Conscious Capitalism

Conscious Capitalism

By linda linklink   3:00 PM   No comments:

Here's a report from the conscious capitalism conference earlier this year. Please enjoy capitalism responsibly.

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Extract:

The core principles of Conscious Business are:

1. Purpose: Finding and focusing on the higher purpose of the business.


2. Stakeholder Orientation: focusing on the health of the overall system, rather than singularly on the return on shareholder investment.


3. Servant Leadership: through which the management plays a role of steward to the company’s deeper purpose and stakeholders, focusing on fostering a harmony of interests.

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Conscious Capitalism Video

Conscious Capitalism Video

By linda linklink   3:03 PM   No comments:

Here's a video from the recent C3 Conscious Capitalism event.

Business not only needn't be a destructive force - it can be a force for a good. "Conscious business is not an oxymoron." Business that have a deeper purpose are more robust businesses and will out compete those that do not." "You will make money by making a difference." Music to my capitalist compassionate ears!

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Conscious Capitalism Video

Conscious Capitalism Video

By linda linklink   11:21 AM   No comments:

Video discussing the idea of conscious capitalism featuring John Mackey of Whole Foods.

"Your organization can be a catalyst for accelerating greater consciousness, connection, service—and success."

John Mackey is cofounder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, a $4.7 billion Fortune 500 company, and a "Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For" every year since 1998. Whole Foods is one of the top 12 supermarket companies in America and the world's largest natural foods retail chain. He was named the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003. Mr. Mackey is a strong believer in free market principles and empowerment management, and cofounded FLOW with Michael Strong to promote an integrated vision of entrepreneurship directed toward social good.

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