How Henny Penny Thrives as a 100% Employee-Owned Company

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What if a fried chicken fryer sparked a global movement in conscious business?

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Rob Connelly, Executive Chairman of Henny Penny, a 100% employee-owned food service equipment manufacturer serving the world’s busiest kitchens, from Chick-fil-A to McDonald’s.

Rob shares the remarkable story of how a small-town company became a global leader in innovation while staying true to its purpose: positively impacting people.

From navigating COVID without a single layoff, to pioneering employee ownership through an ESOP model, to creating an on-site health clinic and wellness programs for employees, Henny Penny proves that putting people first drives resilience, growth, and innovation.

This conversation goes beyond business mechanics, it’s about culture, stewardship, and the soul of a company. Rob opens up about his leadership journey, the mentors who shaped him, and why he believes companies must focus on people before numbers.

Listeners will gain insights into:

How Henny Penny doubled its business after COVID without layoffs or pay cuts
The power of employee ownership and why ESOPs align with conscious capitalism
Why innovation starts with long-term relationships, not just technology
Practical ways to build a “best place to work and grow” culture
Rob’s belief that companies can (and should) have a soul
Lessons on intentional leadership, well-being, and building businesses that last 100 years

Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply curious about people-first business, this episode offers a living case study in how to thrive by doing good.

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- Timothy & Raj

Google’s Gopi Kallayil on Business Strategy in the AI Era

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when one of Google’s top AI strategists also happens to be a yogi, author, and self-described “Happy Human”?

This conversation isn’t just about artificial intelligence - it’s about what it means to stay human, conscious, and purpose-driven while riding the waves of disruption.

Listeners will gain insights into:

Why moments of disruption are opportunities for nonlinear breakthroughs
How Google cultivates a culture of experimentation, iteration, and failing well
The importance of 10x thinking over incremental improvements
Why companies should start with business strategy - not an “AI strategy”
How AI is already transforming industries like healthcare, retail, and entertainment
What AI, natural intelligence, and divine intelligence can teach us about consciousness
Practical steps leaders can take to embrace uncertainty and future-proof their organizations

Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and consciousness, this episode offers both strategic guidance and soulful wisdom.

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- Timothy & Dev

How Xapa's Christine Heckart Builds Trust and Psychological Safety in the Age of AI

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when AI disruption collides with the urgent need for human-centered leadership?

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists’ Future-Focused Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Dr. Neha Sangwan are joined by Christine Heckart - tech industry veteran, former CEO of Scalyr, senior executive at Microsoft and Cisco, and now founder of Xapa, an AI-powered leadership development platform. Together, they dive into how leaders can guide their organizations through radical uncertainty, exponential change, and the AI revolution without leaving their people behind.

Christine pulls from 30 years in Silicon Valley to reveal why 90% of AI transformation projects are failing - not because of technology, but because of people. She explains how leaders must anchor teams in trust, purpose, and psychological safety, while scaling leadership development across every level of the organization. The conversation highlights why human connection, empathy, and conscious capitalism are the real differentiators in an AI-driven world.

This is more than a discussion on technology - it’s a playbook for leading with both innovation and heart in a time when businesses face unprecedented change.

Listeners will gain insights into:

Why most AI transformation projects fail - and how to avoid the trap
The difference between trust and psychological safety (and why both matter)
Practical ways to stabilize teams during radical disruption
How to scale leadership development across every level of the company
Why empathy and conscious capitalism are now business-critical skills
How CEOs can balance AI-powered innovation with human judgment
Why people-first leadership is the key to unlocking AI’s potential

Whether you’re a CEO wrestling with AI disruption, a leader striving to build resilient teams, or a founder seeking to combine innovation with purpose, this episode offers a powerful guide to leading with clarity, courage, and humanity in a time of radical change.

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- Timothy & Neha

How Virgin Voyages and Christopher Stubbs Transformed Work and Purpose at Sea

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What does it take to reinvent culture in one of the most tradition-bound industries in the world?

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists’ Future Focused Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Dustin Shell sit down with Christopher Stubbs, global thought leader in brand strategy and innovation, and the mind behind Virgin Voyages’ award-winning customer experience. Together, they explore how Virgin reimagined not just the cruise experience for customers, but also the culture for its crew - breaking free from outdated norms of hierarchy, tipping systems, and rigid structures.

Chris takes us inside the bold cultural experiments that fueled Virgin Voyages’ launch - from designing a purpose-driven brand to pioneering a fixed-wage compensation model that created unprecedented trust, collaboration, and innovation at sea. His story reveals how organizations can create environments where employees feel secure, valued, and empowered to innovate - even in industries resistant to change.

This isn’t just a conversation about cruises - it’s a blueprint for leaders in any sector who want to future-proof their organizations by putting people and purpose at the center.

Listeners will gain insights into:

How Virgin Voyages broke with industry norms to design a culture from scratch
Why traditional cruise ship hierarchies and pay models stifled innovation — and what replaced them
The power of purpose as more than words on a slide deck
How bold leadership decisions (like eliminating tips in favor of guaranteed wages) unlocked collaboration and psychological safety
What it takes to lead with authenticity and courage in the face of uncertainty
Practical lessons for building organizations where people thrive and innovation flourishes

Whether you’re a CEO navigating disruption, a startup founder crafting culture, or a leader seeking to align purpose with practice, this episode offers an inspiring case study in how to build a truly conscious enterprise.

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- Timothy & Dustin

How to Create Companies That Outlast Radical Uncertainty with Humanocracy's Michele Zanini

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when bureaucracy — the very operating system of most companies — becomes the biggest barrier to innovation, agility, and human potential?

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists’ Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Kate Adams speak with Michele Zanini, co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Humanocracy and global expert on management innovation. Together, they explore how organizations can move beyond outdated, control-heavy structures to thrive in a future defined by radical uncertainty, technological disruption, and human ingenuity.

Michele takes us inside bold organizational experiments — from Haier’s micro-enterprise model in China to Buurtzorg’s nurse-led healthcare revolution in the Netherlands — and explains how even giants like Roche are dismantling bureaucracy to become more agile and resilient. His message: organizations that unleash human creativity and distribute leadership will outpace those clinging to industrial-age hierarchy.

This isn’t just a conversation about management theory — it’s a roadmap for building human-centered, future-ready companies that thrive in disruption and unlock the full potential of their people.

Listeners will gain insights into:

Why traditional bureaucratic models are collapsing — and what’s replacing them
How Haier built an internal marketplace of micro-enterprises to fuel innovation
Buurtzorg’s “humanity over bureaucracy” approach to healthcare at scale
How Roche transformed by shifting from command-and-control to empowerment
The principle of freedom within a framework — and how to apply it
Why unleashing human creativity is the ultimate competitive advantage
Practical steps for leaders to future-proof their organizations

Whether you’re a CEO fighting inertia, a startup founder designing for scale, or a leader ready to reimagine culture and structure, this episode offers powerful insights into how to build organizations that are truly capable of thriving into the future.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Kate

Rethinking Strategy in Radical Uncertainty: Lessons from Patagonia

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when a global brand famous for saving the planet from itself decides to challenge the very DNA of corporate leadership?

Listeners will gain insights into:

Why traditional leadership models are collapsing — and what’s replacing them
Patagonia’s trust-first culture and how it fuels innovation
How conscious capitalism drives agility in uncertain markets
The role of curiosity in making better decisions
Practical ways to shift from hierarchical control to empowered teams
Balancing purpose with performance without losing momentum
How leaders can thrive — not just survive — in disruptive times

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Kate

Time Stamps

How Tru Earth's Brad Liski Is Forcing P&G and Unilever to Change

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when a startup dares to disrupt Big Soap—and saves over 190 million plastic containers in the process?

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia speak with Brad Liski, co-founder and CEO of Tru Earth, the eco-cleaning company revolutionizing the industry with its ultra-sustainable laundry detergent sheets. Brad shares how a side-of-the-desk idea evolved into a $100M+ global brand by leaning into innovation, empathy, and a relentless drive for impact.

Tru Earth isn’t just selling laundry sheets - they’re building a movement. From redefining success beyond profit, to pushing legacy giants like Unilever and P&G toward cleaner business models, Brad takes us inside the messy, courageous journey of creating a triple-bottom-line business that actually scales.

You’ll also hear about Tru Earth’s Tru Giving Program, which has provided clean laundry to over 10 million people facing hygiene poverty, and how the company has made social responsibility core to its DNA—even spending more on ESG than EBITDA.

Listeners will gain insights into:

How Tru Earth is disrupting the $100B cleaning industry with no plastic jugs
Why calling their customers changemakers is more than just branding
The bold decision to evolve company values as they scale
Building a culture of risk-taking and psychological safety
Brad’s definition of a “critical cause” vs. a typical mission statement
How meditation and humility shape Brad’s conscious leadership approach
Lessons from rapid growth, failure, and staying agile in radical uncertainty

Whether you’re a purpose-driven founder, sustainability advocate, or future-minded leader, this episode is a raw, honest, and inspiring look at what it really takes to lead with values in a competitive world.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

02:10 – How Tru Earth Started: A Side Project That Took Off

04:21 – Customers as Changemakers

06:15 – Competing with Big Soap: From Rivalry to Collaboration

08:42 – The Hidden Dangers of Knockoffs & Greenwashing

10:29 – Whose Responsibility Is Sustainability?

13:22 – Innovating Beyond the Knockoffs

15:37 – The Tru Giving Program: Scaling Through Impact

20:11 – Purpose vs. Critical Cause

22:26 – Evolving Core Values for a Scaling Team

27:57 – Marketing to Changemakers, Not Just Consumers

31:50 – Expanding the Stakeholder View

34:10 – Brad’s Leadership Philosophy: Be Humble, Be Kind, Get the Work Done

36:31 – Building in Radical Uncertainty

41:57 – Empowerment, Trust & Risk-Taking in Leadership

44:12 – Mistakes, Shiny Objects & Global Expansion Lessons

46:14 – The Right Investors Make All the Difference

48:41 – Brad’s Top 3 Lessons as a Conscious CEO

51:23 – Meditation, Resilience & Self-Care as a Founder

54:32 – Brad’s Book: Clear the Mind for Success

57:00 – Rapid Fire: Books, Mantras, and the Chore He Loves

59:19 – What Else Should We Clean Off the Planet?

1:00:58 – Advice to His Younger Entrepreneurial Self

1:02:00 – Closing Thoughts & Reflections

REISSUE: How Shawn Nelson Built Lovesac By Thinking Differently

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Check out an episode from earlier this year with Shawn Nelson from Lovesac!

What if your wild idea turned into a $700 million business? In this episode, LoveSac founder and CEO Shawn Nelson shares how he went from building bean bags in his parents’ basement to winning Richard Branson’s Rebel Billionaire, and scaling an industry-disrupting furniture brand rooted in sustainability.

Shawn opens up about the pivotal moments - near-failures, bold pivots, and the breakthrough behind his "Designed for Life" philosophy that's challenging throwaway culture and reshaping how we think about conscious consumption.

Whether you're a founder, impact-driven entrepreneur, or believer in conscious capitalism, you’ll walk away inspired by Shawn’s raw insights on purpose-driven leadership, long-term thinking, and building a company that actually makes a difference.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Early Struggles

00:36 Welcome to the Conscious Capitalists

00:58 Meet Shawn Nelson, CEO of Lovesac

03:01 The Origin Story of Lovesac

06:27 Challenges and Triumphs

14:50 The Branson Show Experience

19:35 Failures and Lessons Learned

23:00 Business Strategy and Conscious Capitalism

32:05 The Journey of Self-Awareness

34:21 Self-Awareness and Leadership

37:27 Morning Routine and Meditation

39:44 Building a Conscious Team

42:28 Leadership Development and Culture

46:47 Influential Books and Required Reading

54:14 Public Company Challenges and Sustainability

01:04:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Why Vector Logistics' Enrique Alvarez Uses Supply Chains to Change the World

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What if every shipment your company made helped change the world?

In this powerful episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Enrique Alvarez, Managing Director of Vector Global Logistics, to explore how one logistics company is redefining what it means to lead with purpose—while transforming the supply chain industry from the inside out.

From the aftermath of the global financial crisis to becoming a certified B Corp, Enrique shares how Vector built a results-only work culture that balances radical transparency, entrepreneurial autonomy, and social impact. At Vector, performance is measured by outcomes—not hours—and every shipment coordinated contributes directly to a charitable cause.

Enrique also dives into the values-driven decisions that shaped Vector’s evolution: implementing cell-based teams for flexibility and ownership, sharing pay and performance metrics to build trust, and hiring based on character and shared purpose—not just resumes.

This episode offers a real-world blueprint for how businesses can scale, innovate, and do good—all at the same time.

Listeners will gain insights into:

How Vector created a results-only work environment inspired by Why Work Sucks
Why every shipment equals impact through built-in charitable giving
The power of a cell-based structure for agility, ownership, and entrepreneurial freedom
How transparent pay and metrics build accountability and trust
What it means to hire consciously and nurture purpose-driven teams
Why sustainability in logistics is not just a trend—but a business imperative
How becoming a B Corp and engaging with Conscious Capitalism shaped Vector’s growth
The leadership lessons and personal values that continue to guide Enrique’s mission

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 Meet Enrique Alvarez
02:14 Changing the World Through Supply Chain Operations
03:26 Vector Global Logistics' Unique Culture
05:28 Inspiration and Early Challenges
09:59 Purpose-Driven Business Model
12:49 Cell Structure and Entrepreneurial Spirit
20:13 Radical Transparency and Hiring Process
25:53 Becoming a B Corp and Giving Back
31:47 Challenges of Growing a Business
32:20 Financial Strategies and Capital Raising
33:45 Sustainability Initiatives
36:01 Industry Leadership and Networking
37:40 Personal Values and Influences
39:39 The Role of Education in Entrepreneurship
41:36 Developing Conscious Leadership
43:44 Personal Growth and Hobbies
48:01 Podcasting and Final Thoughts

How a Syrup Brand like Torani Became a Global Flavor Empire with CEO, Melanie Dulbecco

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What if scaling your business didn’t mean sacrificing your values?

In this powerful episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Melanie Dulbecco, the trailblazing CEO who led Torani from a small, family-owned syrup maker to a global flavor powerhouse—while keeping people, purpose, and culture at the heart of everything.

Over her 34 years as CEO, Melanie redefined what it means to lead with intention. From embedding purpose into the company’s DNA to pioneering people-first practices like employee ownership, strategic learning journeys, and ethical supply chains, her approach shows how conscious leadership creates lasting impact—for both business and society.

Melanie also opens up about the early life experiences that shaped her leadership style and the emotional rewards of growing a company where people genuinely love to work.

Listeners will gain insights into:

How Torani scaled from a small family business to a global company while staying rooted in its values
The role of purpose-driven culture in business longevity and innovation
What “automate and elevate” looks like in a modern workplace
How investing in people fuels both retention and performance
Building resilient supplier and community relationships
Using strategic learning journeys to cultivate leadership across the company
Why emotional fulfillment and business growth can go hand-in-hand

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:59 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists
01:41 Introducing Melanie Delco
03:00 Melanie's Journey with Torani
04:32 Early Challenges and Growth Strategies
07:23 Building a Resilient Company Culture
10:08 Leadership Evolution and Milestones
15:39 Purpose and Value Creation
31:01 Transformation as a Team Sport
33:13 Reflecting on the Cafe Era
33:33 Embracing the Learning Journey
34:07 Adopting New Strategies
35:30 Commitment to Community
36:54 The Big Move: Challenges and Decisions
38:33 Navigating the COVID-19 Move
39:15 Valuing Intangible Assets
43:31 Supplier Relationships and Mutual Success
46:27 Entering the Experience Era

Why This Billion-Dollar Company Has No Bosses – And It Actually Works with Morningstar's Doug Kirkpatrick

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when an organization removes all managers—and proves that freedom and accountability can thrive together?

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Doug Kirkpatrick, founding financial controller at Morningstar—the world’s largest tomato processor—and a leading voice in the global movement for organizational self-management.

Doug shares how Morningstar eliminated traditional hierarchies to build a self-managed system rooted in clarity, trust, and purpose. Drawing from his early experience that ignited a lifelong questioning of authority, Doug walks us through the foundational principles that continue to guide Morningstar’s success—from dynamic budgeting to emergent leadership and personal responsibility.

As self-management principles spread across industries and sectors, Doug reflects on the broader potential of this approach to not only transform how organizations operate—but to reshape how we live, lead, and relate to one another. His insights reveal how empathy, courage, and radical trust can redefine capitalism for the better.

Listeners will gain insights into:

How Morningstar functions without bosses or traditional hierarchy
The first-grade moment that inspired Doug’s journey toward self-management
The mechanics of dynamic budgeting and decentralized decision-making
Why empathy and natural leadership are essential in self-managed teams
How self-management fosters agility, resilience, and innovation
The personal and societal impact of values-based, self-led systems

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:42 Introducing Doug Kirkpatrick
02:15 Doug's First Grade Story
04:10 Morningstar and Self-Management Principles
07:27 Implementing Self-Management at Morningstar
09:22 Financial Management in a Self-Managed Enterprise
17:05 The Role of Leadership and Natural Leadership
20:47 Hiring and Empowerment in a Self-Managed Organization
24:55 Commitments and Colleague Letters of Understanding
31:39 Intensive Onboarding and Continuous Development
33:06 Innovative Organizational Models
34:23 Exploring Holacracy and Simple Rules
37:14 Impact of Self-Management Beyond Work
40:13 Morningstar's Resilience During COVID-19
43:05 Handling Business Challenges and Legal Issues
45:21 Self-Management and Conscious Capitalism
50:40 Leadership and Empathy in Self-Management
59:17 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

How This Beauty Packaging Brand Is Disrupting the Industry for Good with Quadpack's Tim Eaves

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 26 May 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when a business puts purpose before profit—and proves that the two can grow together? In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Tim Eaves, co-founder and CEO of Quad Pack, a global beauty packaging company redefining industry norms through radical collaboration, sustainability, and conscious leadership.

Tim shares how Quad Pack grew from a small packaging operation in 2003 to a B Corp-certified global manufacturer, all while holding fast to a mission of doing business differently. From fostering industry-wide cooperation to driving forward eco-innovation and launching the Quad Pack Foundation for community impact, Tim’s approach illustrates how values-led leadership can drive resilience and growth—even in the face of disruption.

Listeners will gain insights into:

What it takes to scale a business with purpose
How Quad Pack embraced sustainable packaging innovation
The importance of collaboration over competition in traditional industries
How companies can stay resilient during crises like natural disasters
Empowering the next generation through mentorship and education initiatives

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate leader, or simply curious about how capitalism can evolve, this episode is a masterclass in leading with integrity and intention.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:33 Meet Tim Eves: A Journey in Beauty Packaging
01:37 The Quad Pack Story: Collaboration and Growth
13:53 Sustainability and Innovation in Packaging
18:54 Challenges and Triumphs: Stories of Resilience
29:26 Human-Centric Business Approach
29:49 Integrating Cultures in a Larger Organization
34:23 The Journey to B Corp Certification
42:43 Supporting Vulnerable Youth through Business
49:01 Reflections on Conscious Leadership

What Enron, Layoffs & Love Taught CEO of Improving, Curtis Hite

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 12 May 2025 02:00:00 -0700

What happens when you combine trust, tech, and a deep commitment to doing business the right way? You get Curtis Hite, CEO and Chairman of Improving, a software consulting company that’s turning heads—not just for their tech chops, but for how they treat people.

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia chat with Curtis about his inspiring journey from the high-stakes world of Enron to becoming a champion of Conscious Capitalism. He shares how a few key moments—including a powerful Speed of Trust event and attending the Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit—changed the way he leads and lives.

Curtis gets real about the need to change the game in tech, especially when it comes to creating more space for Hispanic, Black, and female professionals in an industry that desperately needs more diversity, equity, and inclusion. He talks about what it takes to build a business that people actually want to work for—think profit-sharing, transparency, and a big helping of trust.

From surviving corporate chaos to learning how to lean into pain (yes, really), Curtis doesn’t hold back. He even shares his morning routine and the books that keep him grounded. This episode is packed with personal stories, powerful leadership lessons, and a refreshing dose of optimism for what capitalism can look like when it’s done consciously.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Improving's Mission
00:50 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists
01:22 Introducing Curtis Hite
02:49 Curtis Hite's Journey to Conscious Capitalism
05:45 Implementing Conscious Capitalism at Improving
09:21 Curtis Hite's Entrepreneurial Beginnings
11:50 Using Negative Emotions for Growth
16:20 Overcoming Business Challenges
23:12 Trust and Leadership at Improving
25:30 Stakeholder Philosophy and Community Engagement
30:59 The Secret to Employee Engagement
31:15 Balancing Freedom and Equality in Business
32:15 Inspiration Over Obligation
33:02 Spirituality in Leadership
35:36 Celebrating and Elevating Capitalism
39:35 The Role of Stakeholders
43:08 Addressing Diversity and Inclusion
46:15 Profit Sharing and Employee Ownership
53:00 Preparing for Economic Uncertainty
55:40 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks

Why Customer Trust Is the New Currency with Sonya Gafsi-Oblisk

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

For Sonya Gafsi-Oblisk, business has never just been about what's on the shelves—it’s about creating real connections, building trust, and staying true to a higher purpose. As Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market, Sonya brings a modern, customer-first perspective to one of the world’s most iconic conscious brands.

In this episode, Sonya walks us through her career journey—from the high-energy environments of PepsiCo and Walmart to her leadership role at Whole Foods. She shares what it truly means to put customers—and the planet—at the center of every decision. From their unwavering commitment to quality standards to innovations like the Seafood Code of Conduct, Sonya offers an insider’s view into how purpose continues to guide the company's strategy and culture.

We also explore how Whole Foods is evolving its digital experiences while staying rooted in its founding values, and what it takes to maintain a strong, authentic culture following the retirement of co-founder John Mackey. Throughout the conversation, Sonya reflects on Whole Foods’ larger mission: not just selling groceries, but nourishing people and the planet—and how that mission is more relevant than ever.

If you’re curious about how a global brand can grow, innovate, and still lead with heart, Sonya’s story offers powerful lessons in what conscious leadership looks like in action.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Higher Purpose and Leadership Transition
01:13 Meet Sonya: Whole Foods' Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
02:48 Sonya's Journey and Marketing Philosophy
05:33 Whole Foods' Commitment to Quality and Conscious Marketing
33:41 Sustaining a Conscious Company
34:30 Transition and Culture Nurturing
36:41 Growing with Purpose Initiative
39:54 Conscious Leadership Insights
44:18 Whole Foods Foundation and Merchandising Strategy

Bob and Michelle Fish on Brewing a Purpose-Driven Future at Biggby Coffee

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Can a coffee company become a force for human dignity, equity, and global transformation?

Bob and Michelle Fish of Biggby Coffee share how they turned a moment of internal reckoning into a bold reimagining of their entire business. What began as a thriving franchise built on smiles and slogans took a sharp turn when they realized that their “happy culture” lacked depth—and impact. That wake-up call led them to embrace conscious capitalism as a way of doing business with integrity. Bob and Michelle walk us through the evolution of their mission—from chasing growth to centering relationships, purpose, and long-term value for everyone in their ecosystem.

They dive into the creation of their Farm Direct model, a powerful shift designed to eliminate exploitation in the coffee trade and connect more meaningfully with farmers on the ground. Along the way, they reflect on how their international perspectives helped shape a leadership style that honors both local communities and global interdependence.

If you’re curious about what it truly means to lead with purpose, rewrite your company’s story, and stay accountable to every stakeholder along the way—this episode is for you.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
01:51 The Journey to Conscious Capitalism
04:27 Implementing Conscious Capitalism
12:56 Challenges and Adaptations
17:04 One Big Island in Space Initiative
24:23 Big B's Coffee Journey
25:46 Challenges in Coffee Production
28:06 Connecting Consumers and Producers
33:25 The Business Case for Ethical Coffee
38:53 Personal Reflections and Rapid Fire Questions

How Paul Rice Took Fair Trade USA from Idea to Global Movement

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700

For Paul Rice, ethical business isn’t just an ideal—it’s a movement that reshapes industries, empowers farmers, and transforms global supply chains. As the founder of Fair Trade USA, he has spent decades championing conscious consumerism, proving that profit and purpose can go hand in hand.

In this episode, Paul takes us on a journey through the origins of Fair Trade USA, sharing his firsthand experiences in Nicaragua that shaped his vision. He explores the philosophy and certification process behind Fair Trade, the complexities of working with major corporations like Starbucks, and the crucial role of consumer awareness in driving sustainable change.

The conversation highlights the importance of long-term thinking in responsible business, the challenges of scaling ethical sourcing, and how conscious capitalism can help businesses align with values-driven consumers. Paul’s insights offer a compelling case for why standards and certifications matter—and how they can create lasting impact in the world economy.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Capitalism
00:32 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest
02:21 Understanding Fair Trade
04:18 The Rise of Conscious Consumerism
18:58 Paul Rice's Journey and Fair Trade Impact
31:01 Starbucks and Fair Trade: A Missed Opportunity
32:44 The Evolution of Fair Trade USA
35:04 Corporate America's Shift in Supply Chain Mentality
37:57 Challenges and Solutions in Certification
52:02 Personal Stories and the Impact of Fair Trade

Why Elina Teboul Believes Great Leaders Balance Masculine and Feminine Energy

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700

For Elina Teboul, leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about embracing the full spectrum of human intelligence to drive innovation, build psychological safety, and foster inclusive workplaces. In her new book, Feminine Intelligence, she reveals how integrating both feminine and masculine traits can unlock creativity, enhance decision-making, and create more resilient business leaders.

She dives into the resistance to feminine intelligence, the historical roots of gendered leadership styles, and why balancing these energies is crucial for navigating uncertainty in today’s fast-changing world. Teboul also explores the power of conscious leadership—leaders who can manage fear, inspire collaboration, and cultivate high-performing teams.

Beyond leadership, she shares insights into how psychedelic-assisted therapies can deepen self-awareness and healing, leading to more authentic and effective leadership.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Psychological Safety
00:41 Meet the Hosts: Timothy and Raj
01:02 Introducing Special Guest: Elina Teboul
02:31 Exploring Feminine Intelligence
04:10 The Balance of Masculine and Feminine Traits
07:06 Challenges and Pushbacks
12:21 Feminine Intelligence vs. Feminism
14:35 The Importance of Integrated Leadership
20:20 Men and Feminine Intelligence
28:59 Personal Stories and Mentorship
29:54 Living Through Apartheid: A White Man's Perspective
30:33 Empowering Black Entrepreneurs: The Birth of E Squared
32:11 Conscious Capitalism in Action
33:56 Navigating Uncertainty: The Role of Conscious Leadership
35:27 The True Model of Leadership
36:21 Balancing Profits and Purpose
37:56 Creating Psychological Safety in Teams
41:04 The Importance of Feminine Intelligence
48:35 Healing Childhood Wounds for Better Leadership
49:33 The Power of Psychedelic Therapy

When Matthew O’Hayer Knew Vital Farms Would Change the Industry

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0800

What does it take to build over 50 companies while staying true to purpose-driven business principles?

For Matthew O’Hayer, entrepreneurship isn’t just about business success—it’s about passion, purpose, and making a meaningful impact. Matt shares how a simple observation on his farm—watching free-range chickens thrive—led to the creation of a company that prioritizes humane treatment, ethical sourcing, and superior-quality eggs at Vital Farms.

He dives into the challenges of scaling a purpose-driven business, the importance of trust with stakeholders, and how conscious capitalism has shaped his approach to leadership. Beyond business, Matt opens up about his diverse interests, from sailing to flying, and the mindset that fuels his entrepreneurial drive. The conversation also touches on the future of food, conscious consumerism, and what it takes to build a lasting, impact-driven company.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Building Trust and Reputation

01:06 Meet Matthew O'Hayer: Serial Entrepreneur

03:04 The Birth of Vital Farms

08:01 Challenges and Successes in the Egg Industry

29:57 Learning on the Job: The Early Days

30:45 Navigating the Egg Market

33:17 The Food System and Conscious Capitalism

37:55 Building Trust with Consumers

41:46 Future Vision and Personal Insights

How Shane Jackson Built a Healthcare Empire with Heart

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Imagine leading a company that serves over 10 million patients annually—while ensuring it remains one of the best places to work.

For Shane Jackson, President of Jackson Healthcare, purpose and conscious leadership aren’t just ideals—they’re at the heart of his business. In this episode, Shane shares how aligning personal values with organizational culture has driven Jackson Healthcare’s success.

He also dives into his latest book, This is the Thing about Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose, which explores finding joy through purpose—starting with a powerful reflection on mortality. Plus, he reveals his strategies for fostering leadership, building a purpose-driven company, and launching philanthropic initiatives like Love Lifts Village and Go Beyond Profit.

If you’re passionate about integrating purpose into leadership and business, this episode is for you!

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:37 Shane Jackson's New Book and Personal Insights

05:52 Reflections on Life and Death

09:06 Leadership and Organizational Culture

20:00 Acquisitions and Business Strategy

35:19 Rediscovering Purpose in Healthcare

36:54 The Joy of Purpose

40:10 Caring for Caregivers

42:58 Guiding the Next Generation

50:12 Philanthropy and Conscious Capitalism

How Shawn Nelson Built LoveSac by Thinking Differently

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Imagine starting a business in your parents’ basement, winning Richard Branson’s Rebel Billionaire, and then turning your crazy idea—giant, overstuffed bean bags—into a $700 million furniture empire. Sounds like a movie, right? But for Shawn Nelson, it was just the beginning.

He shares the highs, the lows, and the “what-was-I-thinking” moments that shaped LoveSac’s success, from near disasters to game-changing breakthroughs. Plus, he reveals how his ‘Designed for Life’ philosophy is shaking up an industry built on disposable furniture.

If you love stories about bold ideas, big risks, and building a business that actually makes a difference—this one’s for you!

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Early Struggles

00:36 Welcome to the Conscious Capitalists

00:58 Meet Shawn Nelson, CEO of Lovesac

03:01 The Origin Story of Lovesac

06:27 Challenges and Triumphs

14:50 The Branson Show Experience

19:35 Failures and Lessons Learned

23:00 Business Strategy and Conscious Capitalism

32:05 The Journey of Self-Awareness

34:21 Self-Awareness and Leadership

37:27 Morning Routine and Meditation

39:44 Building a Conscious Team

42:28 Leadership Development and Culture

46:47 Influential Books and Required Reading

54:14 Public Company Challenges and Sustainability

01:04:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Enhancing Communities Through Real Estate with Terry Montesi

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Meet Terry Montesi, CEO of Trademark Property, where his long-standing involvement in the conscious capitalism community and his approach to real estate development makes a mark unlike anything we've ever seen.

Together, they discuss his philosophy of placemaking, which focuses on creating community-centered retail, multifamily, and mixed-use properties that evoke emotional connections.

He shares insights on the evolution of retail spaces, the importance of stakeholder-oriented projects, and integrating sustainability and public art.

Montesi also delves into the influence of his faith and servant leadership on his business practices, emphasizing the importance of caring for community needs, enhancing public spaces, and balancing purpose with profitability.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Capitalism

01:16 Meet Our Special Guest: Terry Montesi

03:05 The Concept of Placemaking

05:47 The Future of Retail and Placemaking

10:33 Stakeholder Orientation in Real Estate

26:06 Faith and Servant Leadership

38:59 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

47:00 Closing Remarks and Reflections

Christine Heckart Reveals the Key to Thriving in Silicon Valley

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Christine Heckart isn’t just a leader—she’s a champion of creating workplaces where people can truly thrive. CEO of Xapa World and a veteran in the tech world with over 25 years of experience, her story is a testament to the power of leading with authenticity, empathy, and purpose—and she’s here to share it all.

We talk about how to help individuals become their best selves both personally and professionally, and the importance of authenticity and empathy in leadership. Christine also shares practical insights on handling layoffs with compassion, building high-trust cultures, and maintaining a balanced life.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists

00:36 Introducing Christine Heckart

02:38 Christine's Journey in Tech

05:12 The Birth of Zappa

07:24 Building High-Trust Cultures

13:11 Leadership Lessons and Personal Growth

19:19 Navigating COVID Challenges

31:41 The Decline of Soft Skills Training in Companies

32:35 The Importance of Employee Recognition

33:33 Empowering Employees to Innovate

34:46 Creating Empowered Environments

35:35 Personal and Professional Growth at Zappa

36:21 Christine's Legacy and Purpose

39:57 Advice for Young Women in Tech

46:17 Balancing Work and Personal Life

55:04 Conscious Leadership and Board Governance

58:51 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

The Marathon of Leadership: Roosevelt Giles' Journey to Impact

Conscious Capitalism — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Meet Roosevelt Giles - a trailblazing leader with 35+ years of experience who has gained global recognition as a thought leader on Business Transformation the next wave, and Digital Strategy. He has managed domestic and global strategic and operationally complex operations. Giles has extensive omni-channel experience in Finance, Insurance, Global Manufacturing Supply Chains, Healthcare, and Technology.

In this episode, Roosevelt shares insights from his remarkable career, including founding Endpoint Ventures and shaping diverse, impactful boards. He highlights the transformative power of diversity, education, and employee wellness in driving corporate success. From his roots as a sharecropper to becoming a marathon runner, Roosevelt's story is one of resilience and purpose.

Don’t miss this inspiring dive into conscious leadership and creating lasting impact!

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Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists

00:13 Bangalore's Booming Business Scene

01:16 Introducing Roosevelt Giles

02:55 Roosevelt's Journey and Board Expertise

04:35 The Stakeholder Impact Foundation

06:20 Training Future Board Members

25:53 Diversity and Modern Board Dynamics

35:09 The Role of Board Members and Stakeholders

36:43 The Importance of Inclusivity and Innovation

37:23 Population Migration and Market Shifts

38:10 The Power of Index Funds and Activism

40:33 Personal Journey: From Sharecropping to Leadership

41:47 Lessons from a Sharecropper's Son

46:33 Building a Company with Employee Welfare

56:06 The Marathon Man: A Personal Challenge

01:02:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

How Regenerative Farming Is The Future with Ben Mand of Guayaki

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0800

In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia explore the transformative power of regenerative business with Ben Mand, CEO of Guayaki - best known for Yerba Mate.

Drawing on his leadership experience at Guayaki, Harmless Harvest, and other mission-driven companies, Ben unpacks the shift from sustainability to regeneration, emphasizing how businesses can actively heal the planet while thriving.

From the critical importance of soil health and biodiversity to revolutionizing supply chains with resilient, smart agricultural practices, this conversation dives deep into the potential of regenerative agriculture to create a net-positive impact.

Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about redefining business as a force for good.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to the Conscious Capitalists

00:35 Meet Ben Mand: CEO of Guayaquil Yerba Mate

02:29 Understanding Yerba Mate

04:07 Ben's Journey to Regenerative Business

06:43 Challenges and Principles of Regenerative Practices

17:08 The Importance of Soil Health

20:34 Shifting Mindsets in Agriculture

29:56 Consumer Awareness and Market Signals

30:58 Bridging the Gap Between Intentions and Actions

32:29 The Role of Retailers in Promoting Sustainable Choices

34:16 Governance and Accountability in Business

34:53 Integrating Regenerative Principles in Business Operations

38:06 Balancing Impact and Financial Performance

41:02 Building Resilient and Transparent Supply Chains

48:36 The Importance of Regenerative Business Models

56:35 Real-Life Examples of Regenerative Practices

01:01:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Timothy Henry’s Vision for Conscious Capitalism Inc.

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800

Since 2008, Timothy Henry has played a pivotal role in reshaping how businesses view purpose and stakeholders.

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Navigating the Workplace of TOMORROW with Dorie Clark!

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800

We're so excited to have probably one of the most interesting guests, Dorie Clark, a renowned expert on personal branding, career reinvention, and thought leadership. She's also a sought after speaker, consultant, author of several best selling books, including Reinventing You, Standout, and The Long Game.

They delve into the concept of 'the long game mindset,' discussing its importance in today's fast-paced business environment. From the pressures of short-term thinking to achieving work-life balance and fostering an innovative company culture, Dorie also shares her journey from academia to becoming a thought leader, touching on her involvement with Broadway and the impact of AI on creativity.

Tune in to learn valuable insights on how to navigate your career and make a meaningful impact.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest Dory Clark

02:30 Defining the Long Game Mindset

04:26 Challenges of Conscious Leadership

12:27 Dory Clark's Early Career and Education

16:57 The Importance of Purpose in the Workplace

20:05 Generational Perspectives on Work and Purpose

23:37 AI's Impact on the Workplace and Future Careers

26:38 Navigating the Future of Creativity with AI

27:27 The Cognitive Revolution and Thought Leadership

28:03 Advice on Thought Leadership and Conscious Capitalism

28:46 The Recognized Expert Formula

31:19 AI's Role in Thought Leadership

35:35 Evolutionary Biology and System Change

37:43 Reflections on the Political Landscape

40:49 AI's Impact on Healthcare and Longevity

43:13 Dory Clark's Journey into Musical Theater

45:30 The 20% Time Rule for Creative Growth

50:02 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

REISSUE: Awake Not Woke Capitalism - Patagonia Leads The Way

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Check out an old episode from our vault with Charles Conn, who spoke at the CEO Summit (October 22-24) in Austin, Texas.

This week join the chairperson of Patagonia, Charles Conn, as we discuss the change in ownership at Patagonia- a company now responsible to the planet! Charles says “We (Patagonia) think companies should stand for something. And we're not afraid to say that we don't think companies should be neutral creators of profit that distribute that profit to shareholders”. Now the Board and executives at Patagonia need to ask explicitly, how is this good for the planet! Hear Charles talk about his views on the need for long-term thinking and how we need to look at the 'full cost' of the products we consume- what is the actual footprint of our consumption? As conscious consumers, we need to focus on owning fewer things but better things- Patagonia strives to make the best raincoat- and make it to last and be reused and recycled too!

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How Purpose-Driven Leadership Transforms Your Business from NielsenIQ’s Tracey Massey

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we talk to Tracey Massey, former President of Mars Pet Food and current COO of NielsenIQ, about the power of purpose-driven leadership. Tracey shares her experience in aligning business strategy with a strong sense of purpose, revealing how this approach led to remarkable growth at Mars Pet Food. Now, she discusses her new role at NielsenIQ and explores the rise of conscious consumerism—where consumers prioritize ethical brands and sustainable practices in their purchasing decisions. Discover why purpose matters in today’s marketplace and how businesses can thrive by staying true to their values.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Capitalism

00:52 Meet Tracy Massey: A Leader with Purpose

02:36 The Mars Pet Food Journey: Purpose in Action

06:12 Expanding Horizons: From Pet Food to Veterinary Care

08:34 Transition to Nielsen IQ: Data-Driven Leadership

12:04 Understanding Conscious Consumerism

14:36 The Rise of Conscious Consumerism

15:34 Packaging and Messaging: The Key to Consumer Trust

17:31 The Role of Data in Social Responsibility

20:54 Navigating Political and Consumer Expectations

21:39 Global Consumer Insights

22:34 Conscious Leadership Journey

25:46 Mars Leadership Development Program

30:08 Creating Psychological Safety

33:15 Empowering Women Leaders

40:20 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

40:32 Closing Remarks and Future Events

REISSUE: PE leading the way on employee ownership!?! You heard that right!

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Check out an old episode from our vault with Pete Stravos, who will be speaking at the CEO Summit (October 22-24) in Austin, Texas. Click here to register and learn more about it.

Pete Stravos at KKR is leading the way in driving outstanding returns through a focus on employee ownership and building great cultures. Simple formula- challenging to implement! Drive engagement and align incentives for success--- make front line workers care about the outcome and give them life changing opportunities to build financial wealth. The opportunity is huge! Only 20% of employees are actively engaged at work, the average turnover rate in the US is 40 % per year, and the Treasury Department estimates 70% of American workers are financially illiterate. Into this world comes Stravos with a plan to address these ills and make great returns for his investors. As he says, hard core capitalist love this because of the returns- they don’t have to buy into the philosophy. But those that understand the benefits of doing business this way love it!

Peter summarizes, “We will exit 8-10 straight 3x deals, which I think in the history of private equity has never been done. I don't think any industry vertical at any firm ever will say, you know, 10, straight triples! And so I think it's going to be hard for people to say that this is hurting investors, that its’ doing anything other than driving great returns.
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Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists

00:36 Introducing Pete Stavros

01:44 The Importance of Employee Ownership

04:33 Challenges and Misconceptions

06:12 Personal Journey and Influences

09:14 Implementing Employee Ownership

13:25 Success Stories and Examples

21:48 Ownership Works Initiative

24:17 Documenting the Journey

28:23 Sponsor Message: 2024 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit

29:14 Balancing Long-Term Investments in Private Equity

30:31 Success Stories: Ingersoll Rand and Employee Engagement

32:04 The Importance of Purpose and Mission in Business

35:18 Due Diligence and Leadership in Private Equity

39:15 Employee Ownership and Its Impact

50:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Public Markets

52:03 Recruitment and Retention at KKR

56:40 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

Patagonia's Vincent Stanley on Responsible and Regenerative Business Practices

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Have you ever considered the reality of what it means to be sustainable? Vincent Stanley of Patagonia has always had that as his main mission.

He discusses the company's journey, from innovative initiatives like the Footprint Chronicles to adopting organic cotton, and the impact of the mission statement 'We're in business to save our home planet.'

In this exclusive conversation, we touch on the importance of company culture, storytelling, and the need to integrate human and environmental values into business practice. Through examples and philosophical discussions, Vincent highlights the potential for businesses to create positive social and environmental change.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Capitalism
00:40 Meet Vincent Stanley of Patagonia
02:02 Defining a Responsible Company
05:20 Challenges and Innovations in Sustainability
10:27 Patagonia's Commitment to Truth and Integrity
14:30 Influencing Other Companies
21:30 Patagonia's Mission and Ownership Changes
25:39 Balancing Business and Environmental Goals
29:47 The Role of Philosophy and Storytelling
37:34 Advice for Conscious Business Leaders
46:34 Engaging the Next Generation
56:31 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

Why Victor Cho Believes AI-Driven Companies Need a Human Touch

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Do you think about how AI is going to shape our future in business?

Victor Cho might have the answer! As a longtime member of the Conscious Capitalist community, he is a CEO/Advisor and Board Member (best known for his work with Emovid) with a deep passion for building online customers experiences that truly delight (Net Promoter 80+) and define markets.

Victor's philosophy of considering society as a crucial fourth stakeholder in business, alongside employees, customers, and shareholder is grounded in his emphasis on transperancy, empathy, diversity and integrity.

In this episode, he explains his operational framework for maximizing positive societal impacts, minimizing negative ones, and fostering transparency as well as the transformative potential of AI in business.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists

00:23 Introducing Victor Cho

01:44 Victor's Journey to the Fourth Stakeholder Philosophy

04:05 Operationalizing Societal Impact

06:09 Frameworks for Positive Business Impact

14:15 The Role of Data and Collaboration

19:29 AI and Social Responsibility

22:42 AI's Impact on Business Models

23:16 Cost Reduction and Efficiency

24:15 Intelligence as a Service

25:20 AI in Asynchronous Video Communication

27:23 AI's Role in Conscious Capitalism

31:15 The Future of Work with AI

36:54 Leadership in the Age of AI

38:14 The Importance of Suppliers and Authenticity

42:03 Conclusion and Further Resources

Can Business Be a Force for Good? with Dr. Jay Jakub

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Have you ever thought about how you can solve the world's problems with your ideas? Dr. Jay Jakub believes that businesses can better position itself to solve the bigger problem; whether it be social, or environmental.

He recounts the origins of the Economics of Mutuality (EOM) from his time as Senior Director for External Research at Mars, Inc., and how he learned first-hand that businesses can shift from profit-centric models to purpose-driven practices that leverage social, human, and natural capitals.

Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of stakeholder vs. shareholder capitalism, the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) and the vital role of business schools in fostering a broader, purpose-driven curriculum to drive folks to embrace a more conscious approach to business.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Merging Companies for Mutual Transformation

01:12 Meet Dr. Jay Jakub: A Leader in Economics of Mutuality

02:40 Understanding Economics of Mutuality

04:07 Core Elements of Economics of Mutuality

07:59 The Origins of Economics of Mutuality at Mars

10:50 Implementing Stakeholder Capitalism

18:55 Case Study: Novo Nordisk's Purpose Transformation

23:08 Mars' Application of Economics of Mutuality

26:29 Purpose-Driven Business Strategies

29:48 Healing Business Through Mutual Value Creation

32:12 Sponsor Message: 2024 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit

33:02 Personal Journeys and Faith

34:32 Transition from Government to Business

35:35 Advice for CEOs on Conscious Capitalism

38:10 Challenges of Short-Term Market Focus

43:04 Private Equity and Purpose-Driven Investments

46:16 Navigating ESG and Compliance

49:48 Stakeholder Orientation and Decision-Making

52:33 Business Education and Conscious Capitalism

01:02:29 Impact of AI on Economics of Mutuality

01:05:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode #86: Ryan Heckman: The Blue-Collar PE guy

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

From Olympian to a backdoor entry into private equity, Ryan Heckman shares his story as a blue-collar PE executive aiming to elevate the industry. He began his career in private equity and, after nearly 20 years, transitioned to leading a successful startup. He later sold this business to a private equity firm.

Now, as a co-founder of the groundbreaking private equity firm Rallyday, Ryan describes how they began by identifying everything wrong with the private equity world and then developing innovative approaches to address these issues. At Rallyday, they focus on being business builders rather than just investors. They view founders as their core customers, providing them with the love and support they need to build thriving businesses for the long term.

Meet Ryan Heckman, a conscious leader who advocates for “Monster" leaders who are aggressively humble.

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Time Stamps

00:44 Introduction to the Conscious Capitalists

01:03 Meet Ryan Heckman: A Journey in Private Equity

03:02 From Athlete to Private Equity Executive

05:33 Building and Selling a Business

08:06 Founding Rally Day Partners

09:27 Innovations in Private Equity

15:46 Employee Ownership and Development

20:18 Challenges and Opportunities in Private Equity

25:15 Exiting Investments with Purpose

27:31 Preparing for the Sale: Early Work and Employee Retention

27:54 Ensuring Continuity of Purpose and Values Post-Sale

29:24 Sponsorship Announcement: 2024 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit

30:14 Redefining Greatness: From Good to Great to Goodness

32:16 The Importance of Courage in Leadership

32:56 Lessons from an Olympic Athlete: Embracing Failure and Thriving

36:57 The Concept of Thriving in Business and Community

39:33 Stewardship and the Infinite Game

42:11 Monster Leaders and Aggressive Humility

47:08 Conscious Leadership and Community Development

52:54 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Episode #85: Elevating Capitalism - Profit Versus Profiteering with Chris Marquis

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Profit is essential for business, but what happens when it comes at the expense of society?

Join us as we dive into this pressing issue with Chris Marquis, author of "The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profit and Socializes Costs." Marquis unpacks how companies often "socialize their costs" through harmful side effects and externalities, leaving society to pick up the tab.

We explore the dark side of corporate profit-making, with the opioid crisis and Purdue Pharma serving as prime examples of how businesses can hide their negative impacts. Imagine a car's exhaust pipe feeding directly into the passenger compartment—that's the stark reality of pollution externalities affecting everyone, not just the polluters.

But instead of pointing fingers, Marquis advocates for a transformation of our systems and markets. He emphasizes the need to evolve our practices to account for the true and total costs of doing business while preserving the best aspects of our market-based capitalist system.

Tune in to discover how current business models contribute to environmental degradation, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and extreme social inequality, and why these practices are unsustainable in the long run. With Chris Marquis, we explore innovative ways to capture conscious businesses' true costs and profits, ensuring that profit remains beneficial and ethical.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Profiteering and Externalities

00:44 Welcome to the Conscious Capitalists Podcast

01:22 Introducing Special Guest: Chris Marcus

02:33 Critiquing Capitalism and Celebrating Its Potential

04:27 The Legacy of Jack Welch and Shareholder Capitalism

09:20 The Sociological Perspective on Business

24:09 The Role of Business Schools in System Change

33:31 The Urgency of Climate Action and Systemic Change

36:28 Exploring Chinese Business and Authoritarianism

42:08 Defining the Responsibility of Business

43:48 The Concept of Regenerative Business Models

48:38 Chris's Personal Journey and Pittsburgh's Transformation

50:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode #84: An Inspired Entrepreneur Thinking Out of The Box!

Conscious Capitalism — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Creating an inspiring company selling blankets? You bet!

Bob Dalton, the CEO of Sackcloth and Ashes, embarked on a mission with a unique one-to-one business model: for every blanket sold, another is donated to a homeless shelter. His passion and creativity lead to innovative production methods, collaboration with Indigenous designers, and active engagement with grassroots movements across the country.

One of his innovations is rethinking packaging - using it to inspire local grassroots connections and pay it forward by reusing the blanket boxes to donate items to homeless shelters.

Inspiring and creative, Bob Dalton is an out-of-the-box entrepreneur. He will also be a speaker at The Conscious Capitalism CEO summit in October 2024.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Personal Transformation

00:43 Welcome to the Conscious Capitalists

01:01 Introducing Bob Dalton and Sackcloth Ashes

02:08 The Inspiration Behind Sackcloth Ashes

04:14 Building the Business from Scratch

06:11 The Meaning Behind the Name

08:47 Impact and Redemption

10:17 Marketing and Growth Strategies

16:17 Empowering Local Communities

32:23 Leadership and Future Vision

Episode #83: The whole story- the founding, growth and challenges of building Whole Foods

Conscious Capitalism — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we welcome John Mackey, the visionary co-founder of Whole Foods Market and co-author of Conscious Capitalism.

Hear the compelling story of the origins, challenges, and growth of Whole Foods from co-founder and long-time CEO John Mackey. From 1 store to over 500 stores, John shares important examples and practices of Conscious Capitalism in action at Whole Foods; from aligning values and value through compensation to the lessons learned from unionization efforts.

John shares his journey of awakening through the lens of business, discussing the principles of conscious leadership and the significance of servant leadership in his career. The conversation delves deep into the philosophies and practices that have defined John's career, exploring the broader implications of conscious capitalism in today's business world.

John also introduces his latest venture, Love.Life started with the sheer hunger to build a culture of prioritizing physical and mental well-being as well as personal growth and healing.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that offers valuable insights into the transformative power of conscious business practices.

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Episode #82: Purpose-Driven, Values-Based Leadership

Tec Sounds — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Here the story of Freeman, a family-owned global provider of live event services, through the journey of a third-generation leader in the company. With a legacy of 97 years, Freeman integrates Conscious Capitalism into its business model achieving record results.

Carrie Freeman Parsons, the chair of Freemans, shares great examples of their commitment to stakeholder orientation and how they have embedded purpose and values into their culture and aligned it with their strategy and operating model. Carrie gives us an inside perspective on the challenges that Freeman faced due to the COVID pandemic and the company's record recovery to $2.1 billion which underscored the ingrained culture of integrity and empathy within the organization. Finally, Carrie shares her reflections on navigating leadership as a woman in a male-dominated industry, her advocacy for gender equality, and her work towards a more equitable society. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Everybody Matters - Truly Human Leadership at work!!

Tec Sounds — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:30:53 -0800

A good business model is the Ferrari engine—people are the fuel that makes it work!

14% CAGR for almost 25 years by caring, looking for goodness and saying thank you.

Hear practical examples of how Barry Wehmiller does it—and at the centre of it, leaders measuring success by the lives they have touched. This approach to leadership and culture that has worked in over a 100 acquisitions- across the globe- a better way of doing business!

Join us to hear the inspiring story of Bob Chapman CEO of Barry Wehmiller- WHAT they do is provide the industrial equipment and engineering solutions that help bring many of life’s daily necessities - toilet tissue and wet wipes, corrugated boxes, cans of soft drinks, bags of dog food, containers of yogurt, pharmaceuticals, envelopes and more - to people across the globe.

But that’s just what they do.

What truly defines them as a business is HOW they do it, and that’s by fostering a caring, trusting, nurturing organizational culture through which people feel safe to express their ideas and share their gifts and talents.

Using the power of business to build a better world.

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Episode #81: The Heart of Self Compassion

Tec Sounds — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:13:05 -0800

This interview cuts straight to the heart of self-compassion, revealing it as not just a personal virtue but a critical life skill as we have a profound dialogue with Kristin Neff, a pioneering figure in compassion research. Kristin shatters the notion that self-compassion is a luxury, framing it instead as a necessity for anyone striving to thrive in the throes of life's challenges. She presents compelling evidence from her studies, including one that revolutionizes our understanding of how self-compassion can significantly elevate athletic performance, challenging the stoic, grit-your-teeth dogma that pervades our culture. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #80: An exploration of Consciousness

Tec Sounds — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:33:47 -0800

A conversation with Sadhguru and John Mackey. Brought to you by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #79: Is Private Equity Out of Control?

Tec Sounds — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:18:57 -0800

The Private Equity industry is a lightly regulated industry with an increasingly mixed record on both financial returns and its impact on the quality of American jobs and businesses. How can it be shaped to be more of a force for good in Society and to avoid some of its worst tendencies and practices? Brendan Ballou, author of the book Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America, offers an authoritative overview of the industry and a comprehensive approach to the reforms needed to shift the industry in a more positive societal impact—the nudges required to change the model not to eliminate it. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #78: Real Talk on ESG!

Tec Sounds — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:20:37 -0800

Join us for a frank discussion on ESG, climate investing, and the need for government policy through taxes and subsidies to push companies into doing the right thing for the climate crisis. As our guest Ken Pucker, former COO of Timberland, says, ESG has no impact on saving the planet. Ken talks about the challenges for all of us in understanding when and where real Capital is invested in impacting climate change. Ken argues that better accounting on externalities alone is not enough. We need to price externalities to drive real behaviour change. Hence, the role of government policy is to play a role with taxation and subsidies to reward good behaviour and punish bad. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Living a committed life

Tec Sounds — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:42:34 -0800

Hear about what this means and the extraordinary story of Lynne Twist the author of the Soul of Money and co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance.

Money is a means not an end, and our attitude towards it shapes many of our actions. Lynne walks us through some of the shifts in mindset that enable us to allow money to flow in our lives towards making a difference. An inspiring call to live a committed life and step into making a difference in the world. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Foolishly Simple Yet Profoundly Impactful Approach To Conscious Investing

Tec Sounds — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:51:14 -0700

Uncommon common sense – taking a long-term, ownership approach to investing and avoiding the casino capitalism, trading system that focuses on short term bets.

Hear Tom Gardner co-founder of Motley Fool talk about their investment firm and approach to outstanding returns. AND they have one of the great conscious cultures we’ve seen- creating a fun and high performing family of “Fools”. Listen and be inspired by what is possible! A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #77: The Future of Conscious Leadership- Individual Leadership Transformation And Our Collective Wisdom

Tec Sounds — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:12:50 -0700

Profound reflections on the nature of being fully human and the leadership journey from a world-leading expert on the human experience, organizational health and leadership development, Amy Elizabeth Fox. Amy is incredibly articulate in explaining the psychological and spiritual elements of adult development and leadership growth and how to develop leaders who slow down internally and allow the future to whisper to them in a triple VUCA world. Amy is the CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership and shares her expertise in leadership, her learning journey, and that of Mobius and their world-renowned Next Practice Institute. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Awake Not Woke Capitalism - Patagonia Leads The Way

Tec Sounds — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:28:45 -0700

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Our Best Of: Authentic Leaders Leading from True North

Tec Sounds — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:53:16 -0700

We are amidst a fundamental shift in what good leadership means. Good leadership is caring about people and focusing on the long-term stewardship and success of the organization. Join one of the outstanding leadership experts and ‘CEO whispers’ of our time Bill George, to discuss his new book, True North; Emerging Leaders Edition. Bill is the former CEO of Medtronic and, for 20 years, a teacher of leadership programs at Harvard Business School. He has served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, Exxon-Mobil, Novartis, Target, and Mayo Clinic. Un Podcast de Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Roger Martin - When More is Not Better

Tec Sounds — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:29:35 -0700

This week we have Roger Martin, #1 business thinker in the Thinkers50 list, a biannual ranking of the most influential global business thinkers. He joins us to discuss his new book about saving democratic capitalism: When More is Not Better.

We discuss the decline of the middle class, of good jobs, as well as outdated paradigms about the "economy as a machine" and the issues with business education.

A thought-provoking wide range of insights from one of the leading business thinkers. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #76: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life

Tec Sounds — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0700

Burnout has become an epidemic, and it's a wake-up call. We need a different prescription for dealing with this --one that addresses burnout on the levels where it's happening and replenishes our energy with simple, decisive steps toward healing. A uniquely qualified expert, Dr. Neha Sangwan, talks with us about what she has learned about burnout in her professional and personal life. She suggests we need a different kind of prescription, one that addresses burnout on the levels where it's happening and replenishes our energy with simple, powerful steps toward healing. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #75: From Me to We – THE critical mindset shift we need to make

Tec Sounds — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:42:25 -0700

This week, Simon Mainwaring shares his latest thinking on the critical mindset shift we need to make—from Me to We- and how this makes all the difference in how we lead our businesses. We discuss “We first capitalism’ and the need to fully cost the impact of our products and production processes on the planet. He reminds us of some fundamental truths- “we are nature, human nature- the human expression of nature’ and we need to right-size our relationship with the planet. We also explore how marketing has evolved- how purposeful brands are about movement-making that engages stakeholders in activism with the brand. He explains how this is so easy and yet so very hard to do in today’s marketplace – the key is consistency. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #74: Conscious Leadership and Truth and Reconciliation In a Healing Workplace

Tec Sounds — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:41:51 -0700

This week, we have an essential dialogue on race and business. We talk candidly about race, trust and belonging in the workplace and the role of a conscious leader in creating a healing organization. We begin with Gervase Warner, former McKinsey Partner and CEO of Massy Group- one of the largest business in the Caribbean basin- sharing his journey to conscious leadership. We then discuss the need for a 'truth and reconciliation' approach to healing in today's workplace. We hope you are as touched by this conversation as we were. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #73: Transitioning A 100-Year-Old Business to A Conscious Business

Tec Sounds — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:15:32 -0700

Hear how an Ex-McKinsey Partner and Harvard Business School grad transitions a 100-year old company to being a conscious business. Massy Group is one of the largest business in the Caribbean basin and was founded in 1923. When Gervase Warner took over as CEO 14 years ago he began the transition to a conscious business. Listen to the key lessons Gervase has for making a successful transition and how he made purpose matter at Massy—and redefined the role of the CEO. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #72: Cinepolis - the Conscious Cinema Company

Tec Sounds — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Front-line innovation, expansion into 19 countries, developing the largest market for French films outside of France and the second largest Cinema company in the world, hear from Cinepolis COO Miguel Mier how it happened. He talks of how the development of a caring culture drives innovation and customer satisfaction--- listen to the story of the piece of cardboard from a front-line worker! Miguel highlights the value of having a long-term perspective, aligned capital and an aligned Board and executive team. While the ‘financial experts’ pushed for more leverage to boost returns, the family self-financed the business – a critical element when others in the industry stumbled and went into bankruptcy or near bankruptcy driven by heavy debt burdens post- covid.

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Our Best Of: Values and Consciousness with Richard Barrett

Tec Sounds — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:02:23 -0700

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Our Best Of: Is inclusive hiring the future of work?

Tec Sounds — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:37:35 -0700

We speak with CEO of Greyston Bakery, Joe Kenner, one of the leading advocates and practioners of open hiring. 10 million people in America are no longer in the workforce but most want to be.

Hear how to help them get into the workforce- they could be the solution to the so-called worker shortage in the US! A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Are You an Inspiring Leader—Or Just a Good One? What Really Matters in A Life Well Lived?

Tec Sounds — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:16:06 -0700

The soul’s journey and self-mastery, where are you on your journey?

This week we speak with Srikumar Rao- founder of the Creativity and Personal Mastery Program that gained fame by being oversubscribed at several leading business schools (Columbia, London Business School and others) and is now open to the public; and you can apply to join!

Srikumar offers ancient wisdom in a modern context and helps executives, entrepreneurs and professionals identify their true purpose, discover deep meaning, overcome the obstacles holding them back and achieve quantum leaps in effectiveness.

What matters in your life matters in your leadership- join us for insights on a deeper level of self-mastery. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Stakeholder Theory

Tec Sounds — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700

This week we are honored to welcome R. Edward Freeman, "father" of Stakeholder thinking, Professor at University of Virginia and author of The Power of And: Responsible Business Without Tradeoffs.

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Our Best Of: Citizen Capitalism?

Tec Sounds — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:36:38 -0700

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Our Best Of: A Cool Conscious Capitalist Named Chip- The Making Of A Wise Elder

Tec Sounds — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:35:21 -0700

Writer of several books including his latest Wisdom At Work, founder and former CEO of a successful Boutique hotel chain, former Chief Hospitality Officer of Silicon Valley star, Airbnb, and now founder, catalyst and social entrepreneur at the Modern Elder Academy, Chip Conley has worn many hats. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation from curiosity and wisdom in the multigenerational workplace to regenerative communities. Hear about the hard earned lessons of a conscious leader managing in the hospitality business from the dot-com bubble bursting to the great recession. Chip brings real business examples together with enduring wisdom – hear about the making of a modern elder!

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Episode #71: Selling your business without selling out!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

How to sell your business without selling your soul. Sunny Vanderbeck, PE investor and co-founder at Satori Capital, describes how a ‘conscious money’ approach to buying and selling a company creates value beyond just the money- but good money too! Sunny explains how the Conscious Capitalism framework provides a critical framework for due diligence and the investment thesis in a target company. Maybe, says Sunny, the most important day of a transaction is the day after it closes! A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Managing complex systems with “both/and” thinking- the practice of polarity thinking and mapping

Tec Sounds — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:17:35 -0700

Barry Johnson first developed the principles of polarity thinking and maps in 1975. As the founder and leading practioner of ‘both/and’ thinking, he offers a unique perspective on its application across business, politics, and society. As we increasingly understand the difference between solving problems AND managing complex systems, polarity thinking becomes a critical leadership capability for the 21st century! Let’s go for purpose AND profit, caring AND accountability, stakeholders AND shareholders!!! A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #70: Moral Leaders Matter Now More Than Ever

Tec Sounds — Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Moral leaders connect us in very deep places—values, principles, purpose, hope and aspirations!! . Dov Seidman author of the best-selling book, How, discusses the important role of Moral Leadership- the craving people have for this and the gaps we have in business from the How Institutes’ latest survey of Moral Leadership. This is part 2 of a 2 part podcast with Dov- last week we covered the importance of morality and moral philosophy in how we do things—in our society and in our businesses.

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Episode #69: How We Do Anything Means Everything!!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 23 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Morality and the debate on what is ‘good’ is critical for a heathy organization and society. Dov Seidman author of the best-selling book, How, discusses the important role morality plays in our economic and social systems – and what that means for business. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast with Dov – next week we tackle Moral Leadership!

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Episode #68: Awaken - Part 2 - The Outer Journey of a Conscious Capitalist!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Finding and living your purpose in the world- is not a straight path!! This week Raj traces his journey to Conscious Capitalism and championing healing organizations and leaders. An inspiring example that no matter where you start, your heart will lead you to the place you are meant to be.

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Episode #67: Awaken - Part 1 - The Inner Journey of a Conscious Capitalist!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Heal the leader to heal the organization! This week our co-host Raj Sisodia talks about his new book and the story of his journey to healing and awakening. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #66: The Employee Ownership Journey - Why do it? Where to start?

Tec Sounds — Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The benefits of Employee Ownership are clear- those who have gone this route are seeing outstanding results and very high levels of satisfaction with doing this. Then why not more Employee Ownership? Hear Mary Joseph and Jake Cravens from Verit Advisors discuss their recent findings in a groundbreaking research paper.

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Episode #65: Authentic Leaders Leading from True North

Tec Sounds — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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Our Best Of: The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America—and How to Undo His Legacy

Tec Sounds — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:48:47 -0700

This week listen to the NY time journalist David Gelles talk about his new book with this title. How one man came to embody the 1980’s shift to short term shareholder focus—and the negative legacy we are dealing with from this today. The stories we tell about business influence our perceptions of business- David Gelles tells a compelling story of how Welch’s story, seen in hindsight, represented an important negative turning point in the history of business and a legacy we are having to turn from today.

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Our Best Of: Making Purpose Matter

Tec Sounds — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0800

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Episode #64: PE leading the way on employee ownership!?! You heard that right!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:21:17 -0800

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Our Best Of: A revolution in the field of organizational development - Appreciative Inquiry

Tec Sounds — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:24:07 -0800

Appreciative Inquiry is all about the search for the true, the good, the better, the possible, and everything that gives life to living human and ecological systems. Learn about creating the future from the ‘surround sound’ of our core strengths and how to make positive change at scale with David Cooperrider the father of Appreciative Inquiry. He talks about his experiences in engaging large groups in addressing difficult and challenging questions or business issues in a way that creates breakthrough thinking and action! AND creates organizational transformation that is deeper, more meaningful and sustainable! Appreciative Inquiry has revolutionized the field of organizational development- hear about it from the person who started it all, and why he did. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: The Scientific Basis for Conscious Capitalism

Tec Sounds — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:44:27 -0800

Evolutionary Biology gives us the scientific underpinning to find a common and unifying approach to the changes we need in our economic theory and business practices. Join David Sloan Wilson this week for a fascinating deep dive into the science supporting Conscious Capitalism. Hear about the leading edge thinking the world desperately needs to turn into business practice. Human survival and evolution of our social structures have always been built on co-operation and increasingly we understand how small and appropriately structured groups (hear David’s design principles) optimize performance versus the myth of nature red in tooth and claw. We never thought we would hear the words ‘chicken experiment’ and Conscious Capitalism in the same sentence (at 11:23)!

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Our Best Of: Is inclusive hiring the future of work?

Tec Sounds — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:15:19 -0800

A prominent presence at Davos this year carrying the torch of Open Hiring®, Joseph Kenner leads the way on how companies can create an on-ramp for marginalised people AND have as positive impact on their business. One of the Social Innovators of the Year 2023 by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, he discusses the need for companies to embrace Open Hiring® to fulfil the dramatically changing labor market. Open Hiring® battles the current labor shortage by offering work on a first-come, first-hired basis, with no interviews, background checks, or resumes.

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Episode #63: Awake Not Woke Capitalism - Patagonia Leads The Way

Tec Sounds — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0800

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Episode #62: A Conscious Business Preparing 9 million Kids/year for a Better World!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0800

Hear from the Founder and CEO of KidZania on how they ‘ignite the hearts and minds of children everywhere to empower them to prepare for a better world ‘. Across 22 countries KidZania finds the middle ground between pure entertainment (Disney) and Museums by helping children explore the future and learn important life values in the process. Hear how purpose, a stakeholder approach, and an intense focus on being a great place to work and constantly innovating helps drive this wonderful success story.

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Episode #61: The industry leading $20 billion Conscious Enterprise you have probably never heard of!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0800

This week we explore how by following the core tenets of being a Conscious Enterprise, Grupo Bimbo has become the largest baked goods group in the world (think Sara Lee, Thomas, Oroweat and many other brands they own across the globe) while consistently being ranked as the most admired company in Mexico and winning wide recognition globally for its ethical business practices and being a great place to work. Hear a practical and clear sighted view of how they ' build a sustainable, highly productive, and deeply humane company’ from their head of people, Juan Muldoon. Juan’s an unusual choice to lead the people function as most of his background in business has been in the commercial and P&L side of the business. Listen, learn and enjoy a wise leader in a deeply conscious company.

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Our Best Of: The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America—and How to Undo His Legacy

Tec Sounds — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0800

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Our Best Of: An Inspiring and Practical Walk Through a Purpose Driven Turnaround

Tec Sounds — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:03:27 -0800

Hear from Gerry Anderson, former CEO and Chair of the one of the largest utility and energy companies in the mid-west of the US. Gerry made purpose relevant to people by making it matter to their individual roles and jobs. From power plant workers to accountants- helping people see the importance of their work and how they make a difference unleashes people energy into the business and the communities they serve. DTE amazed many by moving from the bottom of the Gallup engagement survey to the top 3%. Changing leadership mindsets and taking reasonability for training front line and middle managers on how to engage the power of people helped drive this inspiring turn around. Listen to an inspiring servant leader leading a company on the way to a cleaner, safer, and smarter energy future. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Our Best Of: Living a committed life

Tec Sounds — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:24:45 -0700

Hear about what this means and the extraordinary story of Lynne Twist the author of the Soul of Money and co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance.

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Our Best Of: Addressing Financial Shame in America

Tec Sounds — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Two thirds of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, and 75% live paycheck to paycheck, a real crisis in terms of what people are experiencing on the front lines of American companies today. Today we speak with a CEO who's out there trying to make a difference in the financial wellbeing of those workers.

Join us for a discussion of hope with Safwan Shah co-founder of PayActiv and author of It’s About TIME: How Businesses Can Save the World (One Worker at a Time).

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Our Best Of: Are You an Inspiring Leader—Or Just a Good One? What Really Matters in A Life Well Lived

Tec Sounds — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0700

The soul’s journey and self-mastery, where are you on your journey?

This week we speak with Srikumar Rao - founder of the Creativity and Personal Mastery Program that gained fame by being oversubscribed at several leading business schools (Columbia, London Business School and others) and is now open to the public; and you can apply to join!

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Episode #60: An inspiring and practical example of what is possible!!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:35:41 -0700

Join Raj and Timothy as they discuss their perspective on Patagonia and the example Yvon Chouinard is setting with his transfer of shares to a trust for the good of the planet. An inspiring example of one founder's alignment of his values and the value he has created and what he does with that wealth. AND Patagonia is not just a feel good story. They run a disciplined organization that has focused on innovation and taking great care of its people—the result no debt and steady, managed growth year on year. Doing well and doing good - the inspiring story of Patagonia making purpose, people and the planet matter!

Episode #59: The Customer Capitalism Manifesto!

Tec Sounds — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:54:26 -0700

This week the ‘father’ of the Net Promotor Score (NPS), one of the most widely admired and used measures of customer impact, Fried Reichheld, speaks to us about the next wave of customer focus- Customer Capitalism and NPV 3.0. Great companies help people lead great lives- they are a force for good. At their core they have a strong sense of purpose— to enrich the lives of every customer they touch. Not just a slogan, but as described by Fred, a systematic approach to building your company and systems with the customer front and centre. He talks us through why an enlightened understanding of the Golden Rule provides the bedrock principle underpinning Customer Capitalism and why this serves as the foundation for generating good and sustainable profits!

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Episode #58: The Future of "Conscious” Capital

Tec Sounds — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700

In the face of the global crisis’s of 2022, how do we hold on to an optimistic view of the future? Can we create a different more sustainable economic system? Listen to a path forward with potential hope, with Ketan Patel, a successful investor and founder of Force for Good which this week publishes its 3rd annual report, Capital as a Force for Good , https://www.forcegood.org/report-2022. He delves into how we can shift our priorities to reframe the discussion of how to finance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Spoiler alert, look for the opportunities to create real business opportunities in delivering SDG elements like Financial Inclusion! A call for hope and how capital can be a force for good and capitalism a force for a secure and sustainable future.

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Episode #57: The Scientific Basis for Conscious Capitalism

by Tec Sounds — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:11:55 -0700

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Our Best Of: Conscious Leadership (Part 2)

Tec Sounds — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Conscious Leadership: a deeper dive and a discussion on individual and organizational leadership development.

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Our Best Of: Conscious Leadership (Part 1)

Tec Sounds — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:12:58 -0700

What does Conscious Leadership mean? The path to becoming a conscious leader is about becoming S.E.L.F.L.E.S.S. - listen on to find out how!

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Episode #56: Moral Money, Thinking Laterally and Predicting Economic Downturns

Tec Sounds — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Hear how Leading FT Journalist, Editor and leader Gillian Tett has used her expertise in Anthropology to study the human interactions, tribalism and rituals of the financial and business world to predict the 2008 Financial crisis. She also frames the ESG evolution and why it will change but is here to stay. Gillian shares insights from her new book Anthro-Vision: How Anthropology Can Explain Business and Life.

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Episode #55: Employee Owners – Create Wealth and Drive Value!!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

A great conversation this week about creating ‘ownership’ mentality and rewards in a company. Hear about the millionaires and the hundreds who realized 6-figure payouts in the sale of Cliff Bar to Mondelez this year! Employee Ownership Stock Plans (ESOPs) can create great value for the people who create the value in the company! It’s also a great way for owners to have a tax advantaged exit event to secure their own wealth, AND their legacy! A win-win for owners and workers- an important element of the future of Conscious Enterprises!

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Our Best Of: Defining a Conscious Culture

Tec Sounds — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:42:47 -0700

This week a primer on Conscious Culture- from the guys who wrote the book on it— US! @Raj Sisodia and @Timothy Henry- The Conscious Capitalism Field Guide https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Capitalism-Field-Guide-Transforming/dp/1633691705. What is a Conscious Culture? We define it in terms of T.A.C.T.I.L.E. - the way a conscious culture feels! The fuel for the business engine that thrives!

And here is the link to the second part of this podcast Episode 7 Conscious Culture part 2:

https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.com/podcast/episode/4aab0a34/episode-7-conscious-culture-part-2

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Episode #54: Banking Made Truly Human

Tec Sounds — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Practical examples of love at work- in banking! Hear about a true relationship based financial institution as First United Bank CEO Greg Massey reflects on making their purpose, Spending Life Wisely, matter. A practical and inspiring time with Greg with plenty of examples of how First United lives their purpose in the communities they serve.

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Our Best Of: Where to start the Conscious Capitalism Journey – Customers

Tec Sounds — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:22:55 -0700

Beyond just satisfied customers to consistently creating raving fans at Trader Joe’s. Listen to the former President of Trader Joe’s, Doug Rauch, describe his ’stakeholder centric’ approach to Customers . Also Doug’s latest venture aimed at food and nutritional deserts in America’s cities – The Daily Table.

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Rewind: Foolishly Simple Yet Profoundly Impactful Approach To Conscious Investing

Tec Sounds — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:51:57 -0700

Uncommon common sense – taking a long-term, ownership approach to investing and avoiding the casino capitalism, trading system that focuses on short term bets.

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Episode #53: The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America—and How to Undo His Legacy

Tec Sounds — Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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Rewind: The Healing Organization

Tec Sounds — Tue, 24 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Raj and co-author Michael Gelb discuss the book that wrote itself. Businesses that are more human and more successful - changing the narrative about business.

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Rewind: Stewardship in Action

Tec Sounds — Tue, 17 May 2022 17:39:02 -0700

This week we have the co-founder of Seventh Generation (purchased by Unilever in 2016) and of the American Sustainable Business Council (with over 200,000 members), Jeffrey Hollender.

Jeffrey has been a leader in the sustainability field since its early days, as an entrepreneur and co-founder the first successful environmentally focused home products Seventh Generation.

Hear about his journey and the difference he is trying to make now with the ASBC as the chamber of commerce for the environment.

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Rewind: Everybody Matters - Truly Human Leadership at work!!

Tec Sounds — Tue, 10 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

A good business model is the Ferrari engine—people are the fuel that makes it work!

14% CAGR for almost 25 years by caring, looking for goodness and saying thank you.

But that’s just what they do.

Using the power of business to build a better world.

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Episode #52: Not your traditional ‘Oil Guy’

Tec Sounds — Tue, 03 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

This week we interview one of the newest members of the Board at Exxon-Mobil… you might have heard of the activist shareholder revolt that put him there! Meet Greg Goff, an inspiring, successful former CEO (Named one of the “Best-Performing CEOs in the World” by Harvard Business Review in 2018) founder of a leadership institute and a purpose driven transformation leader. We discuss the power of purpose and how to make it matter in the rough and tumble world of the Oil business, his view of ‘strategic’ leadership and how to help young people get there faster, and earlier, and the journey of activism at Exxon Mobil. A wide-ranging discussion with someone with a strong bias to action and making a positive difference in the world. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #51: The leading edge of conscious leadership

Tec Sounds — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Bob Anderson is the co-creator of the most effective 360 leadership development tool, The Leadership Profile. More than that he is an ardent student and practitioner of leading-edge leadership development. Join us this week as we discuss conscious/integral leadership, adult development and why in an era of constant and accelerating change ‘conscious’ leaders have never been more important. Hear Bob discuss ‘conscious’ leadership as an essential element of building an agile organization. Is your leadership development model producing highly dynamic and reflective leaders who focus on relationships? Or are you in the ‘old mode’ of leaders who focus on tasks and compliance (hit the targets I give you) at the expense of relationships and miss the opportunity to create psychological safety and enable others to takes risks, and learn and adapt quickly to changes in the business environment and customer needs.

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Rewind: Making Purpose Matter

Tec Sounds — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

What do Southwest Airlines, Wal-Mart, Wholefoods and the Red Cross have in common? Chief Purposologist Haley Rushing! Listen to her experience with making purpose matter for the last 20 years.

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Episode #50: Managing complex systems with “both/and” thinking- the practice of polarity thinking and mapping

Tec Sounds — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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Episode #49: An Inspiring and Practical Walk Through a Purpose Driven Turnaround

Tec Sounds — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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Episode #48: A Paradigm Shift In The World Of Sustainable Organizational Transformation With David Cooperrider

Tec Sounds — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:34:59 -0700

Learn about creating the future from the ‘surround sound’ of our core strengths and how to make positive change at scale with David Cooperrider the father of Appreciative Inquiry. He talks about his experiences in engaging large groups in addressing difficult and challenging questions or business issues in a way that creates breakthrough thinking and action! AND creates organizational transformation that is deeper, more meaningful and sustainable! Appreciative Inquiry has revolutionized the field of organizational development- hear about it from the person who started it all, and why he did. A Podcast by Tec Sounds.

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Episode #47: Living a committed life

Tec Sounds — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0700

Hear about what this means and the extraordinary story of Lynne Twist the author of the Soul of Money and co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance.

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Episode #46: Are You an Inspiring Leader—Or Just a Good One? What Really Matters in A Life Well Lived?

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0800

The soul’s journey and self-mastery, where are you on your journey?

What matters in your life matters in your leadership- join us for insights on a deeper level of self-mastery.

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Episode #45: A Cool Conscious Capitalist Named Chip- The Making Of A Wise Elder

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0700

A COOL CONSCIOUS CAPITALIST NAMED CHIP- THE MAKING OF A WISE ELDER

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Episode #44: Foolishly Simple Yet Profoundly Impactful Approach To Conscious Investing

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0700

Uncommon common sense – taking a long-term, ownership approach to investing and avoiding the casino capitalism, trading system that focuses on short term bets.

***

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Rewind: How Conscious Culture And Leadership Drives Great Business Results!

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we are bringing you a much loved conversation: Learn how a conscious culture built a competitive advantage for a pioneering used car business- Driversselect. “Our success as a conscious business was not what I learned in business school". Hear Steve Hall describe his journey to conscious leadership and great examples of building a conscious culture that drives great business results. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #43: Everybody Matters -Truly Human Leadership at work!!

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0700

A good business model is the Ferrari engine—people are the fuel that makes it work!

14% CAGR for almost 25 years by caring, looking for goodness and saying thank you.

But that’s just what they do.

Using the power of business to build a better world. ***

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Episode #42: Conscious Capitalism in the startup world!

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Testlio is the originator of networked testing. They are an award-winning combination of platform, freelancers, and services enables you to deliver great customer experiences—fast. Fundamentally, networked testing is a philosophy and set of practices that are tuned to deliver exceptional quality assurance. Speed. Coverage. Economics. It crosses capabilities like functional testing, usability testing, localization testing, and location testing. Networked testing houses multiple connected concepts. Four major elements are team attributes, testing philosophies, engineering alignment, and technology utilization. Join Testlio's CEO Steve Semelsberger as we discuss the how Conscious Capitalism plays up in the startup world! ***

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Episode #41: For Just Business And A Just Society

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Restoring trust in capitalism requires us to think differently about how we do business. About how we invest. About how we make decisions, as consumers, as workers, as community members. It invites new ways to talk about, measure, and incentivize business behavior. It demands that we do a better job of aligning how companies, and investors, define success. Join Just Capital CEO Martin Whitaker as we discuss the research and programs they are developing on the future of stakeholder capitalism. ***

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Rewind: B-Corp Sets The Bar For Good Business Practice

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we are bringing you a much loved conversation:

What is a "good business”? B-Corps certification sets the bar via a complete and extensive certification that defines good business practices. This week, we speak with one of the co-founders of B Lab (the organisation that runs the Certified B Corporation program), Jay Coen Gilbert, and hear about the B Corps journey and the next stage as he co-chairs Imperative 21: a coalition of like-minded organizations, including Conscious Capitalism, that are coming together to create a new agenda for business in the 21st century

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Rewind: Purpose Driven Business Transformation at the Body Shop

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we are bringing you a much loved conversation: The Body Shop has an inspiring purpose: "Fighting for a fairer, more beautiful world". Join CEO David Boynton as he discusses how they bring this to life at the Body Shop and face the challenge of a rapidly changing multi- channel retail environment and move to reinvigorate an ‘activist brand’. Setting a high bar on purpose at such an iconic brand raises expectations both inside and outside the organisation. Hear how David is mobilising the effort to do well - and to do Good! ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Rewind: Liberating employee passion at a conscious beer business!

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we are bringing you a much loved conversation: A conscious 'Beer Meister' discusses pursuing his passion and building a conscious, employee-owned culture at Mass Bay Brewing (home of Harpoon, UFO & Clown Shoes craft beers). Join Dan Kenary CEO and Co-Founder as he also discusses greed and the need to save capitalism from itself. Not to mention our new favourite employee benefit: employee beer tours of Europe! (Originally released on January 5, 2021)

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Rewind: It’s the stakeholders- stupid!

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we are bringing you a much loved conversation: Listen to the father of stakeholder theory, R. Edward Freeman, discuss why he wrote about this 20 years ago and why it is now more important than ever! Optimising stakeholder relationships is just a better way of doing business. Hear the story from someone who had led this field from the start. (Originally released on November 3, 2020)

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Rewind: Capitalism At The Crossroads— A Practical Take On Making The Big Fix!

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we are bringing you a much loved conversation:

This week we have Roger Martin joining us to discuss his new book about saving democratic capitalism: When More is Not Better.

We discuss the decline of the middle class, of good jobs, as well as outdated paradigms about the "economy as a machine" and the issues with business education.

A thought-provoking wide range of insights from the former #1 business thinker in the Thinkers50 list, a biannual ranking of the most influential global business thinkers.

(Originally released on February 24, 2021)

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(Originally released on February 24, 2021) Thank you for your support!

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Rewind: Financial Shame in America

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we bring you a much loved conversation: Two thirds of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, and 75% live paycheck to paycheck, a real crisis in terms of what people are experiencing on the front lines of American companies today. Today we speak with a CEO who's out there trying to make a difference in the financial wellbeing of those workers.

Join us for a discussion of hope with Safwan Shah co-founder of PayActiv and author of It’s About TIME: How Businesses Can Save the World (One Worker at a Time).

For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.com (Originally released on April 21, 2021) Thank you for your support!

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Rewind: Unilever leading the way on the future of work!

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Unilever breaks new ground on addressing social inequality and the future of work! On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we bring you a much loved conversation: This week we have job title envy, as we meet with @Patrick ‘Paddy' Hull, the Vice President of the Future of Work at Unilever. We discuss the Unilever approach that sets a standard for how large corporations address social inequality. Join us to hear about the exciting path Unilever is taking and for a quick dive into one of the pillars of that effort, the Future of Work.

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Episode #40: Is inclusive hiring the future of work?

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0700

We speak with CEO of Greyston Bakery, Joe Kenner, one of the leading advocates and practioners of open hiring. 10 million people in America are no longer in the workforce but most want to be.

Hear how to help them get into the workforce- they could be the solution to the so-called worker shortage in the US!

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Rewind:Citizen Capitalism?

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Citizen capitalism, Conscious, Impact Private Equity? On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we bring you a much loved conversation: Listen to Private Equity investor Warren Valdmanis discuss the book he co-authored, Accountable: The Rise of Citizen Capitalism. In this week's episode, he explains these terms and more. Two Buffett paradox, anyone? ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Rewind: LOVE at work with Kip Tindell

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Love and caring in the workplace? What’s the alternative? On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we bring you a much loved conversation: Kip Tindell co-founder and long time CEO of The Container Store grew revenue at 20% per annum and was twice listed as the best place in America to work- and on the list for 20 straight years! LOVE at work - hear his take on it. (Originally release November 17, 2020). ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Rewind: Keeping airports safe the Conscious Capitalism way

The Conscious Capitalists — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we bring you a much loved conversation: Meet Ben Richter, CEO and founder of a company that has revolutionized airport security and logistics and built a competitive advantage by creating a conscious business. Bradford Logistics: a big, little company you get touched by almost wherever you travel, but have probably never heard of. Great tips from Ben on building a conscious culture and business model. Originally released on January 26, 2021. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #38: Shining a light on a business model for good

The Conscious Capitalists — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700

MPOWERD makes solar powered lighting and recharging systems and speakers. Hear from their Founder John Salzinger and CEO Seungah Jeong on how they have developed great products and an innovative business model to serve both developed and emerging markets.

A great example of a stakeholder model working across other businesses, NGOs as well as Government and consumers.

Episode #37: Dangerous Money to Conscious Capital!

The Conscious Capitalists — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Join M&A guru and private equity investor Chris Varelas as we discuss his book, 'How Money Became Dangerous: The Inside Story of Our Turbulent Relationship with Modern Finance'. Chris lays out the 10 important shifts in our financial system - and the front row seat he had on these developments. We discuss his view of what needs to happen to create more conscious capital and a longer term vision of value creation. He shares his work at the Aspen Institute with the program he co-founded to create what we would call ‘conscious leaders’ in the financial services industry. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider rating and leaving us a review? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.com Thank you for your support! Timothy & Raj

Rewind: Zeynep Ton on The Good Jobs Strategy

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 25 May 2021 22:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we bring you a much loved conversation: Minimum wages? Living wages? Zeynep Ton, author of The Good Jobs Strategy describes her approach to combining increased wages with operational changes to create more value for customers AND create ‘good jobs’. Originally released on March 9, 2021. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #36: The Power of Purpose

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 18 May 2021 21:00:00 -0700

Richard Leider has spent his career helping people and organizations find their purpose. In his new book "Who do you want to be when you grow old?: The Path to Purposeful Aging" he has a great line: we get old... or we GROW old. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation on all things Purpose and the second half of the journey. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider rating and leaving us a review? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.com Thank you for your support! Timothy & Raj

Episode #35: B-Corps - The Inside Story

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 11 May 2021 22:00:00 -0700

This week, we speak with one of the co-founders of B Lab (the organization that runs the Certified B Corporation program), Jay Coen Gilbert, and hear about the B Corps journey and the next stage as he co-chairs Imperative 21: a coalition of like-minded organizations, including Conscious Capitalism, that are coming together to create a new agenda for business in the 21st century. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider rating and leaving us a review? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #34: Walking The Talk On Conscious Culture

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 04 May 2021 22:00:00 -0700

This week we meet Carolyn Taylor, a world leading expert on Culture and Culture Change. She has written one of the best books we’ve read on this topic: 'Walking The Talk'. She shares her views on Conscious Culture and on creating real Culture Change, and offers key insights on making and keeping commitments and the power of quality dialogues to ensure this.

We also discuss her new book Accountability @ Work: How To Make And Keep Promises And Have Others Do The Same. Accountability is a big topic in today’s agile and empowered organisations and even more so in our 'new normal' work environments.

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Episode #33: Stewardship in Action

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0700

This week we have the co-founder of Seventh Generation (purchased by Unilever in 2016) and of the American Sustainable Business Council (with over 200,000 members), Jeffrey Hollender.

Jeffrey has been a leader in the sustainability field since its early days, as an entrepreneur and co-founder the first successful environmentally focused home products Seventh Generation.

Hear about his journey and the difference he is trying to make now with the ASBC as the chamber of commerce for the environment.

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Episode #32: Addressing Financial Shame in America

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0700

Join us for a discussion of hope with Safwan Shah co-founder of PayActiv and author of It’s About TIME: How Businesses Can Save the World (One Worker at a Time).

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Episode #31: If You're So Smart Why Aren’t You Happy?

The Conscious Capitalists — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700

The author of "If You're So Smart Why Aren’t You Happy", Raj Raghunathan, joins us to discuss Happiness: how to create more of it and how to maintain it over time. Combining ancient wisdom and modern science. Join us for some practical tips and an interesting discussion between two Business School Marketing Professors on why this matters.

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Episode #30: Raising Consciousness, Increasing Wellbeing

The Conscious Capitalists — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0700

What do the concepts of Consciousness, Wellbeing and Longevity mean for Conscious Leadership?

Stephan Rechtschaffen, pioneer in the Consciousness Movement, co-founder of The Omega Institute (one of the largest holistic learning centres in the US), and founder and CEO of the Blue Spirit Retreat Center in Cost Rica is our guest this week and shares with us his wisdom. Stephan is also a leading social entrepreneur and activist in the environmental field in Costa Rica.

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Episode #29: The Body Shop CEO talks Purpose

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0700

The Body Shop has an inspiring purpose: "Fighting for a fairer, more beautiful world". Join CEO David Boynton as he discusses how they bring this to life at the Body Shop and face the challenge of a rapidly changing multi- channel retail environment and move to reinvigorate an ‘activist brand’. Setting a high bar on purpose at such an iconic brand raises expectations both inside and outside the organisation. Hear how David is mobilising the effort to do well - and to do Good!

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Rewind: The Healing Organization, with Michael Gelb & Raj Sisodia

The Conscious Capitalists — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0700

On this Conscious Capitalists Podcast Rewind we bring you a much loved conversation: Raj and co-author Michael Gelb discuss the book that wrote itself. Businesses that are more human and more successful - changing the narrative about business. Originally released on November 24, 2020. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #28: Dr. Daniel Friedland - A loving life in the face of death

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0700

This week, a shift from business to a courageous conversation on the importance of conscious leadership practices in helping us through life's greatest challenges.

Join us for a for a deeply moving conversation on what really matters with Dr. Dan Friedland, MD and author of "Leading Well from Within: a Neuroscience and Mindfulness-based Framework for Conscious Leadership".

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Episode #27: Zeynep Ton on The Good Jobs Strategy

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0800

Minimum wages? Living wages? Zeynep Ton, author of The Good Jobs Strategy describes her approach to combining increased wages with operational changes to create more value for customers AND create ‘good jobs’. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #26: Rand Stagen - Leaders get the Organisations they Deserve

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0800

This week, Rand Stagen, one of the key figures behind Conscious Capitalism, provides a fascinating description of the vertical, adult development, element of Conscious Leadership development.

He discusses the need to take the ‘long view’ in getting to the 'next level' of self awareness and conscious leadership.

We also discuss the governance issues in developing conscious businesses: the need for both fiduciary and stewardship obligations and the need to be BOTH short- and long-term focused.

Rand shares insights from his 20 plus years at the helm of one of the best Conscious Leadership development programs in the world: the Stagen Leadership Academy. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #25: Roger Martin - When More is Not Better

The Conscious Capitalists — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0800

We discuss the decline of the middle class, of good jobs, as well as outdated paradigms about the "economy as a machine" and the issues with business education.

A thought-provoking wide range of insights from one of the leading business thinkers. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #24: Values and Consciousness with Richard Barrett

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0800

Meet the uber-meister of values Richard Barrett and help ‘conscious leaders’ explore the link between Organizational and Personal values and levels of consciousness. An introduction to the Barrett Values model and Seven Levels of Consciousness model and what comes next with the Human Awareness Initiative. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #23: Life Economy v Death Economy

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0800

"Economic Hit Man" meets timeless tribal wisdom: meet modern business shaman John Perkins, author of the best selling Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, and Touching the Jaguar (Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World).

Raising our collective consciousness is at the heart of Conscious Capitalism: as is becoming part of the Life Economy. Why would we ever want to support the Death Economy? John shares with us ancient yet timeless Native Amazon wisdom and insights from his own journey.

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Episode #22: Unilever on Social Inequality and Future of Work

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

Unilever breaks new ground on addressing social inequality and the future of work! This week we have job title envy, as we meet with Patrick ‘Paddy' Hull, the Vice President of the Future of Work at Unilever. We discuss the recent Unilever announcement that sets a standard for how large corporations address social inequality. Join us to hear about the exciting path Unilever is taking and for a quick dive into one of the pillars of that effort, the Future of Work.

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Episode #21: Keeping airports safe the Conscious Capitalism way

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0800

Meet Ben Richter, CEO and founder of a company that has revolutionized airport security and logistics and built a competitive advantage by creating a conscious business. Bradford Logistics: a big, little company you get touched by almost wherever you travel, but have probably never heard of. Great tips from Ben on building a conscious culture and business model. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #20: Shakti Leadership

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Step into the power of the feminine in leading consciously!

Join Timothy Henry as he interviews his co-host Raj Sisodia and co-author, Nilima Bhat to discuss their book, Shakti Leadership: Embracing the Feminine and masculine power in business. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #19: Employee Ownership and the Future of Capitalism

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0800

A conscious 'Beer Meister' discusses pursuing his passion and building a conscious, employee-owned culture at Mass Bay Brewing (home of Harpoon, UFO & Clown Shoes craft beers). Join Dan Kenary CEO and Co-Founder as he also discusses greed and the need to save capitalism from itself. Not to mention our new favourite employee benefit: employee beer tours of Europe! ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #18: Citizen Capitalism?

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0800

Citizen capitalism, Conscious, Impact Private Equity? Listen to Private Equity investor Warren Valdmanis discuss the book he co-authored, Accountable: The Rise of Citizen Capitalism. In this week's episode, he explains these terms and more. Two Buffett paradox, anyone? ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #17: The Journey to Conscious Leadership

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0800

Conscious "used car salesman”? An inspiring journey to being a conscious leader and building a conscious business with Steve Hall founder and former CEO of driversselect. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #16: The Healing Organization

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0800

Raj and co-author Michael Gelb discuss the book that wrote itself. Businesses that are more human and more successful - changing the narrative about business. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #15: LOVE at work with Kip Tindell

Conscious Capitalism — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800

Love and caring in the workplace? What’s the alternative? Kip Tindell co-founder and long time CEO of The Container Store grew revenue at 20% per annum and was twice listed as the best place in America to work- and on the list for 20 straight years! LOVE at work - hear his take on it. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #14: Purpose-Driven business

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0800

Best country in the world for Purpose-Driven business? Think UK, and Ed Boyd, and the effort of ReGenerate to do just that! ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #13: Stakeholder Theory

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0800

This week we are honored to welcome R. Edward Freeman, "father" of Stakeholder thinking, Professor at University of Virginia and author of The Power of And: Responsible Business Without Tradeoffs. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #12: making Purpose matter

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0700

What do Southwest Airlines, Wal-Mart, Wholefoods and the Red Cross have in common? Chief Purposologist Haley Rushing! Listen to her experience with making purpose matter for the last 20 years ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #11: where to start the journey to Conscious Capitalism? (Part 2)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

This week, Timothy and Raj discuss with Doug Rauch, former President of Trader Joe’s and former CEO of Conscious Capitalism Inc., his journey to Conscious Capitalism, personally and at Trader Joe’s. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #10: where to start the journey to Conscious Capitalism? (Part 1)

Conscious Capitalism — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0700

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Episode #9: Conscious Leadership (Part 2)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Conscious Leadership: a deeper dive and a discussion on individual and organizational leadership development. ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #8: Conscious Leadership (Part 1)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700

What does Conscious Leadership mean? The path to becoming a conscious leader is about becoming S.E.L.F.L.E.S.S. - listen on to find out how!

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Episode #7: Conscious Culture (Part 2)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0700

What is a Conscious Culture? Last week we defined it in terms of T.A.C.T.I.L.E. - the way a conscious culture feels; this week we go a little deeper into why this matters, especially in current times!

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Episode #6: Conscious Culture (Part 1)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700

What is a Conscious Culture? We define it in terms of T.A.C.T.I.L.E. - the way a conscious culture feels!

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Episode #5: Stakeholders (Part 2)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0700

Stakeholder and Conscious Capitalism (Part 2): join us for this deeper dive into why stakeholders matter now more than ever, listen as Timothy and Raj discuss importance and relevance of the second pillar of Conscious Capitalism.

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Episode #4: Stakeholders (Part 1)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Stakeholder and Conscious Capitalism: stakeholders matter now more than ever, listen as Timothy and Raj discuss importance and relevance of the second pillar of Conscious Capitalism.

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Episode #3: Purpose at Work (Part 2)

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Join us for this deep dive into Purpose. As we discuss the qualities of a compelling Purpose, a H.E.A.L.I.N.G. purpose, how do you make it matter inside the organisation and what is the role of the Board of Directors.

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Episode #2: Purpose at Work

The Conscious Capitalists — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0700

What exactly is Purpose, within the context of Conscious Capitalism? How do we know a business is purpose-driven? Join us for this episode where we begin delving into the idea of Purpose.

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Episode #1: Introducing the Conscious Capitalists Podcast

The Conscious Capitalists — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0700

What exactly is Conscious Capitalism? Join us for this introductory episode to this exciting new podcast, where we introduce ourselves and describe this key concept.

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