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10-5-18 Conscious Content Friday

October 19, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

Is Conscious Capitalism dead? This Fortune article argues it is far from being so. Companies like Panera Bread are leading the way. Their Higher Purpose remains the same, how they get their might shift. Making hard decisions and changes can be part of that process.

Impact

Need a little inspiration this Friday? Check out these 31 social entrepreneurs making waves. Read about their Higher Purpose, their stories, and even some advice they have for other entrepreneurs.

Informative Watch

Want to learn more about Conscious Capitalism? Hear some of the speakers at past Conscious Capitalism conferences? Prefer to watch than read. Then check out Conscious Capitalism’s YouTube channel HERE.

Inspiration

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9-14-18 Conscious Content Friday

October 5, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

Accountable Capitalism Act. Is there space and a place for policy to encourage businesses to be accountable to all stakeholders? Senator Elizabeth Warren thinks so. Learn more here.

Impact

Nominations are now open for the 2019 World Changing Women in Conscious Business List. Know someone who is creating great impact in their work and world. Be sure to put your nomination in soon.

Informative Watch

From the conference room to a flash-mob party, how we meet matters. Priya Parker explores the why and how in her new book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters. She touches on a more “human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play.”

Inspiration

Thank you to all that joined us this past Wednesday evening for learning and dialogue around “leading well from within”. Thank you Dr. Daniel Friedland for your sharing, insight, and love. We look forward to the next time we can all be together again.

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7-6-18 Conscious Content Friday

July 27, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

Has environmental sustainability lost its relevance? This is a question this HBR article brings to light. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Impact

It can be a huge undertaking for an established, large, publicly traded company to create the change and culture they need to continue to thrive. Here is the story of PAR Technology Corporation’s journey and how Conscious Capitalism was their compass. “I am at a public company,” said Karen Sammon. “I respect the needs of all stakeholders, and together we will achieve the results we want.”

Informative Read

Legal contracts do not need to be one-sided, hard to understand and use, or even cause mistrust. If interested in creating your own conscious agreements/contracts with your stakeholders, read Discovering Agreement: Contracts that turn conflict into creativity, by Linda Alvarez.

Inspiration

The Global Social Innovation Challenge finals took place last month. The social venture founders of Refugees Illuminated was one of the In-Kind Prize Winners receiving membership to CCSD. We are proud and honored to have these young, conscious leaders become members of our local chapter.

CONGRATULATIONS Wachira, Patricia, Carly, and Erica!

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6-15-18 Conscious Content Friday

July 6, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

Paul Tudor Jones’ Just Capital company listing and metrics will be used to create a new Goldman Sachs Exchange Traded Fund. The metrics are something Mr. Jones has been working on since 2012 (the inspiration for this is in the article) . He, himself was “taken aback when he realized how a company’s stock performance correlated with how responsibly it behaved. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. The results were sufficiently profound to make him rethink his own business.”

Impact

Sometimes what you think is going on, or what you intend to happen, really isn’t what is actually occurring in your company. As a leader it is vital that your actions support your intentions. This is a lesson serial entrepreneur Pete Gombert learned during his third venture. And what inspired his fourth venture, GoodWell – a company dedicated to helping companies be aligned to their values.

Informative Read

It’s no longer good enough to just do what you do. You need to be more conscious and strategic about HOW you do it. If curious about why how you do things matters most, check out Dov Seidman’s book, How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything.

Inspiration

Learn and listen how local San Diego company, WD-40, integrates Conscious Leadership and Conscious Culture into their organization to be a Conscious Capitalist global company. Be sure to attend our 6/26 event at WD-40 to learn more!

Thank you to our partners at Civilian and Ferrari Productions for supporting the creation of this video.

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5-25-11 Conscious Content Friday

June 15, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

The Washington Examiner published an article written by Young Voices executive director, Casey Given, titled “This group might restore capitalism’s good name.” He shared about his experience at the 2018 Conscious Capitalism conference last month.

Impact

Former Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick shared on stage at the Conscious Capitalism conference last month what it means to be a Conscious Capitalist. Fortune editor, Ellen McGirt shares the highlights of their conversation here. This sums it up nicely – “It takes time to learn to see. We all will make serious mistakes. But making space for others to grow is one of the most important acts of kindness we can offer in this work. “The woke need to make room for the still waking,” he says, because we’re all still waking up to some degree. “We all need that grace.”

Informative Read

What would a sustainable, universally beneficial economy look like? This is the question Oxford economist Kate Raworth discusses in her TED Talk. Hint, growth is not always the answer.

Inspiration

Thank you to all of you who joined us for the screening of the film, Prosperity on 5/21. Thank you to Pedram Shojai for creating this film and moderating the panel discussion. Thank you Marci Bair, Gina Manis Anderson, and Dr. Zach Bush for contributing so thoughtfully to the panel conversation. Thank you to AMN Healthcare for providing us such a great space to host our event. You all truly inspire us!

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5-11-18 Conscious Content Friday

May 25, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

The 10th Conscious Capitalism Annual Conference took place in Dallas last week. Over 850 people came together to discuss, share, learn, and grow around the shared purpose of expanding the positive impact business can support in the world. Bold TV provided live streaming of the event so others around the world could be included in all the powerful conversations. For some highlights, you can view the summaries of their coverage here.

Impact

Conscious Leadership is pivotal to the success of a conscious company. What does this look like in action? Here is some advice and life experiences from a four-time CEO.

Informative Read

What questions you ask matter. How you ask questions matter. If you want to have more meaningful, connected, conversations, this book is for you. Learn how to ask better questions so you elicit better, more authentic answers. Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter, by Will Wise.

Inspiration

If you have not seen it yet, check out Shawn Achor’s TED Talk.

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4-6-18 Conscious Content Friday

May 11, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

San Diego Padres, Petco Park, and Sullivan Solar Power collaborated to create the largest solar system in the MLB. This month, the grid goes live! If you are not familiar with the local conscious San Diego company, Sullivan Solar Power, you should. You can learn more about their story and the installation at Petco Park in this GreenBiz article.

Impact

Every wish you had more say and influence in how to improve your community. A new start-up based out of Detroit is hoping to help you do just that. “Cooperative Capital lets people pool small amounts of money, vote on how they want to invest it to improve their neighborhood–and then generates returns.” FastCo shares more HERE.

Informative Read/View

Join a global community in Transforming Capitalism through this Presencing Institute lab. Learn, discuss, connect, do. Oh and it’s free!

Inspiration

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3-23-18 Conscious Content Friday

April 6, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

Check out these 9 clothing/fashion trends and companies that are poised to disrupt the industry. They all see different gaps and opportunities within their speciality and are betting they can make better products that are also better for all their stakeholders.

Impact

The 2018 Heroes of Conscious Capitalism are now open! Nominate a hero who you believe is a great example of Conscious Capitalism leader. Nominations close 3/28/18. Learn more and check out last years winners here.

Informative Read/View

We are excited to share a video from our own CCSD Advisor and past co-chairman, Dr. Daniel Freidland. He speaks on The Neuroscience of Conscious Leadership to innovators and venture capitalists at UCSD’s IGNITE conference in early March. Enjoy!

Inspiration

Thank you to Goal Structured Solutions for being our first Conscious Connection Business Highlight this past Tuesday. Such a pleasure to learn more about the company and the exciting and meaningful ways you are changing how students receive, think about, and engage in student loans.

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3-2-18 Conscious Content Friday

March 16, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

When we think of Lego, it often conjures up fun childhood memories, or the worst foot pain you’ve experienced. We likely don’t think of them as being a sustainable and innovative materials company. They are committed to changing that. Lego shared that they have started their first line of Lego elements created from sustainable, plant-based material. Their goal is to use sustainable material in core products and packaging by 2030. Now you can create lego plants from legos actually made from plants.

Impact

Is it possible to bring your whole heart to work? What impact could that have on you, your colleagues, your customers, and other stakeholders? This video is a great case on how a healthcare system turned their engagement and performance around by simply bringing their hearts to work.

Informative Read/View

Last month we shared that the Conscious Capitalism Field Guide will be released in April. If you can’t wait till April to get a taste of what will be included in the field guide, a FREE excerpt is now available for anyone to download. Enjoy!

Inspiration

Still buzzing from our February Conscious Connections Speed Networking event last week. Be sure to check out or upcoming event in March and future months. Lots of exciting things on the horizon.

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1-26-2018 Conscious Content Friday

February 9, 2018

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Here is our bi-weekly Conscious Capitalism content share. We hope you find it informative and inspirational.

In the news

What will happen when one of the world’s most influential investment firms demands companies focus more on just profits? We will soon find out! Founder and Chief Executive of BlackRock, Laurence D. Fink, shared with the largest public companies, if they want support form them they will need to do more than focus on profits. They will also need to contribute to society.

“Society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose,” he wrote in a draft of the letter that was shared with me [NY Times]. “To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society.”

Impact

It is the 5-year anniversary of the release of the Conscious Capitalism book that started the movement. Learn a little more about the history, impact, present, and a look ahead to what this means for business as usual. And how we are elevating humanity through business.

Informative Read/View

Pre order your copy of Conscious Capitalism Field Guide: Tools for Transforming Your Organization today! This supports the movement based book Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business. It will provide tools, exercises, checklists and more to help implement and integrate the Four Tenets of Conscious Capitalism within your organization.