Lead With We http://goal17media.com/ en © 2020 Goal 17 Media Lead With We dives deep into how brands survive crises, thrive in fast-changing markets, and accelerate growth through a challenging future. Your host, Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First and New York Times-bestselling author, sits down with the world’s top C-Suites, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover the collaborative mindsets and actions creating the impact that employees, customers, and investors now all demand—and the world urgently needs. From inspirational global enterprises and corporations you know, to truly innovative start-ups and high-growth companies you should know, you’ll hear directly from the experts about how to drive productivity, profits, and innovation, and inspire customers to become ambassadors that build reputation and grow your business and brand. Engaging and entertaining, Lead With We offers an actionable prescription for measurable and meaningful business change, where We work With each other to address looming challenges, and deliver on the promise of humanity to co-create a prosperous and regenerative future. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a27b7c88-d1b0-11ea-a8dd-6feb3a6bcf60/image/130a909fb8bc8b8095587fab31bce79f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Lead With We http://goal17media.com/ no episodic LEAD WITH WE reveals how brands survive in a crisis, thrive in a fast changing market, and accelerate growth in a challenging future. Goal 17 Media Lead With We dives deep into how brands survive crises, thrive in fast-changing markets, and accelerate growth through a challenging future. Your host, Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First and New York Times-bestselling author, sits down with the world’s top C-Suites, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover the collaborative mindsets and actions creating the impact that employees, customers, and investors now all demand—and the world urgently needs. From inspirational global enterprises and corporations you know, to truly innovative start-ups and high-growth companies you should know, you’ll hear directly from the experts about how to drive productivity, profits, and innovation, and inspire customers to become ambassadors that build reputation and grow your business and brand. Engaging and entertaining, Lead With We offers an actionable prescription for measurable and meaningful business change, where We work With each other to address looming challenges, and deliver on the promise of humanity to co-create a prosperous and regenerative future. Lead With We dives deep into how brands survive crises, thrive in fast-changing markets, and accelerate growth through a challenging future. Your host, Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First and New York Times-bestselling author, sits down with the world’s top C-Suites, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover the collaborative mindsets and actions creating the impact that employees, customers, and investors now all demand—and the world urgently needs.

From inspirational global enterprises and corporations you know, to truly innovative start-ups and high-growth companies you should know, you’ll hear directly from the experts about how to drive productivity, profits, and innovation, and inspire customers to become ambassadors that build reputation and grow your business and brand. Engaging and entertaining, Lead With We offers an actionable prescription for measurable and meaningful business change, where We work With each other to address looming challenges, and deliver on the promise of humanity to co-create a prosperous and regenerative future.

]]> Allison Mollner allison@goal17media.com https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GOAL5021783856 Engineering Cloud-Based Solutions to Climate-Based Challenges: Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology has the power to transform our future. And that is more true today of IT, the cloud and AI than ever before. But how do you balance the power of technology with its environmental impact? And how do you leverage IT to move climate solutions further, faster? Better yet, how do you achieve that at scale and speed, given the timelines we're working against? Monica Batchelder is Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a global edge-to-cloud company sharing passion and purpose through technology and innovation. In this episode, she explains how HPE leverages the power of IT, the cloud, and AI to not only become a sustainability leader, but also to empower companies of all sizes to do the same– and how you leverage sustainability commitments to be a growth, innovation, and impact driver at the same time. Monica Batchelder:  At HPE, Monica directs a global team that sets the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) vision, strategy, and implementation plan for one of the world's largest technology companies. She guides the development and management of strategic programs and collaborates with senior leaders across the organization and the Board to ensure the integration of ESG into the company’s business strategy. Monica also serves as Executive Director of the HPE Foundation and administers HPE’s Living progress Steering Committee to drive alignment and advancement of its ESG agenda. Prior to joining HPE, Ms. Batchelder served as the Director of ESG Strategy and Operations and as the Global Lead for Sustainability Activation and Reporting, where she shaped and executed initiatives across the company’s net zero emissions roadmap, data governance and reporting, and social impact. She additionally built sustainable business strategies at a boutique consulting firm in Sydney, Australia, advising multinational corporations and NGOs on corporate sustainability, collective impact, and brand purpose. For nearly a decade, she also has served as a pro-bono advisor to The MAVEN Project, a non-profit organization supporting access to specialty healthcare among diverse and underserved populations. Resources: Learn more about Hewlett Packard Enterprise at: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/about.html Connect with Monica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabatchelder/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:57:00 -0000 Engineering Cloud-Based Solutions to Climate-Based Challenges: Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise full 5 21 Goal 17 Media Technology has the power to transform our future. And that is more true today of IT, the cloud and AI than ever before. But how do you balance the power of technology with its environmental impact? And how do you leverage IT to move climate solutions further, faster? Better yet, how do you achieve that at scale and speed, given the timelines we're working against? Monica Batchelder is Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a global edge-to-cloud company sharing passion and purpose through technology and innovation. In this episode, she explains how HPE leverages the power of IT, the cloud, and AI to not only become a sustainability leader, but also to empower companies of all sizes to do the same– and how you leverage sustainability commitments to be a growth, innovation, and impact driver at the same time. Technology has the power to transform our future. And that is more true today of IT, the cloud and AI than ever before. But how do you balance the power of technology with its environmental impact? And how do you leverage IT to move climate solutions further, faster? Better yet, how do you achieve that at scale and speed, given the timelines we're working against? Monica Batchelder is Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a global edge-to-cloud company sharing passion and purpose through technology and innovation. In this episode, she explains how HPE leverages the power of IT, the cloud, and AI to not only become a sustainability leader, but also to empower companies of all sizes to do the same– and how you leverage sustainability commitments to be a growth, innovation, and impact driver at the same time. Monica Batchelder:  At HPE, Monica directs a global team that sets the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) vision, strategy, and implementation plan for one of the world's largest technology companies. She guides the development and management of strategic programs and collaborates with senior leaders across the organization and the Board to ensure the integration of ESG into the company’s business strategy. Monica also serves as Executive Director of the HPE Foundation and administers HPE’s Living progress Steering Committee to drive alignment and advancement of its ESG agenda. Prior to joining HPE, Ms. Batchelder served as the Director of ESG Strategy and Operations and as the Global Lead for Sustainability Activation and Reporting, where she shaped and executed initiatives across the company’s net zero emissions roadmap, data governance and reporting, and social impact. She additionally built sustainable business strategies at a boutique consulting firm in Sydney, Australia, advising multinational corporations and NGOs on corporate sustainability, collective impact, and brand purpose. For nearly a decade, she also has served as a pro-bono advisor to The MAVEN Project, a non-profit organization supporting access to specialty healthcare among diverse and underserved populations. Resources: Learn more about Hewlett Packard Enterprise at: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/about.html Connect with Monica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabatchelder/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Technology has the power to transform our future. And that is more true today of IT, the cloud and AI than ever before. But how do you balance the power of technology with its environmental impact? And how do you leverage IT to move climate solutions further, faster? Better yet, how do you achieve that at scale and speed, given the timelines we're working against? Monica Batchelder is Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a global edge-to-cloud company sharing passion and purpose through technology and innovation. In this episode, she explains how HPE leverages the power of IT, the cloud, and AI to not only become a sustainability leader, but also to empower companies of all sizes to do the same– and how you leverage sustainability commitments to be a growth, innovation, and impact driver at the same time.


Monica Batchelder: 

At HPE, Monica directs a global team that sets the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) vision, strategy, and implementation plan for one of the world's largest technology companies.

She guides the development and management of strategic programs and collaborates with senior leaders across the organization and the Board to ensure the integration of ESG into the company’s business strategy. Monica also serves as Executive Director of the HPE Foundation and administers HPE’s Living progress Steering Committee to drive alignment and advancement of its ESG agenda.

Prior to joining HPE, Ms. Batchelder served as the Director of ESG Strategy and Operations and as the Global Lead for Sustainability Activation and Reporting, where she shaped and executed initiatives across the company’s net zero emissions roadmap, data governance and reporting, and social impact.

She additionally built sustainable business strategies at a boutique consulting firm in Sydney, Australia, advising multinational corporations and NGOs on corporate sustainability, collective impact, and brand purpose. For nearly a decade, she also has served as a pro-bono advisor to The MAVEN Project, a non-profit organization supporting access to specialty healthcare among diverse and underserved populations.


Resources:

Learn more about Hewlett Packard Enterprise at: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/about.html

Connect with Monica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabatchelder/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 


Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com

]]> 2690 no BEST OF: Aligning Climate Goals With Digital Transformation: Angela Baker, Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this "Best Of" episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed. Angela Baker Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm where she oversees all corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and corporate governance. This includes the company's climate strategy and net-zero emissions by 2040 goal as well as several other ESG 2025 targets. She also manages all social impact programs, including Wireless Reach, a strategic initiative that brings wireless technology to under-served communities globally. Previously, she served as an advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton in the Office of Innovation at the United States Department of State, where she worked on foreign policy goals connected to the 21st Century Statecraft agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagement with strategic partners on technology and development issues. Resources Learn more about Qualcomm at https://www.qualcomm.com/home Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-ba7b772/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: Aligning Climate Goals With Digital Transformation: Angela Baker, Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm full 5 20 Goal 17 Media Episode Summary Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this "Best Of" episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed. Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this "Best Of" episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed. Angela Baker Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm where she oversees all corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and corporate governance. This includes the company's climate strategy and net-zero emissions by 2040 goal as well as several other ESG 2025 targets. She also manages all social impact programs, including Wireless Reach, a strategic initiative that brings wireless technology to under-served communities globally. Previously, she served as an advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton in the Office of Innovation at the United States Department of State, where she worked on foreign policy goals connected to the 21st Century Statecraft agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagement with strategic partners on technology and development issues. Resources Learn more about Qualcomm at https://www.qualcomm.com/home Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-ba7b772/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this "Best Of" episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed.


Angela Baker

Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm where she oversees all corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and corporate governance. This includes the company's climate strategy and net-zero emissions by 2040 goal as well as several other ESG 2025 targets. She also manages all social impact programs, including Wireless Reach, a strategic initiative that brings wireless technology to under-served communities globally. Previously, she served as an advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton in the Office of Innovation at the United States Department of State, where she worked on foreign policy goals connected to the 21st Century Statecraft agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagement with strategic partners on technology and development issues.


Resources

Learn more about Qualcomm at https://www.qualcomm.com/home

Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-ba7b772/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.


Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com

]]> 2888 no Sparking a Transformation for Brand and Purpose: Linda Boff, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric Change is always a challenge, and for long-established corporations, the stakes are often incredibly high. Staying true to one’s values while navigating a constantly-changing business landscape requires adaptability, but also a concrete sense of your company’s authenticity and “true north”. Linda Boff is Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric, a world energy, aerospace, and healthcare leader.. In this episode, she explains how a global leader reimagines itself as three separate public companies, while still being an authentic expression of its long standing purpose and impact. And how from a communications point of view, you navigate such dynamic transformation in ways that infuse the company with new life and growth. Linda Boff:  Linda Boff is a builder of global brands and businesses with expertise across the full range of integrated marketing communications, as well as culture and leadership development. As CMO of GE, Linda is accountable for global marketing, advertising, brand, content, digital, sponsorships, as well as corporate communications, crisis communications, media relations, public affairs, and financial communication. Additionally, Linda runs GE’s Corporate Learning P&L, leads the GE Foundation, and co-leads GE’s Women’s Network. A member of the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame, Linda earned a BA in Political Science and Psychology from Union College. She and her husband live in Irvington, NY and have two grown children. Resources: Learn more about General Electric at: https://www.ge.com/about-us Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaboff/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:24:26 -0000 Sparking a Transformation for Brand and Purpose: Linda Boff, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric full 5 19 Goal 17 Media Change is always a challenge, and for long-established corporations, the stakes are often incredibly high. Staying true to one’s values while navigating a constantly-changing business landscape requires adaptability, but also a concrete sense of your company’s authenticity and “true north”. Linda Boff is Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric, a world energy, aerospace, and healthcare leader.. In this episode, she explains how a global leader reimagines itself as three separate public companies, while still being an authentic expression of its long standing purpose and impact. And how from a communications point of view, you navigate such dynamic transformation in ways that infuse the company with new life and growth. Change is always a challenge, and for long-established corporations, the stakes are often incredibly high. Staying true to one’s values while navigating a constantly-changing business landscape requires adaptability, but also a concrete sense of your company’s authenticity and “true north”. Linda Boff is Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric, a world energy, aerospace, and healthcare leader.. In this episode, she explains how a global leader reimagines itself as three separate public companies, while still being an authentic expression of its long standing purpose and impact. And how from a communications point of view, you navigate such dynamic transformation in ways that infuse the company with new life and growth. Linda Boff:  Linda Boff is a builder of global brands and businesses with expertise across the full range of integrated marketing communications, as well as culture and leadership development. As CMO of GE, Linda is accountable for global marketing, advertising, brand, content, digital, sponsorships, as well as corporate communications, crisis communications, media relations, public affairs, and financial communication. Additionally, Linda runs GE’s Corporate Learning P&L, leads the GE Foundation, and co-leads GE’s Women’s Network. A member of the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame, Linda earned a BA in Political Science and Psychology from Union College. She and her husband live in Irvington, NY and have two grown children. Resources: Learn more about General Electric at: https://www.ge.com/about-us Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaboff/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Change is always a challenge, and for long-established corporations, the stakes are often incredibly high. Staying true to one’s values while navigating a constantly-changing business landscape requires adaptability, but also a concrete sense of your company’s authenticity and “true north”. Linda Boff is Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric, a world energy, aerospace, and healthcare leader.. In this episode, she explains how a global leader reimagines itself as three separate public companies, while still being an authentic expression of its long standing purpose and impact. And how from a communications point of view, you navigate such dynamic transformation in ways that infuse the company with new life and growth.


Linda Boff: 

Linda Boff is a builder of global brands and businesses with expertise across the full range of integrated marketing communications, as well as culture and leadership development. As CMO of GE, Linda is accountable for global marketing, advertising, brand, content, digital, sponsorships, as well as corporate communications, crisis communications, media relations, public affairs, and financial communication. Additionally, Linda runs GE’s Corporate Learning P&L, leads the GE Foundation, and co-leads GE’s Women’s Network. A member of the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame, Linda earned a BA in Political Science and Psychology from Union College. She and her husband live in Irvington, NY and have two grown children.


Resources:

Learn more about General Electric at: https://www.ge.com/about-us

Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaboff/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 


Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com

]]> 2598 no BEST OF: Sustaining a Healthier Future: Alison Writenour, CEO of Seventh Generation Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business.  Alison Whritenour: Alison Whritenour has spent nearly a decade at Seventh Generation, contributing to transforming the world into a healthy, sustainable and equitable world for future generations. Using business as a force for good drives Alison in all she has done with Seventh Generation across various roles in everything from brand activation to product innovation. Most recently, Alison was the head of channel and customer development at Seventh Generation, where in 2020, she delivered more than 40% growth, while navigating COVID-19’s business and consumer impact. Prior to her work with Seventh Generation, Alison worked in brand management at Colgate-Palmolive. Alison holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BA from Loyola University. She lives in Vermont with her husband and three children.   Resources: Learn more about Seventh Generation at https://www.seventhgeneration.com/ Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whritenour-0803b424 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com  Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:41:00 -0000 BEST OF: Sustaining a Healthier Future: Alison Writenour, CEO of Seventh Generation full 5 18 Goal 17 Media Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business. Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business.  Alison Whritenour: Alison Whritenour has spent nearly a decade at Seventh Generation, contributing to transforming the world into a healthy, sustainable and equitable world for future generations. Using business as a force for good drives Alison in all she has done with Seventh Generation across various roles in everything from brand activation to product innovation. Most recently, Alison was the head of channel and customer development at Seventh Generation, where in 2020, she delivered more than 40% growth, while navigating COVID-19’s business and consumer impact. Prior to her work with Seventh Generation, Alison worked in brand management at Colgate-Palmolive. Alison holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BA from Loyola University. She lives in Vermont with her husband and three children.   Resources: Learn more about Seventh Generation at https://www.seventhgeneration.com/ Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whritenour-0803b424 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com  Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business. 

Alison Whritenour:

Alison Whritenour has spent nearly a decade at Seventh Generation, contributing to transforming the world into a healthy, sustainable and equitable world for future generations. Using business as a force for good drives Alison in all she has done with Seventh Generation across various roles in everything from brand activation to product innovation. Most recently, Alison was the head of channel and customer development at Seventh Generation, where in 2020, she delivered more than 40% growth, while navigating COVID-19’s business and consumer impact. Prior to her work with Seventh Generation, Alison worked in brand management at Colgate-Palmolive. Alison holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BA from Loyola University. She lives in Vermont with her husband and three children.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Seventh Generation at https://www.seventhgeneration.com/

Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whritenour-0803b424

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com 

]]> 2683 no BEST OF: Climate Solutions out of Thin Air: Gregory Constantine, CEO of Air Company Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this "Best Of" episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Gregory Constantine: Gregory Constantine is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, and global thinker. As co-founder and CEO of AIR COMPANY, a New York-based technology, engineering, and design company, Constantine engages with the world to critically solve its most complex and pressing issues. Constantine’s spirit for innovation started prior to founding AIR COMPANY and he has always proven himself to be a risk-taker which was evident with his impromptu and unplanned move to New York in 2014. In NYC, Constantine was scouted for a role at Diageo, the world’s most prominent alcohol company. There he led Smirnoff’s cultural marketing, which aimed to integrate itself into music and popular culture while promoting diversity and inclusion as part of its brand efforts. On a Forbes 30 Under 30 trip overseas, Gregory met Dr. Stafford Sheehan, his future business partner and the complimentary mind responsible for the advent and subsequent birth of the concept for Air Company. Following suit with his knack for risk-taking, Gregory quit his job and pursued his ambition to create what is now the world’s first consumer products from carbon dioxide. Working closely with his dedicated team of Ph.D. chemists, AIR COMPANY has transformed from a concept into the world’s leading carbon technology company in just over three years, now operating three facilities across the United States and Canada.  Resources: Learn more about Air Company at: https://www.aircompany.com/ Connect with Gregory Constantine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryconstantine/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: Climate Solutions out of Thin Air: Gregory Constantine, CEO of Air Company full 5 17 Goal 17 Media Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future. Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this "Best Of" episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Gregory Constantine: Gregory Constantine is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, and global thinker. As co-founder and CEO of AIR COMPANY, a New York-based technology, engineering, and design company, Constantine engages with the world to critically solve its most complex and pressing issues. Constantine’s spirit for innovation started prior to founding AIR COMPANY and he has always proven himself to be a risk-taker which was evident with his impromptu and unplanned move to New York in 2014. In NYC, Constantine was scouted for a role at Diageo, the world’s most prominent alcohol company. There he led Smirnoff’s cultural marketing, which aimed to integrate itself into music and popular culture while promoting diversity and inclusion as part of its brand efforts. On a Forbes 30 Under 30 trip overseas, Gregory met Dr. Stafford Sheehan, his future business partner and the complimentary mind responsible for the advent and subsequent birth of the concept for Air Company. Following suit with his knack for risk-taking, Gregory quit his job and pursued his ambition to create what is now the world’s first consumer products from carbon dioxide. Working closely with his dedicated team of Ph.D. chemists, AIR COMPANY has transformed from a concept into the world’s leading carbon technology company in just over three years, now operating three facilities across the United States and Canada.  Resources: Learn more about Air Company at: https://www.aircompany.com/ Connect with Gregory Constantine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryconstantine/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this "Best Of" episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Gregory Constantine:

Gregory Constantine is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, and global thinker. As co-founder and CEO of AIR COMPANY, a New York-based technology, engineering, and design company, Constantine engages with the world to critically solve its most complex and pressing issues. Constantine’s spirit for innovation started prior to founding AIR COMPANY and he has always proven himself to be a risk-taker which was evident with his impromptu and unplanned move to New York in 2014. In NYC, Constantine was scouted for a role at Diageo, the world’s most prominent alcohol company. There he led Smirnoff’s cultural marketing, which aimed to integrate itself into music and popular culture while promoting diversity and inclusion as part of its brand efforts. On a Forbes 30 Under 30 trip overseas, Gregory met Dr. Stafford Sheehan, his future business partner and the complimentary mind responsible for the advent and subsequent birth of the concept for Air Company. Following suit with his knack for risk-taking, Gregory quit his job and pursued his ambition to create what is now the world’s first consumer products from carbon dioxide. Working closely with his dedicated team of Ph.D. chemists, AIR COMPANY has transformed from a concept into the world’s leading carbon technology company in just over three years, now operating three facilities across the United States and Canada. 


Resources:

Learn more about Air Company at: https://www.aircompany.com/

Connect with Gregory Constantine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryconstantine/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2756 no BEST OF: A Compass for Sustainable Business Development: Nicole Sparshott, CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Nicole Sparshott: Nicky is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and former Global CEO of luxury retailer, T2 Tea. She has over 25 years of experience in developing and building brands, growing businesses, and transforming infrastructure and culture. She has worked across a broad range of organizations including Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G and George Patterson Y&R. Recognized for her depth and breadth of expertise across FMCG, Retail, Luxury, and Ecommerce, Nicky also brings broader based category experience spanning food, beverages, health care and personal care. Nicky holds a master’s degree in international business, which has been supported by significant global management experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA and the highly diverse markets of Asia. She recently completed an Executive MBA in Change, through INSEAD, graduating with Distinction and is also an HBDI certified practitioner. Nicky is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of World Wildlife Fund Australia and The Australian Food & Grocery Council and is Chair of NFP, Global Sisters. She also sits on the Australasian Advisory Board of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and UTS Vice Chancellors Industry Advisory Board. She is a National Member of the Champions of Change Coalition; a Founding Member of the B-Team Australasia and Climate Leaders Coalition and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She is a passionate advocate that businesses today must drive regenerative agendas that positively impact people, planet and profit and in doing so be a true force for good. The best advice she has ever been given was "when you are dancing on thin ice you may as well tap dance" and that is how she lives her life with her husband Graeme and their two children, Keira & Lachlan. Resources: Learn more about Unilever ANZ at: https://www.unilever.com.au/ Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sparshott-7997a54/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0000 BEST OF: A Compass for Sustainable Business Development: Nicole Sparshott, CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand full 5 16 Goal 17 Media It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future. It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Nicole Sparshott: Nicky is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and former Global CEO of luxury retailer, T2 Tea. She has over 25 years of experience in developing and building brands, growing businesses, and transforming infrastructure and culture. She has worked across a broad range of organizations including Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G and George Patterson Y&R. Recognized for her depth and breadth of expertise across FMCG, Retail, Luxury, and Ecommerce, Nicky also brings broader based category experience spanning food, beverages, health care and personal care. Nicky holds a master’s degree in international business, which has been supported by significant global management experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA and the highly diverse markets of Asia. She recently completed an Executive MBA in Change, through INSEAD, graduating with Distinction and is also an HBDI certified practitioner. Nicky is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of World Wildlife Fund Australia and The Australian Food & Grocery Council and is Chair of NFP, Global Sisters. She also sits on the Australasian Advisory Board of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and UTS Vice Chancellors Industry Advisory Board. She is a National Member of the Champions of Change Coalition; a Founding Member of the B-Team Australasia and Climate Leaders Coalition and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She is a passionate advocate that businesses today must drive regenerative agendas that positively impact people, planet and profit and in doing so be a true force for good. The best advice she has ever been given was "when you are dancing on thin ice you may as well tap dance" and that is how she lives her life with her husband Graeme and their two children, Keira & Lachlan. Resources: Learn more about Unilever ANZ at: https://www.unilever.com.au/ Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sparshott-7997a54/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Nicole Sparshott:

Nicky is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and former Global CEO of luxury retailer, T2 Tea. She has over 25 years of experience in developing and building brands, growing businesses, and transforming infrastructure and culture. She has worked across a broad range of organizations including Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G and George Patterson Y&R. Recognized for her depth and breadth of expertise across FMCG, Retail, Luxury, and Ecommerce, Nicky also brings broader based category experience spanning food, beverages, health care and personal care. Nicky holds a master’s degree in international business, which has been supported by significant global management experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA and the highly diverse markets of Asia. She recently completed an Executive MBA in Change, through INSEAD, graduating with Distinction and is also an HBDI certified practitioner. Nicky is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of World Wildlife Fund Australia and The Australian Food & Grocery Council and is Chair of NFP, Global Sisters. She also sits on the Australasian Advisory Board of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and UTS Vice Chancellors Industry Advisory Board. She is a National Member of the Champions of Change Coalition; a Founding Member of the B-Team Australasia and Climate Leaders Coalition and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She is a passionate advocate that businesses today must drive regenerative agendas that positively impact people, planet and profit and in doing so be a true force for good. The best advice she has ever been given was "when you are dancing on thin ice you may as well tap dance" and that is how she lives her life with her husband Graeme and their two children, Keira & Lachlan.


Resources:

Learn more about Unilever ANZ at: https://www.unilever.com.au/

Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sparshott-7997a54/

 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2920 no Solving for the Future of Work: Kim Dabbs, Global Vice President of ESG + Social Innovation at Steelcase How we work could not be more important to the success of our companies. And more than ever, with the rising return to the office, the work environment is being reimagined to that end. So how can we redesign the spaces we work in to foster productivity, community, and growth? And how can we do that in a way that's more responsible to our planet that's suffering under the impact of the climate emergency? Kim Dabbs is Global Vice President of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase, a design and thought leader manufacturing innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. In this episode, she explains how we can all reimagine what and how we make to better serve the people in our companies and the planet we share, and how to join and accelerate a transformative movement that's turning business into a force for good. Kim Dabbs:  Kim Dabbs is a change agent and advocate who builds cultures of opportunity as the Global VP of Social Innovation and ESG strategy at Steelcase. She is leading organizational change projects around the world and has given talks on her specialties in social innovation, cultural transformation, and belonging at MIT, the Aspen Institute, the Drucker Forum, and the Guggenheim. She has received numerous recognitions in the process including a Joyce Fellowship, an executive residency at the d.school at Stanford and led a White House honored nonprofit organization that is a national best practice in both adult and teen learning models. Her personal experience and professional history of two decades creating, leading, and scaling cultures of belonging across multiple borders have given her unique insights into systemic change. As a Korean-born, American adoptee currently residing in Munich, Germany, she is currently focused on her research and writing on Belonging. Her debut book on this topic, launching in 2023, focuses on helping leaders and organizations with the tools to create cultures of belonging and create a more equitable and inclusive world. Resources: Learn more about Steelcase at: https://www.steelcase.com/about/steelcase/company/ Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdabbs/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0000 Solving for the Future of Work: Kim Dabbs, Global Vice President of ESG + Social Innovation at Steelcase full 5 15 Goal 17 Media How we work could not be more important to the success of our companies. And more than ever, with the rising return to the office, the work environment is being reimagined to that end. So how can we redesign the spaces we work in to foster productivity, community, and growth? And how can we do that in a way that's more responsible to our planet that's suffering under the impact of the climate emergency? Kim Dabbs is Global Vice President of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase, a design and thought leader manufacturing innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. In this episode, she explains how we can all reimagine what and how we make to better serve the people in our companies and the planet we share, and how to join and accelerate a transformative movement that's turning business into a force for good. How we work could not be more important to the success of our companies. And more than ever, with the rising return to the office, the work environment is being reimagined to that end. So how can we redesign the spaces we work in to foster productivity, community, and growth? And how can we do that in a way that's more responsible to our planet that's suffering under the impact of the climate emergency? Kim Dabbs is Global Vice President of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase, a design and thought leader manufacturing innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. In this episode, she explains how we can all reimagine what and how we make to better serve the people in our companies and the planet we share, and how to join and accelerate a transformative movement that's turning business into a force for good. Kim Dabbs:  Kim Dabbs is a change agent and advocate who builds cultures of opportunity as the Global VP of Social Innovation and ESG strategy at Steelcase. She is leading organizational change projects around the world and has given talks on her specialties in social innovation, cultural transformation, and belonging at MIT, the Aspen Institute, the Drucker Forum, and the Guggenheim. She has received numerous recognitions in the process including a Joyce Fellowship, an executive residency at the d.school at Stanford and led a White House honored nonprofit organization that is a national best practice in both adult and teen learning models. Her personal experience and professional history of two decades creating, leading, and scaling cultures of belonging across multiple borders have given her unique insights into systemic change. As a Korean-born, American adoptee currently residing in Munich, Germany, she is currently focused on her research and writing on Belonging. Her debut book on this topic, launching in 2023, focuses on helping leaders and organizations with the tools to create cultures of belonging and create a more equitable and inclusive world. Resources: Learn more about Steelcase at: https://www.steelcase.com/about/steelcase/company/ Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdabbs/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com How we work could not be more important to the success of our companies. And more than ever, with the rising return to the office, the work environment is being reimagined to that end. So how can we redesign the spaces we work in to foster productivity, community, and growth? And how can we do that in a way that's more responsible to our planet that's suffering under the impact of the climate emergency? Kim Dabbs is Global Vice President of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase, a design and thought leader manufacturing innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. In this episode, she explains how we can all reimagine what and how we make to better serve the people in our companies and the planet we share, and how to join and accelerate a transformative movement that's turning business into a force for good.

Kim Dabbs: 

Kim Dabbs is a change agent and advocate who builds cultures of opportunity as the Global VP of Social Innovation and ESG strategy at Steelcase. She is leading organizational change projects around the world and has given talks on her specialties in social innovation, cultural transformation, and belonging at MIT, the Aspen Institute, the Drucker Forum, and the Guggenheim. She has received numerous recognitions in the process including a Joyce Fellowship, an executive residency at the d.school at Stanford and led a White House honored nonprofit organization that is a national best practice in both adult and teen learning models. Her personal experience and professional history of two decades creating, leading, and scaling cultures of belonging across multiple borders have given her unique insights into systemic change. As a Korean-born, American adoptee currently residing in Munich, Germany, she is currently focused on her research and writing on Belonging. Her debut book on this topic, launching in 2023, focuses on helping leaders and organizations with the tools to create cultures of belonging and create a more equitable and inclusive world.

Resources:

Learn more about Steelcase at: https://www.steelcase.com/about/steelcase/company/

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdabbs/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com



]]> 2151 no BEST OF: Climate Innovation Capital's Nelson Switzer: Investing in a Better Future Private equity firms can help make or break a business, but can they also drive the kind of change we need to build a sustainable or even regenerative economy? It's a critical question because with the right financial support, emerging businesses and technologies can much more quickly address some of the most challenging issues of our time. Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this “Best Of” episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet.  Nelson Switzer: Nelson Switzer is Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital, Nelson’s career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water and pollution.  Resources: Learn more about Climate Innovation Capital at https://climateic.com/   Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-a-switzer-88b944b/ This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: Climate Innovation Capital's Nelson Switzer: Investing in a Better Future full 5 14 Goal 17 Media Private equity firms can help make or break a business, but can they also drive the kind of change we need to build a sustainable or even regenerative economy? It's a critical question because with the right financial support, emerging businesses and technologies can much more quickly address some of the most challenging issues of our time. Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this “Best Of” episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet. Private equity firms can help make or break a business, but can they also drive the kind of change we need to build a sustainable or even regenerative economy? It's a critical question because with the right financial support, emerging businesses and technologies can much more quickly address some of the most challenging issues of our time. Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this “Best Of” episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet.  Nelson Switzer: Nelson Switzer is Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital, Nelson’s career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water and pollution.  Resources: Learn more about Climate Innovation Capital at https://climateic.com/   Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-a-switzer-88b944b/ This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Private equity firms can help make or break a business, but can they also drive the kind of change we need to build a sustainable or even regenerative economy? It's a critical question because with the right financial support, emerging businesses and technologies can much more quickly address some of the most challenging issues of our time. Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this “Best Of” episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet. 


Nelson Switzer:

Nelson Switzer is Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital, Nelson’s career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water and pollution. 


Resources:

Learn more about Climate Innovation Capital at https://climateic.com/  

Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-a-switzer-88b944b/


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.


]]> 3047 no Global Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future: Faith Taylor, Global Sustainability & ESG Officer at Kyndryl In this unique moment in human history, the climate emergency is increasingly defining our lives. While artificial intelligence is unlocking potential positive impact on a scale never seen before. So what does the future hold for us and our children? How will technology help us show up more responsibly to people and the planet? And what does that look like in practical terms– so that our individual efforts compound in ways that will course correct our future? Faith Taylor is the Global Sustainability and ESG Officer at Kyndryl, the world's largest provider of IT infrastructure services, with a goal of powering human progress through strong, purpose-driven practices that deliver value to employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities. In this episode, she explains how IT infrastructure and AI can address your sustainability ambitions in ways that will serve your business, and how the power of collaboration and its ripple effect can ensure we address the climate crisis for all of our futures. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Faith Taylor:  Faith Taylor is Global Sustainability Officer at Kyndryl, a $19 Billion and 90,000 employee spin-off from IBM. Prior to Kyndryl, she was the Global Environmental Social Governance (ESG) leader at Tesla where she worked with their Board of Directors, investors and leadership teams to develop their strategies, structures and targets. Before joining Tesla, Faith served as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Wyndham Worldwide from 2005 to 2018. Under her leadership, she helped to build their sustainability program leading to the company’s recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as a World and North American hospitality leader. In addition, Ethisphere recognized Wyndham as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. As the CSO, Taylor was responsible for the company’s global environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs including policies, strategies and risk management. Prior to her role as CSO, Faith was a brand marketing and new business development leader managing businesses that delivered $100 million to $600 million in revenues. She helped to restructure brands and developed innovative products and markets to deliver rapid growth. Faith was a professor at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State teaching Corporate Social Responsibility, Brand Marketing and Sustainability and was a co-founder of the University’s Global Human Trafficking and social entrepreneurship center. She is currently President of the Women’s Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and a member of their board. She is also a member of the Executive Women of New Jersey and served on the boards of the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the United States Green Building Council. In 2022, Business Chief and Sustainability magazines ranked Taylor among the top 10 U.S. women of the inaugural Top 100 Women in Sustainability list. Raised in Seattle and born in Japan, Taylor earned a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. She and her husband have two children and live in West Orange, N.J. Faith is an avid gardener. Resources: Learn more about Kyndryl at: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us Connect with Faith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlouisetaylor/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000 Global Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future: Faith Taylor, Global Sustainability & ESG Officer at Kyndryl full 5 13 Goal 17 Media In this unique moment in human history, the climate emergency is increasingly defining our lives. While artificial intelligence is unlocking potential positive impact on a scale never seen before. So what does the future hold for us and our children? How will technology help us show up more responsibly to people and the planet? And what does that look like in practical terms– so that our individual efforts compound in ways that will course correct our future? Faith Taylor is the Global Sustainability and ESG Officer at Kyndryl, the world's largest provider of IT infrastructure services, with a goal of powering human progress through strong, purpose-driven practices that deliver value to employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities. In this episode, she explains how IT infrastructure and AI can address your sustainability ambitions in ways that will serve your business, and how the power of collaboration and its ripple effect can ensure we address the climate crisis for all of our futures. In this unique moment in human history, the climate emergency is increasingly defining our lives. While artificial intelligence is unlocking potential positive impact on a scale never seen before. So what does the future hold for us and our children? How will technology help us show up more responsibly to people and the planet? And what does that look like in practical terms– so that our individual efforts compound in ways that will course correct our future? Faith Taylor is the Global Sustainability and ESG Officer at Kyndryl, the world's largest provider of IT infrastructure services, with a goal of powering human progress through strong, purpose-driven practices that deliver value to employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities. In this episode, she explains how IT infrastructure and AI can address your sustainability ambitions in ways that will serve your business, and how the power of collaboration and its ripple effect can ensure we address the climate crisis for all of our futures. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Faith Taylor:  Faith Taylor is Global Sustainability Officer at Kyndryl, a $19 Billion and 90,000 employee spin-off from IBM. Prior to Kyndryl, she was the Global Environmental Social Governance (ESG) leader at Tesla where she worked with their Board of Directors, investors and leadership teams to develop their strategies, structures and targets. Before joining Tesla, Faith served as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Wyndham Worldwide from 2005 to 2018. Under her leadership, she helped to build their sustainability program leading to the company’s recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as a World and North American hospitality leader. In addition, Ethisphere recognized Wyndham as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. As the CSO, Taylor was responsible for the company’s global environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs including policies, strategies and risk management. Prior to her role as CSO, Faith was a brand marketing and new business development leader managing businesses that delivered $100 million to $600 million in revenues. She helped to restructure brands and developed innovative products and markets to deliver rapid growth. Faith was a professor at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State teaching Corporate Social Responsibility, Brand Marketing and Sustainability and was a co-founder of the University’s Global Human Trafficking and social entrepreneurship center. She is currently President of the Women’s Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and a member of their board. She is also a member of the Executive Women of New Jersey and served on the boards of the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the United States Green Building Council. In 2022, Business Chief and Sustainability magazines ranked Taylor among the top 10 U.S. women of the inaugural Top 100 Women in Sustainability list. Raised in Seattle and born in Japan, Taylor earned a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. She and her husband have two children and live in West Orange, N.J. Faith is an avid gardener. Resources: Learn more about Kyndryl at: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us Connect with Faith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlouisetaylor/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  In this unique moment in human history, the climate emergency is increasingly defining our lives. While artificial intelligence is unlocking potential positive impact on a scale never seen before. So what does the future hold for us and our children? How will technology help us show up more responsibly to people and the planet? And what does that look like in practical terms– so that our individual efforts compound in ways that will course correct our future? Faith Taylor is the Global Sustainability and ESG Officer at Kyndryl, the world's largest provider of IT infrastructure services, with a goal of powering human progress through strong, purpose-driven practices that deliver value to employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities. In this episode, she explains how IT infrastructure and AI can address your sustainability ambitions in ways that will serve your business, and how the power of collaboration and its ripple effect can ensure we address the climate crisis for all of our futures.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Faith Taylor: 

Faith Taylor is Global Sustainability Officer at Kyndryl, a $19 Billion and 90,000 employee spin-off from IBM. Prior to Kyndryl, she was the Global Environmental Social Governance (ESG) leader at Tesla where she worked with their Board of Directors, investors and leadership teams to develop their strategies, structures and targets. Before joining Tesla, Faith served as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Wyndham Worldwide from 2005 to 2018. Under her leadership, she helped to build their sustainability program leading to the company’s recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as a World and North American hospitality leader. In addition, Ethisphere recognized Wyndham as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. As the CSO, Taylor was responsible for the company’s global environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs including policies, strategies and risk management. Prior to her role as CSO, Faith was a brand marketing and new business development leader managing businesses that delivered $100 million to $600 million in revenues. She helped to restructure brands and developed innovative products and markets to deliver rapid growth. Faith was a professor at the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State teaching Corporate Social Responsibility, Brand Marketing and Sustainability and was a co-founder of the University’s Global Human Trafficking and social entrepreneurship center. She is currently President of the Women’s Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and a member of their board. She is also a member of the Executive Women of New Jersey and served on the boards of the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the United States Green Building Council. In 2022, Business Chief and Sustainability magazines ranked Taylor among the top 10 U.S. women of the inaugural Top 100 Women in Sustainability list. Raised in Seattle and born in Japan, Taylor earned a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. She and her husband have two children and live in West Orange, N.J. Faith is an avid gardener.


Resources:

Learn more about Kyndryl at: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us

Connect with Faith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlouisetaylor/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2738 no A Sea Change for Industry-Wide Sustainability Goals: Adam Brennan, Group Director, Sustainability at Thai Union Group Not every industry is contributing equally to the climate crisis we face. But all can share an equal responsibility in crafting a better tomorrow. One company that is making big strides to transform its industry– and encouraging others to join them– is Thai Union Group, a global seafood leader with ambitious growth goals and a dedication to scalable green policies and innovation. In this episode, Group Director of Sustainability Adam Brennan discusses concrete actions that are being taken to better protect our oceans and the food sources they make possible. And how together we can transform the seafood industry to ensure a sustainable future for its workers, the industry, and our future. Adam Brennan:  Adam Brennan is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Thai Union Group. Adam has extensive global leadership experience in driving impactful sustainability programs across complex supply chains. At Thai Union, Adam reports into the CEO and is a member of the Group’s Global Leadership Team. He has ultimate responsibility for delivering on the goals under Thai Union’s sustainability strategy, SeaChange®, including; Safe & Legal Labour, Responsible Sourcing, Responsible Operations and People & Communities. These initiatives are key contributors to the Company’s 2030 strategy and align with Thai Union’s corporate goal of “Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans”. Brennan’s previous experience includes spending the last decade in Asia working on driving sustainability across the footwear and fashion industry, where he served as a Board Director on various multi-stakeholder initiatives, as well as leading the sustainability programs for C&A, a leading global fashion retailer, and PUMA, the well-known sport and lifestyle company. Brennan holds a Master's of Science from Reading University, UK in Renewable Energy & Sustainability and a Bachelor of Science from Harper Adams University College, UK in Countryside & Environmental Management. Resources: Learn more about Thai Union at: https://www.thaiunion.com/en/home Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennan-adam/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:32:00 -0000 A Sea Change for Industry-Wide Sustainability Goals: Adam Brennan, Group Director, Sustainability at Thai Union Group full 5 12 Goal 17 Media Not every industry is contributing equally to the climate crisis we face. But all can share an equal responsibility in crafting a better tomorrow. One company that is making big strides to transform its industry– and encouraging others to join them– is Thai Union Group, a global seafood leader with ambitious growth goals and a dedication to scalable green policies and innovation. In this episode, Group Director of Sustainability Adam Brennan discusses concrete actions that are being taken to better protect our oceans and the food sources they make possible. And how together we can transform the seafood industry to ensure a sustainable future for its workers, the industry, and our future. Not every industry is contributing equally to the climate crisis we face. But all can share an equal responsibility in crafting a better tomorrow. One company that is making big strides to transform its industry– and encouraging others to join them– is Thai Union Group, a global seafood leader with ambitious growth goals and a dedication to scalable green policies and innovation. In this episode, Group Director of Sustainability Adam Brennan discusses concrete actions that are being taken to better protect our oceans and the food sources they make possible. And how together we can transform the seafood industry to ensure a sustainable future for its workers, the industry, and our future. Adam Brennan:  Adam Brennan is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Thai Union Group. Adam has extensive global leadership experience in driving impactful sustainability programs across complex supply chains. At Thai Union, Adam reports into the CEO and is a member of the Group’s Global Leadership Team. He has ultimate responsibility for delivering on the goals under Thai Union’s sustainability strategy, SeaChange®, including; Safe & Legal Labour, Responsible Sourcing, Responsible Operations and People & Communities. These initiatives are key contributors to the Company’s 2030 strategy and align with Thai Union’s corporate goal of “Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans”. Brennan’s previous experience includes spending the last decade in Asia working on driving sustainability across the footwear and fashion industry, where he served as a Board Director on various multi-stakeholder initiatives, as well as leading the sustainability programs for C&A, a leading global fashion retailer, and PUMA, the well-known sport and lifestyle company. Brennan holds a Master's of Science from Reading University, UK in Renewable Energy & Sustainability and a Bachelor of Science from Harper Adams University College, UK in Countryside & Environmental Management. Resources: Learn more about Thai Union at: https://www.thaiunion.com/en/home Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennan-adam/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Not every industry is contributing equally to the climate crisis we face. But all can share an equal responsibility in crafting a better tomorrow. One company that is making big strides to transform its industry– and encouraging others to join them– is Thai Union Group, a global seafood leader with ambitious growth goals and a dedication to scalable green policies and innovation. In this episode, Group Director of Sustainability Adam Brennan discusses concrete actions that are being taken to better protect our oceans and the food sources they make possible. And how together we can transform the seafood industry to ensure a sustainable future for its workers, the industry, and our future.

Adam Brennan: 

Adam Brennan is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Thai Union Group. Adam has extensive global leadership experience in driving impactful sustainability programs across complex supply chains. At Thai Union, Adam reports into the CEO and is a member of the Group’s Global Leadership Team. He has ultimate responsibility for delivering on the goals under Thai Union’s sustainability strategy, SeaChange®, including; Safe & Legal Labour, Responsible Sourcing, Responsible Operations and People & Communities. These initiatives are key contributors to the Company’s 2030 strategy and align with Thai Union’s corporate goal of “Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans”. Brennan’s previous experience includes spending the last decade in Asia working on driving sustainability across the footwear and fashion industry, where he served as a Board Director on various multi-stakeholder initiatives, as well as leading the sustainability programs for C&A, a leading global fashion retailer, and PUMA, the well-known sport and lifestyle company. Brennan holds a Master's of Science from Reading University, UK in Renewable Energy & Sustainability and a Bachelor of Science from Harper Adams University College, UK in Countryside & Environmental Management.


Resources:

Learn more about Thai Union at: https://www.thaiunion.com/en/home

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennan-adam/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 



]]> 2561 no Purpose-Driven Business by the Numbers: Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet By now, almost everyone has realized that business is responsible for creating many of the challenges we face today, but also that business is uniquely positioned to solve them. The question is– How can business make a meaningful difference, but also in a sustained manner? How can you ensure the integrity of those actions and the impact they create? And how do you make sure that you do it in a way that is not only accelerated, but also scales to meet the challenges we face with equal force? Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement, inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofit solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. In this episode, she shares how companies can build their reputations, strengthen their culture, and drive sales by supporting the future of our planet– and how you can become part of a fast growing movement of companies that together are a force multiplier for positive impact. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Kate Williams:  Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. 1% for the Planet’s global network of thousands of businesses and individuals have donated $100s of millions to environmental partners to date. Kate has led significant growth in the community’s scale & impact, as well as deep work on best practices for implementing high impact giving strategies, growing a network brand and operating as a thriving workplace with an incredible staff team. Kate earned a BA at Princeton University and an MS at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and has served on a variety of Boards throughout her career. Kate is Mom to two amazing young adults, 30-year partner with her husband, and is a trail runner, hiker with her dog and kitchen gardener. Resources: Learn more about 1% for the Planet at: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/ Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewilliams87/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:08:36 -0000 Purpose-Driven Business by the Numbers: Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet full 5 11 Goal 17 Media By now, almost everyone has realized that business is responsible for creating many of the challenges we face today, but also that business is uniquely positioned to solve them. The question is– How can business make a meaningful difference, but also in a sustained manner? How can you ensure the integrity of those actions and the impact they create? And how do you make sure that you do it in a way that is not only accelerated, but also scales to meet the challenges we face with equal force? Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement, inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofit solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. In this episode, she shares how companies can build their reputations, strengthen their culture, and drive sales by supporting the future of our planet– and how you can become part of a fast growing movement of companies that together are a force multiplier for positive impact. By now, almost everyone has realized that business is responsible for creating many of the challenges we face today, but also that business is uniquely positioned to solve them. The question is– How can business make a meaningful difference, but also in a sustained manner? How can you ensure the integrity of those actions and the impact they create? And how do you make sure that you do it in a way that is not only accelerated, but also scales to meet the challenges we face with equal force? Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement, inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofit solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. In this episode, she shares how companies can build their reputations, strengthen their culture, and drive sales by supporting the future of our planet– and how you can become part of a fast growing movement of companies that together are a force multiplier for positive impact. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Kate Williams:  Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. 1% for the Planet’s global network of thousands of businesses and individuals have donated $100s of millions to environmental partners to date. Kate has led significant growth in the community’s scale & impact, as well as deep work on best practices for implementing high impact giving strategies, growing a network brand and operating as a thriving workplace with an incredible staff team. Kate earned a BA at Princeton University and an MS at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and has served on a variety of Boards throughout her career. Kate is Mom to two amazing young adults, 30-year partner with her husband, and is a trail runner, hiker with her dog and kitchen gardener. Resources: Learn more about 1% for the Planet at: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/ Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewilliams87/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  By now, almost everyone has realized that business is responsible for creating many of the challenges we face today, but also that business is uniquely positioned to solve them. The question is– How can business make a meaningful difference, but also in a sustained manner? How can you ensure the integrity of those actions and the impact they create? And how do you make sure that you do it in a way that is not only accelerated, but also scales to meet the challenges we face with equal force? Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement, inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofit solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. In this episode, she shares how companies can build their reputations, strengthen their culture, and drive sales by supporting the future of our planet– and how you can become part of a fast growing movement of companies that together are a force multiplier for positive impact.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Kate Williams: 

Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. 1% for the Planet’s global network of thousands of businesses and individuals have donated $100s of millions to environmental partners to date. Kate has led significant growth in the community’s scale & impact, as well as deep work on best practices for implementing high impact giving strategies, growing a network brand and operating as a thriving workplace with an incredible staff team. Kate earned a BA at Princeton University and an MS at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and has served on a variety of Boards throughout her career. Kate is Mom to two amazing young adults, 30-year partner with her husband, and is a trail runner, hiker with her dog and kitchen gardener.


Resources:

Learn more about 1% for the Planet at: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/

Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewilliams87/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 



]]> 3082 no The Role of Business in “Conscious Capitalism”: Dr. Raj Sisodia, Author & distinguished professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey Rethinking and re-engineering business is a constantly evolving process. Companies have been talking about and acting on the concept of business transformation for many years, but many have yet to achieve the full benefits. Dr. Raj Sisodia is Co-Founder of the global phenomenon “Conscious Capitalism”– an economic and political philosophy that believes businesses should operate ethically while they pursue profits. In this “Point of View” episode, he reveals what that process looks like, what progress we're making, and how we can move even faster to generate the key critical business impact we need.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. Raj Sisodia:  Raj Sisodia is FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism (2013), the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters (2015), Firms of Endearment (named a top business book of 2007 by Amazon.com), The Healing Organization and Awaken (2023). Raj has consulted with and taught at numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, DPDHL, POSCO, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Tesoro, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, McDonalds and Southern California Edison. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in 2016 and the Business Luminary Award from Halcyon in 2021. He has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store. Resources: Learn more about Conscious Capitalism at: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/ Connect with Raj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000 The Role of Business in “Conscious Capitalism”: Dr. Raj Sisodia, Author & distinguished professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey full 5 10 Goal 17 Media Rethinking and re-engineering business is a constantly evolving process. Companies have been talking about and acting on the concept of business transformation for many years, but many have yet to achieve the full benefits. Dr. Raj Sisodia is Co-Founder of the global phenomenon “Conscious Capitalism”– an economic and political philosophy that believes businesses should operate ethically while they pursue profits. In this “Point of View” episode, he reveals what that process looks like, what progress we're making, and how we can move even faster to generate the key critical business impact we need. Rethinking and re-engineering business is a constantly evolving process. Companies have been talking about and acting on the concept of business transformation for many years, but many have yet to achieve the full benefits. Dr. Raj Sisodia is Co-Founder of the global phenomenon “Conscious Capitalism”– an economic and political philosophy that believes businesses should operate ethically while they pursue profits. In this “Point of View” episode, he reveals what that process looks like, what progress we're making, and how we can move even faster to generate the key critical business impact we need.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. Raj Sisodia:  Raj Sisodia is FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism (2013), the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters (2015), Firms of Endearment (named a top business book of 2007 by Amazon.com), The Healing Organization and Awaken (2023). Raj has consulted with and taught at numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, DPDHL, POSCO, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Tesoro, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, McDonalds and Southern California Edison. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in 2016 and the Business Luminary Award from Halcyon in 2021. He has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store. Resources: Learn more about Conscious Capitalism at: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/ Connect with Raj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Rethinking and re-engineering business is a constantly evolving process. Companies have been talking about and acting on the concept of business transformation for many years, but many have yet to achieve the full benefits. Dr. Raj Sisodia is Co-Founder of the global phenomenon “Conscious Capitalism”– an economic and political philosophy that believes businesses should operate ethically while they pursue profits. In this “Point of View” episode, he reveals what that process looks like, what progress we're making, and how we can move even faster to generate the key critical business impact we need. 

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Dr. Raj Sisodia: 

Raj Sisodia is FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism (2013), the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters (2015), Firms of Endearment (named a top business book of 2007 by Amazon.com), The Healing Organization and Awaken (2023). Raj has consulted with and taught at numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, DPDHL, POSCO, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Tesoro, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, McDonalds and Southern California Edison. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in 2016 and the Business Luminary Award from Halcyon in 2021. He has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store.


Resources:

Learn more about Conscious Capitalism at: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/

Connect with Raj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2633 no Fashioning a Better Future: Stacey Boyd, Founder & CEO of Olivela It's hard to live in today's world without seeing the tension between lives of luxury and so many people going without even basic human needs. It provokes questions of what is fair, right, and conscionable–  and the role of business in  creating this problem. It would be naive to assume that this tension could be simply resolved. But what if one could serve the other, so that luxury items provide for the basic needs of others creating a halo effect for the things people want and critical support for those going without. Stacey Boyd is the Founder & CEO of Olivela, an online luxury retail platform with a philanthropic business model that makes giving back part of every transaction. In this episode, she explains how what consumers want for themselves can drive impact at scale for others, and how today's top luxury brands are showing up to answer new stakeholder expectations and drive business success through positive impact. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Stacey Boyd:  Entrepreneur Stacey Boyd founded Olivela, a luxury retailer with doing good built into every transaction in 2019. The idea came to her after a trip with Malala Yousafzai to the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya, where she met girls who were risking their lives for the opportunity to get an education. Upon her return, she met with many of the world’s finest luxury brands and explored the creation of a site harnessing their artistry and craftsmanship and our collective purchasing power to support girls’ education internationally. Over 400 luxury brands are now a part of Olivela. Twenty percent of every purchase made on the site goes toward cause partners that work towards gender equality, climate action, and health & wellness– making sure help is extended to those most at risk across the globe. Boyd earned her MBA and Masters in Public Policy from Harvard and is currently an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School. Boyd has launched a number of successful ventures including the Academy of Pacific Rim, Project Achieve and Schoola, an online retailer that sells gently-worn clothing to support schools in need. She serves on the National Council on Teacher Quality, advises PBS on educational programming, and was named one of World Economic Forum’s 100 Global Leaders of Tomorrow. Boyd’s work has been featured by CNN, PBS, The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Wired, USA TODAY, The Washington Post, and numerous other publications. Resources: Learn more about Olivela at: https://www.olivela.com/ Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boydstacey/?originalSubdomain=uk Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:10:39 -0000 Fashioning a Better Future: Stacey Boyd, Founder & CEO of Olivela full 5 9 Goal 17 Media It's hard to live in today's world without seeing the tension between lives of luxury and so many people going without even basic human needs. It provokes questions of what is fair, right, and conscionable– and the role of business in creating this problem. It would be naive to assume that this tension could be simply resolved. But what if one could serve the other, so that luxury items provide for the basic needs of others creating a halo effect for the things people want and critical support for those going without. Stacey Boyd is the Founder & CEO of Olivela, an online luxury retail platform with a philanthropic business model that makes giving back part of every transaction. In this episode, she explains how what consumers want for themselves can drive impact at scale for others, and how today's top luxury brands are showing up to answer new stakeholder expectations and drive business success through positive impact. It's hard to live in today's world without seeing the tension between lives of luxury and so many people going without even basic human needs. It provokes questions of what is fair, right, and conscionable–  and the role of business in  creating this problem. It would be naive to assume that this tension could be simply resolved. But what if one could serve the other, so that luxury items provide for the basic needs of others creating a halo effect for the things people want and critical support for those going without. Stacey Boyd is the Founder & CEO of Olivela, an online luxury retail platform with a philanthropic business model that makes giving back part of every transaction. In this episode, she explains how what consumers want for themselves can drive impact at scale for others, and how today's top luxury brands are showing up to answer new stakeholder expectations and drive business success through positive impact. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Stacey Boyd:  Entrepreneur Stacey Boyd founded Olivela, a luxury retailer with doing good built into every transaction in 2019. The idea came to her after a trip with Malala Yousafzai to the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya, where she met girls who were risking their lives for the opportunity to get an education. Upon her return, she met with many of the world’s finest luxury brands and explored the creation of a site harnessing their artistry and craftsmanship and our collective purchasing power to support girls’ education internationally. Over 400 luxury brands are now a part of Olivela. Twenty percent of every purchase made on the site goes toward cause partners that work towards gender equality, climate action, and health & wellness– making sure help is extended to those most at risk across the globe. Boyd earned her MBA and Masters in Public Policy from Harvard and is currently an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School. Boyd has launched a number of successful ventures including the Academy of Pacific Rim, Project Achieve and Schoola, an online retailer that sells gently-worn clothing to support schools in need. She serves on the National Council on Teacher Quality, advises PBS on educational programming, and was named one of World Economic Forum’s 100 Global Leaders of Tomorrow. Boyd’s work has been featured by CNN, PBS, The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Wired, USA TODAY, The Washington Post, and numerous other publications. Resources: Learn more about Olivela at: https://www.olivela.com/ Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boydstacey/?originalSubdomain=uk Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  It's hard to live in today's world without seeing the tension between lives of luxury and so many people going without even basic human needs. It provokes questions of what is fair, right, and conscionable–  and the role of business in  creating this problem. It would be naive to assume that this tension could be simply resolved. But what if one could serve the other, so that luxury items provide for the basic needs of others creating a halo effect for the things people want and critical support for those going without. Stacey Boyd is the Founder & CEO of Olivela, an online luxury retail platform with a philanthropic business model that makes giving back part of every transaction. In this episode, she explains how what consumers want for themselves can drive impact at scale for others, and how today's top luxury brands are showing up to answer new stakeholder expectations and drive business success through positive impact.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Stacey Boyd: 

Entrepreneur Stacey Boyd founded Olivela, a luxury retailer with doing good built into every transaction in 2019. The idea came to her after a trip with Malala Yousafzai to the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya, where she met girls who were risking their lives for the opportunity to get an education. Upon her return, she met with many of the world’s finest luxury brands and explored the creation of a site harnessing their artistry and craftsmanship and our collective purchasing power to support girls’ education internationally. Over 400 luxury brands are now a part of Olivela. Twenty percent of every purchase made on the site goes toward cause partners that work towards gender equality, climate action, and health & wellness– making sure help is extended to those most at risk across the globe.

Boyd earned her MBA and Masters in Public Policy from Harvard and is currently an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School. Boyd has launched a number of successful ventures including the Academy of Pacific Rim, Project Achieve and Schoola, an online retailer that sells gently-worn clothing to support schools in need. She serves on the National Council on Teacher Quality, advises PBS on educational programming, and was named one of World Economic Forum’s 100 Global Leaders of Tomorrow. Boyd’s work has been featured by CNN, PBS, The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Wired, USA TODAY, The Washington Post, and numerous other publications.


Resources:

Learn more about Olivela at: https://www.olivela.com/

Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boydstacey/?originalSubdomain=uk


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 



]]> 2193 no BEST OF: We First’s Simon Mainwaring: The Meaning of ‘Lead With We’ In this Best Of episode, we put Simon in the hot seat for a change. Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner interviews Simon about how his personal and professional journey led him to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm he lays out in his book "Lead With We" to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and Simon chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and columnist. He’s known as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with companies to build their purpose, sustainability, and climate commitments; and as an influential columnist for the Forbes CMO Network and host of the popular business podcast, Lead With We. Greg Mollner Greg Mollner is a veteran entrepreneur, business, and organizational leader with a diverse background in investment banking, media, and the Arts in for-profit and nonprofit sectors. In 2019, Greg and his wife Allison founded Goal 17 Media and Goal 17 Foundation. Goal 17 is a media and finance company driving greater awareness of and financing for purpose-led companies. The Foundation is dedicated to helping nonprofits committed to improving economic opportunity and equality, climate change, and mental health. In 2001 Greg founded the boutique investment banking firm Vinton Street Partners, Inc., raising over $400M of private debt and equity early-stage and established purpose-led companies. From 1998-2001, Greg served as COO for ShadowCatcher entertainment. ShadowCatcher’s film Smoke Signals won the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Greg led the restructuring of the nonprofit Seattle Theatre Group (STG) that resulted in investors gifting their ownership of the theatre to STG. As CEO, he led the creation of STG’s Racial Equity program. Resources Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book. You can also search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Connect with Simon on LinkedIn Learn more about Goal 17 Media at Goal17Media.com Connect with Greg on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: We First’s Simon Mainwaring: The Meaning of ‘Lead With We’ full 5 8 Goal 17 Media In this Best Of episode, we put Simon in the hot seat for a change. Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner interviews Simon about how his personal and professional journey led him to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm he lays out in his book "Lead With We" to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and Simon chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth. In this Best Of episode, we put Simon in the hot seat for a change. Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner interviews Simon about how his personal and professional journey led him to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm he lays out in his book "Lead With We" to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and Simon chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and columnist. He’s known as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with companies to build their purpose, sustainability, and climate commitments; and as an influential columnist for the Forbes CMO Network and host of the popular business podcast, Lead With We. Greg Mollner Greg Mollner is a veteran entrepreneur, business, and organizational leader with a diverse background in investment banking, media, and the Arts in for-profit and nonprofit sectors. In 2019, Greg and his wife Allison founded Goal 17 Media and Goal 17 Foundation. Goal 17 is a media and finance company driving greater awareness of and financing for purpose-led companies. The Foundation is dedicated to helping nonprofits committed to improving economic opportunity and equality, climate change, and mental health. In 2001 Greg founded the boutique investment banking firm Vinton Street Partners, Inc., raising over $400M of private debt and equity early-stage and established purpose-led companies. From 1998-2001, Greg served as COO for ShadowCatcher entertainment. ShadowCatcher’s film Smoke Signals won the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Greg led the restructuring of the nonprofit Seattle Theatre Group (STG) that resulted in investors gifting their ownership of the theatre to STG. As CEO, he led the creation of STG’s Racial Equity program. Resources Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book. You can also search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Connect with Simon on LinkedIn Learn more about Goal 17 Media at Goal17Media.com Connect with Greg on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com In this Best Of episode, we put Simon in the hot seat for a change. Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner interviews Simon about how his personal and professional journey led him to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm he lays out in his book "Lead With We" to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and Simon chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.


Simon Mainwaring: 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and columnist. He’s known as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with companies to build their purpose, sustainability, and climate commitments; and as an influential columnist for the Forbes CMO Network and host of the popular business podcast, Lead With We.


Greg Mollner

Greg Mollner is a veteran entrepreneur, business, and organizational leader with a diverse background in investment banking, media, and the Arts in for-profit and nonprofit sectors. In 2019, Greg and his wife Allison founded Goal 17 Media and Goal 17 Foundation. Goal 17 is a media and finance company driving greater awareness of and financing for purpose-led companies. The Foundation is dedicated to helping nonprofits committed to improving economic opportunity and equality, climate change, and mental health. In 2001 Greg founded the boutique investment banking firm Vinton Street Partners, Inc., raising over $400M of private debt and equity early-stage and established purpose-led companies. From 1998-2001, Greg served as COO for ShadowCatcher entertainment. ShadowCatcher’s film Smoke Signals won the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Greg led the restructuring of the nonprofit Seattle Theatre Group (STG) that resulted in investors gifting their ownership of the theatre to STG. As CEO, he led the creation of STG’s Racial Equity program.

Resources

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book. You can also search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. 

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn

Learn more about Goal 17 Media at Goal17Media.com

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1708 no Elevating Imperfection in Business Leadership: Charles Conn, Author In today’s business climate, authenticity and purpose take center stage. Few companies have so wholeheartedly embraced this concept – and set new standards for business responsibility in the process – as Patagonia. As one of the world's leading environmentally-friendly clothing brands committed to teaching and training the next generation of environmental activists, the company is deeply committed to using business to activate solutions to the climate crisis. In this episode, Board Chair Charles Conn tells us how to find balance between being uncompromising in terms of your principles – while also not allowing perfection to get in the way of progress. He’ll explain why businesses should adopt an “imperfectionist” mindset to deliver on the promise of improving lives and nurturing our planet– while building thriving companies in the process. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Charles Conn:  Charles Conn is a cross-section leader, conservationist, and entrepreneur. He is co-founder of Monograph Capital, a life sciences venture firm in London and San Francisco, and was previously CEO of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford. He is Board Chair of Patagonia and sits on the Nature Conservancy European Council. He was founding CEO of Ticketmaster-Citysearch, and was a partner at McKinsey & Company. He is the author of two books: Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything (Wiley, 2019) and The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times (Wiley, April 2023). He is a graduate of Harvard, Oxford and Boston Universities.  Resources: Learn more about Patagonia at: https://www.patagonia.com/core-values/ Connect with Charles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-conn-5008904/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000 Elevating Imperfection in Business Leadership: Charles Conn, Author full 5 7 Goal 17 Media In today’s business climate, authenticity and purpose take center stage. Few companies have so wholeheartedly embraced this concept – and set new standards for business responsibility in the process – as Patagonia. As one of the world's leading environmentally-friendly clothing brands committed to teaching and training the next generation of environmental activists, the company is deeply committed to using business to activate solutions to the climate crisis. In this episode, Board Chair Charles Conn tells us how to find balance between being uncompromising in terms of your principles – while also not allowing perfection to get in the way of progress. He’ll explain why businesses should adopt an “imperfectionist” mindset to deliver on the promise of improving lives and nurturing our planet– while building thriving companies in the process. In today’s business climate, authenticity and purpose take center stage. Few companies have so wholeheartedly embraced this concept – and set new standards for business responsibility in the process – as Patagonia. As one of the world's leading environmentally-friendly clothing brands committed to teaching and training the next generation of environmental activists, the company is deeply committed to using business to activate solutions to the climate crisis. In this episode, Board Chair Charles Conn tells us how to find balance between being uncompromising in terms of your principles – while also not allowing perfection to get in the way of progress. He’ll explain why businesses should adopt an “imperfectionist” mindset to deliver on the promise of improving lives and nurturing our planet– while building thriving companies in the process. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Charles Conn:  Charles Conn is a cross-section leader, conservationist, and entrepreneur. He is co-founder of Monograph Capital, a life sciences venture firm in London and San Francisco, and was previously CEO of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford. He is Board Chair of Patagonia and sits on the Nature Conservancy European Council. He was founding CEO of Ticketmaster-Citysearch, and was a partner at McKinsey & Company. He is the author of two books: Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything (Wiley, 2019) and The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times (Wiley, April 2023). He is a graduate of Harvard, Oxford and Boston Universities.  Resources: Learn more about Patagonia at: https://www.patagonia.com/core-values/ Connect with Charles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-conn-5008904/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  In today’s business climate, authenticity and purpose take center stage. Few companies have so wholeheartedly embraced this concept – and set new standards for business responsibility in the process – as Patagonia. As one of the world's leading environmentally-friendly clothing brands committed to teaching and training the next generation of environmental activists, the company is deeply committed to using business to activate solutions to the climate crisis. In this episode, Board Chair Charles Conn tells us how to find balance between being uncompromising in terms of your principles – while also not allowing perfection to get in the way of progress. He’ll explain why businesses should adopt an “imperfectionist” mindset to deliver on the promise of improving lives and nurturing our planet– while building thriving companies in the process.


Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Charles Conn: 

Charles Conn is a cross-section leader, conservationist, and entrepreneur. He is co-founder of Monograph Capital, a life sciences venture firm in London and San Francisco, and was previously CEO of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford. He is Board Chair of Patagonia and sits on the Nature Conservancy European Council. He was founding CEO of Ticketmaster-Citysearch, and was a partner at McKinsey & Company. He is the author of two books: Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything (Wiley, 2019) and The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times (Wiley, April 2023). He is a graduate of Harvard, Oxford and Boston Universities. 


Resources:

Learn more about Patagonia at: https://www.patagonia.com/core-values/

Connect with Charles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-conn-5008904/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2466 no The Science of Scalable Sustainability Solutions: Catherine Roggero-Lovisi, CEO of Modern Meadow Whether you’re on the front lines of the corporate world or behind the scenes in a lab, companies and organizations of all sizes have a role to play during a time of challenges and transition for business. For companies like Modern Meadow– that means solving for  the most pressing enterprise challenges with new, innovative and sustainable solutions– and bringing them to market through expansive and meaningful partnerships. In this episode, Chief Executive Officer Catherine Roggero-Lovisi tells us how “biofabrication” can create materials and ingredients to transform industries and better serve the planet, and how biotechnology more broadly will unlock enormous marketplace opportunities through rapidly evolving and widely applicable innovation. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Catherine Roggero-Lovisi: Catherine Roggero-Lovisi is a global consumer goods industry veteran and the CEO of Modern Meadow, a purpose-driven, protein applications powerhouse on a mission to be a catalyst for the wellness of people and the planet. Catherine has a proven executive management track record of building and leading entrepreneurial and large-scale global businesses. In her roles as L’Oréal’s APAC GM and Revlon Inc.’s President for North America, she was accountable for revenue, profit, consumer insights, data analytics, and new business development. At Christian Louboutin, she was tapped as its first-ever worldwide GM of Beauty, building that business into one of the industry’s most recognizable and fastest growing brands. She consistently outperforms the market in terms of growth, brand equity enhancement, product sentiment, and partnership development. Catherine also serves as Executive Board Member at Positive Planet US, a coalition to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship. Originally from France, Catherine resides in New York City. She holds an MBA/MIM from The American School of Global Management (Thunderbird) and a BA from the Florida Institute of Technology. Resources: Learn more about Modern Meadow at: https://www.modernmeadow.com/ Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-roggero-lovisi-1a38a543/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000 The Science of Scalable Sustainability Solutions: Catherine Roggero-Lovisi, CEO of Modern Meadow full 5 6 Goal 17 Media Whether you’re on the front lines of the corporate world or behind the scenes in a lab, companies and organizations of all sizes have a role to play during a time of challenges and transition for business. For companies like Modern Meadow– that means solving for the most pressing enterprise challenges with new, innovative and sustainable solutions– and bringing them to market through expansive and meaningful partnerships. In this episode, Chief Executive Officer Catherine Roggero-Lovisi tells us how “biofabrication” can create materials and ingredients to transform industries and better serve the planet, and how biotechnology more broadly will unlock enormous marketplace opportunities through rapidly evolving and widely applicable innovation. Whether you’re on the front lines of the corporate world or behind the scenes in a lab, companies and organizations of all sizes have a role to play during a time of challenges and transition for business. For companies like Modern Meadow– that means solving for  the most pressing enterprise challenges with new, innovative and sustainable solutions– and bringing them to market through expansive and meaningful partnerships. In this episode, Chief Executive Officer Catherine Roggero-Lovisi tells us how “biofabrication” can create materials and ingredients to transform industries and better serve the planet, and how biotechnology more broadly will unlock enormous marketplace opportunities through rapidly evolving and widely applicable innovation. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Catherine Roggero-Lovisi: Catherine Roggero-Lovisi is a global consumer goods industry veteran and the CEO of Modern Meadow, a purpose-driven, protein applications powerhouse on a mission to be a catalyst for the wellness of people and the planet. Catherine has a proven executive management track record of building and leading entrepreneurial and large-scale global businesses. In her roles as L’Oréal’s APAC GM and Revlon Inc.’s President for North America, she was accountable for revenue, profit, consumer insights, data analytics, and new business development. At Christian Louboutin, she was tapped as its first-ever worldwide GM of Beauty, building that business into one of the industry’s most recognizable and fastest growing brands. She consistently outperforms the market in terms of growth, brand equity enhancement, product sentiment, and partnership development. Catherine also serves as Executive Board Member at Positive Planet US, a coalition to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship. Originally from France, Catherine resides in New York City. She holds an MBA/MIM from The American School of Global Management (Thunderbird) and a BA from the Florida Institute of Technology. Resources: Learn more about Modern Meadow at: https://www.modernmeadow.com/ Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-roggero-lovisi-1a38a543/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Whether you’re on the front lines of the corporate world or behind the scenes in a lab, companies and organizations of all sizes have a role to play during a time of challenges and transition for business. For companies like Modern Meadow– that means solving for  the most pressing enterprise challenges with new, innovative and sustainable solutions– and bringing them to market through expansive and meaningful partnerships. In this episode, Chief Executive Officer Catherine Roggero-Lovisi tells us how “biofabrication” can create materials and ingredients to transform industries and better serve the planet, and how biotechnology more broadly will unlock enormous marketplace opportunities through rapidly evolving and widely applicable innovation.


Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Catherine Roggero-Lovisi:

Catherine Roggero-Lovisi is a global consumer goods industry veteran and the CEO of Modern Meadow, a purpose-driven, protein applications powerhouse on a mission to be a catalyst for the wellness of people and the planet. Catherine has a proven executive management track record of building and leading entrepreneurial and large-scale global businesses. In her roles as L’Oréal’s APAC GM and Revlon Inc.’s President for North America, she was accountable for revenue, profit, consumer insights, data analytics, and new business development. At Christian Louboutin, she was tapped as its first-ever worldwide GM of Beauty, building that business into one of the industry’s most recognizable and fastest growing brands. She consistently outperforms the market in terms of growth, brand equity enhancement, product sentiment, and partnership development. Catherine also serves as Executive Board Member at Positive Planet US, a coalition to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship. Originally from France, Catherine resides in New York City. She holds an MBA/MIM from The American School of Global Management (Thunderbird) and a BA from the Florida Institute of Technology.


Resources:

Learn more about Modern Meadow at: https://www.modernmeadow.com/

Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-roggero-lovisi-1a38a543/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 



]]> 2616 no The Business of Healing Trauma: Dr. James Gordon - Director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine The challenge of addressing and healing trauma is no longer just contained to the medical world. Perhaps more so than ever before, we can now see the effects of trauma in every aspect of our daily lives. For businesses and the people who lead them, there is now a greater responsibility to step forward and help employees live more full and productive lives, by providing tools to help cope with obstacles big and small. Dr. James Gordon is a psychiatrist and director of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine, as well as director of mind-body studies at Georgetown Medical School and Georgetown University, and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. In this episode, he shares how each of us can emotionally navigate these very traumatic times and share that with our employees and across our companies so that businesses at large can foster healthy cultures and best serve our companies by best serving our people. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. James Gordon: James S. Gordon, MD, author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School, and was chairman (under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush) of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. Resources: Learn more about the Center for Mind-Body Medicine at: https://cmbm.org/ Connect with Dr. Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgordonmd/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000 The Business of Healing Trauma: Dr. James Gordon - Director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine full 5 5 Goal 17 Media The challenge of addressing and healing trauma is no longer just contained to the medical world. Perhaps more so than ever before, we can now see the effects of trauma in every aspect of our daily lives. For businesses and the people who lead them, there is now a greater responsibility to step forward and help employees live more full and productive lives, by providing tools to help cope with obstacles big and small. Dr. James Gordon is a psychiatrist and director of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine, as well as director of mind-body studies at Georgetown Medical School and Georgetown University, and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. In this episode, he shares how each of us can emotionally navigate these very traumatic times and share that with our employees and across our companies so that businesses at large can foster healthy cultures and best serve our companies by best serving our people. The challenge of addressing and healing trauma is no longer just contained to the medical world. Perhaps more so than ever before, we can now see the effects of trauma in every aspect of our daily lives. For businesses and the people who lead them, there is now a greater responsibility to step forward and help employees live more full and productive lives, by providing tools to help cope with obstacles big and small. Dr. James Gordon is a psychiatrist and director of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine, as well as director of mind-body studies at Georgetown Medical School and Georgetown University, and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. In this episode, he shares how each of us can emotionally navigate these very traumatic times and share that with our employees and across our companies so that businesses at large can foster healthy cultures and best serve our companies by best serving our people. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. James Gordon: James S. Gordon, MD, author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School, and was chairman (under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush) of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. Resources: Learn more about the Center for Mind-Body Medicine at: https://cmbm.org/ Connect with Dr. Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgordonmd/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  The challenge of addressing and healing trauma is no longer just contained to the medical world. Perhaps more so than ever before, we can now see the effects of trauma in every aspect of our daily lives. For businesses and the people who lead them, there is now a greater responsibility to step forward and help employees live more full and productive lives, by providing tools to help cope with obstacles big and small. Dr. James Gordon is a psychiatrist and director of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine, as well as director of mind-body studies at Georgetown Medical School and Georgetown University, and world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. In this episode, he shares how each of us can emotionally navigate these very traumatic times and share that with our employees and across our companies so that businesses at large can foster healthy cultures and best serve our companies by best serving our people.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Dr. James Gordon:

James S. Gordon, MD, author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing, is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School, and was chairman (under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush) of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy.


Resources:

Learn more about the Center for Mind-Body Medicine at: https://cmbm.org/

Connect with Dr. Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgordonmd/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2503 no Leveling the Playing Field: Ilze Melngailis - Senior Director, Business Council for the UN at the UN Foundation Uniting all nations on Earth around a common cause is a daunting task– and with a hotly-debated issue like the global climate emergency, it can lead to questions about the best path forward for all people. Ilze Melngailis is Senior Director, Business Council for the UN at the UN Foundation, an independent charitable organization created to work closely with the United Nations to drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. In this Point-of-View (POV) episode, she reveals the progress business is making to address those pressing challenges – and how we can work together in new ways to accelerate and scale those efforts to course-correct our future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Ilze Melngailis: Ilze Melngailis’ career has focused on applying business approaches to international development– accelerating gains in health, gender equality and poverty alleviation. She leads the Business Council for the UN (BCUN) and Private Sector Engagement at the United Nations Foundation, where she connects business with the UN and promotes companies’ participation in the UN’s historic Sustainable Development Goals. She also develops innovative corporate partnerships with the UN and other partners that help elevate the impact of each sector’s ability to drive progress. Previously, Ilze has developed and overseen social marketing programs and public-private partnerships in over 30 developing and emerging-market countries through leadership positions at GBCHealth where she was Vice President, Partnerships and Impact Initiatives, and prior roles at the USAID-funded ACQUIRE Project at EngenderHealth, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and consulting roles for the UN and other clients. A professional point of pride is having been the youngest-ever Executive Director of a global IPPF affiliate, when she founded and ran Latvia’s Association for Family Planning and Sexual Health, the first organization of its kind in the region following the collapse of the Soviet Union. She is an experienced speaker and moderator, is fluent in Latvian and speaks conversational French and Spanish. Ilze is also a founding board member of Operation Fistula. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at McGill University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with academic distinction from Yale University School of Management. Resources: Learn more about the United Nations Foundation at: https://unfoundation.org/ Connect with Ilze on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilze-melngailis/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000 Leveling the Playing Field: Ilze Melngailis - Senior Director, Business Council for the UN at the UN Foundation full 5 4 Goal 17 Media Uniting all nations on Earth around a common cause is a daunting task– and with a hotly-debated issue like the global climate emergency, it can lead to questions about the best path forward for all people. Ilze Melngailis is Senior Director, Business Council for the UN at the UN Foundation, an independent charitable organization created to work closely with the United Nations to drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. In this episode, she reveals the progress business is making to address those pressing challenges – and how we can work together in new ways to accelerate and scale those efforts to course-correct our future. Uniting all nations on Earth around a common cause is a daunting task– and with a hotly-debated issue like the global climate emergency, it can lead to questions about the best path forward for all people. Ilze Melngailis is Senior Director, Business Council for the UN at the UN Foundation, an independent charitable organization created to work closely with the United Nations to drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. In this Point-of-View (POV) episode, she reveals the progress business is making to address those pressing challenges – and how we can work together in new ways to accelerate and scale those efforts to course-correct our future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Ilze Melngailis: Ilze Melngailis’ career has focused on applying business approaches to international development– accelerating gains in health, gender equality and poverty alleviation. She leads the Business Council for the UN (BCUN) and Private Sector Engagement at the United Nations Foundation, where she connects business with the UN and promotes companies’ participation in the UN’s historic Sustainable Development Goals. She also develops innovative corporate partnerships with the UN and other partners that help elevate the impact of each sector’s ability to drive progress. Previously, Ilze has developed and overseen social marketing programs and public-private partnerships in over 30 developing and emerging-market countries through leadership positions at GBCHealth where she was Vice President, Partnerships and Impact Initiatives, and prior roles at the USAID-funded ACQUIRE Project at EngenderHealth, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and consulting roles for the UN and other clients. A professional point of pride is having been the youngest-ever Executive Director of a global IPPF affiliate, when she founded and ran Latvia’s Association for Family Planning and Sexual Health, the first organization of its kind in the region following the collapse of the Soviet Union. She is an experienced speaker and moderator, is fluent in Latvian and speaks conversational French and Spanish. Ilze is also a founding board member of Operation Fistula. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at McGill University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with academic distinction from Yale University School of Management. Resources: Learn more about the United Nations Foundation at: https://unfoundation.org/ Connect with Ilze on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilze-melngailis/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Uniting all nations on Earth around a common cause is a daunting task– and with a hotly-debated issue like the global climate emergency, it can lead to questions about the best path forward for all people. Ilze Melngailis is Senior Director, Business Council for the UN at the UN Foundation, an independent charitable organization created to work closely with the United Nations to drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. In this Point-of-View (POV) episode, she reveals the progress business is making to address those pressing challenges – and how we can work together in new ways to accelerate and scale those efforts to course-correct our future.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Ilze Melngailis:

Ilze Melngailis’ career has focused on applying business approaches to international development– accelerating gains in health, gender equality and poverty alleviation. She leads the Business Council for the UN (BCUN) and Private Sector Engagement at the United Nations Foundation, where she connects business with the UN and promotes companies’ participation in the UN’s historic Sustainable Development Goals. She also develops innovative corporate partnerships with the UN and other partners that help elevate the impact of each sector’s ability to drive progress. Previously, Ilze has developed and overseen social marketing programs and public-private partnerships in over 30 developing and emerging-market countries through leadership positions at GBCHealth where she was Vice President, Partnerships and Impact Initiatives, and prior roles at the USAID-funded ACQUIRE Project at EngenderHealth, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and consulting roles for the UN and other clients. A professional point of pride is having been the youngest-ever Executive Director of a global IPPF affiliate, when she founded and ran Latvia’s Association for Family Planning and Sexual Health, the first organization of its kind in the region following the collapse of the Soviet Union. She is an experienced speaker and moderator, is fluent in Latvian and speaks conversational French and Spanish. Ilze is also a founding board member of Operation Fistula. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at McGill University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with academic distinction from Yale University School of Management.


Resources:

Learn more about the United Nations Foundation at: https://unfoundation.org/

Connect with Ilze on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilze-melngailis/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2424 no “Ecopreneurship” At Scale: Tim Christophersen - Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce A passion for nature-based solutions is what drives Tim Christophersen– Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce, an industry-leading cloud-based software company providing software and applications for customer relationship management across companies of all sizes around the world. In this episode, he shares how to leverage new strategies and tools to track and control your carbon footprint to better serve your business and our future. And how we as companies across the private sector and with public sector partners, can address the climate emergency at ever increasing scale to meet the moment and realize a brighter future for all.   Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tim Christophersen Tim Christophersen joined Salesforce as VP, Climate Action in May 2022. Within the global Sustainability Team, he is focused on the role of nature-based solutions to climate change. Tim is based in Denmark. Before joining Salesforce, Tim was Head of the ‘Nature for Climate’ Branch at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and led a growing global movement backed by all UN Member States and over 120 partner organizations to ‘prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide’: the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030. He holds a degree in Forestry and Forest Conservation Engineering from Dresden University of Technology.   Resources: Learn more about Salesforce at: https://www.salesforce.com/company/our-story/ Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-christophersen-a4876228/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.    Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000 “Ecopreneurship” At Scale: Tim Christophersen - Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce full 5 3 Goal 17 Media A passion for nature-based solutions is what drives Tim Christophersen– Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce, an industry-leading cloud-based software company providing software and applications for customer relationship management across companies of all sizes around the world. In this episode, he shares how to leverage new strategies and tools to track and control your carbon footprint to better serve your business and our future. And how we as companies across the private sector and with public sector partners, can address the climate emergency at ever increasing scale to meet the moment and realize a brighter future for all. A passion for nature-based solutions is what drives Tim Christophersen– Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce, an industry-leading cloud-based software company providing software and applications for customer relationship management across companies of all sizes around the world. In this episode, he shares how to leverage new strategies and tools to track and control your carbon footprint to better serve your business and our future. And how we as companies across the private sector and with public sector partners, can address the climate emergency at ever increasing scale to meet the moment and realize a brighter future for all.   Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tim Christophersen Tim Christophersen joined Salesforce as VP, Climate Action in May 2022. Within the global Sustainability Team, he is focused on the role of nature-based solutions to climate change. Tim is based in Denmark. Before joining Salesforce, Tim was Head of the ‘Nature for Climate’ Branch at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and led a growing global movement backed by all UN Member States and over 120 partner organizations to ‘prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide’: the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030. He holds a degree in Forestry and Forest Conservation Engineering from Dresden University of Technology.   Resources: Learn more about Salesforce at: https://www.salesforce.com/company/our-story/ Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-christophersen-a4876228/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.    A passion for nature-based solutions is what drives Tim Christophersen– Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce, an industry-leading cloud-based software company providing software and applications for customer relationship management across companies of all sizes around the world. In this episode, he shares how to leverage new strategies and tools to track and control your carbon footprint to better serve your business and our future. And how we as companies across the private sector and with public sector partners, can address the climate emergency at ever increasing scale to meet the moment and realize a brighter future for all.

 

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Tim Christophersen

Tim Christophersen joined Salesforce as VP, Climate Action in May 2022. Within the global Sustainability Team, he is focused on the role of nature-based solutions to climate change. Tim is based in Denmark. Before joining Salesforce, Tim was Head of the ‘Nature for Climate’ Branch at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and led a growing global movement backed by all UN Member States and over 120 partner organizations to ‘prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide’: the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030. He holds a degree in Forestry and Forest Conservation Engineering from Dresden University of Technology.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Salesforce at: https://www.salesforce.com/company/our-story/

Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-christophersen-a4876228/

 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

 

]]> 2773 no “Philanthro-activism” for the Planet: Justin Winters - Co-Founder & Executive Director of One Earth Imagine an online marketplace that puts you in the driver’s seat of real worldwide change– allowing you to take direct control and make an impact on the causes you care about most– simply with the click of a mouse. That’s what Co-Founder & Executive Director Justin Winters and her team are building at One Earth, a global organization working to galvanize science, advocacy, and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. In this episode, she shares how science has revealed a solution to the climate crisis and how each of us can take action to course correct our future in our own lifetimes.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Justin Winters: Justin Winters is dedicated to ensuring the long-term health and well-being of all Earth’s inhabitants by building climate resilience, protecting wildlife and restoring balance to ecosystems and communities. For the past 15 years, she’s worked to accelerate grassroots environmental efforts through cutting-edge philanthropic mechanisms and strategic communications work. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth, an organization working to galvanize science, advocacy and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. Motivated by the belief that everyone should have agency in being a part of the climate solution, Justin and the One Earth team launched the Project Marketplace database, a crowdfunding platform that disrupts the traditional philanthropy model by enabling individuals and donors at all levels to directly support critical climate solutions projects all over the world, with a special focus on Indigenous and women- led initiatives. Prior to One Earth, Justin was the Executive Director of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF). For well over a decade, Justin helped Leonardo reshape his approach to philanthropy and activism, leveraging his position as a global figure to influence decision-makers and the public on the most pressing environmental issues. She currently serves on the boards of Amazon Frontlines and The Solutions Project and was selected as part of Worth Magazine's 2022 Worthy 100 list of impactful leaders and changemakers. Through her collaborative, inclusive and entrepreneurial approach, Justin is radically shifting the current resource paradigm and building a broad public movement of engaged and inspired changemakers who together will help solve the climate crisis and build a vibrant, just future for us all.   Resources: Learn more about One Earth at: https://www.oneearth.org/ Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-winters-oneearth/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000 “Philanthro-activism” for the Planet: Justin Winters - Co-Founder & Executive Director of One Earth full 5 2 Goal 17 Media Imagine an online marketplace that puts you in the driver’s seat of real worldwide change– allowing you to take direct control and make an impact on the causes you care about most– simply with the click of a mouse. That’s what Co-Founder & Executive Director Justin Winters and her team are building at One Earth, a global organization working to galvanize science, advocacy, and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. In this episode, she shares how science has revealed a solution to the climate crisis and how each of us can take action to course correct our future in our own lifetimes. Imagine an online marketplace that puts you in the driver’s seat of real worldwide change– allowing you to take direct control and make an impact on the causes you care about most– simply with the click of a mouse. That’s what Co-Founder & Executive Director Justin Winters and her team are building at One Earth, a global organization working to galvanize science, advocacy, and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. In this episode, she shares how science has revealed a solution to the climate crisis and how each of us can take action to course correct our future in our own lifetimes.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Justin Winters: Justin Winters is dedicated to ensuring the long-term health and well-being of all Earth’s inhabitants by building climate resilience, protecting wildlife and restoring balance to ecosystems and communities. For the past 15 years, she’s worked to accelerate grassroots environmental efforts through cutting-edge philanthropic mechanisms and strategic communications work. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth, an organization working to galvanize science, advocacy and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. Motivated by the belief that everyone should have agency in being a part of the climate solution, Justin and the One Earth team launched the Project Marketplace database, a crowdfunding platform that disrupts the traditional philanthropy model by enabling individuals and donors at all levels to directly support critical climate solutions projects all over the world, with a special focus on Indigenous and women- led initiatives. Prior to One Earth, Justin was the Executive Director of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF). For well over a decade, Justin helped Leonardo reshape his approach to philanthropy and activism, leveraging his position as a global figure to influence decision-makers and the public on the most pressing environmental issues. She currently serves on the boards of Amazon Frontlines and The Solutions Project and was selected as part of Worth Magazine's 2022 Worthy 100 list of impactful leaders and changemakers. Through her collaborative, inclusive and entrepreneurial approach, Justin is radically shifting the current resource paradigm and building a broad public movement of engaged and inspired changemakers who together will help solve the climate crisis and build a vibrant, just future for us all.   Resources: Learn more about One Earth at: https://www.oneearth.org/ Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-winters-oneearth/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Imagine an online marketplace that puts you in the driver’s seat of real worldwide change– allowing you to take direct control and make an impact on the causes you care about most– simply with the click of a mouse. That’s what Co-Founder & Executive Director Justin Winters and her team are building at One Earth, a global organization working to galvanize science, advocacy, and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. In this episode, she shares how science has revealed a solution to the climate crisis and how each of us can take action to course correct our future in our own lifetimes.

 Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Justin Winters:

Justin Winters is dedicated to ensuring the long-term health and well-being of all Earth’s inhabitants by building climate resilience, protecting wildlife and restoring balance to ecosystems and communities. For the past 15 years, she’s worked to accelerate grassroots environmental efforts through cutting-edge philanthropic mechanisms and strategic communications work. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth, an organization working to galvanize science, advocacy and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. Motivated by the belief that everyone should have agency in being a part of the climate solution, Justin and the One Earth team launched the Project Marketplace database, a crowdfunding platform that disrupts the traditional philanthropy model by enabling individuals and donors at all levels to directly support critical climate solutions projects all over the world, with a special focus on Indigenous and women- led initiatives. Prior to One Earth, Justin was the Executive Director of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF). For well over a decade, Justin helped Leonardo reshape his approach to philanthropy and activism, leveraging his position as a global figure to influence decision-makers and the public on the most pressing environmental issues. She currently serves on the boards of Amazon Frontlines and The Solutions Project and was selected as part of Worth Magazine's 2022 Worthy 100 list of impactful leaders and changemakers. Through her collaborative, inclusive and entrepreneurial approach, Justin is radically shifting the current resource paradigm and building a broad public movement of engaged and inspired changemakers who together will help solve the climate crisis and build a vibrant, just future for us all.

 

Resources:

Learn more about One Earth at: https://www.oneearth.org/

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-winters-oneearth/

 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2537 no Wearing Your Brand Values: Gavin Thompson, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose Sometimes the best way to stay true to your brand values is, counter-intuitively, to make some changes. That’s why one company is forging ahead on a mission to keep the planet cool– while keeping the people on it warm. Gavin Thompson is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extreme weather outerwear dedicated to purpose-driven innovation and values-driven, sustainable growth. In this episode, he shares how to level up your sustainability credentials in ways that build brand reputation, trust, and sales, and how to engage suppliers, employees, and consumers to inspire your whole industry to raise its game.   Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Gavin Thompson: Gavin Thompson is a passionate corporate and public affairs leader with over 20 years of experience in regulated industries and high-profile matters of public interest. As Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose, Gavin is committed to bettering the world, leading the brand’s environmental, social and corporate governance work. He oversees the execution of its Sustainable Impact Strategy and all corporate social responsibility initiatives. Gavin is known for making a significant impact on the success of an organization with integrity and guiding teams that earn the respect and trust of communities, customers, businesses and industry partners. Prior to joining Canada Goose in 2018, he served as Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Molson Coors and previously held director positions in Community Affairs and Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank and Microsoft. Gavin received a Bachelor of Arts at University of Victoria in Political Science and History.   Resources: Learn more about Canada Goose at: https://www.canadagoose.com Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetee/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000 Wearing Your Brand Values: Gavin Thompson, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose full 5 1 Goal 17 Media Sometimes the best way to stay true to your brand values is, counter-intuitively, to make some changes. That’s why one company is forging ahead on a mission to keep the planet cool– while keeping the people on it warm. Gavin Thompson is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extreme weather outerwear dedicated to purpose-driven innovation and values-driven, sustainable growth. In this episode, he shares how to level up your sustainability credentials in ways that build brand reputation, trust, and sales, and how to engage suppliers, employees, and consumers to inspire your whole industry to raise its game. Sometimes the best way to stay true to your brand values is, counter-intuitively, to make some changes. That’s why one company is forging ahead on a mission to keep the planet cool– while keeping the people on it warm. Gavin Thompson is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extreme weather outerwear dedicated to purpose-driven innovation and values-driven, sustainable growth. In this episode, he shares how to level up your sustainability credentials in ways that build brand reputation, trust, and sales, and how to engage suppliers, employees, and consumers to inspire your whole industry to raise its game.   Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Gavin Thompson: Gavin Thompson is a passionate corporate and public affairs leader with over 20 years of experience in regulated industries and high-profile matters of public interest. As Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose, Gavin is committed to bettering the world, leading the brand’s environmental, social and corporate governance work. He oversees the execution of its Sustainable Impact Strategy and all corporate social responsibility initiatives. Gavin is known for making a significant impact on the success of an organization with integrity and guiding teams that earn the respect and trust of communities, customers, businesses and industry partners. Prior to joining Canada Goose in 2018, he served as Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Molson Coors and previously held director positions in Community Affairs and Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank and Microsoft. Gavin received a Bachelor of Arts at University of Victoria in Political Science and History.   Resources: Learn more about Canada Goose at: https://www.canadagoose.com Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetee/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Sometimes the best way to stay true to your brand values is, counter-intuitively, to make some changes. That’s why one company is forging ahead on a mission to keep the planet cool– while keeping the people on it warm. Gavin Thompson is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extreme weather outerwear dedicated to purpose-driven innovation and values-driven, sustainable growth. In this episode, he shares how to level up your sustainability credentials in ways that build brand reputation, trust, and sales, and how to engage suppliers, employees, and consumers to inspire your whole industry to raise its game.

 

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Gavin Thompson:

Gavin Thompson is a passionate corporate and public affairs leader with over 20 years of experience in regulated industries and high-profile matters of public interest. As Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Canada Goose, Gavin is committed to bettering the world, leading the brand’s environmental, social and corporate governance work. He oversees the execution of its Sustainable Impact Strategy and all corporate social responsibility initiatives. Gavin is known for making a significant impact on the success of an organization with integrity and guiding teams that earn the respect and trust of communities, customers, businesses and industry partners. Prior to joining Canada Goose in 2018, he served as Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Molson Coors and previously held director positions in Community Affairs and Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank and Microsoft. Gavin received a Bachelor of Arts at University of Victoria in Political Science and History.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Canada Goose at: https://www.canadagoose.com

Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetee/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2631 no The Price of “Living Nature”: Ralph Chami, Assistant Director of the International Monetary Fund How do you put a price tag on a blue whale? According to Ralph Chami, Assistant Director for the International Monetary Fund, it’s worth around $2 million, if not more. But how does that translate to real-world economics, with wide-reaching implications for business success? In this episode, he explains how an unusual encounter motivated him to explore the nexus of sustainability and profit in the hopes of creating a “nature-based” economy. He tells us how businesses can spearhead the creation of markets that serve nature and its restoration in ways that solve for the climate crisis. And what the future of business can look like so humanity and nature work together to reward investors and stewards of the planet alike. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Ralph Chami: Ralph Chami is an Assistant Director at the IMF. He is currently on sabbatical from the IMF working on tackling the two risks to humanity–climate change and biodiversity loss. He has developed a model for valuing natural capital, including blue and green nature as well as flora and fauna, and a framework for developing the natural capital markets for ecosystem services. He has co-founded two entities working on bringing this new paradigm to life–Rebalance Earth and Blue Green Future that are engaged in realizing the value of the natural world to our well-being and integrating it into our economic system. He has co-authored a number of peer-reviewed publications that value the carbon sequestration service of keystone species such as the Great Whales and Elephants. His work on valuing natural capital has been featured at TED 2022, TEDEx2022 Fiesole, UN, and in National Geographic, Financial Times, Washington Post, WEF, among others. During his 24-year career at the IMF, he has been known as an expert on fragile states and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). He oversaw surveillance for 32 countries in MENA and Central Asia, and program work in Egypt, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Yemen, and was Mission Chief for Libya and Somalia. Prior to joining the IMF, he was on the faculty of finance at the Mendoza School of Business, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA. Ralph has PhD in Economics from the Johns Hopkins University, MBA from University of Kansas, and BS from the American University of Beirut.   Resources: Learn more about International Monetary Fund at: https://www.imf.org/en/Home Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-chami-63785313/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000 The Price of “Living Nature”: Ralph Chami, Assistant Director of the International Monetary Fund full 4 33 Goal 17 Media How do you put a price tag on a blue whale? According to Ralph Chami, Assistant Director for the International Monetary Fund, it’s worth around $2 million if not more. But how does that translate to real - world economics, with wide - reaching implications for business success? In this episode, he explains how an unusual encounter motivated him to explore the nexus of sustainability and profit in the hopes of creating a “nature - based” economy. He tells us how businesses can spearhead the creation of markets that serve nature and its restoration in ways that solve for the climate crisis. And what the future of business can look like so humanity and nature work together to reward investors and stewards of the planet alike. How do you put a price tag on a blue whale? According to Ralph Chami, Assistant Director for the International Monetary Fund, it’s worth around $2 million, if not more. But how does that translate to real-world economics, with wide-reaching implications for business success? In this episode, he explains how an unusual encounter motivated him to explore the nexus of sustainability and profit in the hopes of creating a “nature-based” economy. He tells us how businesses can spearhead the creation of markets that serve nature and its restoration in ways that solve for the climate crisis. And what the future of business can look like so humanity and nature work together to reward investors and stewards of the planet alike. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Ralph Chami: Ralph Chami is an Assistant Director at the IMF. He is currently on sabbatical from the IMF working on tackling the two risks to humanity–climate change and biodiversity loss. He has developed a model for valuing natural capital, including blue and green nature as well as flora and fauna, and a framework for developing the natural capital markets for ecosystem services. He has co-founded two entities working on bringing this new paradigm to life–Rebalance Earth and Blue Green Future that are engaged in realizing the value of the natural world to our well-being and integrating it into our economic system. He has co-authored a number of peer-reviewed publications that value the carbon sequestration service of keystone species such as the Great Whales and Elephants. His work on valuing natural capital has been featured at TED 2022, TEDEx2022 Fiesole, UN, and in National Geographic, Financial Times, Washington Post, WEF, among others. During his 24-year career at the IMF, he has been known as an expert on fragile states and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). He oversaw surveillance for 32 countries in MENA and Central Asia, and program work in Egypt, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Yemen, and was Mission Chief for Libya and Somalia. Prior to joining the IMF, he was on the faculty of finance at the Mendoza School of Business, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA. Ralph has PhD in Economics from the Johns Hopkins University, MBA from University of Kansas, and BS from the American University of Beirut.   Resources: Learn more about International Monetary Fund at: https://www.imf.org/en/Home Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-chami-63785313/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  How do you put a price tag on a blue whale? According to Ralph Chami, Assistant Director for the International Monetary Fund, it’s worth around $2 million, if not more. But how does that translate to real-world economics, with wide-reaching implications for business success? In this episode, he explains how an unusual encounter motivated him to explore the nexus of sustainability and profit in the hopes of creating a “nature-based” economy. He tells us how businesses can spearhead the creation of markets that serve nature and its restoration in ways that solve for the climate crisis. And what the future of business can look like so humanity and nature work together to reward investors and stewards of the planet alike.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Ralph Chami:

Ralph Chami is an Assistant Director at the IMF. He is currently on sabbatical from the IMF working on tackling the two risks to humanity–climate change and biodiversity loss. He has developed a model for valuing natural capital, including blue and green nature as well as flora and fauna, and a framework for developing the natural capital markets for ecosystem services. He has co-founded two entities working on bringing this new paradigm to life–Rebalance Earth and Blue Green Future that are engaged in realizing the value of the natural world to our well-being and integrating it into our economic system. He has co-authored a number of peer-reviewed publications that value the carbon sequestration service of keystone species such as the Great Whales and Elephants. His work on valuing natural capital has been featured at TED 2022, TEDEx2022 Fiesole, UN, and in National Geographic, Financial Times, Washington Post, WEF, among others.

During his 24-year career at the IMF, he has been known as an expert on fragile states and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). He oversaw surveillance for 32 countries in MENA and Central Asia, and program work in Egypt, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Yemen, and was Mission Chief for Libya and Somalia. Prior to joining the IMF, he was on the faculty of finance at the Mendoza School of Business, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA. Ralph has PhD in Economics from the Johns Hopkins University, MBA from University of Kansas, and BS from the American University of Beirut.

 

Resources:

Learn more about International Monetary Fund at: https://www.imf.org/en/Home

Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-chami-63785313/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2406 no BEST OF: Moderna's Tracey Franklin: A Dose of Optimism In the Best Of episode, we look back at Tracey Franklin of Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Chief Human Resources Officer, Tracey helps the company to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode Tracey and I talked about how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives. Tracey Franklin: Tracey is part of the leadership team that brought the Moderna’s first product to market–a lifesaving vaccine to assist in a global pandemic. Ms. Franklin joined Moderna in October 2019 and is responsible for leading the accelerated build of the company from ~700 employees to over 3,000 in under 2 years. Originally a Massachusetts-based clinical-stage biotech, Moderna now operates commercially in 12 countries around the world, while keeping talent and culture as a critical focus area. Previously, she spent 15 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where she led Merck’s global talent strategy as Vice President, HR Chief Talent, and Strategy Officer and served on Merck’s HR Leadership Team. In this role, Ms. Franklin was responsible for leading the vision, development, and execution of the company’s Talent and Workforce Strategy with a focus on evolving the organizational culture and talent for the future. Ms. Franklin holds a bachelor’s in communication arts and sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in industrial and organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Resources: Learn more about Moderna at https://www.modernatx.com/ Connect with Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-franklin-8b731b1/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.    Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: Moderna's Tracey Franklin: A Dose of Optimism full 4 33 Goal 17 Media In the Best Of episode, we look back at Tracey Franklin of Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Chief Human Resources Officer, Tracey helps the company to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode Tracey and I talked about how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives. In the Best Of episode, we look back at Tracey Franklin of Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Chief Human Resources Officer, Tracey helps the company to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode Tracey and I talked about how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives. Tracey Franklin: Tracey is part of the leadership team that brought the Moderna’s first product to market–a lifesaving vaccine to assist in a global pandemic. Ms. Franklin joined Moderna in October 2019 and is responsible for leading the accelerated build of the company from ~700 employees to over 3,000 in under 2 years. Originally a Massachusetts-based clinical-stage biotech, Moderna now operates commercially in 12 countries around the world, while keeping talent and culture as a critical focus area. Previously, she spent 15 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where she led Merck’s global talent strategy as Vice President, HR Chief Talent, and Strategy Officer and served on Merck’s HR Leadership Team. In this role, Ms. Franklin was responsible for leading the vision, development, and execution of the company’s Talent and Workforce Strategy with a focus on evolving the organizational culture and talent for the future. Ms. Franklin holds a bachelor’s in communication arts and sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in industrial and organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Resources: Learn more about Moderna at https://www.modernatx.com/ Connect with Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-franklin-8b731b1/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.    In the Best Of episode, we look back at Tracey Franklin of Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Chief Human Resources Officer, Tracey helps the company to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode Tracey and I talked about how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives.


Tracey Franklin:

Tracey is part of the leadership team that brought the Moderna’s first product to market–a lifesaving vaccine to assist in a global pandemic.

Ms. Franklin joined Moderna in October 2019 and is responsible for leading the accelerated build of the company from ~700 employees to over 3,000 in under 2 years. Originally a Massachusetts-based clinical-stage biotech, Moderna now operates commercially in 12 countries around the world, while keeping talent and culture as a critical focus area.

Previously, she spent 15 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where she led Merck’s global talent strategy as Vice President, HR Chief Talent, and Strategy Officer and served on Merck’s HR Leadership Team. In this role, Ms. Franklin was responsible for leading the vision, development, and execution of the company’s Talent and Workforce Strategy with a focus on evolving the organizational culture and talent for the future.

Ms. Franklin holds a bachelor’s in communication arts and sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in industrial and organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.


Resources:

Learn more about Moderna at https://www.modernatx.com/

Connect with Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-franklin-8b731b1/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

 

]]> 2654 no A Compass for Sustainable Business Development: Nicole Sparshott, CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Nicole Sparshott: Nicky is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and former Global CEO of luxury retailer, T2 Tea. She has over 25 years of experience in developing and building brands, growing businesses, and transforming infrastructure and culture. She has worked across a broad range of organizations including Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G and George Patterson Y&R. Recognized for her depth and breadth of expertise across FMCG, Retail, Luxury, and Ecommerce, Nicky also brings broader based category experience spanning food, beverages, health care and personal care. Nicky holds a master’s degree in international business, which has been supported by significant global management experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA and the highly diverse markets of Asia. She recently completed an Executive MBA in Change, through INSEAD, graduating with Distinction and is also an HBDI certified practitioner. Nicky is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of World Wildlife Fund Australia and The Australian Food & Grocery Council and is Chair of NFP, Global Sisters. She also sits on the Australasian Advisory Board of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and UTS Vice Chancellors Industry Advisory Board. She is a National Member of the Champions of Change Coalition; a Founding Member of the B-Team Australasia and Climate Leaders Coalition and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She is a passionate advocate that businesses today must drive regenerative agendas that positively impact people, planet and profit and in doing so be a true force for good. The best advice she has ever been given was "when you are dancing on thin ice you may as well tap dance" and that is how she lives her life with her husband Graeme and their two children, Keira & Lachlan. Resources: Learn more about Unilever ANZ at: https://www.unilever.com.au/ Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sparshott-7997a54/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.    Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:33:37 -0000 A Compass for Sustainable Business Development: Nicole Sparshott, CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand full 4 32 Goal 17 Media It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future. It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Nicole Sparshott: Nicky is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and former Global CEO of luxury retailer, T2 Tea. She has over 25 years of experience in developing and building brands, growing businesses, and transforming infrastructure and culture. She has worked across a broad range of organizations including Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G and George Patterson Y&R. Recognized for her depth and breadth of expertise across FMCG, Retail, Luxury, and Ecommerce, Nicky also brings broader based category experience spanning food, beverages, health care and personal care. Nicky holds a master’s degree in international business, which has been supported by significant global management experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA and the highly diverse markets of Asia. She recently completed an Executive MBA in Change, through INSEAD, graduating with Distinction and is also an HBDI certified practitioner. Nicky is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of World Wildlife Fund Australia and The Australian Food & Grocery Council and is Chair of NFP, Global Sisters. She also sits on the Australasian Advisory Board of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and UTS Vice Chancellors Industry Advisory Board. She is a National Member of the Champions of Change Coalition; a Founding Member of the B-Team Australasia and Climate Leaders Coalition and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She is a passionate advocate that businesses today must drive regenerative agendas that positively impact people, planet and profit and in doing so be a true force for good. The best advice she has ever been given was "when you are dancing on thin ice you may as well tap dance" and that is how she lives her life with her husband Graeme and their two children, Keira & Lachlan. Resources: Learn more about Unilever ANZ at: https://www.unilever.com.au/ Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sparshott-7997a54/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.    It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace and accessible for everyone. In this episode, she shares how a complex enterprise with a wide portfolio of brands creates balance to drive growth and impact, and how all stakeholders can collaborate to make a positive impact through what we buy and how we live to better our shared future. 

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Nicole Sparshott:

Nicky is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and former Global CEO of luxury retailer, T2 Tea. She has over 25 years of experience in developing and building brands, growing businesses, and transforming infrastructure and culture. She has worked across a broad range of organizations including Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G and George Patterson Y&R. Recognized for her depth and breadth of expertise across FMCG, Retail, Luxury, and Ecommerce, Nicky also brings broader based category experience spanning food, beverages, health care and personal care. Nicky holds a master’s degree in international business, which has been supported by significant global management experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA and the highly diverse markets of Asia. She recently completed an Executive MBA in Change, through INSEAD, graduating with Distinction and is also an HBDI certified practitioner. Nicky is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of World Wildlife Fund Australia and The Australian Food & Grocery Council and is Chair of NFP, Global Sisters. She also sits on the Australasian Advisory Board of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and UTS Vice Chancellors Industry Advisory Board. She is a National Member of the Champions of Change Coalition; a Founding Member of the B-Team Australasia and Climate Leaders Coalition and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She is a passionate advocate that businesses today must drive regenerative agendas that positively impact people, planet and profit and in doing so be a true force for good. The best advice she has ever been given was "when you are dancing on thin ice you may as well tap dance" and that is how she lives her life with her husband Graeme and their two children, Keira & Lachlan.


Resources:

Learn more about Unilever ANZ at: https://www.unilever.com.au/

Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sparshott-7997a54/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

 

]]> 2920 no No Borders for Purpose-Led Businesses: Josué Delgado, CEO of INCmty We’re at the apex of a monumental shift not only in how successful businesses are run, but also where innovation and transformation are coming from. Right now, Latin America is the fastest-growing region for startups in the world. But that comes as no surprise to those who are already working in that region to foster the next generation of purpose-led leaders. Josué Delgado is the CEO for INCmty, a intercontinental technology, entrepreneurship, and business platform promoting international networking and partnerships, and providing inspiration and action for new businesses building value in Mexico and around the world. In this episode, he shares how to foster the critical entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact needed to solve today's pressing social and environmental challenges and how to leverage collaboration to drive extraordinary returns and much needed sustainable solutions. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Josué Delgado: Josué is CEO & General Director of INCmty, an entrepreneurship initiative of Tecnologico de Monterrey with the greatest impact in Latin America, which convenes and brings together key players in the entrepreneurship ecosystem with the purpose of focusing 100% on entrepreneurs, to encourage them to take their ideas to the next level. He has given conferences on bridging entrepreneurship, strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems, marketing, and customer relationship, among others. He has also been a professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey and EGADE Business School. He has been a CRM strategy consultant for several companies, including Honda Mexico, IMT and content creation for Teleperformance Global. At Tecnológico de Monterrey, he has served as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Monterrey Zone, as well as Director of Admissions and Student Attraction at Monterrey Campus. He also participated in the coordination of the World Business Forum, an event that he later led. He is an MBA graduate from EGADE Business School (2004), with emphasis in CRM, and a B.A. in Marketing from Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus (2001). Resources: Learn more about INCmty at: https://www.incmty.com/ Connect with Josué on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josu%C3%A9-delgado-246275/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000 No Borders for Purpose-Led Businesses: Josué Delgado, CEO of INCmty full 4 31 Goal 17 Media We’re at the apex of a monumental shift not only in how successful businesses are run, but also where innovation and transformation are coming from. Right now, Latin America is the fastest-growing region for startups in the world. But that comes as no surprise to those who are already working in that region to foster the next generation of purpose-led leaders. Josué Delgado is the CEO for INCmty, a intercontinental technology, entrepreneurship, and business platform promoting international networking and partnerships, and providing inspiration and action for new businesses building value in Mexico and around the world. In this episode, he shares how to foster the critical entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact needed to solve today's pressing social and environmental challenges and how to leverage collaboration to drive extraordinary returns and much needed sustainable solutions. We’re at the apex of a monumental shift not only in how successful businesses are run, but also where innovation and transformation are coming from. Right now, Latin America is the fastest-growing region for startups in the world. But that comes as no surprise to those who are already working in that region to foster the next generation of purpose-led leaders. Josué Delgado is the CEO for INCmty, a intercontinental technology, entrepreneurship, and business platform promoting international networking and partnerships, and providing inspiration and action for new businesses building value in Mexico and around the world. In this episode, he shares how to foster the critical entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact needed to solve today's pressing social and environmental challenges and how to leverage collaboration to drive extraordinary returns and much needed sustainable solutions. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Josué Delgado: Josué is CEO & General Director of INCmty, an entrepreneurship initiative of Tecnologico de Monterrey with the greatest impact in Latin America, which convenes and brings together key players in the entrepreneurship ecosystem with the purpose of focusing 100% on entrepreneurs, to encourage them to take their ideas to the next level. He has given conferences on bridging entrepreneurship, strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems, marketing, and customer relationship, among others. He has also been a professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey and EGADE Business School. He has been a CRM strategy consultant for several companies, including Honda Mexico, IMT and content creation for Teleperformance Global. At Tecnológico de Monterrey, he has served as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Monterrey Zone, as well as Director of Admissions and Student Attraction at Monterrey Campus. He also participated in the coordination of the World Business Forum, an event that he later led. He is an MBA graduate from EGADE Business School (2004), with emphasis in CRM, and a B.A. in Marketing from Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus (2001). Resources: Learn more about INCmty at: https://www.incmty.com/ Connect with Josué on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josu%C3%A9-delgado-246275/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  We’re at the apex of a monumental shift not only in how successful businesses are run, but also where innovation and transformation are coming from. Right now, Latin America is the fastest-growing region for startups in the world. But that comes as no surprise to those who are already working in that region to foster the next generation of purpose-led leaders. Josué Delgado is the CEO for INCmty, a intercontinental technology, entrepreneurship, and business platform promoting international networking and partnerships, and providing inspiration and action for new businesses building value in Mexico and around the world. In this episode, he shares how to foster the critical entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact needed to solve today's pressing social and environmental challenges and how to leverage collaboration to drive extraordinary returns and much needed sustainable solutions.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Josué Delgado:

Josué is CEO & General Director of INCmty, an entrepreneurship initiative of Tecnologico de Monterrey with the greatest impact in Latin America, which convenes and brings together key players in the entrepreneurship ecosystem with the purpose of focusing 100% on entrepreneurs, to encourage them to take their ideas to the next level. He has given conferences on bridging entrepreneurship, strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems, marketing, and customer relationship, among others. He has also been a professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey and EGADE Business School. He has been a CRM strategy consultant for several companies, including Honda Mexico, IMT and content creation for Teleperformance Global. At Tecnológico de Monterrey, he has served as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Monterrey Zone, as well as Director of Admissions and Student Attraction at Monterrey Campus. He also participated in the coordination of the World Business Forum, an event that he later led. He is an MBA graduate from EGADE Business School (2004), with emphasis in CRM, and a B.A. in Marketing from Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus (2001).


Resources:

Learn more about INCmty at: https://www.incmty.com/

Connect with Josué on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josu%C3%A9-delgado-246275/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2317 no Making Modern Slavery History: Joanna Ewart-James, Co-founder & Executive Director of Freedom United It’s a crisis many of us never imagined could exist in our lifetimes: modern slavery. But the unconscionable issue of forced labor is something that everyone can help tackle head-on. Joanna Ewert-James is executive director and co-founder for Freedom United, the world's largest community dedicated to ending human trafficking and slavery. In this episode she shines a light on the unseen facets of modern slavery in business, what we can do to address it, and how together we can make progress to expose and end modern slavery through the company and industry-wide collaboration. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Joanna Ewart-James: Joanna is co-founder and Executive Director of Freedom United, a global community against modern slavery powering action for change. Joanna is also a trustee at Labour Behind the Label Trust– campaigning for workers’ rights in the clothing industry. At the end of 2021 she completed her term as Chair of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative UK, during which she received an innovation award for the newly created Commonwealth 8.7 Network on modern slavery. Joanna was previously with Walk Free and Anti-Slavery International, where she developed and directed their work on business engagement, including coordinating the Cotton Campaign in Europe. Joanna is a contributing author to books including Vulnerability, exploitation and migrants: Insecure work in a globalized economy (Palgrave, 2015), and The SAGE Handbook of Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery (SAGE, 2018). Her international human rights experience spans the UK diplomatic service, academia, and philanthropy, managing multi-million dollar budgets. Joanna holds a graduate Masters degree in Human Rights from the University of London. Resources: Learn more about Freedom United at: https://www.freedomunited.org/ Connect with Joanna on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ewart-james Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Making Modern Slavery History: Joanna Ewart-James, Co-founder & Executive Director of Freedom United full 4 30 Goal 17 Media It’s a crisis many of us never imagined could exist in our lifetimes: modern slavery. But the unconscionable issue of forced labor is something that everyone can help tackle head-on. Joanna Ewert-James is executive director and co-founder for Freedom United, the world's largest community dedicated to ending human trafficking and slavery. In this episode she shines a light on the unseen facets of modern slavery in business, what we can do to address it, and how together we can make progress to expose and end modern slavery through the company and industry-wide collaboration. It’s a crisis many of us never imagined could exist in our lifetimes: modern slavery. But the unconscionable issue of forced labor is something that everyone can help tackle head-on. Joanna Ewert-James is executive director and co-founder for Freedom United, the world's largest community dedicated to ending human trafficking and slavery. In this episode she shines a light on the unseen facets of modern slavery in business, what we can do to address it, and how together we can make progress to expose and end modern slavery through the company and industry-wide collaboration. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Joanna Ewart-James: Joanna is co-founder and Executive Director of Freedom United, a global community against modern slavery powering action for change. Joanna is also a trustee at Labour Behind the Label Trust– campaigning for workers’ rights in the clothing industry. At the end of 2021 she completed her term as Chair of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative UK, during which she received an innovation award for the newly created Commonwealth 8.7 Network on modern slavery. Joanna was previously with Walk Free and Anti-Slavery International, where she developed and directed their work on business engagement, including coordinating the Cotton Campaign in Europe. Joanna is a contributing author to books including Vulnerability, exploitation and migrants: Insecure work in a globalized economy (Palgrave, 2015), and The SAGE Handbook of Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery (SAGE, 2018). Her international human rights experience spans the UK diplomatic service, academia, and philanthropy, managing multi-million dollar budgets. Joanna holds a graduate Masters degree in Human Rights from the University of London. Resources: Learn more about Freedom United at: https://www.freedomunited.org/ Connect with Joanna on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ewart-james Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  It’s a crisis many of us never imagined could exist in our lifetimes: modern slavery. But the unconscionable issue of forced labor is something that everyone can help tackle head-on. Joanna Ewert-James is executive director and co-founder for Freedom United, the world's largest community dedicated to ending human trafficking and slavery. In this episode she shines a light on the unseen facets of modern slavery in business, what we can do to address it, and how together we can make progress to expose and end modern slavery through the company and industry-wide collaboration.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Joanna Ewart-James:

Joanna is co-founder and Executive Director of Freedom United, a global community against modern slavery powering action for change. Joanna is also a trustee at Labour Behind the Label Trust– campaigning for workers’ rights in the clothing industry. At the end of 2021 she completed her term as Chair of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative UK, during which she received an innovation award for the newly created Commonwealth 8.7 Network on modern slavery. Joanna was previously with Walk Free and Anti-Slavery International, where she developed and directed their work on business engagement, including coordinating the Cotton Campaign in Europe. Joanna is a contributing author to books including Vulnerability, exploitation and migrants: Insecure work in a globalized economy (Palgrave, 2015), and The SAGE Handbook of Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery (SAGE, 2018). Her international human rights experience spans the UK diplomatic service, academia, and philanthropy, managing multi-million dollar budgets. Joanna holds a graduate Masters degree in Human Rights from the University of London.


Resources:

Learn more about Freedom United at: https://www.freedomunited.org/

Connect with Joanna on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ewart-james

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2439 no Climate Solutions out of Thin Air: Gregory Constantine, CEO of Air Company Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Gregory Constantine Gregory Constantine is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, and global thinker. As co-founder and CEO of AIR COMPANY, a New York-based technology, engineering, and design company, Constantine engages with the world to critically solve its most complex and pressing issues. Constantine’s spirit for innovation started prior to founding AIR COMPANY and he has always proven himself to be a risk-taker which was evident with his impromptu and unplanned move to New York in 2014. In NYC, Constantine was scouted for a role at Diageo, the world’s most prominent alcohol company. There he led Smirnoff’s cultural marketing, which aimed to integrate itself into music and popular culture while promoting diversity and inclusion as part of its brand efforts. On a Forbes 30 Under 30 trip overseas, Gregory met Dr. Stafford Sheehan, his future business partner and the complimentary mind responsible for the advent and subsequent birth of the concept for Air Company. Following suit with his knack for risk-taking, Gregory quit his job and pursued his ambition to create what is now the world’s first consumer products from carbon dioxide. Working closely with his dedicated team of Ph.D. chemists, AIR COMPANY has transformed from a concept into the world’s leading carbon technology company in just over three years, now operating three facilities across the United States and Canada.   Resources Learn more about Air Company at: https://www.aircompany.com/ Connect with Gregory Constantine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryconstantine/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Climate Solutions out of Thin Air: Gregory Constantine, CEO of Air Company full 4 29 Goal 17 Media Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future. Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Gregory Constantine Gregory Constantine is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, and global thinker. As co-founder and CEO of AIR COMPANY, a New York-based technology, engineering, and design company, Constantine engages with the world to critically solve its most complex and pressing issues. Constantine’s spirit for innovation started prior to founding AIR COMPANY and he has always proven himself to be a risk-taker which was evident with his impromptu and unplanned move to New York in 2014. In NYC, Constantine was scouted for a role at Diageo, the world’s most prominent alcohol company. There he led Smirnoff’s cultural marketing, which aimed to integrate itself into music and popular culture while promoting diversity and inclusion as part of its brand efforts. On a Forbes 30 Under 30 trip overseas, Gregory met Dr. Stafford Sheehan, his future business partner and the complimentary mind responsible for the advent and subsequent birth of the concept for Air Company. Following suit with his knack for risk-taking, Gregory quit his job and pursued his ambition to create what is now the world’s first consumer products from carbon dioxide. Working closely with his dedicated team of Ph.D. chemists, AIR COMPANY has transformed from a concept into the world’s leading carbon technology company in just over three years, now operating three facilities across the United States and Canada.   Resources Learn more about Air Company at: https://www.aircompany.com/ Connect with Gregory Constantine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryconstantine/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstrating to the world that there is limitless potential in technology, and that it should be accessible to all. In this episode, he shares how to launch and scale a truly disruptive and purposeful company with multiple product lines and how to leverage that purpose to win investors, employees, and customers, and a brighter future.

Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Gregory Constantine

Gregory Constantine is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, and global thinker. As co-founder and CEO of AIR COMPANY, a New York-based technology, engineering, and design company, Constantine engages with the world to critically solve its most complex and pressing issues. Constantine’s spirit for innovation started prior to founding AIR COMPANY and he has always proven himself to be a risk-taker which was evident with his impromptu and unplanned move to New York in 2014. In NYC, Constantine was scouted for a role at Diageo, the world’s most prominent alcohol company. There he led Smirnoff’s cultural marketing, which aimed to integrate itself into music and popular culture while promoting diversity and inclusion as part of its brand efforts. On a Forbes 30 Under 30 trip overseas, Gregory met Dr. Stafford Sheehan, his future business partner and the complimentary mind responsible for the advent and subsequent birth of the concept for Air Company. Following suit with his knack for risk-taking, Gregory quit his job and pursued his ambition to create what is now the world’s first consumer products from carbon dioxide. Working closely with his dedicated team of Ph.D. chemists, AIR COMPANY has transformed from a concept into the world’s leading carbon technology company in just over three years, now operating three facilities across the United States and Canada.

 

Resources

Learn more about Air Company at: https://www.aircompany.com/

Connect with Gregory Constantine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryconstantine/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2816 no Finding Your Way to Flourish: Dr. Katia Sol, Assistant Director of the Stanford Flourishing Project The way we think about leadership is changing, both on a personal level and in the context of business growth and development. For a business to succeed, especially in the digital era, the conversations around what it means to lead must evolve with the changing societal landscapes. But when you are seeking reinvention, it’s easy to get stymied by the simple question: where do we start? Dr. Katia Sol is a lecturer at Stanford University as well as Assistant Director of the Stanford Flourishing Project, a weekly lecture series designed to enhance one’s own leadership toolkit and change-making capacity, as well as one’s ability to enhance collective prosperity and flourishing. In this episode, she shares how we can regenerate ourselves to show up most effectively for others and the planet, and how we foster a culture of purpose and service to navigate challenging times and course-correct our future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. Katia Sol: Dr. Katia Sol innovates and illuminates at the nexus of individual leadership and flourishing, cultivating an intimate and regenerative relationship with the natural world, and the healing and transformation of our collective systems. She teaches Leadership and Wellness Education at Stanford University, with courses on topics such as contemplative ecological leadership, living on purpose, and integrating inner and outer engagement. She also serves as the Assistant Director for the Dalai Lama Fellows program, a global contemplative leadership and social innovation program that supports young entrepreneurs around the world. Beyond Stanford, Katia offers private coaching and consulting services, leadership training, and immersion retreats. Katia holds a BA in Latin American Studies and MA in Education (Stanford University), PhD in Leadership and the Dynamics of Global Change (University of Toronto), and a MS in Management (Stanford Graduate School of Business), and has led over 5000 hours of in-depth leadership development programs focused on cultivating wise action to meet today’s greatest global challenges. She lives in Richmond, CA with her husband and three boys (ages 4, 14, and 17). Resources: Learn more about Dr. Katia Sol at https://www.katiasol.com/ Connect with Dr. Katia Sol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katia-sol-phd-8b22976/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Finding Your Way to Flourish: Dr. Katia Sol, Assistant Director of the Stanford Flourishing Project full 4 28 Goal 17 Media The way we think about leadership is changing, both on a personal level and in the context of business growth and development. For a business to succeed, especially in the digital era, the conversations around what it means to lead must evolve with the changing societal landscapes. But when you are seeking reinvention, it’s easy to get stymied by the simple question: where do we start? Dr. Katia Sol is a lecturer at Stanford University as well as Assistant Director of the Stanford Flourishing Project, a weekly lecture series designed to enhance one’s own leadership toolkit and change-making capacity, as well as one’s ability to enhance collective prosperity and flourishing. In this episode, she shares how we can regenerate ourselves to show up most effectively for others and the planet, and how we foster a culture of purpose and service to navigate challenging times and course-correct our future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com The way we think about leadership is changing, both on a personal level and in the context of business growth and development. For a business to succeed, especially in the digital era, the conversations around what it means to lead must evolve with the changing societal landscapes. But when you are seeking reinvention, it’s easy to get stymied by the simple question: where do we start? Dr. Katia Sol is a lecturer at Stanford University as well as Assistant Director of the Stanford Flourishing Project, a weekly lecture series designed to enhance one’s own leadership toolkit and change-making capacity, as well as one’s ability to enhance collective prosperity and flourishing. In this episode, she shares how we can regenerate ourselves to show up most effectively for others and the planet, and how we foster a culture of purpose and service to navigate challenging times and course-correct our future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. Katia Sol: Dr. Katia Sol innovates and illuminates at the nexus of individual leadership and flourishing, cultivating an intimate and regenerative relationship with the natural world, and the healing and transformation of our collective systems. She teaches Leadership and Wellness Education at Stanford University, with courses on topics such as contemplative ecological leadership, living on purpose, and integrating inner and outer engagement. She also serves as the Assistant Director for the Dalai Lama Fellows program, a global contemplative leadership and social innovation program that supports young entrepreneurs around the world. Beyond Stanford, Katia offers private coaching and consulting services, leadership training, and immersion retreats. Katia holds a BA in Latin American Studies and MA in Education (Stanford University), PhD in Leadership and the Dynamics of Global Change (University of Toronto), and a MS in Management (Stanford Graduate School of Business), and has led over 5000 hours of in-depth leadership development programs focused on cultivating wise action to meet today’s greatest global challenges. She lives in Richmond, CA with her husband and three boys (ages 4, 14, and 17). Resources: Learn more about Dr. Katia Sol at https://www.katiasol.com/ Connect with Dr. Katia Sol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katia-sol-phd-8b22976/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  The way we think about leadership is changing, both on a personal level and in the context of business growth and development. For a business to succeed, especially in the digital era, the conversations around what it means to lead must evolve with the changing societal landscapes. But when you are seeking reinvention, it’s easy to get stymied by the simple question: where do we start? Dr. Katia Sol is a lecturer at Stanford University as well as Assistant Director of the Stanford Flourishing Project, a weekly lecture series designed to enhance one’s own leadership toolkit and change-making capacity, as well as one’s ability to enhance collective prosperity and flourishing. In this episode, she shares how we can regenerate ourselves to show up most effectively for others and the planet, and how we foster a culture of purpose and service to navigate challenging times and course-correct our future.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Dr. Katia Sol:

Dr. Katia Sol innovates and illuminates at the nexus of individual leadership and flourishing, cultivating an intimate and regenerative relationship with the natural world, and the healing and transformation of our collective systems. She teaches Leadership and Wellness Education at Stanford University, with courses on topics such as contemplative ecological leadership, living on purpose, and integrating inner and outer engagement. She also serves as the Assistant Director for the Dalai Lama Fellows program, a global contemplative leadership and social innovation program that supports young entrepreneurs around the world. Beyond Stanford, Katia offers private coaching and consulting services, leadership training, and immersion retreats. Katia holds a BA in Latin American Studies and MA in Education (Stanford University), PhD in Leadership and the Dynamics of Global Change (University of Toronto), and a MS in Management (Stanford Graduate School of Business), and has led over 5000 hours of in-depth leadership development programs focused on cultivating wise action to meet today’s greatest global challenges. She lives in Richmond, CA with her husband and three boys (ages 4, 14, and 17).


Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Katia Sol at https://www.katiasol.com/

Connect with Dr. Katia Sol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katia-sol-phd-8b22976/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2923 no Meeting the Moment for Mental Wellness: Taryn Bird, Senior Director of Social Impact, Kate Spade NY Mental health and wellness has never been more top of mind. The global toll of the Covid-19 pandemic peeled back the layers on long-held stoicism, unearthing a growing crisis not only on a personal level, but one that permeates business and brands worldwide. Now, employers are asking themselves: What can we do to help? Taryn Bird is Senior Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York, a global fashion design company known for its colorful, playful designs and its commitment to creating high-quality products with personal style statements for each customer. In this episode, she shares how a company of any size can address a sensitive issue like mental health in ways that are deeply meaningful to employees and customers, while also delivering real value toa business at a time when it’s needed most. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Taryn Bird Taryn Bird is a corporate intrapreneur and women’s empowerment, mental health, and wellness advocate. Taryn leads social impact for Kate Spade New York. In this role, she oversees the company’s women and girls’ mental health and empowerment programs inclusive of corporate and philanthropic strategic partnerships, the company’s social enterprise initiative on purpose, brand product donation, and employee engagement. She is also the co-lead for Mind Body Soul, the brand’s internal community engagement group focused on bringing mental health initiatives to life for corporate and field teams. Prior to joining Kate Spade and Company in 2013, Taryn built and led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s women’s economic empowerment and global corporate citizenship programs. Taryn has her master’s in social enterprise from the School of International Serviceat The America University in Washington, DC and her Bachelor of Sciences in Economics and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University. She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Resources Learn more about Kate Spade New York at https://www.katespade.com/social-impact/our-mission Connect with Taryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-bird-5374a59/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0000 Meeting the Moment for Mental Wellness: Taryn Bird, Senior Director of Social Impact, Kate Spade NY full 4 27 Goal 17 Media Mental health and wellness has never been more top of mind. The global toll of the Covid-19 pandemic peeled back the layers on long-held stoicism, unearthing a growing crisis not only on a personal level, but one that permeates business and brands worldwide. Now, employers are asking themselves: What can we do to help? Taryn Bird is Senior Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York, a globalfashion design company known for its colorful, playful designs and its commitment to creating high-quality productswith personal style statements for each customer. In this episode, she shares how a company of any size can address a sensitive issue like mental health in ways that are deeply meaningful to employees and customers, while also delivering real value to a business at a time when it’s needed most. Mental health and wellness has never been more top of mind. The global toll of the Covid-19 pandemic peeled back the layers on long-held stoicism, unearthing a growing crisis not only on a personal level, but one that permeates business and brands worldwide. Now, employers are asking themselves: What can we do to help? Taryn Bird is Senior Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York, a global fashion design company known for its colorful, playful designs and its commitment to creating high-quality products with personal style statements for each customer. In this episode, she shares how a company of any size can address a sensitive issue like mental health in ways that are deeply meaningful to employees and customers, while also delivering real value toa business at a time when it’s needed most. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Taryn Bird Taryn Bird is a corporate intrapreneur and women’s empowerment, mental health, and wellness advocate. Taryn leads social impact for Kate Spade New York. In this role, she oversees the company’s women and girls’ mental health and empowerment programs inclusive of corporate and philanthropic strategic partnerships, the company’s social enterprise initiative on purpose, brand product donation, and employee engagement. She is also the co-lead for Mind Body Soul, the brand’s internal community engagement group focused on bringing mental health initiatives to life for corporate and field teams. Prior to joining Kate Spade and Company in 2013, Taryn built and led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s women’s economic empowerment and global corporate citizenship programs. Taryn has her master’s in social enterprise from the School of International Serviceat The America University in Washington, DC and her Bachelor of Sciences in Economics and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University. She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Resources Learn more about Kate Spade New York at https://www.katespade.com/social-impact/our-mission Connect with Taryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-bird-5374a59/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Mental health and wellness has never been more top of mind. The global toll of the Covid-19 pandemic peeled back the layers on long-held stoicism, unearthing a growing crisis not only on a personal level, but one that permeates business and brands worldwide. Now, employers are asking themselves: What can we do to help? Taryn Bird is Senior Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York, a global fashion design company known for its colorful, playful designs and its commitment to creating high-quality products with personal style statements for each customer. In this episode, she shares how a company of any size can address a sensitive issue like mental health in ways that are deeply meaningful to employees and customers, while also delivering real value toa business at a time when it’s needed most.

Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Taryn Bird

Taryn Bird is a corporate intrapreneur and women’s empowerment, mental health, and wellness advocate. Taryn leads social impact for Kate Spade New York. In this role, she oversees the company’s women and girls’ mental health and empowerment programs inclusive of corporate and philanthropic strategic partnerships, the company’s social enterprise initiative on purpose, brand product donation, and employee engagement. She is also the co-lead for Mind Body Soul, the brand’s internal community engagement group focused on bringing mental health initiatives to life for corporate and field teams. Prior to joining Kate Spade and Company in 2013, Taryn built and led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s women’s economic empowerment and global corporate citizenship programs. Taryn has her master’s in social enterprise from the School of International Serviceat The America University in Washington, DC and her Bachelor of Sciences in Economics and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University. She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


Resources

Learn more about Kate Spade New York at https://www.katespade.com/social-impact/our-mission

Connect with Taryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-bird-5374a59/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2825 no Sustaining a Healthier Future: Alison Writenour, CEO of Seventh Generation Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Alison Whritenour Alison Whritenour has spent nearly a decade at Seventh Generation, contributing to transforming the world into a healthy, sustainable and equitable world for future generations. Using business as a force for good drives Alison in all she has done with Seventh Generation across various roles in everything from brand activation to product innovation. Most recently, Alison was the head of channel and customer development at Seventh Generation, where in 2020, she delivered more than 40% growth, while navigating COVID-19’s business and consumer impact. Prior to her work with Seventh Generation, Alison worked in brand management at Colgate-Palmolive. Alison holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BA from Loyola University. She lives in Vermont with her husband and three children. Resources Learn more about Seventh Generation at https://www.seventhgeneration.com/ Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whritenour-0803b424 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Sustaining a Healthier Future: Alison Writenour, CEO of Seventh Generation full 4 26 Goal 17 Media Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business. Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Alison Whritenour Alison Whritenour has spent nearly a decade at Seventh Generation, contributing to transforming the world into a healthy, sustainable and equitable world for future generations. Using business as a force for good drives Alison in all she has done with Seventh Generation across various roles in everything from brand activation to product innovation. Most recently, Alison was the head of channel and customer development at Seventh Generation, where in 2020, she delivered more than 40% growth, while navigating COVID-19’s business and consumer impact. Prior to her work with Seventh Generation, Alison worked in brand management at Colgate-Palmolive. Alison holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BA from Loyola University. She lives in Vermont with her husband and three children. Resources Learn more about Seventh Generation at https://www.seventhgeneration.com/ Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whritenour-0803b424 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock new innovations, products, and growth, and how a purpose-led company of any size can accelerate and scale impact in ways that inspire everyone to build its business. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Alison Whritenour

Alison Whritenour has spent nearly a decade at Seventh Generation, contributing to transforming the world into a healthy, sustainable and equitable world for future generations. Using business as a force for good drives Alison in all she has done with Seventh Generation across various roles in everything from brand activation to product innovation. Most recently, Alison was the head of channel and customer development at Seventh Generation, where in 2020, she delivered more than 40% growth, while navigating COVID-19’s business and consumer impact. Prior to her work with Seventh Generation, Alison worked in brand management at Colgate-Palmolive. Alison holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BA from Loyola University. She lives in Vermont with her husband and three children.


Resources

Learn more about Seventh Generation at https://www.seventhgeneration.com/

Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whritenour-0803b424

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2683 BEST OF: Bolt Threads’ Dan Widmaier: Reengineering Fashion & Beauty To Restore The Planet In the Best Of episode, we look back at Dan Wideaier of Bolt Threads. Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems. Dan Widmaier Dan has carefully tended Bolt’s growth since 2009, using his passion and expertise to lead the company through technology development, expansion, and financing. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from UC San Francisco, where his graduate research involved designing genetic circuits to control microbial organelles. Dan has grown Bolt Threads from an incubator start-up to a biomaterials platform company with 75 employees. He has led Bolt Threads through multiple fundraising rounds, created lasting partnerships with iconic global brands like Stella McCartney, and launched commercially available materials including MyloTM – a mycelium-based leather alternative – with a select group of partners including adidas, Kering, lululemon, and Stella McCartney.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Bolt Threads at boltthreads.com Connect with Dan on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: Bolt Threads’ Dan Widmaier: Reengineering Fashion & Beauty To Restore The Planet full 4 25 Goal 17 Media In the Best Of episode, we look back at Dan Wideaier of Bolt Threads. Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems. In the Best Of episode, we look back at Dan Wideaier of Bolt Threads. Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems. Dan Widmaier Dan has carefully tended Bolt’s growth since 2009, using his passion and expertise to lead the company through technology development, expansion, and financing. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from UC San Francisco, where his graduate research involved designing genetic circuits to control microbial organelles. Dan has grown Bolt Threads from an incubator start-up to a biomaterials platform company with 75 employees. He has led Bolt Threads through multiple fundraising rounds, created lasting partnerships with iconic global brands like Stella McCartney, and launched commercially available materials including MyloTM – a mycelium-based leather alternative – with a select group of partners including adidas, Kering, lululemon, and Stella McCartney.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Bolt Threads at boltthreads.com Connect with Dan on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! In the Best Of episode, we look back at Dan Wideaier of Bolt Threads. Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems.

Dan Widmaier

Dan has carefully tended Bolt’s growth since 2009, using his passion and expertise to lead the company through technology development, expansion, and financing. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from UC San Francisco, where his graduate research involved designing genetic circuits to control microbial organelles. Dan has grown Bolt Threads from an incubator start-up to a biomaterials platform company with 75 employees. He has led Bolt Threads through multiple fundraising rounds, created lasting partnerships with iconic global brands like Stella McCartney, and launched commercially available materials including MyloTM – a mycelium-based leather alternative – with a select group of partners including adidas, Kering, lululemon, and Stella McCartney.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.

 

Resources

Learn more about Bolt Threads at boltthreads.com

Connect with Dan on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2018 BEST OF: Bryce Fluellen, Executive Director, Social Equity Franchise Everytable: Change Is Bigger Than You In the Best Of episode, we look back at Bryce Fluellen of Everytable. Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company’s rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most.   Bryce Fluellen Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Everytable’s Social Equity Franchise Program. This model invests directly into marginalized entrepreneurs of color by providing the opportunity to open Everytable stores with zero upfront capital or net worth. Fluellen has fought for food justice and social equity for more than 20 years. He developed and implemented strategic programs at Starbucks, Magic Johnson Enterprises, and the American Heart Association to drive systemic change to benefit underserved communities. As Community Impact Director at the Los Angeles chapter of the American Heart Association, he was instrumental in developing and implementing a multi-year, million-dollar regional campaign with the National Football League Foundation to transform and improve youth physical activity and building an impact blueprint for the League to scale across 30 team markets. Also a Master Chef, he operated a Los Angeles full-service catering company, YAMS Catering, where he created partnerships with health-focused organizations to educate Black and Brown communities about healthy eating. Resources Learn more about Everytable at https://everytable.com/about Connect with Bryce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-fluellen-8307468/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: Bryce Fluellen, Executive Director, Social Equity Franchise Everytable: Change Is Bigger Than You full 4 24 Goal 17 Media In the Best Of episode, we look back at Bryce Fluellen of Everytable. Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company’s rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most. In the Best Of episode, we look back at Bryce Fluellen of Everytable. Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company’s rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most.   Bryce Fluellen Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Everytable’s Social Equity Franchise Program. This model invests directly into marginalized entrepreneurs of color by providing the opportunity to open Everytable stores with zero upfront capital or net worth. Fluellen has fought for food justice and social equity for more than 20 years. He developed and implemented strategic programs at Starbucks, Magic Johnson Enterprises, and the American Heart Association to drive systemic change to benefit underserved communities. As Community Impact Director at the Los Angeles chapter of the American Heart Association, he was instrumental in developing and implementing a multi-year, million-dollar regional campaign with the National Football League Foundation to transform and improve youth physical activity and building an impact blueprint for the League to scale across 30 team markets. Also a Master Chef, he operated a Los Angeles full-service catering company, YAMS Catering, where he created partnerships with health-focused organizations to educate Black and Brown communities about healthy eating. Resources Learn more about Everytable at https://everytable.com/about Connect with Bryce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-fluellen-8307468/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. In the Best Of episode, we look back at Bryce Fluellen of Everytable. Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company’s rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most.

 

Bryce Fluellen

Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Everytable’s Social Equity Franchise Program. This model invests directly into marginalized entrepreneurs of color by providing the opportunity to open Everytable stores with zero upfront capital or net worth.

Fluellen has fought for food justice and social equity for more than 20 years. He developed and implemented strategic programs at Starbucks, Magic Johnson Enterprises, and the American Heart Association to drive systemic change to benefit underserved communities. As Community Impact Director at the Los Angeles chapter of the American Heart Association, he was instrumental in developing and implementing a multi-year, million-dollar regional campaign with the National Football League Foundation to transform and improve youth physical activity and building an impact blueprint for the League to scale across 30 team markets.

Also a Master Chef, he operated a Los Angeles full-service catering company, YAMS Catering, where he created partnerships with health-focused organizations to educate Black and Brown communities about healthy eating.

Resources

Learn more about Everytable at https://everytable.com/about

Connect with Bryce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-fluellen-8307468/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2583 no BEST OF: JUST Capital’s Martin Whittaker On Holding Business Accountable In this Best Of episode, we look back at Martin Wittaker of JUST Capital. Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave. In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change. Martin Whittaker Martin Whittaker is the founding CEO of JUST Capital and is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. He is also co-founder and Board member of the CREO Syndicate, a family office investment network; a Board member of the Carbon Disclosure Project U.S.; and a member of the Forbes Finance Council and Forbes Contributor. Some of Martin’s previous work includes co-founding the impact investing firm Sonen Capital and serving as the Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners, a family office-led private equity firm. Martin received his Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh, an MBA from the University of London, an M.Sc. from McGill University and a B.Sc. from University of St. Andrews. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about JUST Capital Connect with Martin on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: JUST Capital’s Martin Whittaker On Holding Business Accountable full 4 23 Goal 17 Media In this Best Of episode, we look back at Martin Wittaker of JUST Capital. Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave. In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change. In this Best Of episode, we look back at Martin Wittaker of JUST Capital. Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave. In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change. Martin Whittaker Martin Whittaker is the founding CEO of JUST Capital and is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. He is also co-founder and Board member of the CREO Syndicate, a family office investment network; a Board member of the Carbon Disclosure Project U.S.; and a member of the Forbes Finance Council and Forbes Contributor. Some of Martin’s previous work includes co-founding the impact investing firm Sonen Capital and serving as the Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners, a family office-led private equity firm. Martin received his Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh, an MBA from the University of London, an M.Sc. from McGill University and a B.Sc. from University of St. Andrews. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about JUST Capital Connect with Martin on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! In this Best Of episode, we look back at Martin Wittaker of JUST Capital. Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave.

In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change.


Martin Whittaker

Martin Whittaker is the founding CEO of JUST Capital and is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. He is also co-founder and Board member of the CREO Syndicate, a family office investment network; a Board member of the Carbon Disclosure Project U.S.; and a member of the Forbes Finance Council and Forbes Contributor. Some of Martin’s previous work includes co-founding the impact investing firm Sonen Capital and serving as the Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners, a family office-led private equity firm. Martin received his Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh, an MBA from the University of London, an M.Sc. from McGill University and a B.Sc. from University of St. Andrews.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.

 

Resources

Learn more about JUST Capital

Connect with Martin on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2467 no BEST OF: Futurist Sally Uren On How Volatility Unlocks Positive Change In this Best Of episode, we look back at Sally Uren of Forum For The Future. Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions. Sally Uren Sally joined Forum for the Future, then a not-for-profit based solely in the UK, in 2002. Previously Deputy CEO, Sally was appointed Chief Executive in 2013. Since then, she has spearheaded Forum’s mission to create a more sustainable future by catalysing transformational change in key global systems. Over this period, Sally has overseen Forum’s substantial growth into new markets while honing its focus on ensuring Forum makes a positive contribution to three global challenges: the climate crisis and ensuring the sustainability of our global food system and value chains. Sally oversees the delivery of Forum’s programmatic work through a team of more than 80 sustainability professionals across offices in London, Singapore, New York and Mumbai. As part of this, she works with leading global players, including businesses such as Unilever and Olam, foundations such as the Laudes Foundation, and membership organisations such as Sedex, both in one-to-one partnerships, and also as part of multi-stakeholder collaborations designed to address complex challenges in systems as diverse as food, energy, apparel and shipping. In December 2017, Sally received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to sustainability in business. In 2019, she was ranked number one on Assent’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders. Resources Connect with Sally on LinkedIn Read Forum for the Future’s latest report: “From Systems Shock to Systems Change” For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000 BEST OF: Futurist Sally Uren On How Volatility Unlocks Positive Change full 4 22 Goal 17 Media Thanks for joining us for another season of Lead With We. I couldn’t think of a better guest to kick things off than my dear friend, futurist Sally Uren. Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions. In this Best Of episode, we look back at Sally Uren of Forum For The Future. Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions. Sally Uren Sally joined Forum for the Future, then a not-for-profit based solely in the UK, in 2002. Previously Deputy CEO, Sally was appointed Chief Executive in 2013. Since then, she has spearheaded Forum’s mission to create a more sustainable future by catalysing transformational change in key global systems. Over this period, Sally has overseen Forum’s substantial growth into new markets while honing its focus on ensuring Forum makes a positive contribution to three global challenges: the climate crisis and ensuring the sustainability of our global food system and value chains. Sally oversees the delivery of Forum’s programmatic work through a team of more than 80 sustainability professionals across offices in London, Singapore, New York and Mumbai. As part of this, she works with leading global players, including businesses such as Unilever and Olam, foundations such as the Laudes Foundation, and membership organisations such as Sedex, both in one-to-one partnerships, and also as part of multi-stakeholder collaborations designed to address complex challenges in systems as diverse as food, energy, apparel and shipping. In December 2017, Sally received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to sustainability in business. In 2019, she was ranked number one on Assent’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders. Resources Connect with Sally on LinkedIn Read Forum for the Future’s latest report: “From Systems Shock to Systems Change” For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com In this Best Of episode, we look back at Sally Uren of Forum For The Future. Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions.


Sally Uren

Sally joined Forum for the Future, then a not-for-profit based solely in the UK, in 2002. Previously Deputy CEO, Sally was appointed Chief Executive in 2013. Since then, she has spearheaded Forum’s mission to create a more sustainable future by catalysing transformational change in key global systems. Over this period, Sally has overseen Forum’s substantial growth into new markets while honing its focus on ensuring Forum makes a positive contribution to three global challenges: the climate crisis and ensuring the sustainability of our global food system and value chains.

Sally oversees the delivery of Forum’s programmatic work through a team of more than 80 sustainability professionals across offices in London, Singapore, New York and Mumbai. As part of this, she works with leading global players, including businesses such as Unilever and Olam, foundations such as the Laudes Foundation, and membership organisations such as Sedex, both in one-to-one partnerships, and also as part of multi-stakeholder collaborations designed to address complex challenges in systems as diverse as food, energy, apparel and shipping.

In December 2017, Sally received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to sustainability in business. In 2019, she was ranked number one on Assent’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders.


Resources

Connect with Sally on LinkedIn

Read Forum for the Future’s latest report: “From Systems Shock to Systems Change”

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1802 Why Sustainability Is Getting Better For Business: Koann Skrzyniarz, Founder and CEO Of Sustainable Life Media KoAnn is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media, producers and conveners of the internationally respected Sustainable Brands community. Through Sustainable Brands, she and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st-century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of sustainability efforts around the world and the positive progress we're making, as well as exciting and disruptive new companies, technologies, and collaborations that are unlocking huge marketplace opportunities in the future.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com KoAnn Skrzyniarz: KoAnn is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media, producers and conveners of the internationally respected Sustainable Brands community. Through Sustainable Brands, she and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st-century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. In addition to overseeing direction and strategy at SB, she writes and speaks worldwide on the shift in consumer demand and the opportunity for brands to respond by changing the way they think of and deliver against their societal role. Resources: Learn more about Sustainable Life Media at https://sustainablebrands.com/  Connect with KoAnn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koann/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Why Sustainability Is Getting Better For Business: Koann Skrzyniarz, Founder and CEO Of Sustainable Life Media full 4 21 Goal 17 Media KoAnn is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media, producers and conveners of the internationally respected Sustainable Brands community. Through Sustainable Brands, she and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st-century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of sustainability efforts around the world and the positive progress we're making, as well as exciting and disruptive new companies, technologies, and collaborations that are unlocking huge marketplace opportunities in the future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com KoAnn is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media, producers and conveners of the internationally respected Sustainable Brands community. Through Sustainable Brands, she and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st-century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of sustainability efforts around the world and the positive progress we're making, as well as exciting and disruptive new companies, technologies, and collaborations that are unlocking huge marketplace opportunities in the future.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com KoAnn Skrzyniarz: KoAnn is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media, producers and conveners of the internationally respected Sustainable Brands community. Through Sustainable Brands, she and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st-century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. In addition to overseeing direction and strategy at SB, she writes and speaks worldwide on the shift in consumer demand and the opportunity for brands to respond by changing the way they think of and deliver against their societal role. Resources: Learn more about Sustainable Life Media at https://sustainablebrands.com/  Connect with KoAnn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koann/ KoAnn is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media, producers and conveners of the internationally respected Sustainable Brands community. Through Sustainable Brands, she and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st-century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of sustainability efforts around the world and the positive progress we're making, as well as exciting and disruptive new companies, technologies, and collaborations that are unlocking huge marketplace opportunities in the future.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com

KoAnn Skrzyniarz:

KoAnn is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Life Media, producers and conveners of the internationally respected Sustainable Brands community. Through Sustainable Brands, she and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st-century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. In addition to overseeing direction and strategy at SB, she writes and speaks worldwide on the shift in consumer demand and the opportunity for brands to respond by changing the way they think of and deliver against their societal role.

Resources:

Learn more about Sustainable Life Media at https://sustainablebrands.com/ 

Connect with KoAnn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koann/

]]> 2516 no Making Climate Change A Human Rights Issue: David Clark, Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now - Global Climate Alliance David Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, an international initiative ensuring climate change is recognized as the human rights crisis that leading scientists and human rights advocates, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have declared it to be. In this episode, he reveals the state of the climate movement and how companies large and small can participate in meaningful ways that support much-needed business growth while also course-correcting our future. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com. David Clark David Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now - Global Climate Alliance, which is an international initiative created to take on climate change as the human rights crisis that leading scientists and human rights advocates, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have declared it to be. Resources Learn more about Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance at righthererightnow.global Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-clark-b816083/ Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Making Climate Change A Human Rights Issue: David Clark, Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now - Global Climate Alliance full 4 20 Goal 17 Media David Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, an international initiative ensuring climate change is recognized as the human rights crisis that leading scientists and human rights advocates, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have declared it to be. In this episode, he reveals the state of the climate movement and how companies large and small can participate in meaningful ways that support much-needed business growth while also course-correcting our future. David Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, an international initiative ensuring climate change is recognized as the human rights crisis that leading scientists and human rights advocates, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have declared it to be. In this episode, he reveals the state of the climate movement and how companies large and small can participate in meaningful ways that support much-needed business growth while also course-correcting our future. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com. David Clark David Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now - Global Climate Alliance, which is an international initiative created to take on climate change as the human rights crisis that leading scientists and human rights advocates, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have declared it to be. Resources Learn more about Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance at righthererightnow.global Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-clark-b816083/ Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. David Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, an international initiative ensuring climate change is recognized as the human rights crisis that leading scientists and human rights advocates, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have declared it to be. In this episode, he reveals the state of the climate movement and how companies large and small can participate in meaningful ways that support much-needed business growth while also course-correcting our future. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com.


David Clark

David Clark is the Founder and CEO of The Right Here, Right Now - Global Climate Alliance, which is an international initiative created to take on climate change as the human rights crisis that leading scientists and human rights advocates, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have declared it to be.


Resources

Learn more about Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance at righthererightnow.global

Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-clark-b816083/

Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2954 no Paul Hawken & Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. Paul Hawken Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media including the Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books including five national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest and Drawdown. He is published in 30 languages and his books are available in over 80 countries having sold more than two million copies. His last book, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming debuted on April 18, 2017 as a New York Times bestseller and is currently in seventeen other languages. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, which worked with over two hundred scholars, students, scientists, researchers, and activists to map, measure, and model the one hundred most substantive solutions that can cumulatively reverse global warming. He is the founder of Regeneration.org and his new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, is published by Penguin Random House launching September 21st, 2021.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Paul’s work at regeneration.org Connect with Paul on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Paul Hawken & Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation full 4 19 Goal 17 Media It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. Paul Hawken Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media including the Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books including five national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest and Drawdown. He is published in 30 languages and his books are available in over 80 countries having sold more than two million copies. His last book, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming debuted on April 18, 2017 as a New York Times bestseller and is currently in seventeen other languages. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, which worked with over two hundred scholars, students, scientists, researchers, and activists to map, measure, and model the one hundred most substantive solutions that can cumulatively reverse global warming. He is the founder of Regeneration.org and his new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, is published by Penguin Random House launching September 21st, 2021.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Paul’s work at regeneration.org Connect with Paul on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation.


Paul Hawken

Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media including the Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books including five national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest and Drawdown. He is published in 30 languages and his books are available in over 80 countries having sold more than two million copies. His last book, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming debuted on April 18, 2017 as a New York Times bestseller and is currently in seventeen other languages. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, which worked with over two hundred scholars, students, scientists, researchers, and activists to map, measure, and model the one hundred most substantive solutions that can cumulatively reverse global warming. He is the founder of Regeneration.org and his new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, is published by Penguin Random House launching September 21st, 2021.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.

 

Resources

Learn more about Paul’s work at regeneration.org

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2664 Changing The Future Of The Face: Pascal Houdayer, Co-founder & CEO of Orveon The beauty industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Pascal Houdayer is CEO of Orveon, a new and disruptive enterprise at the forefront of this reinvention. As a purpose-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care, he’s committed to exposing the dirty secrets of “clean” beauty and realizing his vision of “pure beauty” as part of holistic health and wellness. In this episode, he shares how to plan, launch, and disrupt a powerful and pervasive industry, and how to maintain your integrity, grow your business, and increase your impact even in these turbulent times. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Pascal Houdayer Pascal Houdayer is a purpose-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care, with a personal mission to improve people’s lives and well-being. He’s passionate about creating innovative solutions to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a more sustainable world. He currently serves as CEO of Orveon (bareMinerals, Laura Mercier, BUXOM), Board Member, and Senior Advisor for Global Private Equity firms. Previously held the role of NAOS CEO (Bioderma, Esthederm, Etat Pur), EVP, and member of the Management Board at Henkel for the Beauty Care Division, after 19y at P&G in various international Leadership roles. Resources Learn more about Orveon  Connect with Pascal on LinkedIn  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Changing The Future Of The Face: Pascal Houdayer, Co-founder & CEO of Orveon full 4 18 Goal 17 Media Pascal Houdayer is a purpose-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care, with a personal mission to improve people’s lives and wellbeing. He’s passionate about creating innovative solutions to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a more sustainable world. He currently serves as CEO of Orveon (bareMinerals, Laura Mercier, BUXOM), Board Member and Senior Advisor for Global Private Equity firms. Previously held the role of NAOS CEO (Bioderma, Esthederm, Etat Pur), EVP and member of the Management Board at Henkel for the Beauty Care Division, after 19y at P&G in various international Leadership roles. The beauty industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Pascal Houdayer is CEO of Orveon, a new and disruptive enterprise at the forefront of this reinvention. As a purpose-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care, he’s committed to exposing the dirty secrets of “clean” beauty and realizing his vision of “pure beauty” as part of holistic health and wellness. In this episode, he shares how to plan, launch, and disrupt a powerful and pervasive industry, and how to maintain your integrity, grow your business, and increase your impact even in these turbulent times. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Pascal Houdayer Pascal Houdayer is a purpose-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care, with a personal mission to improve people’s lives and well-being. He’s passionate about creating innovative solutions to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a more sustainable world. He currently serves as CEO of Orveon (bareMinerals, Laura Mercier, BUXOM), Board Member, and Senior Advisor for Global Private Equity firms. Previously held the role of NAOS CEO (Bioderma, Esthederm, Etat Pur), EVP, and member of the Management Board at Henkel for the Beauty Care Division, after 19y at P&G in various international Leadership roles. Resources Learn more about Orveon  Connect with Pascal on LinkedIn  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  The beauty industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Pascal Houdayer is CEO of Orveon, a new and disruptive enterprise at the forefront of this reinvention. As a purpose-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care, he’s committed to exposing the dirty secrets of “clean” beauty and realizing his vision of “pure beauty” as part of holistic health and wellness. In this episode, he shares how to plan, launch, and disrupt a powerful and pervasive industry, and how to maintain your integrity, grow your business, and increase your impact even in these turbulent times.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Pascal Houdayer

Pascal Houdayer is a purpose-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care, with a personal mission to improve people’s lives and well-being. He’s passionate about creating innovative solutions to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a more sustainable world. He currently serves as CEO of Orveon (bareMinerals, Laura Mercier, BUXOM), Board Member, and Senior Advisor for Global Private Equity firms. Previously held the role of NAOS CEO (Bioderma, Esthederm, Etat Pur), EVP, and member of the Management Board at Henkel for the Beauty Care Division, after 19y at P&G in various international Leadership roles.


Resources

Learn more about Orveon 

Connect with Pascal on LinkedIn 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2961 no Making Sure Waste Management Isn’t A Wasted Opportunity: Tom Szaky, CEO Of Terracycle Waste is one of the most dire and distressing issues we face today both for our own lives and for the planet. Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams polluting our planet. The company operates in 21 countries, working with the world’s largest brands and companies to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration. In this episode, he shares why it has become such a growing and seemingly intractable problem, and how we can fix it together to better serve our communities and future.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tom Szaky: Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 21 countries, working with the world’s largest brands and companies to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration. Resources: Learn more about Terracycle at https://www.terracycle.com/en-CA/  Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomszaky/  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Making Sure Waste Management Isn’t A Wasted Opportunity: Tom Szaky, CEO Of Terracycle full 4 17 Goal 17 Media Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 21 countries, working with the world’s largest brands and companies to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration. Waste is one of the most dire and distressing issues we face today both for our own lives and for the planet. Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams polluting our planet. The company operates in 21 countries, working with the world’s largest brands and companies to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration. In this episode, he shares why it has become such a growing and seemingly intractable problem, and how we can fix it together to better serve our communities and future.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Tom Szaky: Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 21 countries, working with the world’s largest brands and companies to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration. Resources: Learn more about Terracycle at https://www.terracycle.com/en-CA/  Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomszaky/  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Waste is one of the most dire and distressing issues we face today both for our own lives and for the planet. Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams polluting our planet. The company operates in 21 countries, working with the world’s largest brands and companies to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration. In this episode, he shares why it has become such a growing and seemingly intractable problem, and how we can fix it together to better serve our communities and future.

 Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Tom Szaky:

Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 21 countries, working with the world’s largest brands and companies to recycle products and packaging that currently go to landfill or incineration.


Resources:

Learn more about Terracycle at https://www.terracycle.com/en-CA/ 

Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomszaky/ 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2822 How The Mindset Of The Future Can Help Improve Your Business: Dr. Tom Hunsaker, Thunderbird School of Global Management Dr. Tom Hunsaker is an international bestselling author and thought leader who previously served as Associate Dean of Innovation for the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also helped to pioneer the Global Challenge Lab, a cutting-edge capstone course that engages students with global organizations to solve challenges related to growth and impact. In this episode, he shares what leadership can and must look like to ensure your company thrives in turbulent times while also scaling its impact. And how to find balance in your personal and professional lives to best serve business and our shared future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. Tom Hunsaker: Dr. Tom Hunsaker is an international bestselling author and thought leader who previously served as Associate Dean of Innovation for the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also helped to pioneer the Global Challenge Lab, a cutting-edge capstone course that engages students with global organizations to solve challenges related to growth and impact. Resources: Learn more about Tom at: tomhunsaker.com Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btomhunsaker/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000 How The Mindset Of The Future Can Help Improve Your Business: Dr. Tom Hunsaker, Thunderbird School of Global Management full 4 16 Goal 17 Media Dr. Tom Hunsaker is an international bestselling author and thought leader who previously served as Associate Dean of Innovation for the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also helped to pioneer the Global Challenge Lab, a cutting-edge capstone course that engages students with global organizations to solve challenges related to growth and impact. In this episode, he shares what leadership can and must look like to ensure your company thrives in turbulent times while also scaling its impact. And how to find balance in your personal and professional lives to best serve business and our shared future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. Tom Hunsaker is an international bestselling author and thought leader who previously served as Associate Dean of Innovation for the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also helped to pioneer the Global Challenge Lab, a cutting-edge capstone course that engages students with global organizations to solve challenges related to growth and impact. In this episode, he shares what leadership can and must look like to ensure your company thrives in turbulent times while also scaling its impact. And how to find balance in your personal and professional lives to best serve business and our shared future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Dr. Tom Hunsaker: Dr. Tom Hunsaker is an international bestselling author and thought leader who previously served as Associate Dean of Innovation for the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also helped to pioneer the Global Challenge Lab, a cutting-edge capstone course that engages students with global organizations to solve challenges related to growth and impact. Resources: Learn more about Tom at: tomhunsaker.com Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btomhunsaker/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Dr. Tom Hunsaker is an international bestselling author and thought leader who previously served as Associate Dean of Innovation for the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also helped to pioneer the Global Challenge Lab, a cutting-edge capstone course that engages students with global organizations to solve challenges related to growth and impact. In this episode, he shares what leadership can and must look like to ensure your company thrives in turbulent times while also scaling its impact. And how to find balance in your personal and professional lives to best serve business and our shared future.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Dr. Tom Hunsaker:

Dr. Tom Hunsaker is an international bestselling author and thought leader who previously served as Associate Dean of Innovation for the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also helped to pioneer the Global Challenge Lab, a cutting-edge capstone course that engages students with global organizations to solve challenges related to growth and impact.


Resources:

Learn more about Tom at: tomhunsaker.com

Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btomhunsaker/


Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2850 no Investing in a Better Future: Nelson Switzer, Managing Partner, Climate Innovation Capital Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Nelson Switzer: Nelson Switzer is Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital, Nelson’s career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water and pollution.  Resources: Learn more about Climate Innovation Capital at https://climateic.com/  Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Investing in a Better Future: Nelson Switzer, Managing Partner, Climate Innovation Capital full 4 15 Goal 17 Media Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet. Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet.  Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Nelson Switzer: Nelson Switzer is Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital, Nelson’s career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water and pollution.  Resources: Learn more about Climate Innovation Capital at https://climateic.com/  Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital. His career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental, and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water, and pollution. In this episode, he shares how the investor class and capital markets unlock bold opportunities to course-correct our future and how all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate climate risks to business and the planet. 

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Nelson Switzer:

Nelson Switzer is Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital, Nelson’s career has included advising and leading the sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility offices of some of the world’s most influential companies, including Nestlé, PwC, Centrica and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fields of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance and ESG, and as an expert in climate change, water and pollution. 


Resources:

Learn more about Climate Innovation Capital at https://climateic.com/ 

Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn  

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 3047 no How To Have Massive Impact With The Click Of A Button: James Citron, Co-founder & CEO of Pledge James Citron is the CEO of Pledge, the world's first software platform to empower brands to find their purpose and integrate impact into their core to create better businesses and achieve sustainable social impact. In this episode, he shares how to leverage technology most effectively to ensure that every donation dollar does the greatest good, and how companies, nonprofits, and donors can combine their efforts to provide much-needed support through these very turbulent times. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com James Citron James Citron is the CEO of Pledge, the world's first software platform to empower brands to find their purpose and integrate impact into their core to create better businesses and achieve sustainable social impact. Previously, He founded and/or led the growth of three of the largest mobile messaging and engagement companies in the United States and the world allowing the delivery of billions of text, picture, and video messages for thousands of enterprise customers and reaching one out of two Americans each month. He is also actively involved with leadership at the wireless carriers, and industry trade organizations, a frequent speaker at digital conferences, and a lecturer at universities on social entrepreneurship and mobility. Resources Learn more about Pledge at https://www.pledge.to Connect with James on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000 How To Have Massive Impact With The Click Of A Button: James Citron, Co-founder & CEO of Pledge full 4 14 Goal 17 Media James Citron is the CEO of Pledge, the world's first software platform to empower brands to find their purpose and integrate impact into their core to create better businesses and achieve sustainable social impact. In this episode, he shares how to leverage technology most effectively to ensure that every donation dollar does the greatest good, and how companies, nonprofits, and donors can combine their efforts to provide much-needed support through these very turbulent times. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com James Citron is the CEO of Pledge, the world's first software platform to empower brands to find their purpose and integrate impact into their core to create better businesses and achieve sustainable social impact. In this episode, he shares how to leverage technology most effectively to ensure that every donation dollar does the greatest good, and how companies, nonprofits, and donors can combine their efforts to provide much-needed support through these very turbulent times. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com James Citron James Citron is the CEO of Pledge, the world's first software platform to empower brands to find their purpose and integrate impact into their core to create better businesses and achieve sustainable social impact. Previously, He founded and/or led the growth of three of the largest mobile messaging and engagement companies in the United States and the world allowing the delivery of billions of text, picture, and video messages for thousands of enterprise customers and reaching one out of two Americans each month. He is also actively involved with leadership at the wireless carriers, and industry trade organizations, a frequent speaker at digital conferences, and a lecturer at universities on social entrepreneurship and mobility. Resources Learn more about Pledge at https://www.pledge.to Connect with James on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. James Citron is the CEO of Pledge, the world's first software platform to empower brands to find their purpose and integrate impact into their core to create better businesses and achieve sustainable social impact. In this episode, he shares how to leverage technology most effectively to ensure that every donation dollar does the greatest good, and how companies, nonprofits, and donors can combine their efforts to provide much-needed support through these very turbulent times.

Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


James Citron

James Citron is the CEO of Pledge, the world's first software platform to empower brands to find their purpose and integrate impact into their core to create better businesses and achieve sustainable social impact. Previously, He founded and/or led the growth of three of the largest mobile messaging and engagement companies in the United States and the world allowing the delivery of billions of text, picture, and video messages for thousands of enterprise customers and reaching one out of two Americans each month. He is also actively involved with leadership at the wireless carriers, and industry trade organizations, a frequent speaker at digital conferences, and a lecturer at universities on social entrepreneurship and mobility.


Resources

Learn more about Pledge at https://www.pledge.to

Connect with James on LinkedIn

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2488 no BEST OF: Leading By Listening: Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, Virginia Tenpenny When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa. In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starbucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large-scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners.  Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Virginia Tenpenny Virginia Tenpenny is a global social impact leader with 20 years of U.S. and international experience involving philanthropy, civic engagement, hunger relief, women’s empowerment, opportunity creation for underserved communities, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. As the Chief Social Impact Officer at Starbucks, she leads complex enterprise-wide initiatives and scales social impact strategies that promote thriving communities and deliver positive business results. Resources Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn Learn more about social impact at Starbucks Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Leading By Listening: Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, Virginia Tenpenny full 4 13 Goal 17 Media When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa. In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starbucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large-scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa. In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starbucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large-scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners.  Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Virginia Tenpenny Virginia Tenpenny is a global social impact leader with 20 years of U.S. and international experience involving philanthropy, civic engagement, hunger relief, women’s empowerment, opportunity creation for underserved communities, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. As the Chief Social Impact Officer at Starbucks, she leads complex enterprise-wide initiatives and scales social impact strategies that promote thriving communities and deliver positive business results. Resources Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn Learn more about social impact at Starbucks Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa.

In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starbucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large-scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners.

 Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com


Virginia Tenpenny

Virginia Tenpenny is a global social impact leader with 20 years of U.S. and international experience involving philanthropy, civic engagement, hunger relief, women’s empowerment, opportunity creation for underserved communities, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. As the Chief Social Impact Officer at Starbucks, she leads complex enterprise-wide initiatives and scales social impact strategies that promote thriving communities and deliver positive business results.


Resources

Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn

Learn more about social impact at Starbucks

Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 1749 no Creating A Waste-Free Future: Matt Bertulli CEO of Pela Matt Bertulli serves as the CEO and co-founder of Pela, an international company leveraging sustainability to make “everyday products without everyday waste”. With products ranging from phone covers to sunglasses to Lomi composting machines, Pela sits at the forefront of how business reimagines and reengineers how we live while building a high-growth business. Inspiring and ingenious in equal parts, Pela reveals what a multistakeholder movement looks like to realize a sustainable future. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media Resources Learn more about Pela at https://pelacase.com/ Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbertulli/?originalSubdomain=ca Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Creating A Waste-Free Future: Matt Bertulli CEO of Pela full 4 12 Goal 17 Media Matt Bertulli serves as the CEO and co-founder of Pela, an international company leveraging sustainability to make “everyday products without everyday waste”. With products ranging from phone covers to sunglasses to Lomi composting machines, Pela sits at the forefront of how business reimagines and reengineers how we live while building a high-growth business. Inspiring and ingenious in equal parts, Pela reveals what a multistakeholder movement looks like to realize a sustainable future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Matt Bertulli serves as the CEO and co-founder of Pela, an international company leveraging sustainability to make “everyday products without everyday waste”. With products ranging from phone covers to sunglasses to Lomi composting machines, Pela sits at the forefront of how business reimagines and reengineers how we live while building a high-growth business. Inspiring and ingenious in equal parts, Pela reveals what a multistakeholder movement looks like to realize a sustainable future. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media Resources Learn more about Pela at https://pelacase.com/ Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbertulli/?originalSubdomain=ca Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Matt Bertulli serves as the CEO and co-founder of Pela, an international company leveraging sustainability to make “everyday products without everyday waste”. With products ranging from phone covers to sunglasses to Lomi composting machines, Pela sits at the forefront of how business reimagines and reengineers how we live while building a high-growth business. Inspiring and ingenious in equal parts, Pela reveals what a multistakeholder movement looks like to realize a sustainable future.

Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media


Resources

Learn more about Pela at https://pelacase.com/

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbertulli/?originalSubdomain=ca

Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 3028 no POV How To Lead With Vulnerability: Kevin Edwards, General Manager, Real Leaders Kevin Edwards is the General Manager and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast for both US and Canada Business News. Since 2015 he’s recorded more than 500 interviews with impact CEOs to educate and inspire listeners about the future of leadership. In this episode, Simon and Kevin share how to combine your personal and professional lives to be the best leader you can be, and how business leaders can and must show up to thrive in these changing and challenging times. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media. Kevin Edwards Kevin Edwards is the General Manager and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast a Top 100 Podcast for both US and Canada Business News. Since 2015 he’s recorded more interviews (500+) with impact CEOs than anyone else in the world to educate the mainstream about the growing impact movement and the future of leadership. Resources Learn more about Real Leaders: https://real-leaders.com Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-edwards-360b15101 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000 POV How To Lead With Vulnerability: Kevin Edwards, General Manager, Real Leaders full 4 11 Goal 17 Media Kevin Edwards is the General Manager and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast for both US and Canada Business News. Since 2015 he’s recorded more than 500 interviews with impact CEOs to educate and inspire listeners about the future of leadership. In this episode, Simon and Kevin share how to combine your personal and professional lives to be the best leader you can be, and how business leaders can and must show up to thrive in these changing and challenging times. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media. Kevin Edwards is the General Manager and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast for both US and Canada Business News. Since 2015 he’s recorded more than 500 interviews with impact CEOs to educate and inspire listeners about the future of leadership. In this episode, Simon and Kevin share how to combine your personal and professional lives to be the best leader you can be, and how business leaders can and must show up to thrive in these changing and challenging times. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media. Kevin Edwards Kevin Edwards is the General Manager and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast a Top 100 Podcast for both US and Canada Business News. Since 2015 he’s recorded more interviews (500+) with impact CEOs than anyone else in the world to educate the mainstream about the growing impact movement and the future of leadership. Resources Learn more about Real Leaders: https://real-leaders.com Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-edwards-360b15101 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Kevin Edwards is the General Manager and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast for both US and Canada Business News. Since 2015 he’s recorded more than 500 interviews with impact CEOs to educate and inspire listeners about the future of leadership. In this episode, Simon and Kevin share how to combine your personal and professional lives to be the best leader you can be, and how business leaders can and must show up to thrive in these changing and challenging times.

Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media.


Kevin Edwards

Kevin Edwards is the General Manager and Host of the Real Leaders Podcast a Top 100 Podcast for both US and Canada Business News. Since 2015 he’s recorded more interviews (500+) with impact CEOs than anyone else in the world to educate the mainstream about the growing impact movement and the future of leadership.


Resources

Learn more about Real Leaders: https://real-leaders.com

Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-edwards-360b15101

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 3176 no Lead With Respect: Rob Cameron, Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. Rob Cameron is Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Nestle is the world's largest, most diversified food and beverage company. It has a unique global footprint and sells products in over 180 countries working to enhance the quality of life and build a healthier future for people across the. In this episode, we'll discuss how a company with such a complex and consequential footprint leads with respect to ensuring what it makes and how it makes it serves as many people as possible. And the precious planet we share. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media Rob Cameron Rob Cameron is Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Rob joined Nestlé in February 2021 from Sustain Ability, the internationally respected think tank and consulting firm, now part of the ERM Group, where he was Chief Executive and Executive Director from 2012. Prior to Sustain Ability, Rob was Chief Executive at Fairtrade International, the global umbrella organization for the Fairtrade movement, and was previously the owner and Executive Chairman of Flag, an international communications agency specializing in corporate responsibility. In addition to leading the Public Affairs team in its work internally and externally on Nestlé’s regeneration journey, he is also Secretary of the Sustainability Committee of the Board. Resources Learn more about Nestle at https://www.nestle.com Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcameron1202 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Lead With Respect: Rob Cameron, Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. full 4 10 Goal 17 Media Rob Cameron is Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Nestle is the world's largest, most diversified food and beverage company. It has a unique global footprint and sells products in over 180 countries working to enhance the quality of life and build a healthier future for people across the. In this episode, we'll discuss how a company with such a complex and consequential footprint leads with respect to ensuring what it makes and how it makes it serves as many people as possible. And the precious planet we share. Rob Cameron is Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Nestle is the world's largest, most diversified food and beverage company. It has a unique global footprint and sells products in over 180 countries working to enhance the quality of life and build a healthier future for people across the. In this episode, we'll discuss how a company with such a complex and consequential footprint leads with respect to ensuring what it makes and how it makes it serves as many people as possible. And the precious planet we share. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media Rob Cameron Rob Cameron is Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Rob joined Nestlé in February 2021 from Sustain Ability, the internationally respected think tank and consulting firm, now part of the ERM Group, where he was Chief Executive and Executive Director from 2012. Prior to Sustain Ability, Rob was Chief Executive at Fairtrade International, the global umbrella organization for the Fairtrade movement, and was previously the owner and Executive Chairman of Flag, an international communications agency specializing in corporate responsibility. In addition to leading the Public Affairs team in its work internally and externally on Nestlé’s regeneration journey, he is also Secretary of the Sustainability Committee of the Board. Resources Learn more about Nestle at https://www.nestle.com Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcameron1202 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Rob Cameron is Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Nestle is the world's largest, most diversified food and beverage company. It has a unique global footprint and sells products in over 180 countries working to enhance the quality of life and build a healthier future for people across the. In this episode, we'll discuss how a company with such a complex and consequential footprint leads with respect to ensuring what it makes and how it makes it serves as many people as possible. And the precious planet we share.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media


Rob Cameron

Rob Cameron is Nestlé’s Global Head of Public Affairs and ESG Engagement. He brings 25 years of experience in the fields of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Rob joined Nestlé in February 2021 from Sustain Ability, the internationally respected think tank and consulting firm, now part of the ERM Group, where he was Chief Executive and Executive Director from 2012. Prior to Sustain Ability, Rob was Chief Executive at Fairtrade International, the global umbrella organization for the Fairtrade movement, and was previously the owner and Executive Chairman of Flag, an international communications agency specializing in corporate responsibility. In addition to leading the Public Affairs team in its work internally and externally on Nestlé’s regeneration journey, he is also Secretary of the Sustainability Committee of the Board.


Resources

Learn more about Nestle at https://www.nestle.com

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcameron1202

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 3305 no A Formula For Success: Brenda Demers, CEO at Smartypants Brenda Demers is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins, where she most recently led the company’s integration into the Unilever's Health & Wellbeing collective — while propelling the business to a Top-10 share position in the multivitamin category through her focus on marketing and operational excellence. In this episode, she shares how to build and scale a company that not only wins over employees and consumers, but also drives extraordinary growth while creating critical impact. She also explains why the company believes so deeply in giving back by making a matching nutrient grant donation to children in need with every bottle they sell. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - goal17media.com Brenda Demers Brenda Demers is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins, where she most recently led SmartyPants' integration into Unilever's Health & Wellbeing collective — while propelling the business to a Top-10 share position in the multivitamin category through her focus on marketing and operational excellence. Prior to joining SmartyPants, Brenda spent more than 23 years leading businesses across the Beauty, Personal Care, Food, OTC Pharmaceuticals, and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements categories globally. Resources Learn more about SmartyPants Vitamins at https://www.smartypantsvitamins.com Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendademer Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 A Formula For Success: Brenda Demers, CEO at Smartypants full 4 9 Goal 17 Media Brenda Demers is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins, where she most recently led SmartyPants' integration into Unilever's Health & Wellbeing collective — while propelling the business to a Top-10 share position in the multivitamin category through her focus on marketing and operational excellence. In this episode, she shares how to build and scale a company that not only wins over employees and consumers but also drives extraordinary growth while creating exceptional impact. She also explains why the company believes so strongly in giving back by making a matching nutrient grant donation to a child in need for every bottle they sell. Brenda Demers is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins, where she most recently led the company’s integration into the Unilever's Health & Wellbeing collective — while propelling the business to a Top-10 share position in the multivitamin category through her focus on marketing and operational excellence. In this episode, she shares how to build and scale a company that not only wins over employees and consumers, but also drives extraordinary growth while creating critical impact. She also explains why the company believes so deeply in giving back by making a matching nutrient grant donation to children in need with every bottle they sell. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - goal17media.com Brenda Demers Brenda Demers is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins, where she most recently led SmartyPants' integration into Unilever's Health & Wellbeing collective — while propelling the business to a Top-10 share position in the multivitamin category through her focus on marketing and operational excellence. Prior to joining SmartyPants, Brenda spent more than 23 years leading businesses across the Beauty, Personal Care, Food, OTC Pharmaceuticals, and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements categories globally. Resources Learn more about SmartyPants Vitamins at https://www.smartypantsvitamins.com Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendademer Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Brenda Demers is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins, where she most recently led the company’s integration into the Unilever's Health & Wellbeing collective — while propelling the business to a Top-10 share position in the multivitamin category through her focus on marketing and operational excellence. In this episode, she shares how to build and scale a company that not only wins over employees and consumers, but also drives extraordinary growth while creating critical impact. She also explains why the company believes so deeply in giving back by making a matching nutrient grant donation to children in need with every bottle they sell.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - goal17media.com


Brenda Demers

Brenda Demers is the CEO of SmartyPants Vitamins, where she most recently led SmartyPants' integration into Unilever's Health & Wellbeing collective — while propelling the business to a Top-10 share position in the multivitamin category through her focus on marketing and operational excellence. Prior to joining SmartyPants, Brenda spent more than 23 years leading businesses across the Beauty, Personal Care, Food, OTC Pharmaceuticals, and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements categories globally.


Resources

Learn more about SmartyPants Vitamins at https://www.smartypantsvitamins.com

Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendademer

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2862 no POV on the Business of Sustainability with GreenBiz's Heather Clancy We're excited to launch this new POV format where, once a month, I go head-to-head with a featured guest. For our first POV episode, we welcome Heather Clancy, the Vice President and Editorial Director at GreenBiz. GreenBiz Group is a media and events, member-based company that recognizes the inextricable link between climate change and social change. Join Heather and I in a critical discussion around the climate and sustainability landscape, how business is showing up, and why we both believe there is strong cause for optimism. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media. Heather Clancy Heather Clancy is an award-winning journalist specializing in transformative technology and innovation. She started her reporting career on the business newsdesk of United Press International, and her articles have appeared in Entrepreneur, Fortune, The International Herald Tribune, and The New York Times. Clancy was the launch editor for the Fortune Data Sheet, the magazine's newsletter dedicated to the business of technology. She co-authored the Amazon best-seller for entrepreneurs, “Niche Down, How to Become Legendary By Being Different.” As editorial director for GreenBiz.com, Heather chronicles the role of technology in enabling corporate climate action and transitioning to a clean, inclusive, and regenerative economy. Resources Learn more about GreenBiz at https://www.greenbiz.com Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherclancycollins Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000 POV on the Business of Sustainability with GreenBiz's Heather Clancy full 4 8 Goal 17 Media We're excited to launch this new POV format where, once a month, I go head-to-head with a featured guest. For our first POV episode, we welcome Heather Clancy, the Vice President and Editorial Director at GreenBiz. GreenBiz Group is a media and events, member-based company that recognizes the inextricable link between climate change and social change. Join Heather and I in a critical discussion around the climate and sustainability landscape, how business is showing up, and why we both believe there is strong cause for optimism. We're excited to launch this new POV format where, once a month, I go head-to-head with a featured guest. For our first POV episode, we welcome Heather Clancy, the Vice President and Editorial Director at GreenBiz. GreenBiz Group is a media and events, member-based company that recognizes the inextricable link between climate change and social change. Join Heather and I in a critical discussion around the climate and sustainability landscape, how business is showing up, and why we both believe there is strong cause for optimism. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media. Heather Clancy Heather Clancy is an award-winning journalist specializing in transformative technology and innovation. She started her reporting career on the business newsdesk of United Press International, and her articles have appeared in Entrepreneur, Fortune, The International Herald Tribune, and The New York Times. Clancy was the launch editor for the Fortune Data Sheet, the magazine's newsletter dedicated to the business of technology. She co-authored the Amazon best-seller for entrepreneurs, “Niche Down, How to Become Legendary By Being Different.” As editorial director for GreenBiz.com, Heather chronicles the role of technology in enabling corporate climate action and transitioning to a clean, inclusive, and regenerative economy. Resources Learn more about GreenBiz at https://www.greenbiz.com Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherclancycollins Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. We're excited to launch this new POV format where, once a month, I go head-to-head with a featured guest. For our first POV episode, we welcome Heather Clancy, the Vice President and Editorial Director at GreenBiz. GreenBiz Group is a media and events, member-based company that recognizes the inextricable link between climate change and social change. Join Heather and I in a critical discussion around the climate and sustainability landscape, how business is showing up, and why we both believe there is strong cause for optimism.

Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media.


Heather Clancy

Heather Clancy is an award-winning journalist specializing in transformative technology and innovation. She started her reporting career on the business newsdesk of United Press International, and her articles have appeared in Entrepreneur, Fortune, The International Herald Tribune, and The New York Times.

Clancy was the launch editor for the Fortune Data Sheet, the magazine's newsletter dedicated to the business of technology. She co-authored the Amazon best-seller for entrepreneurs, “Niche Down, How to Become Legendary By Being Different.”

As editorial director for GreenBiz.com, Heather chronicles the role of technology in enabling corporate climate action and transitioning to a clean, inclusive, and regenerative economy.


Resources

Learn more about GreenBiz at https://www.greenbiz.com

Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherclancycollins

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 3609 no On A Mission to Save Our Home Planet: Patagonia’s Rick Ridgeway Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet. Rick is also the author of 6 books. His latest book, "Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map" is a memoir that recounts some of his boldest expeditions. Rick estimates that he has spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents in distant locations around the globe, "Life Lived Wild" offers some insights to those adventures including his ascent of K2 to exploring a remote area of Tibet that no outsider had ever seen. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rick Ridgeway Rick Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer, and advocate for sustainability and conservation initiatives. For 15 years, Rick was a VP at Patagonia developing environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, the Footprint Chronicles, and Worn Wear. He also was founding chair of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today the largest apparel, footwear, and home textile trade organization in the world. In addition, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. With three companions, he was the first American to summit K2, and he has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. Resources Learn more about Patagonia at https://www.patagonia.com/ Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-ridgeway-151ab819/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000 On A Mission to Save Our Home Planet: Patagonia’s Rick Ridgeway full 4 7 Goal 17 Media Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet. Rick is also the author of 6 books. His latest book, "Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map" is a memoir that recounts some of his boldest expeditions. Rick estimates that he has spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents in distant locations around the globe, "Life Lived Wild" offers some insights to those adventures including his ascent of K2 to exploring a remote area of Tibet that no outsider had ever seen. Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet. Rick is also the author of 6 books. His latest book, "Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map" is a memoir that recounts some of his boldest expeditions. Rick estimates that he has spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents in distant locations around the globe, "Life Lived Wild" offers some insights to those adventures including his ascent of K2 to exploring a remote area of Tibet that no outsider had ever seen. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rick Ridgeway Rick Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer, and advocate for sustainability and conservation initiatives. For 15 years, Rick was a VP at Patagonia developing environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, the Footprint Chronicles, and Worn Wear. He also was founding chair of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today the largest apparel, footwear, and home textile trade organization in the world. In addition, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. With three companions, he was the first American to summit K2, and he has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. Resources Learn more about Patagonia at https://www.patagonia.com/ Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-ridgeway-151ab819/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents.

In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet.

Rick is also the author of 6 books. His latest book, "Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map" is a memoir that recounts some of his boldest expeditions. Rick estimates that he has spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents in distant locations around the globe, "Life Lived Wild" offers some insights to those adventures including his ascent of K2 to exploring a remote area of Tibet that no outsider had ever seen.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Rick Ridgeway

Rick Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer, and advocate for sustainability and conservation initiatives. For 15 years, Rick was a VP at Patagonia developing environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, the Footprint Chronicles, and Worn Wear. He also was founding chair of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today the largest apparel, footwear, and home textile trade organization in the world. In addition, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. With three companions, he was the first American to summit K2, and he has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents.


Resources

Learn more about Patagonia at https://www.patagonia.com/

Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-ridgeway-151ab819/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon,

Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2797 no A Dose of Optimism: Tracey Franklin, Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna Tracey Franklin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. Its enduring mission is to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. Over the last two years, they were challenged to do so while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode, Tracy shares how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal 17 Media. Tracey Franklin Tracey Franklin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna. Tracey joined Moderna in October 2019 and is responsible for leading the accelerated build of the company from ~700 employees to over 3,000 in under 2 years. Originally Massachusetts-based clinical-stage biotech to now operating commercially in 12 countries around the world, talent and culture have been a critical focus area. Tracey is part of the leadership team that brought the company’s first product to market–a lifesaving vaccine to assist in a global pandemic. Ms. Franklin joins Moderna following 15 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where she most recently led Merck’s global talent strategy as Vice President, HR Chief Talent, and Strategy Officer and served on Merck’s HR Leadership Team. In this role, Ms. Franklin was responsible for leading the vision, development, and execution of the company’s Talent and Workforce Strategy with a focus on evolving the organizational culture and talent for the future. Ms.Franklin’s previous leadership roles included responsibility for HR for all divisions in the European region, head of HR for the U.K. and Ireland subsidiaries of Merck, and HR Operations leader responsible for HR program implementation across Merck’s global footprint. She was based in Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S. Ms. Franklin holds a bachelor’s in communication arts and sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in industrial and organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Resources Learn more about Moderna at https://www.modernatx.com Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-franklin-8b731b1 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000 A Dose of Optimism: Tracey Franklin, Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna full 4 6 Goal 17 Media Tracey Franklin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. Its enduring mission is to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. Over the last two years, they were challenged to do so while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode, Tracy shares how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives. Tracey Franklin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. Its enduring mission is to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. Over the last two years, they were challenged to do so while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode, Tracy shares how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal 17 Media. Tracey Franklin Tracey Franklin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna. Tracey joined Moderna in October 2019 and is responsible for leading the accelerated build of the company from ~700 employees to over 3,000 in under 2 years. Originally Massachusetts-based clinical-stage biotech to now operating commercially in 12 countries around the world, talent and culture have been a critical focus area. Tracey is part of the leadership team that brought the company’s first product to market–a lifesaving vaccine to assist in a global pandemic. Ms. Franklin joins Moderna following 15 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where she most recently led Merck’s global talent strategy as Vice President, HR Chief Talent, and Strategy Officer and served on Merck’s HR Leadership Team. In this role, Ms. Franklin was responsible for leading the vision, development, and execution of the company’s Talent and Workforce Strategy with a focus on evolving the organizational culture and talent for the future. Ms.Franklin’s previous leadership roles included responsibility for HR for all divisions in the European region, head of HR for the U.K. and Ireland subsidiaries of Merck, and HR Operations leader responsible for HR program implementation across Merck’s global footprint. She was based in Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S. Ms. Franklin holds a bachelor’s in communication arts and sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in industrial and organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Resources Learn more about Moderna at https://www.modernatx.com Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-franklin-8b731b1 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tracey Franklin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company playing a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. Its enduring mission is to deliver on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. Over the last two years, they were challenged to do so while facing extraordinary pressures, expectations, and conditions. In this episode, Tracy shares how Moderna works to solve this global health crisis in real-time, how they manage through hypergrowth, and what steps they took to nurture a culture that brought out the best in their people so they could protect and save countless lives.

The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal 17 Media.


Tracey Franklin

Tracey Franklin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Moderna. Tracey joined Moderna in October 2019 and is responsible for leading the accelerated build of the company from ~700 employees to over 3,000 in under 2 years. Originally Massachusetts-based clinical-stage biotech to now operating commercially in 12 countries around the world, talent and culture have been a critical focus area. Tracey is part of the leadership team that brought the company’s first product to market–a lifesaving vaccine to assist in a global pandemic.

Ms. Franklin joins Moderna following 15 years at Merck & Co., Inc. where she most recently led Merck’s global talent strategy as Vice President, HR Chief Talent, and Strategy Officer and served on Merck’s HR Leadership Team. In this role, Ms. Franklin was responsible for leading the vision, development, and execution of the company’s Talent and Workforce Strategy with a focus on evolving the organizational culture and talent for the future. Ms.Franklin’s previous leadership roles included responsibility for HR for all divisions in the European region, head of HR for the U.K. and Ireland subsidiaries of Merck, and HR Operations leader responsible for HR program implementation across Merck’s global footprint. She was based in Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S.

Ms. Franklin holds a bachelor’s in communication arts and sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in industrial and organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.


Resources

Learn more about Moderna at https://www.modernatx.com

Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-franklin-8b731b1

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2654 no How To Balance Work, Play, And The Planet: Jessica Rolph, Co-founder & CEO of Lovevery Jessica Rolph is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a company best known for its award-winning subscription play kits, designed by child development experts and distilled to their purest purpose to be exactly what children need at each stage of life. In this episode, she shares how to design, launch, and scale a high growth and high impact business that combines the best interest of its customers, the greatest potential for profit, and the deepest commitment to the planet and our future while also balancing a happy family life. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media. Jessica Rolph Jessica Rolph is co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a stage-based early learning program best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits. Prior to Lovevery, Jessica was the Cofounder and COO of Happy Family, helping to launch, build and lead Happy Family to its position as a top organic baby and toddler brand in the U.S. Jessica also co-founded the Climate Collaborative, a non-profit organization helping companies in the natural products industry take meaningful steps to reverse climate change. Jessica and her husband, Decker, live in Boise, Idaho with their three children. Resources Learn more about Lovevery at https://lovevery.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rolph-4b86ba Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000 How To Balance Work, Play, And The Planet: Jessica Rolph, Co-founder & CEO of Lovevery full 4 5 Goal 17 Media Jessica Rolph is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a company best known for its award-winning subscription play kits, designed by child development experts and distilled to their purest purpose to be exactly what children need at each stage of life. In this episode, she shares how to design, launch, and scale a high growth and high impact business that combines the best interest of its customers, the greatest potential for profit, and the deepest commitment to the planet and our future while also balancing a happy family life. Jessica Rolph is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a company best known for its award-winning subscription play kits, designed by child development experts and distilled to their purest purpose to be exactly what children need at each stage of life. In this episode, she shares how to design, launch, and scale a high growth and high impact business that combines the best interest of its customers, the greatest potential for profit, and the deepest commitment to the planet and our future while also balancing a happy family life. Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media. Jessica Rolph Jessica Rolph is co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a stage-based early learning program best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits. Prior to Lovevery, Jessica was the Cofounder and COO of Happy Family, helping to launch, build and lead Happy Family to its position as a top organic baby and toddler brand in the U.S. Jessica also co-founded the Climate Collaborative, a non-profit organization helping companies in the natural products industry take meaningful steps to reverse climate change. Jessica and her husband, Decker, live in Boise, Idaho with their three children. Resources Learn more about Lovevery at https://lovevery.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rolph-4b86ba Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Jessica Rolph is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a company best known for its award-winning subscription play kits, designed by child development experts and distilled to their purest purpose to be exactly what children need at each stage of life. In this episode, she shares how to design, launch, and scale a high growth and high impact business that combines the best interest of its customers, the greatest potential for profit, and the deepest commitment to the planet and our future while also balancing a happy family life.

Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media.


Jessica Rolph

Jessica Rolph is co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a stage-based early learning program best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits. Prior to Lovevery, Jessica was the Cofounder and COO of Happy Family, helping to launch, build and lead Happy Family to its position as a top organic baby and toddler brand in the U.S. Jessica also co-founded the Climate Collaborative, a non-profit organization helping companies in the natural products industry take meaningful steps to reverse climate change. Jessica and her husband, Decker, live in Boise, Idaho with their three children.


Resources

Learn more about Lovevery at https://lovevery.com

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rolph-4b86ba

Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2640 no Why Being Unreasonable Produces Great Results: Daniel Epstein, Founder & CEO Of Unreasonable Daniel Epstein is the founder and CEO of Unreasonable. An international company dedicated to supporting growth equity entrepreneurs, re-purposing capitalism, and bending history in service of people and the planet. Part investment firm, part media house, and most importantly a global community of like-minded and passionate change agents, Unreasonable partners with multinational institutions and respected brands to support impactful growth stage entrepreneurs. In this episode, Daniel shares how to launch, build and scale a collaborative ecosystem that not only gives entrepreneurs an unfair advantage to succeed but also provides the tools and support they need to scale their impact and realize a future we can all look forward to. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal 17 Media. Daniel Epstein Named by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, Daniel’s life has been shaped by a fundamental belief that entrepreneurship is the answer to nearly all the issues we face today. This unfettered belief in entrepreneurs led Daniel to found and become CEO of Unreasonable. Unreasonable is dedicated to supporting growth-equity entrepreneurs positioned to bend history in the right direction. Part investment firm, part media house, and most importantly a global community, Unreasonable partners with multinational institutions and revered brands to align them with impactful growth-stage entrepreneurs. Today Unreasonable actively supports over 310 entrepreneurs who have raised more than $8.9B in financing, generated over $7.1B in revenue, and impacting the lives of more than 800M individuals across 180+ countries. Daniel’s mission through Unreasonable is to evolve capitalism specifically how the world’s largest companies and iconic brands can partner with disruptive entrepreneurs to profitably solve seemingly intractable social and environmental problems. Resources Learn more about Unreasonable at https://unreasonablegroup.com Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/unreasonably/ Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Why Being Unreasonable Produces Great Results: Daniel Epstein, Founder & CEO Of Unreasonable full 4 4 Goal 17 Media Daniel Epstein is the founder and CEO of Unreasonable. They are dedicated to supporting growth equity entrepreneurs and positioned to bend history in the right direction. Part investment firm, part media house, and most importantly a global community. Unreasonable partners with multinational institutions and respected brands to align them with impactful growth stage entrepreneurs. In this episode, Daniel shares how to launch, build and scale a collaborative ecosystem that not only gives entrepreneurs an unfair advantage to succeed but also provides every tool they need to scale the impact they want to realize in the world. Daniel Epstein is the founder and CEO of Unreasonable. An international company dedicated to supporting growth equity entrepreneurs, re-purposing capitalism, and bending history in service of people and the planet. Part investment firm, part media house, and most importantly a global community of like-minded and passionate change agents, Unreasonable partners with multinational institutions and respected brands to support impactful growth stage entrepreneurs. In this episode, Daniel shares how to launch, build and scale a collaborative ecosystem that not only gives entrepreneurs an unfair advantage to succeed but also provides the tools and support they need to scale their impact and realize a future we can all look forward to. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal 17 Media. Daniel Epstein Named by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, Daniel’s life has been shaped by a fundamental belief that entrepreneurship is the answer to nearly all the issues we face today. This unfettered belief in entrepreneurs led Daniel to found and become CEO of Unreasonable. Unreasonable is dedicated to supporting growth-equity entrepreneurs positioned to bend history in the right direction. Part investment firm, part media house, and most importantly a global community, Unreasonable partners with multinational institutions and revered brands to align them with impactful growth-stage entrepreneurs. Today Unreasonable actively supports over 310 entrepreneurs who have raised more than $8.9B in financing, generated over $7.1B in revenue, and impacting the lives of more than 800M individuals across 180+ countries. Daniel’s mission through Unreasonable is to evolve capitalism specifically how the world’s largest companies and iconic brands can partner with disruptive entrepreneurs to profitably solve seemingly intractable social and environmental problems. Resources Learn more about Unreasonable at https://unreasonablegroup.com Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/unreasonably/ Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Daniel Epstein is the founder and CEO of Unreasonable. An international company dedicated to supporting growth equity entrepreneurs, re-purposing capitalism, and bending history in service of people and the planet. Part investment firm, part media house, and most importantly a global community of like-minded and passionate change agents, Unreasonable partners with multinational institutions and respected brands to support impactful growth stage entrepreneurs. In this episode, Daniel shares how to launch, build and scale a collaborative ecosystem that not only gives entrepreneurs an unfair advantage to succeed but also provides the tools and support they need to scale their impact and realize a future we can all look forward to.

The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal 17 Media.


Daniel Epstein

Named by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, Daniel’s life has been shaped by a fundamental belief that entrepreneurship is the answer to nearly all the issues we face today. This unfettered belief in entrepreneurs led Daniel to found and become CEO of Unreasonable. Unreasonable is dedicated to supporting growth-equity entrepreneurs positioned to bend history in the right direction. Part investment firm, part media house, and most importantly a global community, Unreasonable partners with multinational institutions and revered brands to align them with impactful growth-stage entrepreneurs. Today Unreasonable actively supports over 310 entrepreneurs who have raised more than $8.9B in financing, generated over $7.1B in revenue, and impacting the lives of more than 800M individuals across 180+ countries. Daniel’s mission through Unreasonable is to evolve capitalism specifically how the world’s largest companies and iconic brands can partner with disruptive entrepreneurs to profitably solve seemingly intractable social and environmental problems.


Resources

Learn more about Unreasonable at https://unreasonablegroup.com

Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/unreasonably/

Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 3427 no Aligning Climate Goals With Digital Transformation: Angela Baker, Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media. Angela Baker Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm where she oversees all corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and corporate governance. This includes the company's climate strategy and net-zero emissions by 2040 goal as well as several other ESG 2025 targets. She also manages all social impact programs, including Wireless Reach, a strategic initiative that brings wireless technology to under-served communities globally. Previously, she served as an advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton in the Office of Innovation at the United States Department of State, where she worked on foreign policy goals connected to the 21st Century Statecraft agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagement with strategic partners on technology and development issues. Resources Learn more about Qualcomm at https://www.qualcomm.com/home Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-ba7b772/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Aligning Climate Goals With Digital Transformation: Angela Baker, Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm full 4 3 Goal 17 Media Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed. Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media. Angela Baker Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm where she oversees all corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and corporate governance. This includes the company's climate strategy and net-zero emissions by 2040 goal as well as several other ESG 2025 targets. She also manages all social impact programs, including Wireless Reach, a strategic initiative that brings wireless technology to under-served communities globally. Previously, she served as an advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton in the Office of Innovation at the United States Department of State, where she worked on foreign policy goals connected to the 21st Century Statecraft agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagement with strategic partners on technology and development issues. Resources Learn more about Qualcomm at https://www.qualcomm.com/home Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-ba7b772/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health and safety. And how such technologies can accelerate and scale dramatic improvements in people's lives at a time when it's critically needed.

The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media.


Angela Baker

Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm where she oversees all corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and corporate governance. This includes the company's climate strategy and net-zero emissions by 2040 goal as well as several other ESG 2025 targets. She also manages all social impact programs, including Wireless Reach, a strategic initiative that brings wireless technology to under-served communities globally. Previously, she served as an advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton in the Office of Innovation at the United States Department of State, where she worked on foreign policy goals connected to the 21st Century Statecraft agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagement with strategic partners on technology and development issues.


Resources

Learn more about Qualcomm at https://www.qualcomm.com/home

Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-ba7b772/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2888 Living Your Values at Work: Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Glassdoor Carina Cortez is the Chief People Officer at Glassdoor. Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers insights into the employee experience powered by millions of company ratings and reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, and more – all by the employees themselves. Carina is passionate about building the future of work and helping people find meaning in their work at a time when this is critical to every business. In this episode, she shares what she had to unlearn from her 20-plus-year history in HR during her first year at Glassdoor and how the company is leading with purpose, building a culture of transparency, and empowering organizations to rebuild their cultures to drive growth, productivity and impact. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media. Carina Cortez Carina Cortez is the Chief People Officer at Glassdoor. Thousands of employers across all industries and sizes turn to Glassdoor to help them recruit and hire quality candidates at scale who stay longer. Cortez had 20 years of experience in HR before joining Glassdoor. She has formerly worked in recruiting and people operations across a diverse set of companies, including Ellie Mae, Walmart eCommerce, PayPal, and Visa. As Chief People Officer, she leads the company's people functions, including strategic human resources, talent acquisition, total rewards, culture management, employee relations, learning and development, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and more. Resources Learn more about Glassdoor Connect with Carina on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Living Your Values at Work: Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Glassdoor full 4 2 Goal 17 Media Carina Cortez is the Chief People Officer at Glassdoor. Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers insights into the employee experience powered by millions of company ratings and reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, and more – all by the employees themselves. Carina is passionate about building the future of work and helping people find meaning in their work at a time when this is critical to every business. In this episode, she shares what she had to unlearn from her 20-plus-year history in HR during her first year at Glassdoor and how the company is leading with purpose, building a culture of transparency, and empowering organizations to rebuild their cultures to drive growth, productivity and impact. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media. Carina Cortez is the Chief People Officer at Glassdoor. Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers insights into the employee experience powered by millions of company ratings and reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, and more – all by the employees themselves. Carina is passionate about building the future of work and helping people find meaning in their work at a time when this is critical to every business. In this episode, she shares what she had to unlearn from her 20-plus-year history in HR during her first year at Glassdoor and how the company is leading with purpose, building a culture of transparency, and empowering organizations to rebuild their cultures to drive growth, productivity and impact. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media. Carina Cortez Carina Cortez is the Chief People Officer at Glassdoor. Thousands of employers across all industries and sizes turn to Glassdoor to help them recruit and hire quality candidates at scale who stay longer. Cortez had 20 years of experience in HR before joining Glassdoor. She has formerly worked in recruiting and people operations across a diverse set of companies, including Ellie Mae, Walmart eCommerce, PayPal, and Visa. As Chief People Officer, she leads the company's people functions, including strategic human resources, talent acquisition, total rewards, culture management, employee relations, learning and development, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and more. Resources Learn more about Glassdoor Connect with Carina on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Carina Cortez is the Chief People Officer at Glassdoor. Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers insights into the employee experience powered by millions of company ratings and reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, and more – all by the employees themselves. Carina is passionate about building the future of work and helping people find meaning in their work at a time when this is critical to every business. In this episode, she shares what she had to unlearn from her 20-plus-year history in HR during her first year at Glassdoor and how the company is leading with purpose, building a culture of transparency, and empowering organizations to rebuild their cultures to drive growth, productivity and impact.

The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media.


Carina Cortez

Carina Cortez is the Chief People Officer at Glassdoor. Thousands of employers across all industries and sizes turn to Glassdoor to help them recruit and hire quality candidates at scale who stay longer. Cortez had 20 years of experience in HR before joining Glassdoor. She has formerly worked in recruiting and people operations across a diverse set of companies, including Ellie Mae, Walmart eCommerce, PayPal, and Visa. As Chief People Officer, she leads the company's people functions, including strategic human resources, talent acquisition, total rewards, culture management, employee relations, learning and development, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and more.


Resources

Learn more about Glassdoor

Connect with Carina on LinkedIn

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.


]]> 2662 no A Grain of Hope: Caryl Levine and Ken Lee, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs at Lotus Foods Over the past 25 years, Lotus Foods has imported over 25 million pounds of certified organic rice from a multi-country network of rice producers whose lives and communities have been transformed by access to markets and organic and fair trade premiums. In this episode, Co-Founders Caryl Levine and Ken Lee share how their commitment to organic and regenerative practices is generating more rice from less land, preserving valuable genetic biodiversity, saving hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, and reducing methane gas generated by rice fields by over 40%. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media. Caryl Levine and Ken Lee Caryl Levine and Ken Lee are Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Lotus Foods. Lotus Foods is one of the most innovative, organic, and fair trade specialty rice brands in the country. Its products have received many awards from the Specialty Food Association and Natural Products trade groups. Ken has over 20 years of experience importing rice from smallholder farmers in developing countries who had no previous export experience and providing them access to a global marketplace. Responsible for establishing Lotus Foods’ primary account base, Ken has developed extensive personal and capacity-building relationships with the company's suppliers throughout the world. Caryl leads Lotus Foods marketing and sales and is primarily responsible for the image and positioning of the Lotus Foods brand, the development of all packaging and merchandising materials, and new product development. Resources Learn more about Lotus Foods at https://www.lotusfoods.com/ Connect with Lotus Foods on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000 A Grain of Hope: Caryl Levine and Ken Lee, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs at Lotus Foods full 4 1 Goal 17 Media Over the past 25 years, Lotus Foods has imported over 25 million pounds of certified organic rice from a multi-country network of rice producers whose lives and communities have been transformed by access to markets and organic and fair trade premiums. In this episode, Co-Founders Caryl Levine and Ken Lee share how their commitment to organic and regenerative practices is generating more rice from less land, preserving valuable genetic biodiversity, saving hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, and reducing methane gas generated by rice fields by over 40%. Over the past 25 years, Lotus Foods has imported over 25 million pounds of certified organic rice from a multi-country network of rice producers whose lives and communities have been transformed by access to markets and organic and fair trade premiums. In this episode, Co-Founders Caryl Levine and Ken Lee share how their commitment to organic and regenerative practices is generating more rice from less land, preserving valuable genetic biodiversity, saving hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, and reducing methane gas generated by rice fields by over 40%. The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media. Caryl Levine and Ken Lee Caryl Levine and Ken Lee are Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Lotus Foods. Lotus Foods is one of the most innovative, organic, and fair trade specialty rice brands in the country. Its products have received many awards from the Specialty Food Association and Natural Products trade groups. Ken has over 20 years of experience importing rice from smallholder farmers in developing countries who had no previous export experience and providing them access to a global marketplace. Responsible for establishing Lotus Foods’ primary account base, Ken has developed extensive personal and capacity-building relationships with the company's suppliers throughout the world. Caryl leads Lotus Foods marketing and sales and is primarily responsible for the image and positioning of the Lotus Foods brand, the development of all packaging and merchandising materials, and new product development. Resources Learn more about Lotus Foods at https://www.lotusfoods.com/ Connect with Lotus Foods on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Over the past 25 years, Lotus Foods has imported over 25 million pounds of certified organic rice from a multi-country network of rice producers whose lives and communities have been transformed by access to markets and organic and fair trade premiums. In this episode, Co-Founders Caryl Levine and Ken Lee share how their commitment to organic and regenerative practices is generating more rice from less land, preserving valuable genetic biodiversity, saving hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, and reducing methane gas generated by rice fields by over 40%.

The Lead With We podcast is produced by Goal17Media.


Caryl Levine and Ken Lee

Caryl Levine and Ken Lee are Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Lotus Foods. Lotus Foods is one of the most innovative, organic, and fair trade specialty rice brands in the country. Its products have received many awards from the Specialty Food Association and Natural Products trade groups. Ken has over 20 years of experience importing rice from smallholder farmers in developing countries who had no previous export experience and providing them access to a global marketplace. Responsible for establishing Lotus Foods’ primary account base, Ken has developed extensive personal and capacity-building relationships with the company's suppliers throughout the world. Caryl leads Lotus Foods marketing and sales and is primarily responsible for the image and positioning of the Lotus Foods brand, the development of all packaging and merchandising materials, and new product development.


Resources

Learn more about Lotus Foods at https://www.lotusfoods.com/

Connect with Lotus Foods on LinkedIn

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.



]]> 3021 no Bryce Fluellen, Executive Director, Social Equity Franchise Everytable: Change Is Bigger Than You Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company's rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most. Bryce Fluellen Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Everytable's Social Equity Franchise Program. This model invests directly into marginalized entrepreneurs of color by providing the opportunity to open Everytable stores with zero upfront capital or net worth. Fluellen has fought for food justice and social equity for more than 20 years. He developed and implemented strategic programs at Starbucks, Magic Johnson Enterprises, and the American Heart Association to drive systemic change to benefit underserved communities. As Community Impact Director at the Los Angeles chapter of the American Heart Association, he was instrumental in developing and implementing a multi-year, million-dollar regional campaign with the National Football League Foundation to transform and improve youth physical activity and building an impact blueprint for the League to scale across 30 team markets. Also a Master Chef, he operated a Los Angeles full-service catering company, YAMS Catering, where he created partnerships with health-focused organizations to educate Black and Brown communities about healthy eating.   Resources Learn more about Everytable at https://everytable.com/about. Connect with Bryce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-fluellen-8307468/. Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Bryce Fluellen, Executive Director, Social Equity Franchise Everytable: Change Is Bigger Than You full 3 26 Goal 17 Media Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company's rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most. Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company's rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most. Bryce Fluellen Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Everytable's Social Equity Franchise Program. This model invests directly into marginalized entrepreneurs of color by providing the opportunity to open Everytable stores with zero upfront capital or net worth. Fluellen has fought for food justice and social equity for more than 20 years. He developed and implemented strategic programs at Starbucks, Magic Johnson Enterprises, and the American Heart Association to drive systemic change to benefit underserved communities. As Community Impact Director at the Los Angeles chapter of the American Heart Association, he was instrumental in developing and implementing a multi-year, million-dollar regional campaign with the National Football League Foundation to transform and improve youth physical activity and building an impact blueprint for the League to scale across 30 team markets. Also a Master Chef, he operated a Los Angeles full-service catering company, YAMS Catering, where he created partnerships with health-focused organizations to educate Black and Brown communities about healthy eating.   Resources Learn more about Everytable at https://everytable.com/about. Connect with Bryce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-fluellen-8307468/. Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Social Equity Franchise at Everytable. They are redefining the fast-food landscape by selling nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch food at fast-food prices in underserved communities. To that end, they’re reducing meal prices to meet the minimum income of each community. Bryce is a master chef who has worked with nationwide restaurants to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. In this conversation, he shares how his passion for education and healthy eating serves the company's rapid growth and the democratization of healthy, affordable food where it’s needed most.


Bryce Fluellen

Bryce Fluellen is the Executive Director of Everytable's Social Equity Franchise Program. This model invests directly into marginalized entrepreneurs of color by providing the opportunity to open Everytable stores with zero upfront capital or net worth.

Fluellen has fought for food justice and social equity for more than 20 years. He developed and implemented strategic programs at Starbucks, Magic Johnson Enterprises, and the American Heart Association to drive systemic change to benefit underserved communities. As Community Impact Director at the Los Angeles chapter of the American Heart Association, he was instrumental in developing and implementing a multi-year, million-dollar regional campaign with the National Football League Foundation to transform and improve youth physical activity and building an impact blueprint for the League to scale across 30 team markets.

Also a Master Chef, he operated a Los Angeles full-service catering company, YAMS Catering, where he created partnerships with health-focused organizations to educate Black and Brown communities about healthy eating.

 

Resources

Learn more about Everytable at https://everytable.com/about.

Connect with Bryce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-fluellen-8307468/.

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2582 no Adam Grogan, President at Greenleaf Foods: The Future of Protein Is Now Adam Grogan is the President of Greenleaf Foods, a portfolio of leading plant-based protein brands including Lightlife Foods and Field Roast that are transforming the future of food. Greenleaf Foods, SPC is a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods Inc, a one hundred year old iconic brand headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Adam leads Greenleaf’s strategic direction, financial performance, innovation, customer development and distribution. In this episode, he shares how Greenleaf plans to become the world’s most sustainable plant-based protein company on earth, how and why consumer purchasing habits are changing, and how to anticipate and capture emerging marketplace opportunities to accelerate business growth and a regenerative future. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and YouTube. Adam Grogan: Adam Grogan, President of Greenleaf Foods, SPC As President of Greenleaf Foods, a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods, Adam Grogan oversees Greenleaf’s portfolio of leading plant-based brands, including Field Roast™ and Lightlife. In his role, Grogan leads the strategic direction, the financial performance, and the ongoing innovation, customer development, and distribution that drive Greenleaf’s growth in the retail and foodservice segments of the plant-based protein industry. He most recently served as Greenleaf’s Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw business operations and commercial strategy, business goals, sustainability efforts, and cost management of manufacturing and supply chain processes. Grogan began his career in the food industry with Maple Leaf Foods, holding a variety of critical positions within the organization for over two decades. Grogan held the roles of Senior Vice President, Marketing, Innovation, Research & Development, and Vice President and General Manager of Customer Business Development, where he helped shape one of the largest brand transformation agendas in Canadian food history. Grogan graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in 1998 and received his Master of Business Administration from York’s Schulich School of Business in 2003. In 2013, he won the Generation Next Award which, recognizes a leader under the age of 40 for Outstanding Innovation and Contribution to Canadian Grocery Industry. Adam splits his time between Toronto and Greenleaf’s Head Office in Chicago.   Resources: Learn more about Greenleaf Foods at https://www.greenleaffoods.com/#press Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamgrogan  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Adam Grogan, President at Greenleaf Foods: The Future of Protein Is Now full 3 25 Goal 17 Media Adam Grogan is the President of Greenleaf Foods, a portfolio of leading plant-based protein brands including Lightlife Foods and Field Roast that are transforming the future of food. Greenleaf Foods, SPC is a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods Inc, a one hundred year old iconic brand headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Adam leads Greenleaf’s strategic direction, financial performance, innovation, customer development and distribution. In this episode, he shares how Greenleaf plans to become the world’s most sustainable plant-based protein company on earth, how and why consumer purchasing habits are changing, and how to anticipate and capture emerging marketplace opportunities to accelerate business growth and a regenerative future. Adam Grogan is the President of Greenleaf Foods, a portfolio of leading plant-based protein brands including Lightlife Foods and Field Roast that are transforming the future of food. Greenleaf Foods, SPC is a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods Inc, a one hundred year old iconic brand headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Adam leads Greenleaf’s strategic direction, financial performance, innovation, customer development and distribution. In this episode, he shares how Greenleaf plans to become the world’s most sustainable plant-based protein company on earth, how and why consumer purchasing habits are changing, and how to anticipate and capture emerging marketplace opportunities to accelerate business growth and a regenerative future. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and YouTube. Adam Grogan: Adam Grogan, President of Greenleaf Foods, SPC As President of Greenleaf Foods, a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods, Adam Grogan oversees Greenleaf’s portfolio of leading plant-based brands, including Field Roast™ and Lightlife. In his role, Grogan leads the strategic direction, the financial performance, and the ongoing innovation, customer development, and distribution that drive Greenleaf’s growth in the retail and foodservice segments of the plant-based protein industry. He most recently served as Greenleaf’s Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw business operations and commercial strategy, business goals, sustainability efforts, and cost management of manufacturing and supply chain processes. Grogan began his career in the food industry with Maple Leaf Foods, holding a variety of critical positions within the organization for over two decades. Grogan held the roles of Senior Vice President, Marketing, Innovation, Research & Development, and Vice President and General Manager of Customer Business Development, where he helped shape one of the largest brand transformation agendas in Canadian food history. Grogan graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in 1998 and received his Master of Business Administration from York’s Schulich School of Business in 2003. In 2013, he won the Generation Next Award which, recognizes a leader under the age of 40 for Outstanding Innovation and Contribution to Canadian Grocery Industry. Adam splits his time between Toronto and Greenleaf’s Head Office in Chicago.   Resources: Learn more about Greenleaf Foods at https://www.greenleaffoods.com/#press Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamgrogan  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Adam Grogan is the President of Greenleaf Foods, a portfolio of leading plant-based protein brands including Lightlife Foods and Field Roast that are transforming the future of food. Greenleaf Foods, SPC is a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods Inc, a one hundred year old iconic brand headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Adam leads Greenleaf’s strategic direction, financial performance, innovation, customer development and distribution. In this episode, he shares how Greenleaf plans to become the world’s most sustainable plant-based protein company on earth, how and why consumer purchasing habits are changing, and how to anticipate and capture emerging marketplace opportunities to accelerate business growth and a regenerative future.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and YouTube.


Adam Grogan:

Adam Grogan, President of Greenleaf Foods, SPC As President of Greenleaf Foods, a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods, Adam Grogan oversees Greenleaf’s portfolio of leading plant-based brands, including Field Roast™ and Lightlife.

In his role, Grogan leads the strategic direction, the financial performance, and the ongoing innovation, customer development, and distribution that drive Greenleaf’s growth in the retail and foodservice segments of the plant-based protein industry. He most recently served as Greenleaf’s Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw business operations and commercial strategy, business goals, sustainability efforts, and cost management of manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Grogan began his career in the food industry with Maple Leaf Foods, holding a variety of critical positions within the organization for over two decades. Grogan held the roles of Senior Vice President, Marketing, Innovation, Research & Development, and Vice President and General Manager of Customer Business Development, where he helped shape one of the largest brand transformation agendas in Canadian food history.

Grogan graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in 1998 and received his Master of Business Administration from York’s Schulich School of Business in 2003. In 2013, he won the Generation Next Award which, recognizes a leader under the age of 40 for

Outstanding Innovation and Contribution to Canadian Grocery Industry. Adam splits his time between Toronto and Greenleaf’s Head Office in Chicago.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Greenleaf Foods at https://www.greenleaffoods.com/#press

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamgrogan 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2869 Stacey Tank, Chief Transformation Officer, Heineken: Serving A Regenerative Future Stacey Tank is the Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken, the world's most international brewer, where she oversees the company's new growth strategy, ‘EverGreen’ and its latest sustainability and ESG vision, Brew a Better World 2030. She reveals how a complex, global enterprise reengineers its business and reimagines the role of its brands to not only serve moments of celebration that bring people together, but also a regenerative future that benefits all. Stacy Tank: Stacey Tank is currently the Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken (AMS: HEIA) based in Amsterdam. As a direct report to the CEO and member of the executive committee, Tank shepherds the company's new growth strategy, "EverGreen." In addition, Tank is responsible for the company's stepped-up sustainability and ESG vision, Brew a Better World 2030.  Tank formerly led the multi-billion dollar Home Depot Installation Services and Home Depot Measurement Services businesses for The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), the world’s largest home improvement retailer with $132.1 billion in annual sales and over 500,000 employees. Tank is the founder of Our Happy Place (OurHappy.org), a non-profit serving children, educators and families navigating childhood mental wellness, and a board trustee for the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation. Tank is a 2020 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (YGL), a 2019 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and a 2014 Academy for Systems Change Fellow.   Resources: Learn more about Heineken at https://eatthechange.com/pages/about  Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/staceytank  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Stacey Tank, Chief Transformation Officer, Heineken: Serving A Regenerative Future full 3 24 Goal 17 Media Stacey Tank is the Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken, the world's most international brewer, where she oversees the company's new growth strategy, ‘EverGreen’ and its latest sustainability and ESG vision, Brew a Better World 2030. She reveals how a complex, global enterprise reengineers its business and reimagines the role of its brands to not only serve moments of celebration that bring people together, but also a regenerative future that benefits all. Stacey Tank is the Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken, the world's most international brewer, where she oversees the company's new growth strategy, ‘EverGreen’ and its latest sustainability and ESG vision, Brew a Better World 2030. She reveals how a complex, global enterprise reengineers its business and reimagines the role of its brands to not only serve moments of celebration that bring people together, but also a regenerative future that benefits all. Stacy Tank: Stacey Tank is currently the Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken (AMS: HEIA) based in Amsterdam. As a direct report to the CEO and member of the executive committee, Tank shepherds the company's new growth strategy, "EverGreen." In addition, Tank is responsible for the company's stepped-up sustainability and ESG vision, Brew a Better World 2030.  Tank formerly led the multi-billion dollar Home Depot Installation Services and Home Depot Measurement Services businesses for The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), the world’s largest home improvement retailer with $132.1 billion in annual sales and over 500,000 employees. Tank is the founder of Our Happy Place (OurHappy.org), a non-profit serving children, educators and families navigating childhood mental wellness, and a board trustee for the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation. Tank is a 2020 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (YGL), a 2019 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and a 2014 Academy for Systems Change Fellow.   Resources: Learn more about Heineken at https://eatthechange.com/pages/about  Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/staceytank  Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Stacey Tank is the Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken, the world's most international brewer, where she oversees the company's new growth strategy, ‘EverGreen’ and its latest sustainability and ESG vision, Brew a Better World 2030. She reveals how a complex, global enterprise reengineers its business and reimagines the role of its brands to not only serve moments of celebration that bring people together, but also a regenerative future that benefits all.


Stacy Tank:

Stacey Tank is currently the Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken (AMS: HEIA) based in Amsterdam. As a direct report to the CEO and member of the executive committee, Tank shepherds the company's new growth strategy, "EverGreen." In addition, Tank is responsible for the company's stepped-up sustainability and ESG vision, Brew a Better World 2030. 

Tank formerly led the multi-billion dollar Home Depot Installation Services and Home Depot Measurement Services businesses for The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), the world’s largest home improvement retailer with $132.1 billion in annual sales and over 500,000 employees.

Tank is the founder of Our Happy Place (OurHappy.org), a non-profit serving children, educators and families navigating childhood mental wellness, and a board trustee for the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation. Tank is a 2020 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (YGL), a 2019 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and a 2014 Academy for Systems Change Fellow.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Heineken at https://eatthechange.com/pages/about

 Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/staceytank

 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2810 no Seth Goldman, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change: Creating The Future of Food Seth Goldman is the, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change which is a food company focusing on sustainable and plant-based ingredients to empower us to, "eat the change you wish to see in the world." Before co-founding, Eat The Change Seth was the Founder of Honest Tea the multi-million organic tea company that was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2011 and is Chair of the board of Beyond Meat the plant-based meat substitutes company. In this conversation, Seth talks about why he is passionate about the future of food, and his optimism about good and sustainable food. Seth Goldman Seth Goldman is Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change®, a chef-crafted brand that helps people “Snack to the Future™”. Eat the Change® recently launched a line of organic mushroom jerky and a vegetable-based kid-friendly snack. Seth is also the Co-founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry Magazine’s Executive of the Year, and Partnership for Healthier America’s CEO of the Year.   Resources Learn more about Eat The Change at https://eatthechange.com/pages/about Connect with Seth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Seth Goldman, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change: Creating The Future of Food full 3 23 Goal 17 Media Seth Goldman is the, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change which is a food company focusing on sustainable and plant-based ingredients to empower us to, "eat the change you wish to see in the world." Before co-founding, Eat The Change Seth was the Founder of Honest Tea the multi-million organic tea company that was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2011 and is Chair of the board of Beyond Meat the plant-based meat substitutes company. In this conversation, Seth talks about why he is passionate about the future of food, and his optimism about good and sustainable food. Seth Goldman is the, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change which is a food company focusing on sustainable and plant-based ingredients to empower us to, "eat the change you wish to see in the world." Before co-founding, Eat The Change Seth was the Founder of Honest Tea the multi-million organic tea company that was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2011 and is Chair of the board of Beyond Meat the plant-based meat substitutes company. In this conversation, Seth talks about why he is passionate about the future of food, and his optimism about good and sustainable food. Seth Goldman Seth Goldman is Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change®, a chef-crafted brand that helps people “Snack to the Future™”. Eat the Change® recently launched a line of organic mushroom jerky and a vegetable-based kid-friendly snack. Seth is also the Co-founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry Magazine’s Executive of the Year, and Partnership for Healthier America’s CEO of the Year.   Resources Learn more about Eat The Change at https://eatthechange.com/pages/about Connect with Seth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Seth Goldman is the, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change which is a food company focusing on sustainable and plant-based ingredients to empower us to, "eat the change you wish to see in the world."

Before co-founding, Eat The Change Seth was the Founder of Honest Tea the multi-million organic tea company that was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2011 and is Chair of the board of Beyond Meat the plant-based meat substitutes company. In this conversation, Seth talks about why he is passionate about the future of food, and his optimism about good and sustainable food.


Seth Goldman

Seth Goldman is Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change®, a chef-crafted brand that helps people “Snack to the Future™”. Eat the Change® recently launched a line of organic mushroom jerky and a vegetable-based kid-friendly snack. Seth is also the Co-founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. He has been widely recognized for his entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, Beverage Industry Magazine’s Executive of the Year, and Partnership for Healthier America’s CEO of the Year.

 

Resources

Learn more about Eat The Change at https://eatthechange.com/pages/about

Connect with Seth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2731 no Michele Mosa, Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America: Educating The Future Michele Mosa is the Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. In her role, Michele guides their transformative initiatives, including Samsung’s annual ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ Contest. The contest is open to all public school students and encourages them to build solutions and address the most pressing issues impacting society. Michele reveals why it is so critical for her company to support public teachers, help mentor the innovators of tomorrow, and build a brighter future - together.  Michele Mosa Michele Mosa is Director, Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America, leading Samsung’s STEM education programming, including the Solve for Tomorrow contest. At Samsung, Michele leads the strategy behind the flagship initiative, oversees a team of passionate purpose leaders, and manages the day-to-day stakeholder relationships of the multi-million-dollar program. She has extensive experience delivering and driving Strategy, Innovation, Technology, and CSR.   Michele is passionate about exploring the space where technology meets humanity and inspiring others to realize that their voice matters. Michele has a MBA in Change Management and Entrepreneurship & Innovation from NYU Stern.   Resources: Learn more about Samsung’s Solve For Tomorrow Contest at https://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/   Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemosa   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Michele Mosa, Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America: Educating The Future full 3 22 Goal 17 Media Michele Mosa is the Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. In her role, Michele guides their transformative initiatives, including Samsung’s annual ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ Contest. The contest is open to all public school students and encourages them to build solutions and address the most pressing issues impacting society. Michele reveals why it is so critical for her company to support public teachers, help mentor the innovators of tomorrow, and build a brighter future - together. Michele Mosa is the Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. In her role, Michele guides their transformative initiatives, including Samsung’s annual ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ Contest. The contest is open to all public school students and encourages them to build solutions and address the most pressing issues impacting society. Michele reveals why it is so critical for her company to support public teachers, help mentor the innovators of tomorrow, and build a brighter future - together.  Michele Mosa Michele Mosa is Director, Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America, leading Samsung’s STEM education programming, including the Solve for Tomorrow contest. At Samsung, Michele leads the strategy behind the flagship initiative, oversees a team of passionate purpose leaders, and manages the day-to-day stakeholder relationships of the multi-million-dollar program. She has extensive experience delivering and driving Strategy, Innovation, Technology, and CSR.   Michele is passionate about exploring the space where technology meets humanity and inspiring others to realize that their voice matters. Michele has a MBA in Change Management and Entrepreneurship & Innovation from NYU Stern.   Resources: Learn more about Samsung’s Solve For Tomorrow Contest at https://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/   Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemosa   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Michele Mosa is the Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. In her role, Michele guides their transformative initiatives, including Samsung’s annual ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ Contest. The contest is open to all public school students and encourages them to build solutions and address the most pressing issues impacting society. Michele reveals why it is so critical for her company to support public teachers, help mentor the innovators of tomorrow, and build a brighter future - together. 


Michele Mosa

Michele Mosa is Director, Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America, leading Samsung’s STEM education programming, including the Solve for Tomorrow contest.

At Samsung, Michele leads the strategy behind the flagship initiative, oversees a team of passionate purpose leaders, and manages the day-to-day stakeholder relationships of the multi-million-dollar program. She has extensive experience delivering and driving Strategy, Innovation, Technology, and CSR.

 

Michele is passionate about exploring the space where technology meets humanity and inspiring others to realize that their voice matters. Michele has a MBA in Change Management and Entrepreneurship & Innovation from NYU Stern.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Samsung’s Solve For Tomorrow Contest at https://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/

 

Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemosa

 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2286 no Saskia van Gendt, Head of Sustainability at Rothy's: Why Circular is now in fashion. Saskia van Gendt is an environmental scientist and the first Head of Sustainability at Rothy's, the San Francisco-based, direct-to-consumer fashion company. Rothy's items are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles and post-consumer recycled materials. Saskia oversees their initiatives to use more reusable materials, design products that eliminate waste, and advance their goal of making the brand - and fashion industry at large - ever more circular to better serve our planet and future. Saskia van Gendt: Saskia is an environmental scientist with over a decade of experience in sustainable manufacturing and design, Saskia is the Head of Sustainability at Rothy’s, a San Francisco-based company transforming environmentally-friendly materials into timeless essentials for everyday wear. At Rothy’s, Saskia develops strategies to minimize the environmental impact that Rothy’s supply chain has on the environment, advancing Rothy’s sustainable innovations in materials, production, fulfillment, and more. Prior to joining Rothy’s, Saskia worked as the Senior Director of Sustainability at method, a brand renowned for their sustainable, clean, and effective cleaning products. At method, Saskia implemented sustainability initiatives on the ground for the European business and at method’s LEED-Platinum soap factory in Chicago.   Resources: Learn more about Rothy’s at https://rothys.com/ Connect with Saskia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svangendt/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Saskia van Gendt, Head of Sustainability at Rothy's: Why Circular is now in fashion. full 3 21 Goal 17 Media Saskia van Gendt is an environmental scientist and the first Head of Sustainability at Rothy's, the San Francisco-based, direct-to-consumer fashion company. Rothy's items are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles and post-consumer recycled materials. Saskia oversees their initiatives to use more reusable materials, design products that eliminate waste, and advance their goal of making the brand - and fashion industry at large - ever more circular to better serve our planet and future. Saskia van Gendt is an environmental scientist and the first Head of Sustainability at Rothy's, the San Francisco-based, direct-to-consumer fashion company. Rothy's items are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles and post-consumer recycled materials. Saskia oversees their initiatives to use more reusable materials, design products that eliminate waste, and advance their goal of making the brand - and fashion industry at large - ever more circular to better serve our planet and future. Saskia van Gendt: Saskia is an environmental scientist with over a decade of experience in sustainable manufacturing and design, Saskia is the Head of Sustainability at Rothy’s, a San Francisco-based company transforming environmentally-friendly materials into timeless essentials for everyday wear. At Rothy’s, Saskia develops strategies to minimize the environmental impact that Rothy’s supply chain has on the environment, advancing Rothy’s sustainable innovations in materials, production, fulfillment, and more. Prior to joining Rothy’s, Saskia worked as the Senior Director of Sustainability at method, a brand renowned for their sustainable, clean, and effective cleaning products. At method, Saskia implemented sustainability initiatives on the ground for the European business and at method’s LEED-Platinum soap factory in Chicago.   Resources: Learn more about Rothy’s at https://rothys.com/ Connect with Saskia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svangendt/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Saskia van Gendt is an environmental scientist and the first Head of Sustainability at Rothy's, the San Francisco-based, direct-to-consumer fashion company. Rothy's items are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles and post-consumer recycled materials. Saskia oversees their initiatives to use more reusable materials, design products that eliminate waste, and advance their goal of making the brand - and fashion industry at large - ever more circular to better serve our planet and future.


Saskia van Gendt:

Saskia is an environmental scientist with over a decade of experience in sustainable manufacturing and design, Saskia is the Head of Sustainability at Rothy’s, a San Francisco-based company transforming environmentally-friendly materials into timeless essentials for everyday wear. At Rothy’s, Saskia develops strategies to minimize the environmental impact that Rothy’s supply chain has on the environment, advancing Rothy’s sustainable innovations in materials, production, fulfillment, and more.

Prior to joining Rothy’s, Saskia worked as the Senior Director of Sustainability at method, a brand renowned for their sustainable, clean, and effective cleaning products. At method, Saskia implemented sustainability initiatives on the ground for the European business and at method’s LEED-Platinum soap factory in Chicago.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Rothy’s at https://rothys.com/

Connect with Saskia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svangendt/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2385 no Wes Carter, President, Atlantic Packaging: On Empowering Purposeful Packaging Wes Carter is the President of Atlantic Packaging, the largest, private packaging company in the U.S. which has been operating for 75 years. As a third generation business owner, he is on a mission to make packaging smarter and sustainable. In this episode, we discuss the moral obligation he feels for packaging companies to care about environmental issues, inspire greater responsibility in customers, and innovate to better serve our future. He reveals the power of collaboration between competitors, partners, and policy makers to realize a new and transformative vision for sustainable packaging at a time it’s urgently needed. Wes Carter Wes Carter is the third generation leader of Atlantic Packaging. The company origin traces back to his grandfather, Horace Carter, and its history of culture and community is as ingrained in Wes’s personal story as it is in his professional career. As a UNC grad with a degree in journalism, Wes recognized that Atlantic provided an opportunity where he could have a creative and challenging career and also contribute to the family business in a meaningful way. In 2016, Wes was named President of Atlantic Corporation and was activated in all aspects of the operation. Today, Wes is the driving force behind the company’s sustainability initiative and its commitment to making real and lasting change. As a life long surfer, traveler, and outdoorsman, Wes’s link with the global surfing community helps connect the pieces between the ambassadors of the ocean and the leaders in the packaging supply chain who can enact this change.   Resources Learn more about Atlantic Packaging at https://www.atlanticpkg.com/ Connect with Wes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-carter-32a7a5b/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Wes Carter, President, Atlantic Packaging: On Empowering Purposeful Packaging full 3 20 Goal 17 Media Wes Carter is the President of Atlantic Packaging, the largest, private packaging company in the U.S. which has been operating for 75 years. As a third generation business owner, he is on a mission to make packaging smarter and sustainable. In this episode, we discuss the moral obligation he feels for packaging companies to care about environmental issues, inspire greater responsibility in customers, and innovate to better serve our future. He reveals the power of collaboration between competitors, partners, and policy makers to realize a new and transformative vision for sustainable packaging at a time it’s urgently needed. Wes Carter is the President of Atlantic Packaging, the largest, private packaging company in the U.S. which has been operating for 75 years. As a third generation business owner, he is on a mission to make packaging smarter and sustainable. In this episode, we discuss the moral obligation he feels for packaging companies to care about environmental issues, inspire greater responsibility in customers, and innovate to better serve our future. He reveals the power of collaboration between competitors, partners, and policy makers to realize a new and transformative vision for sustainable packaging at a time it’s urgently needed. Wes Carter Wes Carter is the third generation leader of Atlantic Packaging. The company origin traces back to his grandfather, Horace Carter, and its history of culture and community is as ingrained in Wes’s personal story as it is in his professional career. As a UNC grad with a degree in journalism, Wes recognized that Atlantic provided an opportunity where he could have a creative and challenging career and also contribute to the family business in a meaningful way. In 2016, Wes was named President of Atlantic Corporation and was activated in all aspects of the operation. Today, Wes is the driving force behind the company’s sustainability initiative and its commitment to making real and lasting change. As a life long surfer, traveler, and outdoorsman, Wes’s link with the global surfing community helps connect the pieces between the ambassadors of the ocean and the leaders in the packaging supply chain who can enact this change.   Resources Learn more about Atlantic Packaging at https://www.atlanticpkg.com/ Connect with Wes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-carter-32a7a5b/   Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Wes Carter is the President of Atlantic Packaging, the largest, private packaging company in the U.S. which has been operating for 75 years. As a third generation business owner, he is on a mission to make packaging smarter and sustainable. In this episode, we discuss the moral obligation he feels for packaging companies to care about environmental issues, inspire greater responsibility in customers, and innovate to better serve our future. He reveals the power of collaboration between competitors, partners, and policy makers to realize a new and transformative vision for sustainable packaging at a time it’s urgently needed.


Wes Carter

Wes Carter is the third generation leader of Atlantic Packaging. The company origin traces back to his grandfather, Horace Carter, and its history of culture and community is as ingrained in Wes’s personal story as it is in his professional career. As a UNC grad with a degree in journalism, Wes recognized that Atlantic provided an opportunity where he could have a creative and challenging career and also contribute to the family business in a meaningful way. In 2016, Wes was named President of Atlantic Corporation and was activated in all aspects of the operation. Today, Wes is the driving force behind the company’s sustainability initiative and its commitment to making real and lasting change. As a life long surfer, traveler, and outdoorsman, Wes’s link with the global surfing community helps connect the pieces between the ambassadors of the ocean and the leaders in the packaging supply chain who can enact this change.

 

Resources

Learn more about Atlantic Packaging at https://www.atlanticpkg.com/

Connect with Wes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-carter-32a7a5b/

 

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2658 Kathrin Belliveau, Chief Purpose Officer, Hasbro: Leading with Purpose and Play Since 1923 Hasbro has delighted generations with beloved toys, games and brands that are synonymous with childhood. Kathrin Belliveau is the first Executive Vice President and Chief Purpose Officer of the self-described "global play and entertainment company," where she is charged with bringing their purpose to life in ways that make the world a better place for children, fans, and families. In this episode, Kathrin talks about why it's critical for companies in all sectors to embrace sustainability and lead with purpose to drive growth, relevance and impact. From innovative packaging to building a purposeful culture, Kathrin explains the strategies Hasbro has used to be recognized as one of "the World's Most Ethical Companies" eleven years in a row.  Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential 'Purpose At Work' column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   Kathrin Belliveau: As Executive Vice President and Chief Purpose Officer, Kathrin Belliveau leads Hasbro's Global Purpose Organization. Her responsibilities include Global Government and Regulatory Affairs, Global Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & ESG, Climate & Sustainability, Philanthropy & Social Impact, Human Rights, Ethical Sourcing, and Health & Safety. She is responsible for leading Hasbro's ESG strategy and for embedding purpose across the business to advance Hasbro's positive impact on the world. She reports to the CEO and is a member of the company's executive leadership team.   She was also instrumental in creating Hasbro's CSR function, leading the establishment of the company's CSR practice in 2011 and it's evolving ESG strategy to support the company's growth and transformation as a global play and entertainment company. Under her leadership, Hasbro has been recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named, for the past ten consecutive years, at the top of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and also for the tenth consecutive year as a World's Most Ethical Company® by Ethisphere Institute. Resources: Learn more about Bayer at https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america Connect with Kathrin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrin-belliveau-97572491/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Kathrin Belliveau, Chief Purpose Officer, Hasbro: Leading with Purpose and Play full 3 19 Goal 17 Media Since 1923 Hasbro has delighted generations with beloved toys, games and brands that are synonymous with childhood. Kathrin Belliveau is the first Executive Vice President and Chief Purpose Officer of the self-described "global play and entertainment company," where she is charged with bringing their purpose to life in ways that make the world a better place for children, fans, and families. In this episode, Kathrin talks about why it's critical for companies in all sectors to embrace sustainability and lead with purpose to drive growth, relevance and impact. From innovative packaging to building a purposeful culture, Kathrin explains the strategies Hasbro has used to be recognized as one of "the World's Most Ethical Companies" eleven years in a row. Since 1923 Hasbro has delighted generations with beloved toys, games and brands that are synonymous with childhood. Kathrin Belliveau is the first Executive Vice President and Chief Purpose Officer of the self-described "global play and entertainment company," where she is charged with bringing their purpose to life in ways that make the world a better place for children, fans, and families. In this episode, Kathrin talks about why it's critical for companies in all sectors to embrace sustainability and lead with purpose to drive growth, relevance and impact. From innovative packaging to building a purposeful culture, Kathrin explains the strategies Hasbro has used to be recognized as one of "the World's Most Ethical Companies" eleven years in a row.  Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential 'Purpose At Work' column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   Kathrin Belliveau: As Executive Vice President and Chief Purpose Officer, Kathrin Belliveau leads Hasbro's Global Purpose Organization. Her responsibilities include Global Government and Regulatory Affairs, Global Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & ESG, Climate & Sustainability, Philanthropy & Social Impact, Human Rights, Ethical Sourcing, and Health & Safety. She is responsible for leading Hasbro's ESG strategy and for embedding purpose across the business to advance Hasbro's positive impact on the world. She reports to the CEO and is a member of the company's executive leadership team.   She was also instrumental in creating Hasbro's CSR function, leading the establishment of the company's CSR practice in 2011 and it's evolving ESG strategy to support the company's growth and transformation as a global play and entertainment company. Under her leadership, Hasbro has been recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named, for the past ten consecutive years, at the top of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and also for the tenth consecutive year as a World's Most Ethical Company® by Ethisphere Institute. Resources: Learn more about Bayer at https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america Connect with Kathrin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrin-belliveau-97572491/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble. Since 1923 Hasbro has delighted generations with beloved toys, games and brands that are synonymous with childhood. Kathrin Belliveau is the first Executive Vice President and Chief Purpose Officer of the self-described "global play and entertainment company," where she is charged with bringing their purpose to life in ways that make the world a better place for children, fans, and families. In this episode, Kathrin talks about why it's critical for companies in all sectors to embrace sustainability and lead with purpose to drive growth, relevance and impact. From innovative packaging to building a purposeful culture, Kathrin explains the strategies Hasbro has used to be recognized as one of "the World's Most Ethical Companies" eleven years in a row. 


Simon Mainwaring: 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential 'Purpose At Work' column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.

 

Kathrin Belliveau:

As Executive Vice President and Chief Purpose Officer, Kathrin Belliveau leads Hasbro's Global Purpose Organization. Her responsibilities include Global Government and Regulatory Affairs, Global Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & ESG, Climate & Sustainability, Philanthropy & Social Impact, Human Rights, Ethical Sourcing, and Health & Safety. She is responsible for leading Hasbro's ESG strategy and for embedding purpose across the business to advance Hasbro's positive impact on the world. She reports to the CEO and is a member of the company's executive leadership team.

 

She was also instrumental in creating Hasbro's CSR function, leading the establishment of the company's CSR practice in 2011 and it's evolving ESG strategy to support the company's growth and transformation as a global play and entertainment company. Under her leadership, Hasbro has been recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named, for the past ten consecutive years, at the top of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and also for the tenth consecutive year as a World's Most Ethical Company® by Ethisphere Institute.


Resources:

Learn more about Bayer at https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america

Connect with Kathrin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrin-belliveau-97572491/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2318 Daniella Foster, Global VP, Consumer Health, Bayer: Scaling Impact Through Public & Private Sector Collaboration Bayer is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world – generating $48.90 billion in revenue in 2021. At the helm of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division is Daniella Foster. Daniella joined Bayer in 2019 with a powerful vision for how consumer engagement and cross-sector collaboration can transform millions of lives including those in underserved communities around the world. With aggressive but attainable goals to be climate neutral by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, Daniella reveals how Bayer meets these targets while solving for complex global challenges. In this conversation, Daniella candidly shares how her experience at the State Department is helping her accomplish big things at Bayer. She also talks about how she is using storytelling to educate consumers to live healthier and longer. Daniella Foster Daniella Foster is the Global Vice President and Head of Public Affairs, Science, and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division. In this role, she is responsible for embedding sustainability into the fabric of the divisional business model, including strategy and ambition development, implementation and impact stewardship. This work focuses on empowering the transformation of everyday health for 100 million people in underserved communities around the world by 2030 through health literacy programs, access strategies and, planet-friendly packaging. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and serves as the Chairwoman of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit she co-founded that provides scholarships and mentoring to community college students. Foster is a board member of the United Nations Global Compact Network USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and serves as a Commissioner for the Global Business Coalition Education’s Youth Skills and Innovation Commission. Resources: Learn more about Bayer at https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Daniella Foster, Global VP, Consumer Health, Bayer: Scaling Impact Through Public & Private Sector Collaboration full 3 18 Goal 17 Media Bayer is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world – generating $48.90 billion in revenue in 2021. At the helm of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division is Daniella Foster. Daniella joined Bayer in 2019 with a powerful vision for how consumer engagement and cross-sector collaboration can transform millions of lives including those in underserved communities around the world. With aggressive but attainable goals to be climate neutral by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, Daniella reveals how Bayer meets these targets while solving for complex global challenges. In this conversation, Daniella candidly shares how her experience at the State Department is helping her accomplish big things at Bayer. She also talks about how she is using storytelling to educate consumers to live healthier and longer. Bayer is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world – generating $48.90 billion in revenue in 2021. At the helm of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division is Daniella Foster. Daniella joined Bayer in 2019 with a powerful vision for how consumer engagement and cross-sector collaboration can transform millions of lives including those in underserved communities around the world. With aggressive but attainable goals to be climate neutral by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, Daniella reveals how Bayer meets these targets while solving for complex global challenges. In this conversation, Daniella candidly shares how her experience at the State Department is helping her accomplish big things at Bayer. She also talks about how she is using storytelling to educate consumers to live healthier and longer. Daniella Foster Daniella Foster is the Global Vice President and Head of Public Affairs, Science, and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division. In this role, she is responsible for embedding sustainability into the fabric of the divisional business model, including strategy and ambition development, implementation and impact stewardship. This work focuses on empowering the transformation of everyday health for 100 million people in underserved communities around the world by 2030 through health literacy programs, access strategies and, planet-friendly packaging. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and serves as the Chairwoman of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit she co-founded that provides scholarships and mentoring to community college students. Foster is a board member of the United Nations Global Compact Network USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and serves as a Commissioner for the Global Business Coalition Education’s Youth Skills and Innovation Commission. Resources: Learn more about Bayer at https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Bayer is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world – generating $48.90 billion in revenue in 2021. At the helm of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division is Daniella Foster. Daniella joined Bayer in 2019 with a powerful vision for how consumer engagement and cross-sector collaboration can transform millions of lives including those in underserved communities around the world. With aggressive but attainable goals to be climate neutral by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, Daniella reveals how Bayer meets these targets while solving for complex global challenges.

In this conversation, Daniella candidly shares how her experience at the State Department is helping her accomplish big things at Bayer. She also talks about how she is using storytelling to educate consumers to live healthier and longer.


Daniella Foster

Daniella Foster is the Global Vice President and Head of Public Affairs, Science, and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division. In this role, she is responsible for embedding sustainability into the fabric of the divisional business model, including strategy and ambition development, implementation and impact stewardship. This work focuses on empowering the transformation of everyday health for 100 million people in underserved communities around the world by 2030 through health literacy programs, access strategies and, planet-friendly packaging.

She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and serves as the Chairwoman of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit she co-founded that provides scholarships and mentoring to community college students. Foster is a board member of the United Nations Global Compact Network USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and serves as a Commissioner for the Global Business Coalition Education’s Youth Skills and Innovation Commission.


Resources:

Learn more about Bayer at https://www.bayer.com/en/us/bayer-united-states-of-america

Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 3083 no Damian Bradfield, Co-Founder & CCO, We Transfer: Fueling Creativity That Drives Business Growth Damian Bradfield is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at WeTransfer, the leading cloud-based content-sharing platform that is in the business of making tools to shape and move ideas for creatives globally. While best known as a service to easily transfer large files to colleagues and loved ones, WeTransfer is a powerful storytelling company on a mission to make the internet more open and democratic. In my chat with Damian, we discuss how WeTransfer came to be, how it is creating impact through its editorial platform WePresent, and how a tech company builds and sustains critical trust at a time when others struggle. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Damian Bradfield: Damian Bradfield is the company’s Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder. He joined WeTransfer in 2010 as Chief Strategy Officer, before setting up the company’s US offices and creating WePresent. He was the co-founder of digital design studio, Present Plus, which was acquired by WeTransfer in 2016. Damian started his career at Stella McCartney before joining ad agencies AMV and later, J Walter Thompson. Damian is a published author of The Trust Manifesto, which debates online privacy, trust, and big data. He holds a degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Resources: Learn more about WeTransfer Connect with Damian on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:30:00 -0000 Damian Bradfield, Co-Founder & CCO, We Transfer: Fueling Creativity That Drives Business Growth full 3 17 Goal 17 Media Damian Bradfield is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at WeTransfer, the leading cloud-based content-sharing platform that is in the business of making tools to shape and move ideas for creatives globally. While best known as a service to easily transfer large files to colleagues and loved ones, WeTransfer is a powerful storytelling company on a mission to make the internet more open and democratic. In my chat with Damian, we discuss how WeTransfer came to be, how it is creating impact through its editorial platform WePresent, and how a tech company builds and sustains critical trust at a time when others struggle. Damian Bradfield is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at WeTransfer, the leading cloud-based content-sharing platform that is in the business of making tools to shape and move ideas for creatives globally. While best known as a service to easily transfer large files to colleagues and loved ones, WeTransfer is a powerful storytelling company on a mission to make the internet more open and democratic. In my chat with Damian, we discuss how WeTransfer came to be, how it is creating impact through its editorial platform WePresent, and how a tech company builds and sustains critical trust at a time when others struggle. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Damian Bradfield: Damian Bradfield is the company’s Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder. He joined WeTransfer in 2010 as Chief Strategy Officer, before setting up the company’s US offices and creating WePresent. He was the co-founder of digital design studio, Present Plus, which was acquired by WeTransfer in 2016. Damian started his career at Stella McCartney before joining ad agencies AMV and later, J Walter Thompson. Damian is a published author of The Trust Manifesto, which debates online privacy, trust, and big data. He holds a degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Resources: Learn more about WeTransfer Connect with Damian on LinkedIn Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Damian Bradfield is the Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at WeTransfer, the leading cloud-based content-sharing platform that is in the business of making tools to shape and move ideas for creatives globally. While best known as a service to easily transfer large files to colleagues and loved ones, WeTransfer is a powerful storytelling company on a mission to make the internet more open and democratic. In my chat with Damian, we discuss how WeTransfer came to be, how it is creating impact through its editorial platform WePresent, and how a tech company builds and sustains critical trust at a time when others struggle.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Damian Bradfield:

Damian Bradfield is the company’s Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder. He joined WeTransfer in 2010 as Chief Strategy Officer, before setting up the company’s US offices and creating WePresent. He was the co-founder of digital design studio, Present Plus, which was acquired by WeTransfer in 2016. Damian started his career at Stella McCartney before joining ad agencies AMV and later, J Walter Thompson. Damian is a published author of The Trust Manifesto, which debates online privacy, trust, and big data. He holds a degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Resources:

Learn more about WeTransfer

Connect with Damian on LinkedIn

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2552 no Allmade’s Ryan Moor: How Sustainable Apparel Becomes Good Business It started with a punk-rock band in Seattle in the 90’s and a kid who had a knack for screen printing t-shirts from his bedroom. That entrepreneurial start led to the launch of ScreenPrinting.com in 2004 which generated $8 million in revenues in under three years. As his business grew so did Ryan, as a successful business owner and social change agent. Through Allmade he is now reimagining what eco-friendly, socially conscious apparel and printing looks like and challenging the biggest brands in the world to buy more responsibly, to make sure everyone in the supply chain is fairly paid fairly, and to ensure the clothing we wear each day gives back to those in greatest need. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Ryan Moor Ryan Moor, CEO (Chief Entrepreneur Officer), connector, maker of dreams, a builder helping people build things. Ryan found his niche screenprinting shirts for his punk rock band which turned entrepreneurial when he built an early version of ScreenPrinting.com in his bedroom in 2004. Fueled by ecommerce and YouTube first-mover success, the website rocketed to over 8 million in revenues in under three years helping thousands start and learn a screen-printing business. From there Ryan started to vertically integrate the company adding manufacturing of manual screen printing equipment and supplies which helped grow the company to 20 million of revenue by the end of 2010. The next decade was spent adding entrepreneurial ventures which included becoming the US Distributor of ROQ Automated Screen Printing Equipment and starting Allmade Apparel, a socially conscious eco-friendly blank apparel manufacturer. In 2020 he led the transformation of the company's structure to create integral partnerships to scale each area of the business splitting off Allmade and ROQ.US into their joint ventures. Today Ryan spends time traveling to build relationships and ideas for each company and continues his entrepreneurial ventures as a partner of MADELab.io an apparel development and decorator education platform.   Resources: Learn more about Ryonet Learn more about Allmade Apparel Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Allmade’s Ryan Moor: How Sustainable Apparel Becomes Good Business full 3 16 Goal 17 Media It started with a punk-rock band in Seattle in the 90’s and a kid who had a knack for screen printing t-shirts from his bedroom. That entrepreneurial start led to the launch of ScreenPrinting.com in 2004 which generated $8 million in revenues in under three years. As his business grew so did Ryan, as a successful business owner and social change agent. Through Allmade he is now reimagining what eco-friendly, socially conscious apparel and printing looks like and challenging the biggest brands in the world to buy more responsibly, to make sure everyone in the supply chain is fairly paid fairly, and to ensure the clothing we wear each day gives back to those in greatest need. It started with a punk-rock band in Seattle in the 90’s and a kid who had a knack for screen printing t-shirts from his bedroom. That entrepreneurial start led to the launch of ScreenPrinting.com in 2004 which generated $8 million in revenues in under three years. As his business grew so did Ryan, as a successful business owner and social change agent. Through Allmade he is now reimagining what eco-friendly, socially conscious apparel and printing looks like and challenging the biggest brands in the world to buy more responsibly, to make sure everyone in the supply chain is fairly paid fairly, and to ensure the clothing we wear each day gives back to those in greatest need. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Ryan Moor Ryan Moor, CEO (Chief Entrepreneur Officer), connector, maker of dreams, a builder helping people build things. Ryan found his niche screenprinting shirts for his punk rock band which turned entrepreneurial when he built an early version of ScreenPrinting.com in his bedroom in 2004. Fueled by ecommerce and YouTube first-mover success, the website rocketed to over 8 million in revenues in under three years helping thousands start and learn a screen-printing business. From there Ryan started to vertically integrate the company adding manufacturing of manual screen printing equipment and supplies which helped grow the company to 20 million of revenue by the end of 2010. The next decade was spent adding entrepreneurial ventures which included becoming the US Distributor of ROQ Automated Screen Printing Equipment and starting Allmade Apparel, a socially conscious eco-friendly blank apparel manufacturer. In 2020 he led the transformation of the company's structure to create integral partnerships to scale each area of the business splitting off Allmade and ROQ.US into their joint ventures. Today Ryan spends time traveling to build relationships and ideas for each company and continues his entrepreneurial ventures as a partner of MADELab.io an apparel development and decorator education platform.   Resources: Learn more about Ryonet Learn more about Allmade Apparel Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. It started with a punk-rock band in Seattle in the 90’s and a kid who had a knack for screen printing t-shirts from his bedroom. That entrepreneurial start led to the launch of ScreenPrinting.com in 2004 which generated $8 million in revenues in under three years. As his business grew so did Ryan, as a successful business owner and social change agent. Through Allmade he is now reimagining what eco-friendly, socially conscious apparel and printing looks like and challenging the biggest brands in the world to buy more responsibly, to make sure everyone in the supply chain is fairly paid fairly, and to ensure the clothing we wear each day gives back to those in greatest need.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Ryan Moor

Ryan Moor, CEO (Chief Entrepreneur Officer), connector, maker of dreams, a builder helping people build things.

Ryan found his niche screenprinting shirts for his punk rock band which turned entrepreneurial when he built an early version of ScreenPrinting.com in his bedroom in 2004.

Fueled by ecommerce and YouTube first-mover success, the website rocketed to over 8 million in revenues in under three years helping thousands start and learn a screen-printing business.

From there Ryan started to vertically integrate the company adding manufacturing of manual screen printing equipment and supplies which helped grow the company to 20 million of revenue by the end of 2010.

The next decade was spent adding entrepreneurial ventures which included becoming the US Distributor of ROQ Automated Screen Printing Equipment and starting Allmade Apparel, a socially conscious eco-friendly blank apparel manufacturer. In 2020 he led the transformation of the company's structure to create integral partnerships to scale each area of the business splitting off Allmade and ROQ.US into their joint ventures.

Today Ryan spends time traveling to build relationships and ideas for each company and continues his entrepreneurial ventures as a partner of MADELab.io an apparel development and decorator education platform.

 

Resources:

Learn more about Ryonet

Learn more about Allmade Apparel

Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn

Visit LeadWithWe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2582 no Patagonia’s Rick Ridgeway: On A Mission to Save Our Home Planet Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents.    In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet.  Rick is also the author of 6 books. His latest book, "Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map" is a memoir that recounts some of his boldest expeditions. Rick estimates that he has spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents in distant locations around the globe, "Life Lived Wild" offers some insights to those adventures including his ascent of K2 to exploring a remote area of Tibet that no outsider had ever seen. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rick Ridgeway: Rick Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer, and advocate for sustainability and conservation initiatives. For 15 years, Rick was a VP at Patagonia developing environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, the Footprint Chronicles, and Worn Wear. He also was founding chair of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today the largest apparel, footwear, and home textile trade organization in the world. In addition, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. With three companions, he was the first American to summit K2, and he has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents.  Resources: Learn more about Patagonia at https://www.patagonia.com/ Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-ridgeway-151ab819/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Patagonia’s Rick Ridgeway: On A Mission to Save Our Home Planet full 3 15 Goal 17 Media Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet. Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents.    In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet.  Rick is also the author of 6 books. His latest book, "Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map" is a memoir that recounts some of his boldest expeditions. Rick estimates that he has spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents in distant locations around the globe, "Life Lived Wild" offers some insights to those adventures including his ascent of K2 to exploring a remote area of Tibet that no outsider had ever seen. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rick Ridgeway: Rick Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer, and advocate for sustainability and conservation initiatives. For 15 years, Rick was a VP at Patagonia developing environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, the Footprint Chronicles, and Worn Wear. He also was founding chair of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today the largest apparel, footwear, and home textile trade organization in the world. In addition, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. With three companions, he was the first American to summit K2, and he has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents.  Resources: Learn more about Patagonia at https://www.patagonia.com/ Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-ridgeway-151ab819/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California with a mission to save our home planet. It was founded in 1976 by Yvon Chouinard and was the first B-Corporation in the state. Rick was Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects for Patagonia for 15 years during which he founded the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. In addition to his accomplishments at Patagonia, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Along with Yvon and another friend, they were the first Americans to summit K2. He has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. 

 

In this conversation, Rick discusses why and how Patagonia is fulfilling their mission to save our home planet. He also talks about how Patagonia walks the walk when it comes to sustainability and how it measures its financial performance with the overall health of the planet. 


Rick is also the author of 6 books. His latest book, "Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map" is a memoir that recounts some of his boldest expeditions. Rick estimates that he has spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents in distant locations around the globe, "Life Lived Wild" offers some insights to those adventures including his ascent of K2 to exploring a remote area of Tibet that no outsider had ever seen.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Rick Ridgeway:

Rick Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer, and advocate for sustainability and conservation initiatives. For 15 years, Rick was a VP at Patagonia developing environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, the Footprint Chronicles, and Worn Wear. He also was founding chair of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today the largest apparel, footwear, and home textile trade organization in the world. In addition, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. With three companions, he was the first American to summit K2, and he has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. 


Resources:

Learn more about Patagonia at https://www.patagonia.com/

Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-ridgeway-151ab819/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2765 no Unilever’s Jostein Solheim: Leading the Way in Diversity and Sustainability Unilever is a purpose-led global company that owns over four hundred brands we use every day. Its purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace by empowering consumers to make responsible choices. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Unilever’s CEO of Health & Wellness, Jostein Solheim, about the new division he is leading for Unilever and his re-radicalizing of Ben & Jerry's, the activist ice-cream brand he led for 8 years. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Jostein Solheim Jostein became the Group CEO and Unilever EVP Global Health & Wellness in June 2021. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Unilever Foods and Refreshment Division, North America, since July of 2018, and prior to that he was the CEO for Ben & Jerry’s for the past 8 years, and successfully expanded the iconic business across 38 countries while further increasing its social mission reach and impact. Jostein spent 15 years in Unilever’s ice cream businesses across Europe, Eastern Europe, and North America before leading Ben & Jerry’s. Prior to that, he worked within Unilever’s Corporate Strategy department supporting the global Foods business. Jostein is a devoted advocate for diversity, environmental conservation, and social justice. He graduated from the London School of Economics, an institution that pride’s itself on educating for impact. Resources Learn more about Unilever at https://www.unilever.com/ Connect with Jostein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jostein-solheim-bb5a151/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0000 Unilever’s Jostein Solheim: Leading the Way in Diversity and Sustainability full 3 14 Goal 17 Media Unilever is a purpose-led global company that owns over four hundred brands we use every day. Its purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace by empowering consumers to make responsible choices. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Unilever’s CEO of Health & Wellness, Jostein Solheim, about the new division he is leading for Unilever and his re-radicalizing of Ben & Jerry's, the activist ice-cream brand he led for 8 years. Unilever is a purpose-led global company that owns over four hundred brands we use every day. Its purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace by empowering consumers to make responsible choices. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Unilever’s CEO of Health & Wellness, Jostein Solheim, about the new division he is leading for Unilever and his re-radicalizing of Ben & Jerry's, the activist ice-cream brand he led for 8 years. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Jostein Solheim Jostein became the Group CEO and Unilever EVP Global Health & Wellness in June 2021. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Unilever Foods and Refreshment Division, North America, since July of 2018, and prior to that he was the CEO for Ben & Jerry’s for the past 8 years, and successfully expanded the iconic business across 38 countries while further increasing its social mission reach and impact. Jostein spent 15 years in Unilever’s ice cream businesses across Europe, Eastern Europe, and North America before leading Ben & Jerry’s. Prior to that, he worked within Unilever’s Corporate Strategy department supporting the global Foods business. Jostein is a devoted advocate for diversity, environmental conservation, and social justice. He graduated from the London School of Economics, an institution that pride’s itself on educating for impact. Resources Learn more about Unilever at https://www.unilever.com/ Connect with Jostein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jostein-solheim-bb5a151/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Unilever is a purpose-led global company that owns over four hundred brands we use every day. Its purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace by empowering consumers to make responsible choices. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Unilever’s CEO of Health & Wellness, Jostein Solheim, about the new division he is leading for Unilever and his re-radicalizing of Ben & Jerry's, the activist ice-cream brand he led for 8 years.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Jostein Solheim

Jostein became the Group CEO and Unilever EVP Global Health & Wellness in June 2021. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Unilever Foods and Refreshment Division, North America, since July of 2018, and prior to that he was the CEO for Ben & Jerry’s for the past 8 years, and successfully expanded the iconic business across 38 countries while further increasing its social mission reach and impact. Jostein spent 15 years in Unilever’s ice cream businesses across Europe, Eastern Europe, and North America before leading Ben & Jerry’s. Prior to that, he worked within Unilever’s Corporate Strategy department supporting the global Foods business. Jostein is a devoted advocate for diversity, environmental conservation, and social justice. He graduated from the London School of Economics, an institution that pride’s itself on educating for impact.


Resources

Learn more about Unilever at https://www.unilever.com/

Connect with Jostein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jostein-solheim-bb5a151/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2085 no AppHarvest’s Jonathan Webb: Growing The Future AppHarvest is a high-tech, controlled-environment agriculture company based in Morehead, Kentucky committed to solving the growing food crisis. They are a B-Corp on a mission to combine conventional agriculture techniques with today’s cutting edge technologies to dramatically increase crop yield using a fraction of the natural resources. Jonathan Webb is its Founder & CEO who shares why he decided to bring this project to his home state, why now is the time to act now on sustainable agriculture solutions and how we get it done together.  This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Jonathan Webb After years of study and gathering support from inside and outside the region, Jonathan is turning his dream of a high-tech farming hub in Appalachia into reality. Before founding AppHarvest, Jonathan worked with the U.S. Department of Defense on a massive solar project to help achieve a White House goal of ensuring the military’s hundreds of installations receive 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025. In February 2017, encouraged by investors, advisers, and politicians of both parties, Jonathan left Washington and came home to Eastern Kentucky to start a new kind of farm and turn Appalachia into the AgTech capital of America. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Kentucky. Resources Learn more about AppHarvest at https://www.appharvest.com/ Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwebbinfo/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0000 AppHarvest’s Jonathan Webb: Growing The Future full 3 13 Goal 17 Media AppHarvest is a high-tech controlled-environment agriculture company based in Morehead, Kentucky. AppHarvest is a B-Corp and is on a mission is to combine conventional agriculture techniques with today’s technology that will yield more crops with a fraction of the resources. Jonathan Webb is the Founder & CEO of AppHarvest. When he decided to build AppHarvest, he brought it to his hometown of Eastern Kentucky. In this episode, Jonathan shares why he decided to bring this project to his home state. He also shares why we need to act now on creating sustainable agriculture, and why this is the future of food. AppHarvest is a high-tech, controlled-environment agriculture company based in Morehead, Kentucky committed to solving the growing food crisis. They are a B-Corp on a mission to combine conventional agriculture techniques with today’s cutting edge technologies to dramatically increase crop yield using a fraction of the natural resources. Jonathan Webb is its Founder & CEO who shares why he decided to bring this project to his home state, why now is the time to act now on sustainable agriculture solutions and how we get it done together.  This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Jonathan Webb After years of study and gathering support from inside and outside the region, Jonathan is turning his dream of a high-tech farming hub in Appalachia into reality. Before founding AppHarvest, Jonathan worked with the U.S. Department of Defense on a massive solar project to help achieve a White House goal of ensuring the military’s hundreds of installations receive 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025. In February 2017, encouraged by investors, advisers, and politicians of both parties, Jonathan left Washington and came home to Eastern Kentucky to start a new kind of farm and turn Appalachia into the AgTech capital of America. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Kentucky. Resources Learn more about AppHarvest at https://www.appharvest.com/ Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwebbinfo/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. AppHarvest is a high-tech, controlled-environment agriculture company based in Morehead, Kentucky committed to solving the growing food crisis. They are a B-Corp on a mission to combine conventional agriculture techniques with today’s cutting edge technologies to dramatically increase crop yield using a fraction of the natural resources. Jonathan Webb is its Founder & CEO who shares why he decided to bring this project to his home state, why now is the time to act now on sustainable agriculture solutions and how we get it done together. 


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Jonathan Webb

After years of study and gathering support from inside and outside the region, Jonathan is turning his dream of a high-tech farming hub in Appalachia into reality. Before founding AppHarvest, Jonathan worked with the U.S. Department of Defense on a massive solar project to help achieve a White House goal of ensuring the military’s hundreds of installations receive 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025. In February 2017, encouraged by investors, advisers, and politicians of both parties, Jonathan left Washington and came home to Eastern Kentucky to start a new kind of farm and turn Appalachia into the AgTech capital of America. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Kentucky.


Resources

Learn more about AppHarvest at https://www.appharvest.com/

Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwebbinfo/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 2606 Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Michel Doukeris: Planning For A Future With More Cheers Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world's largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, whose portfolio includes more than 500 beer brands sold in over 150 countries. Under the leadership of its new CEO, Michel Doukeris, the industry-leading enterprise is revitalizing its brand with a new purpose and sustainability goals to drive future growth and impact. In this episode, I speak with Michel about his leadership philosophy and his ambitious 10-year plan. This roadmap hinges on the company's commitment to “Dream Big To Create A Future With More Cheers” and Michel shares his advice for business leaders and entrepreneurs about how to navigate an ever-changing and challenging future. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Michel Doukeris Michel Doukeris is AB InBev's CEO since 1 July 2021 where he's been leading the company towards a Future With More Cheers. Mr. Doukeris joined AB InBev in 1996 and held a number of commercial operations roles in Latin America before moving to Asia where he led AB InBev’s China and Asia Pacific operations for seven years. In 2016 he moved to the U.S. to assume the position of global Chief Sales Officer. In January 2018 he assumed leadership of Anheuser-Busch and the North American business. He was born in 1973 and is a Brazilian citizen. He holds a Degree in Chemical Engineering from Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil and a Master's Degree in Marketing from Fundação Getulio Vargas, also in Brazil. He has also completed post-graduate programs in Marketing and Marketing Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management and Wharton Business School in the United States.   Resources Learn more about Unilever at https://www.ab-inbev.com/ Connect with Michel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-doukeris/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0000 Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Michel Doukeris: Planning For A Future With More Cheers full 3 12 Goal 17 Media Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world's largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, whose portfolio includes more than 400 beer brands sold in over 150 countries. Under the leadership of its new CEO, Michel Doukeris, the industry-leading enterprise is revitalizing its brand with a new purpose and sustainability goals to drive future growth and impact. In this episode, I speak with Michel about his leadership philosophy and his ambitious 100-year plan. This roadmap hinges on the company's commitment to “Dream Big To Create A Future With More Cheers” and Michel shares his advice for business leaders and entrepreneurs about how to navigate an ever-changing and challenging future. Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world's largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, whose portfolio includes more than 500 beer brands sold in over 150 countries. Under the leadership of its new CEO, Michel Doukeris, the industry-leading enterprise is revitalizing its brand with a new purpose and sustainability goals to drive future growth and impact. In this episode, I speak with Michel about his leadership philosophy and his ambitious 10-year plan. This roadmap hinges on the company's commitment to “Dream Big To Create A Future With More Cheers” and Michel shares his advice for business leaders and entrepreneurs about how to navigate an ever-changing and challenging future. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Michel Doukeris Michel Doukeris is AB InBev's CEO since 1 July 2021 where he's been leading the company towards a Future With More Cheers. Mr. Doukeris joined AB InBev in 1996 and held a number of commercial operations roles in Latin America before moving to Asia where he led AB InBev’s China and Asia Pacific operations for seven years. In 2016 he moved to the U.S. to assume the position of global Chief Sales Officer. In January 2018 he assumed leadership of Anheuser-Busch and the North American business. He was born in 1973 and is a Brazilian citizen. He holds a Degree in Chemical Engineering from Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil and a Master's Degree in Marketing from Fundação Getulio Vargas, also in Brazil. He has also completed post-graduate programs in Marketing and Marketing Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management and Wharton Business School in the United States.   Resources Learn more about Unilever at https://www.ab-inbev.com/ Connect with Michel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-doukeris/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world's largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, whose portfolio includes more than 500 beer brands sold in over 150 countries. Under the leadership of its new CEO, Michel Doukeris, the industry-leading enterprise is revitalizing its brand with a new purpose and sustainability goals to drive future growth and impact. In this episode, I speak with Michel about his leadership philosophy and his ambitious 10-year plan. This roadmap hinges on the company's commitment to “Dream Big To Create A Future With More Cheers” and Michel shares his advice for business leaders and entrepreneurs about how to navigate an ever-changing and challenging future.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Michel Doukeris

Michel Doukeris is AB InBev's CEO since 1 July 2021 where he's been leading the company towards a Future With More Cheers. Mr. Doukeris joined AB InBev in 1996 and held a number of commercial operations roles in Latin America before moving to Asia where he led AB InBev’s China and Asia Pacific operations for seven years. In 2016 he moved to the U.S. to assume the position of global Chief Sales Officer. In January 2018 he assumed leadership of Anheuser-Busch and the North American business. He was born in 1973 and is a Brazilian citizen. He holds a Degree in Chemical Engineering from Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil and a Master's Degree in Marketing from Fundação Getulio Vargas, also in Brazil. He has also completed post-graduate programs in Marketing and Marketing Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management and Wharton Business School in the United States.  


Resources

Learn more about Unilever at https://www.ab-inbev.com/

Connect with Michel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-doukeris/

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. 

]]> 2509 no Eddie Bauer’s Kristen Elliott: Sustainability as a Long Term Investment Eddie Bauer recently celebrated 100 years in business, and the iconic outdoor brand is focused on making the outdoors accessible to everyone. It’s a mission that deeply resonates with me as I believe that reconnecting to the natural world will help us repurpose business to restore the planet. In this episode, I speak with Eddie Bauer’s Vice President of Marketing, Kristen Elliot, about the many ways Eddie Bauer is bringing this mission to life, from their new outdoor gear rental program to working with underserved communities. Kristen also shared her advice for starting a sustainability journey which can seem daunting at first but should be viewed as a long term investment in brand equity. Note: The team and I will be on a holiday break following this episode, but we’ll resume Season 3 with new episodes of Lead With We in the New Year. I hope you get some time to unplug and be with family and friends as well. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Kristen Elliott: Kristen Elliott is Vice President of Marketing for Eddie Bauer, LLC. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Elliott has spent the bulk of her career in fashion retail gaining expertise in Public Relations, Communications, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Media and Creative Development. At Eddie Bauer, Elliott has successfully led cross-functional marketing, digital, creative and merchandising teams to bring integrated, on-brand    experiences to customers across all channels and ensure the Eddie Bauer brand is at the forefront of making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive. Elliott received her Bachelor of Applied Arts, Interpersonal and Public Communications from Central Michigan University. Resources: Learn more about Eddie Bauer at eddiebauer.com Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristen-elliott-2482115 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Eddie Bauer’s Kristen Elliot: Sustainability as a Long Term Investment full 3 11 Goal 17 Media Eddie Bauer recently celebrated 100 years in business, and the iconic outdoor brand is laser focused on making the outdoors accessible to everyone. It’s a mission that really speaks to me, because I believe that reconnecting to the natural world will help us repurpose business to restore the planet. In this episode I got the opportunity to speak with Eddie Bauer’s Vice President of Marketing, Kristen Elliot, about the many ways Eddie Bauer is executing this mission, from their new outdoor gear rental program, to reaching out to marginalized communities. Kristen also shared her advice for starting the sustainability journey, which can seem daunting at first, and I so appreciated her perspective on viewing sustainability as a long term investment in brand equity. Eddie Bauer recently celebrated 100 years in business, and the iconic outdoor brand is focused on making the outdoors accessible to everyone. It’s a mission that deeply resonates with me as I believe that reconnecting to the natural world will help us repurpose business to restore the planet. In this episode, I speak with Eddie Bauer’s Vice President of Marketing, Kristen Elliot, about the many ways Eddie Bauer is bringing this mission to life, from their new outdoor gear rental program to working with underserved communities. Kristen also shared her advice for starting a sustainability journey which can seem daunting at first but should be viewed as a long term investment in brand equity. Note: The team and I will be on a holiday break following this episode, but we’ll resume Season 3 with new episodes of Lead With We in the New Year. I hope you get some time to unplug and be with family and friends as well. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Kristen Elliott: Kristen Elliott is Vice President of Marketing for Eddie Bauer, LLC. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Elliott has spent the bulk of her career in fashion retail gaining expertise in Public Relations, Communications, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Media and Creative Development. At Eddie Bauer, Elliott has successfully led cross-functional marketing, digital, creative and merchandising teams to bring integrated, on-brand    experiences to customers across all channels and ensure the Eddie Bauer brand is at the forefront of making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive. Elliott received her Bachelor of Applied Arts, Interpersonal and Public Communications from Central Michigan University. Resources: Learn more about Eddie Bauer at eddiebauer.com Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristen-elliott-2482115 Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Eddie Bauer recently celebrated 100 years in business, and the iconic outdoor brand is focused on making the outdoors accessible to everyone. It’s a mission that deeply resonates with me as I believe that reconnecting to the natural world will help us repurpose business to restore the planet. In this episode, I speak with Eddie Bauer’s Vice President of Marketing, Kristen Elliot, about the many ways Eddie Bauer is bringing this mission to life, from their new outdoor gear rental program to working with underserved communities. Kristen also shared her advice for starting a sustainability journey which can seem daunting at first but should be viewed as a long term investment in brand equity.

Note: The team and I will be on a holiday break following this episode, but we’ll resume Season 3 with new episodes of Lead With We in the New Year. I hope you get some time to unplug and be with family and friends as well.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Simon Mainwaring: 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.


Kristen Elliott:

Kristen Elliott is Vice President of Marketing for Eddie Bauer, LLC. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Elliott has spent the bulk of her career in fashion retail gaining expertise in Public Relations, Communications, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Media and Creative Development. At Eddie Bauer, Elliott has successfully led cross-functional marketing, digital, creative and merchandising teams to bring integrated, on-brand    experiences to customers across all channels and ensure the Eddie Bauer brand is at the forefront of making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive. Elliott received her Bachelor of Applied Arts, Interpersonal and Public Communications from Central Michigan University.


Resources:

Learn more about Eddie Bauer at eddiebauer.com

Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristen-elliott-2482115

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. 


]]> 2043 no John Hardy CEO Kareem Gahed: How Vertical Integration Enables Transparency John Hardy is an ethical jewelry brand whose production facilities are based in Bali. In fact, they’re the biggest employer on the island. In this episode of Lead With We, I spoke with their CEO, Kareem Gahed, about how John Hardy employs local Balinese artisans to hand craft their pieces and build communities and a culture of humanity and courage. We dig into the details of what ethical production truly means in the jewelry business and how the company’s vertical business model enables greater transparency. Plus, Kareem shares how he hopes to level up the entire industry by setting an example and encouraging others to take a stand on today’s pressing social and environmental issues. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Kareem Gahed: As CEO of John Hardy, Kareem Gahed is guided by a singular belief: people are the key to retail success. Since stepping into the role of CEO in 2019, Gahed has fostered an open and honest company culture that supports diversity, teamwork and creative thinking. By combining this people-first approach with globally tailored, targeted growth strategies, he has uniquely positioned John Hardy to expand to new markets, capitalize upon new opportunities and reassert its original commitment to sustainable sourcing, manufacturing and operating practices. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Kansas and Ohio, Gahed — whose parents immigrated from Egypt — developed a passion for travel as well as a curiosity about different cultures at a young age. A degree in Political Science from Ohio State University further illuminated the complexities of the world, awakening within him an entrepreneurial spirit similar to that of John Hardy’s namesake founder. This penchant for taking risks and learning by experience guided Gahed as he grew from store, visual merchandising, merchandising and buying positions into executive leadership roles at prominent global companies, including American Eagle Outfitters (AEO).  Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Resources Learn more about John Hardy at johnhardy.com Connect with Kareem on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kareem-gahed-5222027/# Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0000 John Hardy CEO Kareem Gahed: How Vertical Integration Enables Transparency full 3 10 Goal 17 Media John Hardy is an ethical jewelry brand whose production facilities are based in Bali. In fact, they’re the biggest employer on the island. In this episode of Lead With We, I spoke with their CEO, Kareem Gahed, about how John Hardy employs local Balinese artisans to hand craft their pieces and build communities and a culture of humanity and courage. We dig into the details of what ethical production truly means in the jewelry business and how the company’s vertical business model enables greater transparency. Plus, Kareem shares how he hopes to level up the entire industry by setting an example and encouraging others to take a stand on today’s pressing social and environmental issues. John Hardy is an ethical jewelry brand whose production facilities are based in Bali. In fact, they’re the biggest employer on the island. In this episode of Lead With We, I spoke with their CEO, Kareem Gahed, about how John Hardy employs local Balinese artisans to hand craft their pieces and build communities and a culture of humanity and courage. We dig into the details of what ethical production truly means in the jewelry business and how the company’s vertical business model enables greater transparency. Plus, Kareem shares how he hopes to level up the entire industry by setting an example and encouraging others to take a stand on today’s pressing social and environmental issues. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Kareem Gahed: As CEO of John Hardy, Kareem Gahed is guided by a singular belief: people are the key to retail success. Since stepping into the role of CEO in 2019, Gahed has fostered an open and honest company culture that supports diversity, teamwork and creative thinking. By combining this people-first approach with globally tailored, targeted growth strategies, he has uniquely positioned John Hardy to expand to new markets, capitalize upon new opportunities and reassert its original commitment to sustainable sourcing, manufacturing and operating practices. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Kansas and Ohio, Gahed — whose parents immigrated from Egypt — developed a passion for travel as well as a curiosity about different cultures at a young age. A degree in Political Science from Ohio State University further illuminated the complexities of the world, awakening within him an entrepreneurial spirit similar to that of John Hardy’s namesake founder. This penchant for taking risks and learning by experience guided Gahed as he grew from store, visual merchandising, merchandising and buying positions into executive leadership roles at prominent global companies, including American Eagle Outfitters (AEO).  Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Resources Learn more about John Hardy at johnhardy.com Connect with Kareem on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kareem-gahed-5222027/# Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. John Hardy is an ethical jewelry brand whose production facilities are based in Bali. In fact, they’re the biggest employer on the island. In this episode of Lead With We, I spoke with their CEO, Kareem Gahed, about how John Hardy employs local Balinese artisans to hand craft their pieces and build communities and a culture of humanity and courage. We dig into the details of what ethical production truly means in the jewelry business and how the company’s vertical business model enables greater transparency. Plus, Kareem shares how he hopes to level up the entire industry by setting an example and encouraging others to take a stand on today’s pressing social and environmental issues.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Kareem Gahed:

As CEO of John Hardy, Kareem Gahed is guided by a singular belief: people are the key to retail success. Since stepping into the role of CEO in 2019, Gahed has fostered an open and honest company culture that supports diversity, teamwork and creative thinking. By combining this people-first approach with globally tailored, targeted growth strategies, he has uniquely positioned John Hardy to expand to new markets, capitalize upon new opportunities and reassert its original commitment to sustainable sourcing, manufacturing and operating practices. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Kansas and Ohio, Gahed — whose parents immigrated from Egypt — developed a passion for travel as well as a curiosity about different cultures at a young age. A degree in Political Science from Ohio State University further illuminated the complexities of the world, awakening within him an entrepreneurial spirit similar to that of John Hardy’s namesake founder. This penchant for taking risks and learning by experience guided Gahed as he grew from store, visual merchandising, merchandising and buying positions into executive leadership roles at prominent global companies, including American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). 


Simon Mainwaring: 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.


Resources

Learn more about John Hardy at johnhardy.com

Connect with Kareem on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kareem-gahed-5222027/#

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.

]]> 1616 no PepsiCo’s Maddy Kulkarni: Educating The Next Generation of Business Leaders As PepsiCo’s Global Marketing Director of Sustainability & Purpose, Maddy Kulkarni has been an integral part of charting a new course for one of the world’s largest enterprises. And now she’s passing on that knowledge to younger generations as a professor at the University of Texas. She even created her own textbook! In this episode Maddy and I chatted about the importance of educating the next generation of business leaders on how to blend purpose and profit, the case studies she uses from PepsiCo, and some of the exciting details of pep+ (pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end transformation of PepsiCo that will drive growth by restoring the planet and inspiring positive behavior change.  Maddy Kulkarni Maddy Kulkarni is the recent author of Social Impact Marketing: The Essential Guide for Changemakers, a textbook for her new course at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the Global Marketing Director for Sustainability & Purpose at PepsiCo where she consults marketing leaders on how to connect the organization’s sustainability agenda with their consumers through the voice of their brands. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 business leader by Dallas Business Journal, Maddy has served on boards of Social Venture Partners, the Terry Foundation, and the PR Committee of the Dallas Arboretum. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Dallas Heroes Project, an organization that creates engaging marketing campaigns to drive awareness of the positive impact local heroes and organizations are making in their communities. Through her new textbook, she is enjoying teaching our next generation of leaders on how marketing can be a force for good. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Learn more about PepsiCo’s pep+ strategic plan at pepsico.com/pepsicopositive Connect with Maddy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhura16 For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:11:27 -0000 PepsiCo’s Maddy Kulkarni: Educating The Next Generation of Business Leaders full 3 9 Goal 17 Media As PepsiCo’s Global Marketing Director of Sustainability & Purpose, Maddy Kulkarni has been an integral part of charting a new course for one of the world’s largest enterprises. And now she’s passing on that knowledge to younger generations as a professor at the University of Texas. She even created her own textbook! In this episode Maddy and I chatted about the importance of educating the next generation of business leaders on how to blend purpose and profit, the case studies she uses from PepsiCo, and some of the exciting details of pep+ (pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end transformation of PepsiCo that will drive growth by restoring the planet and inspiring positive behavior change. As PepsiCo’s Global Marketing Director of Sustainability & Purpose, Maddy Kulkarni has been an integral part of charting a new course for one of the world’s largest enterprises. And now she’s passing on that knowledge to younger generations as a professor at the University of Texas. She even created her own textbook! In this episode Maddy and I chatted about the importance of educating the next generation of business leaders on how to blend purpose and profit, the case studies she uses from PepsiCo, and some of the exciting details of pep+ (pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end transformation of PepsiCo that will drive growth by restoring the planet and inspiring positive behavior change.  Maddy Kulkarni Maddy Kulkarni is the recent author of Social Impact Marketing: The Essential Guide for Changemakers, a textbook for her new course at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the Global Marketing Director for Sustainability & Purpose at PepsiCo where she consults marketing leaders on how to connect the organization’s sustainability agenda with their consumers through the voice of their brands. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 business leader by Dallas Business Journal, Maddy has served on boards of Social Venture Partners, the Terry Foundation, and the PR Committee of the Dallas Arboretum. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Dallas Heroes Project, an organization that creates engaging marketing campaigns to drive awareness of the positive impact local heroes and organizations are making in their communities. Through her new textbook, she is enjoying teaching our next generation of leaders on how marketing can be a force for good. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Learn more about PepsiCo’s pep+ strategic plan at pepsico.com/pepsicopositive Connect with Maddy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhura16 For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com As PepsiCo’s Global Marketing Director of Sustainability & Purpose, Maddy Kulkarni has been an integral part of charting a new course for one of the world’s largest enterprises. And now she’s passing on that knowledge to younger generations as a professor at the University of Texas. She even created her own textbook!

In this episode Maddy and I chatted about the importance of educating the next generation of business leaders on how to blend purpose and profit, the case studies she uses from PepsiCo, and some of the exciting details of pep+ (pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end transformation of PepsiCo that will drive growth by restoring the planet and inspiring positive behavior change. 


Maddy Kulkarni

Maddy Kulkarni is the recent author of Social Impact Marketing: The Essential Guide for Changemakers, a textbook for her new course at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the Global Marketing Director for Sustainability & Purpose at PepsiCo where she consults marketing leaders on how to connect the organization’s sustainability agenda with their consumers through the voice of their brands. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 business leader by Dallas Business Journal, Maddy has served on boards of Social Venture Partners, the Terry Foundation, and the PR Committee of the Dallas Arboretum. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Dallas Heroes Project, an organization that creates engaging marketing campaigns to drive awareness of the positive impact local heroes and organizations are making in their communities. Through her new textbook, she is enjoying teaching our next generation of leaders on how marketing can be a force for good.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book or search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. 

Learn more about PepsiCo’s pep+ strategic plan at pepsico.com/pepsicopositive

Connect with Maddy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhura16

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1985 no We First’s Simon Mainwaring: The Meaning of ‘Lead With We’ My new book, Lead With We, is officially out in stores and online, so in this episode we’re turning the tables and I’m in the hot seat for a change. In this episode Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner, who has been our partner on this podcast from the beginning, interviews me about how my personal and professional journey led me to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm I lay out in the book to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and I chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Greg Mollner Greg Mollner is a veteran entrepreneur, business, and organizational leader with a diverse background in investment banking, media, and the Arts in for-profit and nonprofit sectors. In 2019, Greg and his wife Allison founded Goal 17 Media and Goal 17 Foundation. Goal 17 is a media and finance company driving greater awareness of and financing for purpose-led companies. The Foundation is dedicated to helping nonprofits committed to improving economic opportunity and equality, climate change, and mental health. In 2001 Greg founded the boutique investment banking firm Vinton Street Partners, Inc., raising over $400M of private debt and equity early-stage and established purpose-led companies. From 1998-2001, Greg served as COO for ShadowCatcher entertainment. ShadowCatcher’s film Smoke Signals won the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Greg led the restructuring of the nonprofit Seattle Theatre Group (STG) that resulted in investors gifting their ownership of the theatre to STG. As CEO, he led the creation of STG’s Racial Equity program. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book. You can also search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Connect with Simon on LinkedIn Learn more about Goal 17 Media at Goal17Media.com Connect with Greg on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0000 We First’s Simon Mainwaring: The Meaning of ‘Lead With We’ full 3 8 Goal 17 Media My new book, Lead With We, is officially out in stores and online, so in this episode we’re turning the tables and I’m in the hot seat for a change. In this episode Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner, who has been our partner on this podcast from the beginning, interviews me about how my personal and professional journey led me to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm I lay out in the book to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and I chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth. My new book, Lead With We, is officially out in stores and online, so in this episode we’re turning the tables and I’m in the hot seat for a change. In this episode Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner, who has been our partner on this podcast from the beginning, interviews me about how my personal and professional journey led me to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm I lay out in the book to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and I chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Greg Mollner Greg Mollner is a veteran entrepreneur, business, and organizational leader with a diverse background in investment banking, media, and the Arts in for-profit and nonprofit sectors. In 2019, Greg and his wife Allison founded Goal 17 Media and Goal 17 Foundation. Goal 17 is a media and finance company driving greater awareness of and financing for purpose-led companies. The Foundation is dedicated to helping nonprofits committed to improving economic opportunity and equality, climate change, and mental health. In 2001 Greg founded the boutique investment banking firm Vinton Street Partners, Inc., raising over $400M of private debt and equity early-stage and established purpose-led companies. From 1998-2001, Greg served as COO for ShadowCatcher entertainment. ShadowCatcher’s film Smoke Signals won the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Greg led the restructuring of the nonprofit Seattle Theatre Group (STG) that resulted in investors gifting their ownership of the theatre to STG. As CEO, he led the creation of STG’s Racial Equity program. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book. You can also search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble.  Connect with Simon on LinkedIn Learn more about Goal 17 Media at Goal17Media.com Connect with Greg on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com My new book, Lead With We, is officially out in stores and online, so in this episode we’re turning the tables and I’m in the hot seat for a change. In this episode Goal 17 CEO Greg Mollner, who has been our partner on this podcast from the beginning, interviews me about how my personal and professional journey led me to rethink business as usual and create the new business paradigm I lay out in the book to better serve humanity and the planet. Greg and I chatted about the collaborative strategies that every business leader can and should adopt to help solve today’s escalating challenges and unlock extraordinary growth.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.


Greg Mollner

Greg Mollner is a veteran entrepreneur, business, and organizational leader with a diverse background in investment banking, media, and the Arts in for-profit and nonprofit sectors. In 2019, Greg and his wife Allison founded Goal 17 Media and Goal 17 Foundation. Goal 17 is a media and finance company driving greater awareness of and financing for purpose-led companies. The Foundation is dedicated to helping nonprofits committed to improving economic opportunity and equality, climate change, and mental health. In 2001 Greg founded the boutique investment banking firm Vinton Street Partners, Inc., raising over $400M of private debt and equity early-stage and established purpose-led companies. From 1998-2001, Greg served as COO for ShadowCatcher entertainment. ShadowCatcher’s film Smoke Signals won the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Greg led the restructuring of the nonprofit Seattle Theatre Group (STG) that resulted in investors gifting their ownership of the theatre to STG. As CEO, he led the creation of STG’s Racial Equity program.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources

Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon’s new book. You can also search for “Lead With We” on Amazon, Google Books or Barnes & Noble. 

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn

Learn more about Goal 17 Media at Goal17Media.com

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1652 no Dr. Mark Goulston: What The World Needs From Today’s Leaders Dr. Mark Goulston has had a fascinating career as a psychiatrist, from helping those contemplating suicide to assisting the FBI with hostage negotiation, and now coaching the world’s top executives at companies like IBM and Goldman Sachs to become better leaders through his company Michaelangelo Mindset. Oh, and did I mention he’s written nine books? In this episode I spoke with Mark about the type of leader the world needs now and in the future and some of the techniques he uses to draw out leadership qualities like humility and empathy. We also chatted about how business leaders can persevere through the relentless challenges of the pandemic by taking care of their own mental health and the power of women’s leadership. Dr. Mark Goulston Dr. Mark Goulston is a business psychiatrist, former UCLA professor of psychiatry, FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer and co-founder of Michelangelo Mindset which companies, founders, entrepreneurs and CEO's hire when they want to think outside their box, see clearly into their future, visualize what success for their companies and themselves looks like and then help them free it just as Michelangelo "saw the angel in the marble and carved until he set it free." He is the author or co-author of nine books with his book, "Just Listen," being translated into 28 languages and becoming the top book on listening in the world. He is also a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches coach and the inventor of Michelangelo Leadership. He also hosts the highly rated podcast, My Wakeup Call. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Mark’s work at michelangelomindset.com Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markgoulston Listen to Mark’s podcast, My Wakeup Call, here: https://apple.co/3EqfcOK For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Dr. Mark Goulston: What The World Needs From Today’s Leaders full 3 7 Goal 17 Media Dr. Mark Goulston has had a fascinating career as a psychiatrist, from helping those contemplating suicide to assisting the FBI with hostage negotiation, and now coaching the world’s top executives at companies like IBM and Goldman Sachs to become better leaders through his company Michaelangelo Mindset. Oh, and did I mention he’s written nine books? In this episode I spoke with Mark about the type of leader the world needs now and in the future and some of the techniques he uses to draw out leadership qualities like humility and empathy. We also chatted about how business leaders can persevere through the relentless challenges of the pandemic by taking care of their own mental health and the power of women’s leadership. Dr. Mark Goulston has had a fascinating career as a psychiatrist, from helping those contemplating suicide to assisting the FBI with hostage negotiation, and now coaching the world’s top executives at companies like IBM and Goldman Sachs to become better leaders through his company Michaelangelo Mindset. Oh, and did I mention he’s written nine books? In this episode I spoke with Mark about the type of leader the world needs now and in the future and some of the techniques he uses to draw out leadership qualities like humility and empathy. We also chatted about how business leaders can persevere through the relentless challenges of the pandemic by taking care of their own mental health and the power of women’s leadership. Dr. Mark Goulston Dr. Mark Goulston is a business psychiatrist, former UCLA professor of psychiatry, FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer and co-founder of Michelangelo Mindset which companies, founders, entrepreneurs and CEO's hire when they want to think outside their box, see clearly into their future, visualize what success for their companies and themselves looks like and then help them free it just as Michelangelo "saw the angel in the marble and carved until he set it free." He is the author or co-author of nine books with his book, "Just Listen," being translated into 28 languages and becoming the top book on listening in the world. He is also a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches coach and the inventor of Michelangelo Leadership. He also hosts the highly rated podcast, My Wakeup Call. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Mark’s work at michelangelomindset.com Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markgoulston Listen to Mark’s podcast, My Wakeup Call, here: https://apple.co/3EqfcOK For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Dr. Mark Goulston has had a fascinating career as a psychiatrist, from helping those contemplating suicide to assisting the FBI with hostage negotiation, and now coaching the world’s top executives at companies like IBM and Goldman Sachs to become better leaders through his company Michaelangelo Mindset. Oh, and did I mention he’s written nine books?

In this episode I spoke with Mark about the type of leader the world needs now and in the future and some of the techniques he uses to draw out leadership qualities like humility and empathy.

We also chatted about how business leaders can persevere through the relentless challenges of the pandemic by taking care of their own mental health and the power of women’s leadership.


Dr. Mark Goulston

Dr. Mark Goulston is a business psychiatrist, former UCLA professor of psychiatry, FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer and co-founder of Michelangelo Mindset which companies, founders, entrepreneurs and CEO's hire when they want to think outside their box, see clearly into their future, visualize what success for their companies and themselves looks like and then help them free it just as Michelangelo "saw the angel in the marble and carved until he set it free." He is the author or co-author of nine books with his book, "Just Listen," being translated into 28 languages and becoming the top book on listening in the world. He is also a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches coach and the inventor of Michelangelo Leadership. He also hosts the highly rated podcast, My Wakeup Call.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.

 

Resources

Learn more about Mark’s work at michelangelomindset.com

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markgoulston

Listen to Mark’s podcast, My Wakeup Call, here: https://apple.co/3EqfcOK

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1899 Noodles & Company CMO Stacey Pool: Leading Through The Pandemic Stacey Pool became Chief Marketing Officer at the fast casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company just before the pandemic started. In this episode Stacey shares how she’s leading this purposeful company through these unprecedented times. We talked openly about how COVID has taught us to be vulnerable as leaders, the balancing act of looking out for the wellbeing of our employees while still providing opportunities for professional growth, and using transparency and innovation to stay ahead of rising consumer expectations around the environment in an industry that’s been hit hard by supply chain constraints. Stacey Pool Stacey Pool has served as Chief Marketing Officer at Noodles & Company since January 2020. Prior to joining Noodles, Stacey held a variety of leadership roles at Vail Resorts, Inc., including Senior Vice President of Season Pass Marketing, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Vice President of Digital Experience. During her time at Vail Resorts, she was responsible for Epic Pass brand marketing and delivering and executing the Vail Resorts digital experience. With over twenty years of experience in consumer marketing across multiple industries, Stacey has a strong track record of utilizing guest insights to deliver strong business results. Before joining Vail Resorts, Stacey was at Nike, Inc., where she defined the vision and strategy for the NIKEiD.com digital experience. Prior to Nike, she worked in consulting at Accenture, where she supported both Verizon Wireless and Qwest Communications. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.   Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Noodles & Company at noodles.com Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/staceyjopool For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Noodles & Company CMO Stacey Pool: Leading Through The Pandemic full 3 6 Goal 17 Media Stacey Pool became Chief Marketing Officer at the fast casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company just before the pandemic started. In this episode Stacey shares how she’s leading this purposeful company through these unprecedented times. We talked openly about how COVID has taught us to be vulnerable as leaders, the balancing act of looking out for the wellbeing of our employees while still providing opportunities for professional growth, and using transparency and innovation to stay ahead of rising consumer expectations around the environment in an industry that’s been hit hard by supply chain constraints. Stacey Pool became Chief Marketing Officer at the fast casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company just before the pandemic started. In this episode Stacey shares how she’s leading this purposeful company through these unprecedented times. We talked openly about how COVID has taught us to be vulnerable as leaders, the balancing act of looking out for the wellbeing of our employees while still providing opportunities for professional growth, and using transparency and innovation to stay ahead of rising consumer expectations around the environment in an industry that’s been hit hard by supply chain constraints. Stacey Pool Stacey Pool has served as Chief Marketing Officer at Noodles & Company since January 2020. Prior to joining Noodles, Stacey held a variety of leadership roles at Vail Resorts, Inc., including Senior Vice President of Season Pass Marketing, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Vice President of Digital Experience. During her time at Vail Resorts, she was responsible for Epic Pass brand marketing and delivering and executing the Vail Resorts digital experience. With over twenty years of experience in consumer marketing across multiple industries, Stacey has a strong track record of utilizing guest insights to deliver strong business results. Before joining Vail Resorts, Stacey was at Nike, Inc., where she defined the vision and strategy for the NIKEiD.com digital experience. Prior to Nike, she worked in consulting at Accenture, where she supported both Verizon Wireless and Qwest Communications. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.   Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Resources Learn more about Noodles & Company at noodles.com Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/staceyjopool For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Stacey Pool became Chief Marketing Officer at the fast casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company just before the pandemic started. In this episode Stacey shares how she’s leading this purposeful company through these unprecedented times. We talked openly about how COVID has taught us to be vulnerable as leaders, the balancing act of looking out for the wellbeing of our employees while still providing opportunities for professional growth, and using transparency and innovation to stay ahead of rising consumer expectations around the environment in an industry that’s been hit hard by supply chain constraints.

Stacey Pool

Stacey Pool has served as Chief Marketing Officer at Noodles & Company since January 2020. Prior to joining Noodles, Stacey held a variety of leadership roles at Vail Resorts, Inc., including Senior Vice President of Season Pass Marketing, Chief of Staff to the CEO, and Vice President of Digital Experience. During her time at Vail Resorts, she was responsible for Epic Pass brand marketing and delivering and executing the Vail Resorts digital experience. With over twenty years of experience in consumer marketing across multiple industries, Stacey has a strong track record of utilizing guest insights to deliver strong business results. Before joining Vail Resorts, Stacey was at Nike, Inc., where she defined the vision and strategy for the NIKEiD.com digital experience. Prior to Nike, she worked in consulting at Accenture, where she supported both Verizon Wireless and Qwest Communications. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.

 

Simon Mainwaring

 Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.

 

Resources

Learn more about Noodles & Company at noodles.com

Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/staceyjopool

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1346 no Bragg Live Foods CEO Linda Boardman: Guiding A Purposeful Legacy Brand Into the Future Bragg Live Foods has been in the natural foods space for over a century. Now the family-owned original health food company is a movement for healthier and happier lives with CEO Linda Boardman at the helm. In this episode Linda and I spoke about how she’s leading the company at such a pivotal time in its history, especially given the explosion of clean food and her personal passion for health and wellness. Hear our deep dive conversation into how she's capitalizing on today’s consumer trends and carrying forward the company values to drive a new era of growth. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.  Linda Boardman Linda Boardman is the Chief Executive Officer of Bragg Live Food Products, LLC. Previously, she was president of Branch Brook Holdings, an investment partnership between Swander Pace Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners and United Natural Foods, Inc. that invests in natural and specialty products companies. Linda currently serves on the board of directors of Branch Brook’s portfolio companies, Oregon Ice Cream (Alden’s Organic) and Reliance Vitamin Company (PlantFusion). Previously, she was a board director of Kicking Horse Coffee Company, and was board president of Frontier Natural Product Cooperative (Simply Organic and Aura Cacia). Prior to joining Branch Brook, Linda was president of Applegate Farms, the leading brand of natural and organic deli meats. She also held senior roles with Whole Foods Market, including leading the company's private label group. Linda started her career in the food industry at Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she worked in brand management. Linda holds an AB degree from Harvard College.   Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   Resources  Learn more about Bragg Live Foods at bragg.com Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/linda-boardman-1372786/ For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Bragg Live Foods CEO Linda Boardman: Guiding A Purposeful Legacy Brand Into the Future full 3 5 Goal 17 Media Bragg Live Foods has been in the natural foods space for over a century. Now the family owned original health food company is a movement for healthier and happier lives with CEO Linda Boardman at the helm. In this episode Linda and I spoke about how she’s leading the company at such a pivotal time in its history, especially given the explosion of clean food and her personal passion for health and wellness. Hear our deep dive conversation into how she's capitalizing on today’s consumer trends and carrying forward the company values to drive a new era of growth. Bragg Live Foods has been in the natural foods space for over a century. Now the family-owned original health food company is a movement for healthier and happier lives with CEO Linda Boardman at the helm. In this episode Linda and I spoke about how she’s leading the company at such a pivotal time in its history, especially given the explosion of clean food and her personal passion for health and wellness. Hear our deep dive conversation into how she's capitalizing on today’s consumer trends and carrying forward the company values to drive a new era of growth. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.  Linda Boardman Linda Boardman is the Chief Executive Officer of Bragg Live Food Products, LLC. Previously, she was president of Branch Brook Holdings, an investment partnership between Swander Pace Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners and United Natural Foods, Inc. that invests in natural and specialty products companies. Linda currently serves on the board of directors of Branch Brook’s portfolio companies, Oregon Ice Cream (Alden’s Organic) and Reliance Vitamin Company (PlantFusion). Previously, she was a board director of Kicking Horse Coffee Company, and was board president of Frontier Natural Product Cooperative (Simply Organic and Aura Cacia). Prior to joining Branch Brook, Linda was president of Applegate Farms, the leading brand of natural and organic deli meats. She also held senior roles with Whole Foods Market, including leading the company's private label group. Linda started her career in the food industry at Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she worked in brand management. Linda holds an AB degree from Harvard College.   Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.   Resources  Learn more about Bragg Live Foods at bragg.com Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/linda-boardman-1372786/ For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Bragg Live Foods has been in the natural foods space for over a century. Now the family-owned original health food company is a movement for healthier and happier lives with CEO Linda Boardman at the helm. In this episode Linda and I spoke about how she’s leading the company at such a pivotal time in its history, especially given the explosion of clean food and her personal passion for health and wellness. Hear our deep dive conversation into how she's capitalizing on today’s consumer trends and carrying forward the company values to drive a new era of growth.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


 Linda Boardman

Linda Boardman is the Chief Executive Officer of Bragg Live Food Products, LLC. Previously, she was president of Branch Brook Holdings, an investment partnership between Swander Pace Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners and United Natural Foods, Inc. that invests in natural and specialty products companies. Linda currently serves on the board of directors of Branch Brook’s portfolio companies, Oregon Ice Cream (Alden’s Organic) and Reliance Vitamin Company (PlantFusion). Previously, she was a board director of Kicking Horse Coffee Company, and was board president of Frontier Natural Product Cooperative (Simply Organic and Aura Cacia). Prior to joining Branch Brook, Linda was president of Applegate Farms, the leading brand of natural and organic deli meats. She also held senior roles with Whole Foods Market, including leading the company's private label group. Linda started her career in the food industry at Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she worked in brand management. Linda holds an AB degree from Harvard College.

 

Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.

 

Resources 

Learn more about Bragg Live Foods at bragg.com

Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/linda-boardman-1372786/

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1491 no Bolt Threads’ Dan Widmaier: Reengineering Fashion & Beauty To Restore The Planet Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Dan Widmaier Dan has carefully tended Bolt’s growth since 2009, using his passion and expertise to lead the company through technology development, expansion, and financing. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from UC San Francisco, where his graduate research involved designing genetic circuits to control microbial organelles. Dan has grown Bolt Threads from an incubator start-up to a biomaterials platform company with 75 employees. He has led Bolt Threads through multiple fundraising rounds, created lasting partnerships with iconic global brands like Stella McCartney, and launched commercially available materials including MyloTM – a mycelium-based leather alternative - with a select group of partners including adidas, Kering, lululemon, and Stella McCartney. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Resources Learn more about Bolt Threads at boltthreads.com Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dan-widmaier-1760601/ For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Bolt Threads’ Dan Widmaier: Reengineering Fashion & Beauty To Restore The Planet full 3 4 Goal 17 Media Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems. Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Dan Widmaier Dan has carefully tended Bolt’s growth since 2009, using his passion and expertise to lead the company through technology development, expansion, and financing. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from UC San Francisco, where his graduate research involved designing genetic circuits to control microbial organelles. Dan has grown Bolt Threads from an incubator start-up to a biomaterials platform company with 75 employees. He has led Bolt Threads through multiple fundraising rounds, created lasting partnerships with iconic global brands like Stella McCartney, and launched commercially available materials including MyloTM – a mycelium-based leather alternative - with a select group of partners including adidas, Kering, lululemon, and Stella McCartney. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. Resources Learn more about Bolt Threads at boltthreads.com Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dan-widmaier-1760601/ For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Dan Widmaier is a bioengineer who’s taking on the fashion and beauty industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt Threads, he’s ushering in a new era of regenerative lab grown materials that can help us reverse course when it comes to the health of our planet. In this episode Dan and I talked about the science behind Bolt Threads’ patented materials, and how they’re being adopted by big brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas. In what was a fascinating conversation, I heard about his growth strategy, how industry disruption can be used to create social and environmental impact, and why companies that don’t adopt regenerative practices could face existential problems.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Dan Widmaier

Dan has carefully tended Bolt’s growth since 2009, using his passion and expertise to lead the company through technology development, expansion, and financing. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from UC San Francisco, where his graduate research involved designing genetic circuits to control microbial organelles. Dan has grown Bolt Threads from an incubator start-up to a biomaterials platform company with 75 employees. He has led Bolt Threads through multiple fundraising rounds, created lasting partnerships with iconic global brands like Stella McCartney, and launched commercially available materials including MyloTM – a mycelium-based leather alternative - with a select group of partners including adidas, Kering, lululemon, and Stella McCartney.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.


Resources

Learn more about Bolt Threads at boltthreads.com

Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dan-widmaier-1760601/

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, comes out Nov. 9th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1967 no Andrew Winston: Getting Your Company to Net Positive As we witness the acute effects of climate change and economic inequality, business needs radical reshaping. Andrew Winston has advised countless companies on how to create positive impact, and in his new book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, he charts a way forward for the future. In this episode Andrew and I talk about what it means to be net positive, how he co-authored his book with former Unilever CEO Paul Polman who shared his experience at the helm at one of the world’s largest companies, and why net positive is the only path forward for business and humanity. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Andrew Winston Andrew has been working at the intersection of business and the planet and society for 20 years. In addition to his newest book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, he is also the author of bestsellers The Big Pivot and Green to Gold, as well as hundreds of articles for the Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and other outlets. His perspective on business is rooted in my early career, with experience in consulting (BCG), media (Time Inc., Viacom), and dot-coms, and he has worked on Sustainability Advisory Boards and directly with multinationals such as HP, Ingersoll Rand, J&J, Kimberly-Clark, Marriott, PepsiCo, PwC, and Unilever. He also speaks to audiences around the world, offering an optimistic view, grounded in heard realities, on how to create value by making the world a better place. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.  Resources Learn more about Andrew Winston at andrewwinston.com Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewwinston For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Andrew Winston: Getting Your Company to Net Positive full 3 3 Goal 17 Media As we witness the acute effects of climate change and economic inequality, business needs radical reshaping. Andrew Winston has advised countless companies on how to create positive impact, and in his new book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, he charts a way forward for the future. In this episode Andrew and I talk about what it means to be net positive, how he co-authored his book with former Unilever CEO Paul Polman who shared his experience at the helm at one of the world’s largest companies, and net positive is the only path forward for business and humanity. As we witness the acute effects of climate change and economic inequality, business needs radical reshaping. Andrew Winston has advised countless companies on how to create positive impact, and in his new book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, he charts a way forward for the future. In this episode Andrew and I talk about what it means to be net positive, how he co-authored his book with former Unilever CEO Paul Polman who shared his experience at the helm at one of the world’s largest companies, and why net positive is the only path forward for business and humanity. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Andrew Winston Andrew has been working at the intersection of business and the planet and society for 20 years. In addition to his newest book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, he is also the author of bestsellers The Big Pivot and Green to Gold, as well as hundreds of articles for the Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and other outlets. His perspective on business is rooted in my early career, with experience in consulting (BCG), media (Time Inc., Viacom), and dot-coms, and he has worked on Sustainability Advisory Boards and directly with multinationals such as HP, Ingersoll Rand, J&J, Kimberly-Clark, Marriott, PepsiCo, PwC, and Unilever. He also speaks to audiences around the world, offering an optimistic view, grounded in heard realities, on how to create value by making the world a better place. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.  Resources Learn more about Andrew Winston at andrewwinston.com Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewwinston For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   As we witness the acute effects of climate change and economic inequality, business needs radical reshaping. Andrew Winston has advised countless companies on how to create positive impact, and in his new book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, he charts a way forward for the future. In this episode Andrew and I talk about what it means to be net positive, how he co-authored his book with former Unilever CEO Paul Polman who shared his experience at the helm at one of the world’s largest companies, and why net positive is the only path forward for business and humanity.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Andrew Winston

Andrew has been working at the intersection of business and the planet and society for 20 years. In addition to his newest book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, he is also the author of bestsellers The Big Pivot and Green to Gold, as well as hundreds of articles for the Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and other outlets. His perspective on business is rooted in my early career, with experience in consulting (BCG), media (Time Inc., Viacom), and dot-coms, and he has worked on Sustainability Advisory Boards and directly with multinationals such as HP, Ingersoll Rand, J&J, Kimberly-Clark, Marriott, PepsiCo, PwC, and Unilever. He also speaks to audiences around the world, offering an optimistic view, grounded in heard realities, on how to create value by making the world a better place.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. 


Resources

Learn more about Andrew Winston at andrewwinston.com

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewwinston

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

 

]]> 2176 no Unreasonable Group’s Wayne Suiter Matamoros: Repurposing Capitalism Business has the power to tackle the existential problems we face in today’s world, but first we must redirect market forces to support companies creating positive change. And that’s why I’m so excited to share my conversation with Wayne Suiter Matamoros, Managing Director of Product and Experience at Unreasonable Group, which runs a business accelerator called Unreasonable Impact focused on just that. Together with Barclays, Unreasonable Impact has helped scale green economy companies that are disrupting some of the most harmful industries out there, while also creating jobs. I got to chat with Wayne about how he and his team think about creating big change on short timelines, what it really means to take an “unreasonable” approach to today’s biggest challenges, how to repurpose capitalism, and so much more. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Wayne Suiter Matamoros Wayne is an experienced Human Centric Design practitioner with over a decade of experience in physical and digital products, brand, corporate strategy and organizational design who joined Unreasonable Group in 2020. He dedicates both his professional and personal time to his unwavering belief in the power of design to drive positive impact. Wayne is also an adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the Tandon School of Engineering, a board member for Dreamyard, a Bronx- based non-profit that builds pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts, and a mentor to young designers of color. Wayne holds a BS from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business. He was born in Costa Rica, raised in San Diego and currently resides in the South Bronx with his wife Myra and their dachshund Santiago Javier (Santi). Resources Learn more about Unreasonable Group at unreasonablegroup.com  Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/waynesuiter For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com   Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Unreasonable Group’s Wayne Suiter Matamoros: Repurposing Capitalism full 3 2 Goal 17 Media Business has the power to tackle the existential problems we face in today’s world, but first we must redirect market forces to support companies creating positive change. And that’s why I’m so excited to share my conversation with Wayne Suiter Matamoros, Managing Director of Product and Experience at Unreasonable Group, which runs a business accelerator called Unreasonable Impact focused on just that. Together with Barclays, Unreasonable Impact has invested over $6.5 billion in green economy companies that are disrupting some of the most harmful industries out there, while also creating jobs. I got to chat with Wayne about how he and his team think about creating big change on short timelines, what it really means to take an “unreasonable” approach to today’s biggest challenges, how to repurpose capitalism, and so much more. Business has the power to tackle the existential problems we face in today’s world, but first we must redirect market forces to support companies creating positive change. And that’s why I’m so excited to share my conversation with Wayne Suiter Matamoros, Managing Director of Product and Experience at Unreasonable Group, which runs a business accelerator called Unreasonable Impact focused on just that. Together with Barclays, Unreasonable Impact has helped scale green economy companies that are disrupting some of the most harmful industries out there, while also creating jobs. I got to chat with Wayne about how he and his team think about creating big change on short timelines, what it really means to take an “unreasonable” approach to today’s biggest challenges, how to repurpose capitalism, and so much more. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Wayne Suiter Matamoros Wayne is an experienced Human Centric Design practitioner with over a decade of experience in physical and digital products, brand, corporate strategy and organizational design who joined Unreasonable Group in 2020. He dedicates both his professional and personal time to his unwavering belief in the power of design to drive positive impact. Wayne is also an adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the Tandon School of Engineering, a board member for Dreamyard, a Bronx- based non-profit that builds pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts, and a mentor to young designers of color. Wayne holds a BS from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business. He was born in Costa Rica, raised in San Diego and currently resides in the South Bronx with his wife Myra and their dachshund Santiago Javier (Santi). Resources Learn more about Unreasonable Group at unreasonablegroup.com  Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/waynesuiter For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com   Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   Business has the power to tackle the existential problems we face in today’s world, but first we must redirect market forces to support companies creating positive change. And that’s why I’m so excited to share my conversation with Wayne Suiter Matamoros, Managing Director of Product and Experience at Unreasonable Group, which runs a business accelerator called Unreasonable Impact focused on just that. Together with Barclays, Unreasonable Impact has helped scale green economy companies that are disrupting some of the most harmful industries out there, while also creating jobs. I got to chat with Wayne about how he and his team think about creating big change on short timelines, what it really means to take an “unreasonable” approach to today’s biggest challenges, how to repurpose capitalism, and so much more.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Wayne Suiter Matamoros

Wayne is an experienced Human Centric Design practitioner with over a decade of experience in physical and digital products, brand, corporate strategy and organizational design who joined Unreasonable Group in 2020. He dedicates both his professional and personal time to his unwavering belief in the power of design to drive positive impact.

Wayne is also an adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the Tandon School of Engineering, a board member for Dreamyard, a Bronx- based non-profit that builds pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts, and a mentor to young designers of color.

Wayne holds a BS from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business. He was born in Costa Rica, raised in San Diego and currently resides in the South Bronx with his wife Myra and their dachshund Santiago Javier (Santi).


Resources

Learn more about Unreasonable Group at unreasonablegroup.com 

Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/waynesuiter

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

 

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

 

]]> 2157 no Paul Hawken & Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. In this episode of Lead With We, Paul and I talk about what “regeneration” means, the actions business and humanity must take to end the climate crisis in one generation, and where we stand as a business community when it comes to authentically embracing the practices that will regenerate and nurture life on earth.  Paul Hawken: Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media including the Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books including five national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest and Drawdown. He is published in 30 languages and his books are available in over 80 countries having sold more than two million copies. His last book, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming debuted on April 18, 2017 as a New York Times bestseller and is currently in seventeen other languages. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, which worked with over two hundred scholars, students, scientists, researchers, and activists to map, measure, and model the one hundred most substantive solutions that can cumulatively reverse global warming. He is the founder of Regeneration.org and his new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, is published by Penguin Random House launching September 21st, 2021. Simon Mainwaring: Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Learn more about Paul’s work at regeneration.org Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-hawken-0792b/ For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Paul Hawken & Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation full 3 1 Goal 17 Media It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. In this episode of Lead With We, Paul and I talk about what “regeneration” means, the actions business and humanity must take to end the climate crisis in one generation, and where we stand as a business community when it comes to authentically embracing the practices that will regenerate and nurture life on earth. It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. In this episode of Lead With We, Paul and I talk about what “regeneration” means, the actions business and humanity must take to end the climate crisis in one generation, and where we stand as a business community when it comes to authentically embracing the practices that will regenerate and nurture life on earth.  Paul Hawken: Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media including the Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books including five national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest and Drawdown. He is published in 30 languages and his books are available in over 80 countries having sold more than two million copies. His last book, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming debuted on April 18, 2017 as a New York Times bestseller and is currently in seventeen other languages. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, which worked with over two hundred scholars, students, scientists, researchers, and activists to map, measure, and model the one hundred most substantive solutions that can cumulatively reverse global warming. He is the founder of Regeneration.org and his new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, is published by Penguin Random House launching September 21st, 2021. Simon Mainwaring: Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Learn more about Paul’s work at regeneration.org Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-hawken-0792b/ For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! It’s hard to overstate Paul Hawken’s contribution to transforming the relationship between humanity, business and the natural world. His books and leadership have built the foundation and laid out the roadmap for how we work together to address the climate crisis. It was a privilege to speak with him about his new book: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation.


In this episode of Lead With We, Paul and I talk about what “regeneration” means, the actions business and humanity must take to end the climate crisis in one generation, and where we stand as a business community when it comes to authentically embracing the practices that will regenerate and nurture life on earth. 


Paul Hawken:

Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media including the Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books including five national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest and Drawdown. He is published in 30 languages and his books are available in over 80 countries having sold more than two million copies. His last book, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming debuted on April 18, 2017 as a New York Times bestseller and is currently in seventeen other languages. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, which worked with over two hundred scholars, students, scientists, researchers, and activists to map, measure, and model the one hundred most substantive solutions that can cumulatively reverse global warming. He is the founder of Regeneration.org and his new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, is published by Penguin Random House launching September 21st, 2021.


Simon Mainwaring:

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and his upcoming book, Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future; as the Founder and CEO of We First, an award-winning strategic consultancy that works with purpose-led companies to build their brand strategy, company culture, and impact storytelling; and as the author of the influential ‘Purpose At Work’ column in Forbes and host of the podcast, Lead With We.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources

Learn more about Paul’s work at regeneration.org

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-hawken-0792b/

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com


Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2616 no Common Future’s Rodney Foxworth: Shifting Capital to Shift Power Common Future is a mission-driven non-profit organization that has diverted nearly $300 million into marginalized communities through grants and low-barrier loans since 2001. And they just received a game-changing gift from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. It was a pleasure to chat with CEO Rodney Foxworth on the precipice of this new chapter for Common Future. We spoke about his plans for building up this BIPOC-led organization to close the racial wealth gap in America, how his own experiences with racism inform this work, and how he and his team are building a powerful network of “wealth-holders” and “wealth-builders” to create lasting change. Rodney Foxworth Rodney is CEO of Common Future. Before joining the organization in 2018, he founded Invested Impact, a consulting firm that directed investment capital to underrepresented social entrepreneurs through foundations, financial institutions, and policy organizations, including Annie E. Casey Foundation, Aspen Institute, Calvert Impact Capital, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Legg Mason, and T. Rowe Price Foundation. Rodney has also held leadership positions at the Warnock Foundation, a venture philanthropy affiliated with the private equity firm Camden Partners, BMe, a national social entrepreneur network for African American men, and Job Opportunities Task Force, a policy advocacy and workforce development organization. An inaugural Ford Foundation Global Fellow, Rodney serves on the board of directors of Nonprofit Finance Fund and Race Forward, and the steering committee of Justice Funders. He has spoken atSocial Finance Forum, Council on Foundations, Global Philanthropy Forum, SOCAP, Open Markets Institute, Skoll World Forum, Brookings Institution, and other stages. His writing has appeared in publications such as Boston Review, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and Nonprofit Quarterly, and he has been featured in Conscious Company, Devex, Forbes, ImpactAlpha,Inside Philanthropy, and The New York Times. Resources Learn more about Common Future Connect with Rodney on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Common Future’s Rodney Foxworth: Shifting Capital to Shift Power full 1 25 Goal 17 Media Common Future is a mission-driven non-profit organization that has diverted nearly $300 million into marginalized communities through grants and low-barrier loans since 2001. And they just received a game-changing gift from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. It was a pleasure to chat with CEO Rodney Foxworth on the precipice of this new chapter for Common Future. We spoke about his plans for building up this BIPOC-led organization to close the racial wealth gap in America, how his own experiences with racism inform this work, and how he and his team are building a powerful network of “wealth-holders” and “wealth-builders” to create lasting change. Common Future is a mission-driven non-profit organization that has diverted nearly $300 million into marginalized communities through grants and low-barrier loans since 2001. And they just received a game-changing gift from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. It was a pleasure to chat with CEO Rodney Foxworth on the precipice of this new chapter for Common Future. We spoke about his plans for building up this BIPOC-led organization to close the racial wealth gap in America, how his own experiences with racism inform this work, and how he and his team are building a powerful network of “wealth-holders” and “wealth-builders” to create lasting change. Rodney Foxworth Rodney is CEO of Common Future. Before joining the organization in 2018, he founded Invested Impact, a consulting firm that directed investment capital to underrepresented social entrepreneurs through foundations, financial institutions, and policy organizations, including Annie E. Casey Foundation, Aspen Institute, Calvert Impact Capital, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Legg Mason, and T. Rowe Price Foundation. Rodney has also held leadership positions at the Warnock Foundation, a venture philanthropy affiliated with the private equity firm Camden Partners, BMe, a national social entrepreneur network for African American men, and Job Opportunities Task Force, a policy advocacy and workforce development organization. An inaugural Ford Foundation Global Fellow, Rodney serves on the board of directors of Nonprofit Finance Fund and Race Forward, and the steering committee of Justice Funders. He has spoken atSocial Finance Forum, Council on Foundations, Global Philanthropy Forum, SOCAP, Open Markets Institute, Skoll World Forum, Brookings Institution, and other stages. His writing has appeared in publications such as Boston Review, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and Nonprofit Quarterly, and he has been featured in Conscious Company, Devex, Forbes, ImpactAlpha,Inside Philanthropy, and The New York Times. Resources Learn more about Common Future Connect with Rodney on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   Common Future is a mission-driven non-profit organization that has diverted nearly $300 million into marginalized communities through grants and low-barrier loans since 2001. And they just received a game-changing gift from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott.

It was a pleasure to chat with CEO Rodney Foxworth on the precipice of this new chapter for Common Future. We spoke about his plans for building up this BIPOC-led organization to close the racial wealth gap in America, how his own experiences with racism inform this work, and how he and his team are building a powerful network of “wealth-holders” and “wealth-builders” to create lasting change.


Rodney Foxworth

Rodney is CEO of Common Future. Before joining the organization in 2018, he founded Invested Impact, a consulting firm that directed investment capital to underrepresented social entrepreneurs through foundations, financial institutions, and policy organizations, including Annie E. Casey Foundation, Aspen Institute, Calvert Impact Capital, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Legg Mason, and T. Rowe Price Foundation. Rodney has also held leadership positions at the Warnock Foundation, a venture philanthropy affiliated with the private equity firm Camden Partners, BMe, a national social entrepreneur network for African American men, and Job Opportunities Task Force, a policy advocacy and workforce development organization.

An inaugural Ford Foundation Global Fellow, Rodney serves on the board of directors of Nonprofit Finance Fund and Race Forward, and the steering committee of Justice Funders. He has spoken atSocial Finance Forum, Council on Foundations, Global Philanthropy Forum, SOCAP, Open Markets Institute, Skoll World Forum, Brookings Institution, and other stages. His writing has appeared in publications such as Boston Review, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and Nonprofit Quarterly, and he has been featured in Conscious Company, Devex, Forbes, ImpactAlpha,Inside Philanthropy, and The New York Times.


Resources

Learn more about Common Future

Connect with Rodney on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

 

]]> 2262 no Danone North America's Deanna Bratter Talks Sustainability At The World’s Largest B Corp Deanna Bratter heads up sustainability at the world’s largest public benefit corporation: Danone North America. It’s a $6 billion food and beverage company with a massive portfolio of well-known brands. It was so refreshing to get Deanna’s perspective on finding the intersections between purpose and profit when advocating for change within a behemoth organization. We also spoke about the responsibility of not only being a B Corp but also a Benefit Corporation and how that has helped Danone set benchmarks for progress across all parts of their business, and how COVID spurred optimism amongst sustainability practitioners. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Learn more about Danone North America's "One Planet. One Health" Vision Connect with Deanna on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Deanna Bratter: Deanna Bratter is the Head of Sustainable Development for Danone North America, where she drives strategy and programs to support the interconnectivity between the health of people and the planet. Recently, Deanna led the company’s B Corp Certification, completing it in just one year, two years ahead of its publicly announced 2020 goal. Deanna previously led Corporate Sustainability at WhiteWave Foods where she developed the company’s Values in Action employee engagement program and led the journey to 100% certified sustainable palm oil and cocoa powder, before WhiteWave was acquired by Danone. In addition to completing Six Sigma Management and GRI training, Deanna holds dual bachelor degrees from the University of South Florida and certifications from the University of Denver in Sustainability Leadership and Implementation and Harvard Business School in Sustainability and Corporate Performance. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Danone North America's Deanna Bratter Talks Sustainability At The World’s Largest B Corp full 2 24 Goal 17 Media Deanna Bratter heads up sustainability at the world’s largest public benefit corporation: Danone North America. It’s a $6 billion food and beverage company with a massive portfolio of well-known brands. It was so refreshing to get Deanna’s perspective on finding the intersections between purpose and profit when advocating for change within a behemoth organization like Danone. We also spoke about how the B Corp model has helped Danone define things like “living wage” and set benchmarks for progress, and how COVID spurred optimism amongst sustainability practitioners. Deanna Bratter heads up sustainability at the world’s largest public benefit corporation: Danone North America. It’s a $6 billion food and beverage company with a massive portfolio of well-known brands. It was so refreshing to get Deanna’s perspective on finding the intersections between purpose and profit when advocating for change within a behemoth organization. We also spoke about the responsibility of not only being a B Corp but also a Benefit Corporation and how that has helped Danone set benchmarks for progress across all parts of their business, and how COVID spurred optimism amongst sustainability practitioners. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Learn more about Danone North America's "One Planet. One Health" Vision Connect with Deanna on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Deanna Bratter: Deanna Bratter is the Head of Sustainable Development for Danone North America, where she drives strategy and programs to support the interconnectivity between the health of people and the planet. Recently, Deanna led the company’s B Corp Certification, completing it in just one year, two years ahead of its publicly announced 2020 goal. Deanna previously led Corporate Sustainability at WhiteWave Foods where she developed the company’s Values in Action employee engagement program and led the journey to 100% certified sustainable palm oil and cocoa powder, before WhiteWave was acquired by Danone. In addition to completing Six Sigma Management and GRI training, Deanna holds dual bachelor degrees from the University of South Florida and certifications from the University of Denver in Sustainability Leadership and Implementation and Harvard Business School in Sustainability and Corporate Performance. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. Deanna Bratter heads up sustainability at the world’s largest public benefit corporation: Danone North America. It’s a $6 billion food and beverage company with a massive portfolio of well-known brands.

It was so refreshing to get Deanna’s perspective on finding the intersections between purpose and profit when advocating for change within a behemoth organization. We also spoke about the responsibility of not only being a B Corp but also a Benefit Corporation and how that has helped Danone set benchmarks for progress across all parts of their business, and how COVID spurred optimism amongst sustainability practitioners.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources:

Learn more about Danone North America's "One Planet. One Health" Vision

Connect with Deanna on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!


Deanna Bratter:


Deanna Bratter is the Head of Sustainable Development for Danone North America, where she drives strategy and programs to support the interconnectivity between the health of people and the planet. Recently, Deanna led the company’s B Corp Certification, completing it in just one year, two years ahead of its publicly announced 2020 goal. Deanna previously led Corporate Sustainability at WhiteWave Foods where she developed the company’s Values in Action employee engagement program and led the journey to 100% certified sustainable palm oil and cocoa powder, before WhiteWave was acquired by Danone. In addition to completing Six Sigma Management and GRI training, Deanna holds dual bachelor degrees from the University of South Florida and certifications from the University of Denver in Sustainability Leadership and Implementation and Harvard Business School in Sustainability and Corporate Performance.


Simon Mainwaring: 


Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

]]> 1708 no Rachel Lincoln Explains prAna’s Responsible Packaging Movement Rachel Lincoln loved fashion, but she didn’t love how she saw the industry treating workers and the planet. So she joined a small California-based activewear brand prAna and worked her way to Director of Sustainability where she is now transforming the entire industry through the Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM). RPM is a coalition of pre-competitive brands who share knowledge and practices that reduce packaging waste and promote the use of sustainable materials and a powerful example of leading with we. In this episode Rachel and I chat about this unique collaboration in the sustainability space, the evolution of sustainability in consumer products, and how she, her team, and the 80+ brands who are a part of RPM are making a substantive effort to save the planet.  Rachel Lincoln: Rachel K. Lincoln is a sustainability business strategist, connecting product, process,and sustainability within apparel brands. Over the last 11 years at prAna Living, a Southern California apparel brand rooted in sustainability, she has driven the implementation of bluesign® certified products, helped to launch Fair Trade™ Certified products,and been an instrumental contributor to the company’s double-digit growth year over year. She is driven by closing the loop on circularity within the apparel industry, creating humanity in manufacturing, and the promotion of a work/life balance. Rachel serves as a connector between sustainability and a product creation team of designers, developers, tech, and sourcing specialists. Born and raised in California and a graduate of FIDM, she is currently raising two young girls to be strong, independent thought leaders. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Learn more about prAna's Responsible Packaging Movement Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Rachel Lincoln Explains prAna’s Responsible Packaging Movement full 2 23 Goal 17 Media Rachel Lincoln loved fashion, but she didn’t love how she saw the industry treating workers and the planet. So she joined a small California-based activewear brand prAna and worked her way to Director of Sustainability where she is now transforming the entire industry through the Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM). RPM is a coalition of pre-competitive brands who share knowledge and practices that reduce packaging waste and promote the use of sustainable materials and a powerful example of leading with we. In this episode Rachel and I chat about this unique collaboration in the sustainability space, the evolution of sustainability in consumer products, and how she, her team, and the 80+ brands who are a part of RPM are making a substantive effort to save the planet. Rachel Lincoln loved fashion, but she didn’t love how she saw the industry treating workers and the planet. So she joined a small California-based activewear brand prAna and worked her way to Director of Sustainability where she is now transforming the entire industry through the Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM). RPM is a coalition of pre-competitive brands who share knowledge and practices that reduce packaging waste and promote the use of sustainable materials and a powerful example of leading with we. In this episode Rachel and I chat about this unique collaboration in the sustainability space, the evolution of sustainability in consumer products, and how she, her team, and the 80+ brands who are a part of RPM are making a substantive effort to save the planet.  Rachel Lincoln: Rachel K. Lincoln is a sustainability business strategist, connecting product, process,and sustainability within apparel brands. Over the last 11 years at prAna Living, a Southern California apparel brand rooted in sustainability, she has driven the implementation of bluesign® certified products, helped to launch Fair Trade™ Certified products,and been an instrumental contributor to the company’s double-digit growth year over year. She is driven by closing the loop on circularity within the apparel industry, creating humanity in manufacturing, and the promotion of a work/life balance. Rachel serves as a connector between sustainability and a product creation team of designers, developers, tech, and sourcing specialists. Born and raised in California and a graduate of FIDM, she is currently raising two young girls to be strong, independent thought leaders. Simon Mainwaring:  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Learn more about prAna's Responsible Packaging Movement Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Rachel Lincoln loved fashion, but she didn’t love how she saw the industry treating workers and the planet. So she joined a small California-based activewear brand prAna and worked her way to Director of Sustainability where she is now transforming the entire industry through the Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM). RPM is a coalition of pre-competitive brands who share knowledge and practices that reduce packaging waste and promote the use of sustainable materials and a powerful example of leading with we.


In this episode Rachel and I chat about this unique collaboration in the sustainability space, the evolution of sustainability in consumer products, and how she, her team, and the 80+ brands who are a part of RPM are making a substantive effort to save the planet. 


Rachel Lincoln:


Rachel K. Lincoln is a sustainability business strategist, connecting product, process,and sustainability within apparel brands. Over the last 11 years at prAna Living, a Southern California apparel brand rooted in sustainability, she has driven the implementation of bluesign® certified products, helped to launch Fair Trade™ Certified products,and been an instrumental contributor to the company’s double-digit growth year over year. She is driven by closing the loop on circularity within the apparel industry, creating humanity in manufacturing, and the promotion of a work/life balance. Rachel serves as a connector between sustainability and a product creation team of designers, developers, tech, and sourcing specialists. Born and raised in California and a graduate of FIDM, she is currently raising two young girls to be strong, independent thought leaders.



Simon Mainwaring: 


Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources:


Learn more about prAna's Responsible Packaging Movement


Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn


For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com


Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1763 JUST Capital’s Martin Whittaker On Holding Business Accountable Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave. In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Martin Whittaker Martin Whittaker is the founding CEO of JUST Capital and is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. He is also co-founder and Board member of the CREO Syndicate, a family office investment network; a Board member of the Carbon Disclosure Project U.S.; and a member of the Forbes Finance Council and Forbes Contributor. Some of Martin’s previous work includes co-founding the impact investing firm Sonen Capital and serving as the Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners, a family office-led private equity firm. Martin received his Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh, an MBA from the University of London, an M.Sc. from McGill University and a B.Sc. from University of St. Andrews. Resources: Learn more about JUST Capital Connect with Martin on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0000 JUST Capital’s Martin Whittaker On Holding Business Accountable full 2 22 Goal 17 Media Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave. In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change. Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave. In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.   Martin Whittaker Martin Whittaker is the founding CEO of JUST Capital and is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. He is also co-founder and Board member of the CREO Syndicate, a family office investment network; a Board member of the Carbon Disclosure Project U.S.; and a member of the Forbes Finance Council and Forbes Contributor. Some of Martin’s previous work includes co-founding the impact investing firm Sonen Capital and serving as the Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners, a family office-led private equity firm. Martin received his Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh, an MBA from the University of London, an M.Sc. from McGill University and a B.Sc. from University of St. Andrews. Resources: Learn more about JUST Capital Connect with Martin on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Whether you know it or not, JUST Capital is playing a crucial role in business by supplying the economy with critical knowledge that holds companies accountable based on what they hear directly from the American public and how the American public believes they should behave.

In this episode, JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker and I had a thought-provoking conversation around the present and future of business. We explored how JUST’s public rankings help direct market forces to build a better future, where we are in the journey towards stakeholder capitalism, why it’s absolutely necessary to create a more equitable economy, and what business leaders can do to bring about this change.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


 

Martin Whittaker

Martin Whittaker is the founding CEO of JUST Capital and is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. He is also co-founder and Board member of the CREO Syndicate, a family office investment network; a Board member of the Carbon Disclosure Project U.S.; and a member of the Forbes Finance Council and Forbes Contributor. Some of Martin’s previous work includes co-founding the impact investing firm Sonen Capital and serving as the Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners, a family office-led private equity firm. Martin received his Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh, an MBA from the University of London, an M.Sc. from McGill University and a B.Sc. from University of St. Andrews.


Resources:

Learn more about JUST Capital

Connect with Martin on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2422 AARP’s Jean Accius On Creating Age-Inclusive Workplaces Diversity, equity and inclusion should be top of mind for any business leader, but we don’t often think about age when it comes to DEI. In this episode of Lead With We, I’m sharing a conversation with AARP’s Jean Accius, who shared some fascinating research about how businesses benefit from a multigenerational workforce. We talked about why age diversity is a competitive advantage, how businesses can be more inclusive of workers over 50, and what Jean thinks the private sector can learn from nonprofit leadership. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Jean Accius Dr. Jean Accius is an internationally recognized thought leader on aging, longevity, equity, health systems transformation and modernizing the delivery and financing of long-term care. As Senior Vice President of Global Thought Leadership at AARP, Jean identifies emerging trends around the world and forges global strategic alliances that become the foundation for collaboration to change systems and improve the lives of the global population as it ages. Jean has been recognized with the Next Avenue’s Influencer in Aging Award (2020), Black Enterprise magazine’s 2018 Modern Man of Distinction and more. He is also a member of G100’s Transformational Leadership Network and completed his doctorate studies in public administration at American University. Resources Learn more about AARP Connect with Jean on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 05 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0000 AARP’s Jean Accius On Creating Age-Inclusive Workplaces full 2 21 Goal 17 Media Diversity, equity and inclusion should be top of mind for any business leader, but we don’t often think about age when it comes to DEI. In this episode of Lead With We I’m sharing a conversation with AARP’s Jean Accius, who shared some fascinating research about how businesses benefit from a multigenerational workforce. We talked about why age diversity is a competitive advantage, how businesses can be more inclusive of workers over 50, and what Jean thinks the private sector can learn from nonprofit leadership. Diversity, equity and inclusion should be top of mind for any business leader, but we don’t often think about age when it comes to DEI. In this episode of Lead With We, I’m sharing a conversation with AARP’s Jean Accius, who shared some fascinating research about how businesses benefit from a multigenerational workforce. We talked about why age diversity is a competitive advantage, how businesses can be more inclusive of workers over 50, and what Jean thinks the private sector can learn from nonprofit leadership. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Jean Accius Dr. Jean Accius is an internationally recognized thought leader on aging, longevity, equity, health systems transformation and modernizing the delivery and financing of long-term care. As Senior Vice President of Global Thought Leadership at AARP, Jean identifies emerging trends around the world and forges global strategic alliances that become the foundation for collaboration to change systems and improve the lives of the global population as it ages. Jean has been recognized with the Next Avenue’s Influencer in Aging Award (2020), Black Enterprise magazine’s 2018 Modern Man of Distinction and more. He is also a member of G100’s Transformational Leadership Network and completed his doctorate studies in public administration at American University. Resources Learn more about AARP Connect with Jean on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Diversity, equity and inclusion should be top of mind for any business leader, but we don’t often think about age when it comes to DEI.

In this episode of Lead With We, I’m sharing a conversation with AARP’s Jean Accius, who shared some fascinating research about how businesses benefit from a multigenerational workforce. We talked about why age diversity is a competitive advantage, how businesses can be more inclusive of workers over 50, and what Jean thinks the private sector can learn from nonprofit leadership.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Jean Accius

Dr. Jean Accius is an internationally recognized thought leader on aging, longevity, equity, health systems transformation and modernizing the delivery and financing of long-term care. As Senior Vice President of Global Thought Leadership at AARP, Jean identifies emerging trends around the world and forges global strategic alliances that become the foundation for collaboration to change systems and improve the lives of the global population as it ages. Jean has been recognized with the Next Avenue’s Influencer in Aging Award (2020), Black Enterprise magazine’s 2018 Modern Man of Distinction and more. He is also a member of G100’s Transformational Leadership Network and completed his doctorate studies in public administration at American University.


Resources

Learn more about AARP

Connect with Jean on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1730 no Urban Remedy’s Paul Coletta On Reimagining Our Food System As CEO at Urban Remedy, Paul Coletta is pushing back against our industrialized food system by trying to cracking the code to bring ultra fresh, clean, and convenient food to consumers at scale.  In this episode of Lead With We, Paul and I chatted about their “progress not perfect” approach, taking an omnichannel approach to brand building, nurturing culture, reimagining change with innovative partnerships such as healthcare and hospitals. Hear his vision for how technology could help reduce food waste and make fresh, clean food more accessible. It’s a story of high risk with even higher reward that you’ll want to hear more about. Paul Coletta: Paul Coletta is Chief Executive Officer at Urban Remedy, a plant-centric organic food company that seeks to reimagine our industrialized food system and give consumers easy access to ultra-fresh and clean prepared meals. Paul’s background in the food and beverage industry includes serving as the Chief Marketing Officer for Jamba Juice, Pinkberry, and POM Wonderful. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles with The Walt Disney Company, Viacom and Hewlett-Packard. Paul is on the Board of Directors for Equator Coffee. He is an advisory board member at UC Davis where he is currently working with students, faculty and industry partners to reduce food waste. Simon Mainwaring: Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Learn more about Urban Remedy Connect with Paul on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:50:13 -0000 Urban Remedy’s Paul Coletta On Reimagining Our Food System full 2 20 Goal 17 Media As CEO at Urban Remedy, Paul Coletta is pushing back against our industrialized food system by trying to cracking the code to bring ultra fresh, clean, and convenient food to consumers at scale. As CEO at Urban Remedy, Paul Coletta is pushing back against our industrialized food system by trying to cracking the code to bring ultra fresh, clean, and convenient food to consumers at scale.  In this episode of Lead With We, Paul and I chatted about their “progress not perfect” approach, taking an omnichannel approach to brand building, nurturing culture, reimagining change with innovative partnerships such as healthcare and hospitals. Hear his vision for how technology could help reduce food waste and make fresh, clean food more accessible. It’s a story of high risk with even higher reward that you’ll want to hear more about. Paul Coletta: Paul Coletta is Chief Executive Officer at Urban Remedy, a plant-centric organic food company that seeks to reimagine our industrialized food system and give consumers easy access to ultra-fresh and clean prepared meals. Paul’s background in the food and beverage industry includes serving as the Chief Marketing Officer for Jamba Juice, Pinkberry, and POM Wonderful. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles with The Walt Disney Company, Viacom and Hewlett-Packard. Paul is on the Board of Directors for Equator Coffee. He is an advisory board member at UC Davis where he is currently working with students, faculty and industry partners to reduce food waste. Simon Mainwaring: Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Learn more about Urban Remedy Connect with Paul on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! As CEO at Urban Remedy, Paul Coletta is pushing back against our industrialized food system by trying to cracking the code to bring ultra fresh, clean, and convenient food to consumers at scale. 


In this episode of Lead With We, Paul and I chatted about their “progress not perfect” approach, taking an omnichannel approach to brand building, nurturing culture, reimagining change with innovative partnerships such as healthcare and hospitals. Hear his vision for how technology could help reduce food waste and make fresh, clean food more accessible. It’s a story of high risk with even higher reward that you’ll want to hear more about.


Paul Coletta:

Paul Coletta is Chief Executive Officer at Urban Remedy, a plant-centric organic food company that seeks to reimagine our industrialized food system and give consumers easy access to ultra-fresh and clean prepared meals. Paul’s background in the food and beverage industry includes serving as the Chief Marketing Officer for Jamba Juice, Pinkberry, and POM Wonderful. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles with The Walt Disney Company, Viacom and Hewlett-Packard. Paul is on the Board of Directors for Equator Coffee. He is an advisory board member at UC Davis where he is currently working with students, faculty and industry partners to reduce food waste.



Simon Mainwaring:

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources:

Learn more about Urban Remedy

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2160 How Cleancult’s Ryan Lupberger Is Redefining “Clean” As a college student, Ryan Lupberger wanted cleaning products that were actually clean. But even nontoxic brands used wasteful plastic packaging. So he decided to create the eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning brand, Cleancult. In this episode of Lead With We Ryan shares how focusing on product efficacy helped everything else fall into place, partnering with CarbonFund to ensure operational sustainability, and the surprising advice he got from his parents for weathering the long and winding journey to business success. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Learn more about Cleancult Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0000 How Cleancult’s Ryan Lupberger Is Redefining “Clean” full 2 19 Goal 17 Media As a college student, Ryan Lupberger wanted cleaning products that were actually clean. But even non toxic brands used wasteful plastic packaging. So he decided to create the eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning brand, Cleancult. In this episode of Lead With We Ryan shares how focusing on product efficacy helped everything else fall into place, partnering with CarbonFund to ensure operational sustainability, and the surprising advice he got from his parents for weathering the long and winding journey to business success. As a college student, Ryan Lupberger wanted cleaning products that were actually clean. But even nontoxic brands used wasteful plastic packaging. So he decided to create the eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning brand, Cleancult. In this episode of Lead With We Ryan shares how focusing on product efficacy helped everything else fall into place, partnering with CarbonFund to ensure operational sustainability, and the surprising advice he got from his parents for weathering the long and winding journey to business success. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources Learn more about Cleancult Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! As a college student, Ryan Lupberger wanted cleaning products that were actually clean. But even nontoxic brands used wasteful plastic packaging. So he decided to create the eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning brand, Cleancult.

In this episode of Lead With We Ryan shares how focusing on product efficacy helped everything else fall into place, partnering with CarbonFund to ensure operational sustainability, and the surprising advice he got from his parents for weathering the long and winding journey to business success.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources

Learn more about Cleancult

Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1880 Reimagining Capitalism With Harvard Professor Rebecca Henderson Rebecca Henderson teaches at the Harvard Business School, but she’s a vocal critic of “business as usual.” In fact, her scholarly research focuses on how we need to change capitalism in order to overcome the myriad of crises humanity is facing, and she recently published a book on the topic called “Reimagining Capitalism In A World On Fire.” Rebecca and I have some things in common, so it was a pleasure to speak with her one-on-one about how we can shift our economic system to drive positive change in the world. It may sound daunting, but she gives some really actionable advice that any business leader or employee can put into practice. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rebecca Henderson Rebecca Henderson is one of 25 University Professors at Harvard, a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a fellow of both the British Academy and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her research explores how the private sector can build a more sustainable economy, focusing particularly on the relationships between organizational purpose, innovation and productivity. Rebecca also sits on the boards of Idexx Laboratories and CERES. For several years Rebecca taught a Harvard course called “Reimagining Capitalism: Business & the Big Problems”, which is the basis for the newly released Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire – a book that has just been shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey 2020 Business Book of the Year Award. Her other publications include Leading Sustainable Change: An Organizational Perspective, and Accelerating Energy Innovation: Lessons From Multiple Sectors. Resources Learn more about Rebecca Henderson Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Reimagining Capitalism With Harvard Professor Rebecca Henderson full 2 18 Goal 17 Media Rebecca Henderson teaches at the Harvard Business School, but she’s a vocal critic of “business as usual.” In fact, her scholarly research focuses on how we need to change capitalism in order to overcome the myriad of crises humanity is facing, and she recently published a book on the topic called “Reimagining Capitalism In A World On Fire.” Rebecca and I have some things in common, so it was a pleasure to speak with her one-on-one about how we can shift our economic system to drive positive change in the world. It may sound daunting, but she gives some really actionable advice that any business leader or employee can put into practice. Rebecca Henderson teaches at the Harvard Business School, but she’s a vocal critic of “business as usual.” In fact, her scholarly research focuses on how we need to change capitalism in order to overcome the myriad of crises humanity is facing, and she recently published a book on the topic called “Reimagining Capitalism In A World On Fire.” Rebecca and I have some things in common, so it was a pleasure to speak with her one-on-one about how we can shift our economic system to drive positive change in the world. It may sound daunting, but she gives some really actionable advice that any business leader or employee can put into practice. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rebecca Henderson Rebecca Henderson is one of 25 University Professors at Harvard, a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a fellow of both the British Academy and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her research explores how the private sector can build a more sustainable economy, focusing particularly on the relationships between organizational purpose, innovation and productivity. Rebecca also sits on the boards of Idexx Laboratories and CERES. For several years Rebecca taught a Harvard course called “Reimagining Capitalism: Business & the Big Problems”, which is the basis for the newly released Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire – a book that has just been shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey 2020 Business Book of the Year Award. Her other publications include Leading Sustainable Change: An Organizational Perspective, and Accelerating Energy Innovation: Lessons From Multiple Sectors. Resources Learn more about Rebecca Henderson Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Rebecca Henderson teaches at the Harvard Business School, but she’s a vocal critic of “business as usual.” In fact, her scholarly research focuses on how we need to change capitalism in order to overcome the myriad of crises humanity is facing, and she recently published a book on the topic called “Reimagining Capitalism In A World On Fire.”

Rebecca and I have some things in common, so it was a pleasure to speak with her one-on-one about how we can shift our economic system to drive positive change in the world. It may sound daunting, but she gives some really actionable advice that any business leader or employee can put into practice.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson is one of 25 University Professors at Harvard, a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a fellow of both the British Academy and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her research explores how the private sector can build a more sustainable economy, focusing particularly on the relationships between organizational purpose, innovation and productivity. Rebecca also sits on the boards of Idexx Laboratories and CERES.

For several years Rebecca taught a Harvard course called “Reimagining Capitalism: Business & the Big Problems”, which is the basis for the newly released Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire – a book that has just been shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey 2020 Business Book of the Year Award. Her other publications include Leading Sustainable Change: An Organizational Perspective, and Accelerating Energy Innovation: Lessons From Multiple Sectors.


Resources

Learn more about Rebecca Henderson

Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2126 no Rachel & Andy Berliner: The Story Behind Amy’s Kitchen Rachel and Andy Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen based on their own need. Like many new parents, they needed some convenient meals after the birth of their daughter, Amy. But they couldn’t find high-quality, frozen, organic vegetarian food in stores, so they decided to make it themselves! In this episode of Lead With We, I spoke with Rachel and Andy about how they helped bring about a major shift in the American food system, and how they built a business that aligns with their values.  This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rachel & Andy Berliner Rachel & Andy Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen in Petaluma, California in 1987 with a simple mission to make good food for everyone at the table. Their first product was a vegetable pot pie with a flaky, homestyle crust. Today, Amy’s is still family-owned and sells more than 250 products in over 23 countries with the help of over 2,700 employees.  Resources Learn more about Amy’s Kitchen For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 07 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Rachel & Andy Berliner: The Story Behind Amy’s Kitchen full 2 17 Goal 17 Media Rachel and Andy Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen based on their own need. Like many new parents, they needed some convenient meals after the birth of their daughter, Amy. But they couldn’t find high quality, frozen, organic vegetarian food in stores, so they decided to make it themselves! In this episode of Lead With We I spoke with Rachel and Andy about how they helped bring about a major shift in the American food system, and how they built a business that aligns with their values. Rachel and Andy Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen based on their own need. Like many new parents, they needed some convenient meals after the birth of their daughter, Amy. But they couldn’t find high-quality, frozen, organic vegetarian food in stores, so they decided to make it themselves! In this episode of Lead With We, I spoke with Rachel and Andy about how they helped bring about a major shift in the American food system, and how they built a business that aligns with their values.  This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Rachel & Andy Berliner Rachel & Andy Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen in Petaluma, California in 1987 with a simple mission to make good food for everyone at the table. Their first product was a vegetable pot pie with a flaky, homestyle crust. Today, Amy’s is still family-owned and sells more than 250 products in over 23 countries with the help of over 2,700 employees.  Resources Learn more about Amy’s Kitchen For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Rachel and Andy Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen based on their own need. Like many new parents, they needed some convenient meals after the birth of their daughter, Amy. But they couldn’t find high-quality, frozen, organic vegetarian food in stores, so they decided to make it themselves!

In this episode of Lead With We, I spoke with Rachel and Andy about how they helped bring about a major shift in the American food system, and how they built a business that aligns with their values. 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Rachel & Andy Berliner

Rachel & Andy Berliner started Amy’s Kitchen in Petaluma, California in 1987 with a simple mission to make good food for everyone at the table. Their first product was a vegetable pot pie with a flaky, homestyle crust. Today, Amy’s is still family-owned and sells more than 250 products in over 23 countries with the help of over 2,700 employees. 


Resources

Learn more about Amy’s Kitchen

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!



]]> 1594 no Starbucks’ Virginia Tenpenny On Leading By Listening When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa. In this episode of Lead With We I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starbucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Virginia Tenpenny Virginia Tenpenny is a global social impact leader with 20 years of U.S. and international experience involving philanthropy, civic engagement, hunger relief, women’s empowerment, opportunity creation for underserved communities, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. As the Chief Social Impact Officer at Starbucks, she leads complex enterprise-wide initiatives and scales social impact strategies that promote thriving communities and deliver positive business results. Resources: Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn Learn more about social impact at Starbucks For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 31 May 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Starbucks’ Virginia Tenpenny On Leading By Listening full 2 16 Goal 17 Media When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa. In this episode of Lead With We I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners. When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa. In this episode of Lead With We I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starbucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Virginia Tenpenny Virginia Tenpenny is a global social impact leader with 20 years of U.S. and international experience involving philanthropy, civic engagement, hunger relief, women’s empowerment, opportunity creation for underserved communities, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. As the Chief Social Impact Officer at Starbucks, she leads complex enterprise-wide initiatives and scales social impact strategies that promote thriving communities and deliver positive business results. Resources: Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn Learn more about social impact at Starbucks For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! When it comes to social impact, Starbucks has been leading the pack for decades. In fact, it’s hard to keep track of all their initiatives, from local community grants to groundbreaking standards it created to source ingredients like coffee beans and cocoa.

In this episode of Lead With We I got the chance to chat with Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks’ Chief Social Impact Officer, who shared how Starbucks brings purpose to life on a daily basis, the future of leadership, localizing large scale impact, and the importance of treating your employees like partners.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Virginia Tenpenny

Virginia Tenpenny is a global social impact leader with 20 years of U.S. and international experience involving philanthropy, civic engagement, hunger relief, women’s empowerment, opportunity creation for underserved communities, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. As the Chief Social Impact Officer at Starbucks, she leads complex enterprise-wide initiatives and scales social impact strategies that promote thriving communities and deliver positive business results.


Resources:

Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn

Learn more about social impact at Starbucks

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 1660 no Google’s Michael Muñoz & Performance Paradigm’s Reggie Butler: Re-Centering Humanity in Business Lots of companies are talking about diversity, equity and inclusion these days, but what does it mean to actually move the needle in those areas? Each of us has a role to play in bringing about a better future, and business leaders are uniquely positioned to create lasting change.  In this episode of Lead With We, I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Muñoz, Global Marketing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at Google, and Performance Paradigm’s Reggie Butler about the lessons they’ve learned doing DE&I within today’s leading corporations. We spoke about re-centering our shared humanity in business, what needs to happen if we truly want things to be different, and more. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Michael Muñoz Michael Muñoz is Google’s Global Marketing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Lead. He’s responsible for leading the efforts to build a more representative and inclusive team, whose work represents its users. He is tasked with developing and executing the DEI plan in service of accelerating progress on workforce representation and driving racial & social equity for the organization, including driving execution of Marketing’s DEI Commitments and Operational Plans. Prior to joining Google, Michael has been a part of the Diversity & Inclusion efforts at Aetna, MassMutual, EY and ESPN where he’s led several Women’s Leadership Development efforts, launched ERG’s, created D&I Scorecards, developed and delivered company-wide trainings and influenced Diversity Staffing efforts. Michael has also been active in facilitating the Anti-Defamation League’s ‘A World of Difference’ Training for the last 20+ years. Reggie Butler As the Founder and CEO of Performance Paradigm, Reggie Butler is a highly recognized corporate consultant, public speaker and training designer with over 28 years of experience in human capital performance management within the private sector through virtual and experiential learning solutions. As an educator, trainer and inclusion champion he has become a highly sought-after motivational speaker both domestically and abroad.  Resources Connect with Reggie on LinkedIn Learn more about Performance Paradigm Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Google Learn more about the DEI training Michael and Reggie designed, Examined Human For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 24 May 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Google’s Michael Muñoz & Performance Paradigm’s Reggie Butler: Re-Centering Humanity in Business full 2 15 Goal 17 Media Lots of companies are talking about diversity, equity and inclusion these days, but we have but what does it mean to actually move the needle in those areas? As we mark the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, there couldn’t be a more relevant topic. Each of us has a role to play in bringing about a better future, and business leaders are uniquely positioned to create lasting change. In this episode of Lead With We I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Muñoz, Global Marketing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at Google, and Performance Paradigm’s Reggie Butler about the lessons they’ve learned doing DEI within today’s leading corporations. We spoke about re-centering our shared humanity in business, what needs to happen if we truly want things to be different, and more. Lots of companies are talking about diversity, equity and inclusion these days, but what does it mean to actually move the needle in those areas? Each of us has a role to play in bringing about a better future, and business leaders are uniquely positioned to create lasting change.  In this episode of Lead With We, I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Muñoz, Global Marketing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at Google, and Performance Paradigm’s Reggie Butler about the lessons they’ve learned doing DE&I within today’s leading corporations. We spoke about re-centering our shared humanity in business, what needs to happen if we truly want things to be different, and more. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Michael Muñoz Michael Muñoz is Google’s Global Marketing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Lead. He’s responsible for leading the efforts to build a more representative and inclusive team, whose work represents its users. He is tasked with developing and executing the DEI plan in service of accelerating progress on workforce representation and driving racial & social equity for the organization, including driving execution of Marketing’s DEI Commitments and Operational Plans. Prior to joining Google, Michael has been a part of the Diversity & Inclusion efforts at Aetna, MassMutual, EY and ESPN where he’s led several Women’s Leadership Development efforts, launched ERG’s, created D&I Scorecards, developed and delivered company-wide trainings and influenced Diversity Staffing efforts. Michael has also been active in facilitating the Anti-Defamation League’s ‘A World of Difference’ Training for the last 20+ years. Reggie Butler As the Founder and CEO of Performance Paradigm, Reggie Butler is a highly recognized corporate consultant, public speaker and training designer with over 28 years of experience in human capital performance management within the private sector through virtual and experiential learning solutions. As an educator, trainer and inclusion champion he has become a highly sought-after motivational speaker both domestically and abroad.  Resources Connect with Reggie on LinkedIn Learn more about Performance Paradigm Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Google Learn more about the DEI training Michael and Reggie designed, Examined Human For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Lots of companies are talking about diversity, equity and inclusion these days, but what does it mean to actually move the needle in those areas? Each of us has a role to play in bringing about a better future, and business leaders are uniquely positioned to create lasting change. 

In this episode of Lead With We, I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Muñoz, Global Marketing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at Google, and Performance Paradigm’s Reggie Butler about the lessons they’ve learned doing DE&I within today’s leading corporations. We spoke about re-centering our shared humanity in business, what needs to happen if we truly want things to be different, and more.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Michael Muñoz

Michael Muñoz is Google’s Global Marketing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Lead. He’s responsible for leading the efforts to build a more representative and inclusive team, whose work represents its users. He is tasked with developing and executing the DEI plan in service of accelerating progress on workforce representation and driving racial & social equity for the organization, including driving execution of Marketing’s DEI Commitments and Operational Plans. Prior to joining Google, Michael has been a part of the Diversity & Inclusion efforts at Aetna, MassMutual, EY and ESPN where he’s led several Women’s Leadership Development efforts, launched ERG’s, created D&I Scorecards, developed and delivered company-wide trainings and influenced Diversity Staffing efforts. Michael has also been active in facilitating the Anti-Defamation League’s ‘A World of Difference’ Training for the last 20+ years.


Reggie Butler

As the Founder and CEO of Performance Paradigm, Reggie Butler is a highly recognized corporate consultant, public speaker and training designer with over 28 years of experience in human capital performance management within the private sector through virtual and experiential learning solutions. As an educator, trainer and inclusion champion he has become a highly sought-after motivational speaker both domestically and abroad. 


Resources

Connect with Reggie on LinkedIn

Learn more about Performance Paradigm

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn

Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Google

Learn more about the DEI training Michael and Reggie designed, Examined Human

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2312 no Square Roots’ Tobias Peggs Is Using Tech To Build A Better Food System Our current food system is unsustainable. Luckily people like Tobias Peggs are re-engineering how food is grown and distributed in ways that are better for people and the planet. Tobias’ company, Square Roots, uses real time data and machine learning to create the right climate conditions for growing produce in refurbished shipping containers situated near local retailers, which drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions.  In this episode of Lead With We, Tobias and I chat about how his experience working within Walmart led to his idea for Square Roots, the incredible power of tech in agriculture, creating the next generation of farmers, his purpose-driven approach to business and more. Whether we like it or not, our current food system is unsustainable. Luckily people like Tobias Peggs are re-engineering how food is grown and distributed in ways that are better for people and the planet. Using real time data and machine learning to create the right climate conditions for growing produce, Tobias’ company, Square Roots, uses refurbished shipping containers situated near local retailers which drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions.  In this episode of Lead With We, Tobias and I chat about how his experience working within Walmart led to his idea for Square Roots, the incredible power of tech in agriculture, creating the next generation of farmers, his purpose-driven approach to business and more. Tobias Peggs Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Square Roots, a technology leader in urban indoor farming. With production farms in Brooklyn, NY, and Grand Rapids, MI (with more to come!) Square Roots has a mission to bring local, real food to people in cities across the world while empowering the next generation of leaders in our industry.  Previously, Tobias was CEO at Aviary—a mobile photo editing company acquired by Adobe, as well as OneRiot—a social media analytics company acquired by Walmart. Tobias grew up in England and earned a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Cardiff University. He is currently a Techstars mentor, competitive triathlete, and snowboarder. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Connect with Tobias on LinkedIn Learn more about Square Roots For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   Mon, 17 May 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Square Roots’ Tobias Peggs Is Using Tech To Build A Better Food System full 2 14 Goal 17 Media Our current food system is unsustainable. Luckily people like Tobias Peggs are re-engineering how food is grown and distributed in ways that are better for people and the planet. Tobias’ company, Square Roots, uses real time data and machine learning to create the right climate conditions for growing produce in refurbished shipping containers situated near local retailers, which drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions. In this episode of Lead With We, Tobias and I chat about how his experience working within Walmart led to his idea for Square Roots, the incredible power of tech in agriculture, creating the next generation of farmers, his purpose-driven approach to business and more. Our current food system is unsustainable. Luckily people like Tobias Peggs are re-engineering how food is grown and distributed in ways that are better for people and the planet. Tobias’ company, Square Roots, uses real time data and machine learning to create the right climate conditions for growing produce in refurbished shipping containers situated near local retailers, which drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions.  In this episode of Lead With We, Tobias and I chat about how his experience working within Walmart led to his idea for Square Roots, the incredible power of tech in agriculture, creating the next generation of farmers, his purpose-driven approach to business and more. Whether we like it or not, our current food system is unsustainable. Luckily people like Tobias Peggs are re-engineering how food is grown and distributed in ways that are better for people and the planet. Using real time data and machine learning to create the right climate conditions for growing produce, Tobias’ company, Square Roots, uses refurbished shipping containers situated near local retailers which drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions.  In this episode of Lead With We, Tobias and I chat about how his experience working within Walmart led to his idea for Square Roots, the incredible power of tech in agriculture, creating the next generation of farmers, his purpose-driven approach to business and more. Tobias Peggs Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Square Roots, a technology leader in urban indoor farming. With production farms in Brooklyn, NY, and Grand Rapids, MI (with more to come!) Square Roots has a mission to bring local, real food to people in cities across the world while empowering the next generation of leaders in our industry.  Previously, Tobias was CEO at Aviary—a mobile photo editing company acquired by Adobe, as well as OneRiot—a social media analytics company acquired by Walmart. Tobias grew up in England and earned a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Cardiff University. He is currently a Techstars mentor, competitive triathlete, and snowboarder. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Connect with Tobias on LinkedIn Learn more about Square Roots For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!   Our current food system is unsustainable. Luckily people like Tobias Peggs are re-engineering how food is grown and distributed in ways that are better for people and the planet. Tobias’ company, Square Roots, uses real time data and machine learning to create the right climate conditions for growing produce in refurbished shipping containers situated near local retailers, which drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions.  In this episode of Lead With We, Tobias and I chat about how his experience working within Walmart led to his idea for Square Roots, the incredible power of tech in agriculture, creating the next generation of farmers, his purpose-driven approach to business and more.

Whether we like it or not, our current food system is unsustainable. Luckily people like Tobias Peggs are re-engineering how food is grown and distributed in ways that are better for people and the planet. Using real time data and machine learning to create the right climate conditions for growing produce, Tobias’ company, Square Roots, uses refurbished shipping containers situated near local retailers which drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions. 

In this episode of Lead With We, Tobias and I chat about how his experience working within Walmart led to his idea for Square Roots, the incredible power of tech in agriculture, creating the next generation of farmers, his purpose-driven approach to business and more.



Tobias Peggs

Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Square Roots, a technology leader in urban indoor farming. With production farms in Brooklyn, NY, and Grand Rapids, MI (with more to come!) Square Roots has a mission to bring local, real food to people in cities across the world while empowering the next generation of leaders in our industry. 

Previously, Tobias was CEO at Aviary—a mobile photo editing company acquired by Adobe, as well as OneRiot—a social media analytics company acquired by Walmart. Tobias grew up in England and earned a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Cardiff University. He is currently a Techstars mentor, competitive triathlete, and snowboarder.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources:

Connect with Tobias on LinkedIn

Learn more about Square Roots

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

 

]]> 1880 no Interface’s Erin Meezan: Taking Sustainability From “Why” to “How” The modular flooring company Interface has one of the most forward-thinking sustainability visions in the building industry and the private sector in general. Interface’s late founder, Ray Anderson, pivoted the company to an aggressive sustainability path over 20 years ago, and it’s up to Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Meezan to continue and build upon his legacy. In this episode of Lead With We, Erin and I spoke about going beyond the “do-no-harm” approach to sustainability and actually reinvigorating the planet by building a regenerative business model through partnerships, biomimicry, shared industry tools and more. When it comes to climate, the timelines we’re working against can be daunting, but listen to this episode and learn how there really is a better way. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Erin Meezan As Chief Sustainability Officer at Interface, Erin ensures strategy and goals are in sync with the company’s aggressive sustainability vision established more than 20 years ago. Erin leads a global team providing technical assistance and support to all areas of business. Erin also speaks regularly to senior management teams, universities and the growing green consumer sector at forums like Bioneers, Greenbuild, SXSW, and Conscious Capitalism. She also serves as guest faculty for Harvard’s Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program and advises the Vermont Grossman School of Business’ Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA (SEMBA). Erin graduated magna cum laude from Vermont Law School, earning a Master’s Degree in Studies in Environmental Law and Juris Doctorate. Resources Connect with Erin on LinkedIn  Learn more about Erin's sustainability work at Interface For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out! Mon, 10 May 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Interface’s Erin Meezan: Taking Sustainability From “Why” to “How” full 2 13 Goal 17 Media The modular flooring company Interface has one of the most forward-thinking sustainability visions in the building industry and the private sector in general. Interface’s late founder, Ray Anderson, started the company on an aggressive sustainability path over 20 years ago, and it’s up to Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Meezan to continue and build upon his legacy. In this episode of Lead With We, Erin and I spoke about going beyond the “do-no-harm” approach to sustainability and actually reinvigorating the planet by building a regenerative business model through partnerships, biomimicry, shared industry tools and more. When it comes to climate, the timelines we’re working against can be daunting, but I left my conversation with Erin feeling truly inspired. I hope you will too. The modular flooring company Interface has one of the most forward-thinking sustainability visions in the building industry and the private sector in general. Interface’s late founder, Ray Anderson, pivoted the company to an aggressive sustainability path over 20 years ago, and it’s up to Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Meezan to continue and build upon his legacy. In this episode of Lead With We, Erin and I spoke about going beyond the “do-no-harm” approach to sustainability and actually reinvigorating the planet by building a regenerative business model through partnerships, biomimicry, shared industry tools and more. When it comes to climate, the timelines we’re working against can be daunting, but listen to this episode and learn how there really is a better way. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Erin Meezan As Chief Sustainability Officer at Interface, Erin ensures strategy and goals are in sync with the company’s aggressive sustainability vision established more than 20 years ago. Erin leads a global team providing technical assistance and support to all areas of business. Erin also speaks regularly to senior management teams, universities and the growing green consumer sector at forums like Bioneers, Greenbuild, SXSW, and Conscious Capitalism. She also serves as guest faculty for Harvard’s Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program and advises the Vermont Grossman School of Business’ Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA (SEMBA). Erin graduated magna cum laude from Vermont Law School, earning a Master’s Degree in Studies in Environmental Law and Juris Doctorate. Resources Connect with Erin on LinkedIn  Learn more about Erin's sustainability work at Interface For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

The modular flooring company Interface has one of the most forward-thinking sustainability visions in the building industry and the private sector in general. Interface’s late founder, Ray Anderson, pivoted the company to an aggressive sustainability path over 20 years ago, and it’s up to Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Meezan to continue and build upon his legacy.


In this episode of Lead With We, Erin and I spoke about going beyond the “do-no-harm” approach to sustainability and actually reinvigorating the planet by building a regenerative business model through partnerships, biomimicry, shared industry tools and more. When it comes to climate, the timelines we’re working against can be daunting, but listen to this episode and learn how there really is a better way.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.



Erin Meezan

As Chief Sustainability Officer at Interface, Erin ensures strategy and goals are in sync with the company’s aggressive sustainability vision established more than 20 years ago. Erin leads a global team providing technical assistance and support to all areas of business.

Erin also speaks regularly to senior management teams, universities and the growing green consumer sector at forums like Bioneers, Greenbuild, SXSW, and Conscious Capitalism. She also serves as guest faculty for Harvard’s Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program and advises the Vermont Grossman School of Business’ Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA (SEMBA).

Erin graduated magna cum laude from Vermont Law School, earning a Master’s Degree in Studies in Environmental Law and Juris Doctorate.


Resources

Connect with Erin on LinkedIn 

Learn more about Erin's sustainability work at Interface

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

]]> 2078 no MIT’s Sherry Turkle: Vulnerability Is A Superpower I first met Sherry Turkle about ten years ago at a conference where we spent hours chatting about how rapidly advancing technology is changing our relationships to each other and ourselves, and how that affects all sectors of society. It’s something Sherry has spent her life studying as a psychologist and sociologist at MIT. In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to reconnect with Sherry, who recently published a memoir called “The Empathy Diaries.” We spoke about how vulnerability is key to everything from great leadership to moving forward a society post-COVID, practicing empathy as an action, and so much more. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Sherry Turkle Sherry Turkle is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT and the founding director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. A licensed clinical psychologist, she is the author of six books, including Alone Together and the New York Times bestseller Reclaiming Conversation, as well as the editor of three collections. A Ms. Magazine Woman of the Year, a TED speaker, and featured media commentator, Turkle is a recipient of Guggenheim and Rockefeller Humanities fellowships and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Resources: Connect with Sherry on LinkedIn Learn more about Sherry’s work at MIT  For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Check out Simon’s new book, Lead With We, now available for pre-order Mon, 03 May 2021 22:00:00 -0000 MIT’s Sherry Turkle: Vulnerability Is A Superpower full 2 12 Goal 17 Media I first met Sherry Turkle about ten years ago at a conference where we spent hours chatting about how rapidly advancing technology is changing our relationships to each other and ourselves, and how that affects all sectors of society. It’s something Sherry has spent her life studying as a psychologist and sociologist at MIT. In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to reconnect with Sherry, who recently published a memoir called “The Empathy Diaries.” We spoke about how vulnerability is key to everything from great leadership to moving forward a society post-COVID, practicing empathy as an action, and so much more. I first met Sherry Turkle about ten years ago at a conference where we spent hours chatting about how rapidly advancing technology is changing our relationships to each other and ourselves, and how that affects all sectors of society. It’s something Sherry has spent her life studying as a psychologist and sociologist at MIT. In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to reconnect with Sherry, who recently published a memoir called “The Empathy Diaries.” We spoke about how vulnerability is key to everything from great leadership to moving forward a society post-COVID, practicing empathy as an action, and so much more. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Sherry Turkle Sherry Turkle is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT and the founding director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. A licensed clinical psychologist, she is the author of six books, including Alone Together and the New York Times bestseller Reclaiming Conversation, as well as the editor of three collections. A Ms. Magazine Woman of the Year, a TED speaker, and featured media commentator, Turkle is a recipient of Guggenheim and Rockefeller Humanities fellowships and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Resources: Connect with Sherry on LinkedIn Learn more about Sherry’s work at MIT  For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Check out Simon’s new book, Lead With We, now available for pre-order I first met Sherry Turkle about ten years ago at a conference where we spent hours chatting about how rapidly advancing technology is changing our relationships to each other and ourselves, and how that affects all sectors of society. It’s something Sherry has spent her life studying as a psychologist and sociologist at MIT.

In this episode of Lead With We, I got the chance to reconnect with Sherry, who recently published a memoir called “The Empathy Diaries.” We spoke about how vulnerability is key to everything from great leadership to moving forward a society post-COVID, practicing empathy as an action, and so much more.

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Sherry Turkle

Sherry Turkle is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT and the founding director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. A licensed clinical psychologist, she is the author of six books, including Alone Together and the New York Times bestseller Reclaiming Conversation, as well as the editor of three collections. A Ms. Magazine Woman of the Year, a TED speaker, and featured media commentator, Turkle is a recipient of Guggenheim and Rockefeller Humanities fellowships and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.


Resources:

Connect with Sherry on LinkedIn

Learn more about Sherry’s work at MIT 

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Check out Simon’s new book, Lead With We, now available for pre-order

]]> 2879 Coolhaus’ Natasha Case On Using Business to Shift Culture Natasha Case started in architecture and landed in ice cream after one of her professors compared a project of hers to a layer cake. So she took her creative energy and co-founded the premium ice cream brand Coolhaus with her wife Freya Estreller in 2009. Since then Natasha has used the brand as a platform to inspire other LGBTQ+ millennial entrepreneurs.  I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Natasha, chatting about the importance of partnering with other brands that share your values, how business can be a vehicle for positive cultural change and some of her tips for succeeding in the early stages of building a brand. Pro-tip: Sometimes you just have to buy a broken-down ice cream truck, tow it to a music festival and see where things go! This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Natasha Case Natasha Case is the Co-founder and CEO of Coolhaus, public speaker and former architect. After working at Walt Disney Imagineering, she and her partner Freya and I took a barely drivable postal van to Coachella Music Fest and sold our first architecturally-inspired ice cream sandwiches to an audience of 100,000 people. Since then, Coolhaus has become a business with a growth multiple of 2-3x per year. Natasha was recognized by Zagat 30 Under 30 in 2012 and a Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2013, and she has been a guest judge on Food Network’s “Chopped” & “King of Cones,” a spokesperson for the California Milk Advisory Board in 2014, and an official panelist at SXSW & American Express.  Resources Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn Learn more about Coolhaus For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Check out Simon’s new book, Lead With We, now available for pre-order Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Coolhaus’ Natasha Case On Using Business to Shift Culture full 2 11 Goal 17 Media Natasha Case started in architecture and landed in ice cream after one of her professors compared a project of hers to a layer cake. So she took her creative energy and co-founded the premium ice cream brand Coolhaus with her wife Freya Estreller in 2009. Since then Natasha has used the brand as a platform to inspire other LGBTQ+ millennial entrepreneurs. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Natasha, chatting about the importance of partnering with other brands that share your values, how business can be a vehicle for positive cultural change and some of her tips for succeeding in the early stages of building a brand. Pro-tip: Sometimes you just have to buy a broken-down ice cream truck, tow it to a music festival and see where things go! Natasha Case started in architecture and landed in ice cream after one of her professors compared a project of hers to a layer cake. So she took her creative energy and co-founded the premium ice cream brand Coolhaus with her wife Freya Estreller in 2009. Since then Natasha has used the brand as a platform to inspire other LGBTQ+ millennial entrepreneurs.  I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Natasha, chatting about the importance of partnering with other brands that share your values, how business can be a vehicle for positive cultural change and some of her tips for succeeding in the early stages of building a brand. Pro-tip: Sometimes you just have to buy a broken-down ice cream truck, tow it to a music festival and see where things go! This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Natasha Case Natasha Case is the Co-founder and CEO of Coolhaus, public speaker and former architect. After working at Walt Disney Imagineering, she and her partner Freya and I took a barely drivable postal van to Coachella Music Fest and sold our first architecturally-inspired ice cream sandwiches to an audience of 100,000 people. Since then, Coolhaus has become a business with a growth multiple of 2-3x per year. Natasha was recognized by Zagat 30 Under 30 in 2012 and a Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2013, and she has been a guest judge on Food Network’s “Chopped” & “King of Cones,” a spokesperson for the California Milk Advisory Board in 2014, and an official panelist at SXSW & American Express.  Resources Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn Learn more about Coolhaus For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Check out Simon’s new book, Lead With We, now available for pre-order Natasha Case started in architecture and landed in ice cream after one of her professors compared a project of hers to a layer cake. So she took her creative energy and co-founded the premium ice cream brand Coolhaus with her wife Freya Estreller in 2009. Since then Natasha has used the brand as a platform to inspire other LGBTQ+ millennial entrepreneurs. 

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Natasha, chatting about the importance of partnering with other brands that share your values, how business can be a vehicle for positive cultural change and some of her tips for succeeding in the early stages of building a brand. Pro-tip: Sometimes you just have to buy a broken-down ice cream truck, tow it to a music festival and see where things go!

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Natasha Case

Natasha Case is the Co-founder and CEO of Coolhaus, public speaker and former architect. After working at Walt Disney Imagineering, she and her partner Freya and I took a barely drivable postal van to Coachella Music Fest and sold our first architecturally-inspired ice cream sandwiches to an audience of 100,000 people. Since then, Coolhaus has become a business with a growth multiple of 2-3x per year.

Natasha was recognized by Zagat 30 Under 30 in 2012 and a Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2013, and she has been a guest judge on Food Network’s “Chopped” & “King of Cones,” a spokesperson for the California Milk Advisory Board in 2014, and an official panelist at SXSW & American Express. 


Resources

Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn

Learn more about Coolhaus

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

Check out Simon’s new book, Lead With We, now available for pre-order

]]> 2241 Bolthouse Farms’ Jeff Dunn Discusses Empathetic Leadership and Plant-Based Foods Jeff Dunn cut his teeth at Coca-Cola and gained even more experience in the food industry with the Campbell Soup Company. But where he found his passion was becoming CEO of Bolthouse Farms, a packaged foods company that grew out of a small Michigan farm in 1915. In fact, that passion led him to buy the company back from Campbell’s after selling it to them in 2012. In this episode of Lead With We, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff about how differences in company culture led to the buy-back and taking an agile approach to consumer packaged goods. Plus, we discuss how the enormous demand for plant-based foods is reshaping our food system and how COVID opened up a conversation between Jeff and his leadership team about empathy.  Jeff Dunn Jeff Dunn is an Operating Partner at Butterfly and focuses primarily on the agriculture & aquaculture and food & beverage product sectors. Mr. Dunn is currently the Chairman and CEO of Bolthouse Farms and also serves on the board of directors of Orgain and Pacifico Aquaculture. He has over 30 years of experience in agriculture and packaged food, including senior leadership positions with Bolthouse Farms, Campbell Soup Company and The Coca-Cola Company, among others. Prior to joining Butterfly, Mr. Dunn was the President of the Campbell Fresh division of Campbell Soup Company from 2015 to 2016, where he was in charge of building Campbell’s scale and accelerating its growth in the rapidly expanding packaged fresh segments and categories across the retail perimeter. Between 2008 and 2015, Mr. Dunn was President and CEO of Bolthouse Farms, which is a leading processor and marketer of fresh carrots in North America, as well as a leading provider of super-premium juice, smoothies and salad dressings. Mr. Dunn also led Madison Dearborn Partners’ $1.6 billion sale of the company to Campbell in 2012. Prior to joining Bolthouse, Mr. Dunn was President and CEO of Ubiquity Brands, a rollup of several regional snack food businesses. Previously, he spent 22 years in leadership positions with increasing responsibility at The Coca-Cola Company, culminating with his role as President of Coca-Cola North America and Latin America, the largest of the company’s strategic business units. Mr. Dunn is also a co-founder of Acre Venture Partners, a Los Angeles-based venture capital fund that invests in the future of food. He currently serves as an advisor to Farmers’ Business Network, Spoiler Alert and Plenty and previously served on the board of directors of Herbalife and Juicero. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, or watch this episode on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn Learn more about Bolthouse Farms For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Bolthouse Farms’ Jeff Dunn Discusses Empathetic Leadership and Plant-Based Foods full 2 10 Goal 17 Media Jeff Dunn cut his teeth at Coca Cola and gained even more experience in the food industry with the Campbell Soup Company. But where he found his passion was becoming CEO of Bolthouse Farms, a packaged foods company that grew out of a small Michigan farm in 1915. In fact, that passion led him to buy the company back from Campbell’s after selling it to them in 2012. In this episode of Lead With We, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff about how differences in company culture led to the buy-back and taking an agile approach to consumer packaged goods. Plus, we discuss how the enormous demand for plant-based foods is reshaping our food system and how COVID opened up a conversation between Jeff and his leadership team about empathy. Jeff Dunn cut his teeth at Coca-Cola and gained even more experience in the food industry with the Campbell Soup Company. But where he found his passion was becoming CEO of Bolthouse Farms, a packaged foods company that grew out of a small Michigan farm in 1915. In fact, that passion led him to buy the company back from Campbell’s after selling it to them in 2012. In this episode of Lead With We, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff about how differences in company culture led to the buy-back and taking an agile approach to consumer packaged goods. Plus, we discuss how the enormous demand for plant-based foods is reshaping our food system and how COVID opened up a conversation between Jeff and his leadership team about empathy.  Jeff Dunn Jeff Dunn is an Operating Partner at Butterfly and focuses primarily on the agriculture & aquaculture and food & beverage product sectors. Mr. Dunn is currently the Chairman and CEO of Bolthouse Farms and also serves on the board of directors of Orgain and Pacifico Aquaculture. He has over 30 years of experience in agriculture and packaged food, including senior leadership positions with Bolthouse Farms, Campbell Soup Company and The Coca-Cola Company, among others. Prior to joining Butterfly, Mr. Dunn was the President of the Campbell Fresh division of Campbell Soup Company from 2015 to 2016, where he was in charge of building Campbell’s scale and accelerating its growth in the rapidly expanding packaged fresh segments and categories across the retail perimeter. Between 2008 and 2015, Mr. Dunn was President and CEO of Bolthouse Farms, which is a leading processor and marketer of fresh carrots in North America, as well as a leading provider of super-premium juice, smoothies and salad dressings. Mr. Dunn also led Madison Dearborn Partners’ $1.6 billion sale of the company to Campbell in 2012. Prior to joining Bolthouse, Mr. Dunn was President and CEO of Ubiquity Brands, a rollup of several regional snack food businesses. Previously, he spent 22 years in leadership positions with increasing responsibility at The Coca-Cola Company, culminating with his role as President of Coca-Cola North America and Latin America, the largest of the company’s strategic business units. Mr. Dunn is also a co-founder of Acre Venture Partners, a Los Angeles-based venture capital fund that invests in the future of food. He currently serves as an advisor to Farmers’ Business Network, Spoiler Alert and Plenty and previously served on the board of directors of Herbalife and Juicero. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, or watch this episode on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Resources: Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn Learn more about Bolthouse Farms For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Jeff Dunn cut his teeth at Coca-Cola and gained even more experience in the food industry with the Campbell Soup Company. But where he found his passion was becoming CEO of Bolthouse Farms, a packaged foods company that grew out of a small Michigan farm in 1915. In fact, that passion led him to buy the company back from Campbell’s after selling it to them in 2012.

In this episode of Lead With We, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff about how differences in company culture led to the buy-back and taking an agile approach to consumer packaged goods. Plus, we discuss how the enormous demand for plant-based foods is reshaping our food system and how COVID opened up a conversation between Jeff and his leadership team about empathy. 


Jeff Dunn

Jeff Dunn is an Operating Partner at Butterfly and focuses primarily on the agriculture & aquaculture and food & beverage product sectors. Mr. Dunn is currently the Chairman and CEO of Bolthouse Farms and also serves on the board of directors of Orgain and Pacifico Aquaculture. He has over 30 years of experience in agriculture and packaged food, including senior leadership positions with Bolthouse Farms, Campbell Soup Company and The Coca-Cola Company, among others.


Prior to joining Butterfly, Mr. Dunn was the President of the Campbell Fresh division of Campbell Soup Company from 2015 to 2016, where he was in charge of building Campbell’s scale and accelerating its growth in the rapidly expanding packaged fresh segments and categories across the retail perimeter. Between 2008 and 2015, Mr. Dunn was President and CEO of Bolthouse Farms, which is a leading processor and marketer of fresh carrots in North America, as well as a leading provider of super-premium juice, smoothies and salad dressings. Mr. Dunn also led Madison Dearborn Partners’ $1.6 billion sale of the company to Campbell in 2012. Prior to joining Bolthouse, Mr. Dunn was President and CEO of Ubiquity Brands, a rollup of several regional snack food businesses. Previously, he spent 22 years in leadership positions with increasing responsibility at The Coca-Cola Company, culminating with his role as President of Coca-Cola North America and Latin America, the largest of the company’s strategic business units.


Mr. Dunn is also a co-founder of Acre Venture Partners, a Los Angeles-based venture capital fund that invests in the future of food. He currently serves as an advisor to Farmers’ Business Network, Spoiler Alert and Plenty and previously served on the board of directors of Herbalife and Juicero.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, or watch this episode on YouTube at WeFirstTV.


Resources:

Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn

Learn more about Bolthouse Farms

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 2961 Cooks Venture’s Matthew Wadiak: From Meal Kits To Regenerative Agriculture Matthew Wadiak went from being a chef to founding Blue Apron, the first meal kit company to go public, and now he’s disrupting food yet again through Cooks Venture. In his newest endeavor, Matthew is pioneering regenerative systems that span the entire value chain of animal agriculture. I learned so much during my conversation with Matthew. Listen to the episode to understand more about the flaws he’s addressing in our current food system, building brand awareness online to challenge the status quo, and so much more. Matthew Wadiak Matthew Wadiak is the founder and CEO of Cooks Venture, a vertically integrated AgTech and food company re-envisioning the future of agriculture. Matthew’s goal is nothing short of changing industrial animal agriculture and creating a regenerative system to combat climate change while providing consumers with food choices that are exceptional in quality and taste. Cooks Venture breeds and raises a proprietary slow-growth, heirloom chicken, taking into account the health of the animal and the health of the environment.   Prior to Cooks Venture, Matthew founded and served as the COO of Blue Apron, the trail-blazing meal-kit company that reimagined the way food is produced, distributed and prepared for home cooks. Matthew developed and managed Blue Apron’s supply chain, led a team of over 5,000 manufacturing employees at six national centers and built a network of over 250 farmers, ranchers and agronomists. Matthew serves on the board of Goodwill International, one of the largest NGO's in the world, which works to educate and develop better employment around the country through a diversity of workforce development and social programs. Resources Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn Learn more about Cooks Venture For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Cooks Venture’s Matthew Wadiak: From Meal Kits To Regenerative Agriculture full 2 9 Goal 17 Media Matthew Wadiak went from being a chef to founding Blue Apron, the first meal kit company to go public, and now he’s disrupting food yet again through Cooks Venture. In his newest endeavor, Matthew is pioneering regenerative systems that span the entire value chain of animal agriculture. I learned so much during my conversation with Matthew. Listen to the episode to understand more about the flaws he’s addressing in our current food system, building brand awareness online to challenge the status quo, and so much more. Matthew Wadiak went from being a chef to founding Blue Apron, the first meal kit company to go public, and now he’s disrupting food yet again through Cooks Venture. In his newest endeavor, Matthew is pioneering regenerative systems that span the entire value chain of animal agriculture. I learned so much during my conversation with Matthew. Listen to the episode to understand more about the flaws he’s addressing in our current food system, building brand awareness online to challenge the status quo, and so much more. Matthew Wadiak Matthew Wadiak is the founder and CEO of Cooks Venture, a vertically integrated AgTech and food company re-envisioning the future of agriculture. Matthew’s goal is nothing short of changing industrial animal agriculture and creating a regenerative system to combat climate change while providing consumers with food choices that are exceptional in quality and taste. Cooks Venture breeds and raises a proprietary slow-growth, heirloom chicken, taking into account the health of the animal and the health of the environment.   Prior to Cooks Venture, Matthew founded and served as the COO of Blue Apron, the trail-blazing meal-kit company that reimagined the way food is produced, distributed and prepared for home cooks. Matthew developed and managed Blue Apron’s supply chain, led a team of over 5,000 manufacturing employees at six national centers and built a network of over 250 farmers, ranchers and agronomists. Matthew serves on the board of Goodwill International, one of the largest NGO's in the world, which works to educate and develop better employment around the country through a diversity of workforce development and social programs. Resources Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn Learn more about Cooks Venture For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Matthew Wadiak went from being a chef to founding Blue Apron, the first meal kit company to go public, and now he’s disrupting food yet again through Cooks Venture. In his newest endeavor, Matthew is pioneering regenerative systems that span the entire value chain of animal agriculture.

I learned so much during my conversation with Matthew. Listen to the episode to understand more about the flaws he’s addressing in our current food system, building brand awareness online to challenge the status quo, and so much more.


Matthew Wadiak

Matthew Wadiak is the founder and CEO of Cooks Venture, a vertically integrated AgTech and food company re-envisioning the future of agriculture. Matthew’s goal is nothing short of changing industrial animal agriculture and creating a regenerative system to combat climate change while providing consumers with food choices that are exceptional in quality and taste. Cooks Venture breeds and raises a proprietary slow-growth, heirloom chicken, taking into account the health of the animal and the health of the environment.  


Prior to Cooks Venture, Matthew founded and served as the COO of Blue Apron, the trail-blazing meal-kit company that reimagined the way food is produced, distributed and prepared for home cooks. Matthew developed and managed Blue Apron’s supply chain, led a team of over 5,000 manufacturing employees at six national centers and built a network of over 250 farmers, ranchers and agronomists.

Matthew serves on the board of Goodwill International, one of the largest NGO's in the world, which works to educate and develop better employment around the country through a diversity of workforce development and social programs.


Resources

Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn

Learn more about Cooks Venture

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 2576 CMO Wendy Hauteman On VSP’s Purpose After 65 Years In Business Following the company’s 65th anniversary, VSP Global's Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Hauteman decided it was time to craft a new purpose statement. It wasn't a marketing initiative, but rather a way to set VSP up for future growth in an increasingly competitive industry. Wendy and I worked together to bring purpose to life at VSP. Listen to our conversation to find out how she got buy-in from all levels of leadership and brought employees along during the process, how VSP has kept purpose alive through a network of internal ambassadors, and how purpose has come into play at VSP in terms of innovation, responding to COVID and more. Wendy Hauteman Wendy Hauteman is Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at VSP Global. She leads the organization’s global marketing strategy to deliver its products and services to a diverse set of stakeholders, including nearly 90 million VSP members.  Wendy joined VSP Global in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Marketing. She has over 20 years of experience in the optical industry. Prior to joining VSP Global, Hauteman served in a variety of senior marketing leadership roles at Pearle Vision, ILORI, and EyeMed. She and her husband have two daughters and reside in El Dorado Hills, CA. She loves fitness and has run multiple marathons. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and an MBA in marketing from Xavier University. Resources Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn Learn more about VSP Global For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com   Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0000 CMO Wendy Hauteman On VSP’s Purpose After 65 Years In Business full 2 8 Goal 17 Media Wendy Hauteman became the Chief Marketing Officer at VSP Global, a legacy eyecare and eyewear company, in 2019. And following the company’s 65th anniversary, she decided it was time to craft a purpose statement, not as a marketing initiative, but as a way to set the company up for future growth in an increasingly competitive industry. Wendy and I worked together to bring purpose to life at VSP. Listen to our conversation to find out how she got buy-in from all levels of leadership and brought employees along during the process, how VSP has kept purpose alive through a network of internal ambassadors, and how purpose has come into play at VSP in terms of innovation, responding to COVID and more. Following the company’s 65th anniversary, VSP Global's Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Hauteman decided it was time to craft a new purpose statement. It wasn't a marketing initiative, but rather a way to set VSP up for future growth in an increasingly competitive industry. Wendy and I worked together to bring purpose to life at VSP. Listen to our conversation to find out how she got buy-in from all levels of leadership and brought employees along during the process, how VSP has kept purpose alive through a network of internal ambassadors, and how purpose has come into play at VSP in terms of innovation, responding to COVID and more. Wendy Hauteman Wendy Hauteman is Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at VSP Global. She leads the organization’s global marketing strategy to deliver its products and services to a diverse set of stakeholders, including nearly 90 million VSP members.  Wendy joined VSP Global in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Marketing. She has over 20 years of experience in the optical industry. Prior to joining VSP Global, Hauteman served in a variety of senior marketing leadership roles at Pearle Vision, ILORI, and EyeMed. She and her husband have two daughters and reside in El Dorado Hills, CA. She loves fitness and has run multiple marathons. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and an MBA in marketing from Xavier University. Resources Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn Learn more about VSP Global For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com   Following the company’s 65th anniversary, VSP Global's Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Hauteman decided it was time to craft a new purpose statement. It wasn't a marketing initiative, but rather a way to set VSP up for future growth in an increasingly competitive industry.

Wendy and I worked together to bring purpose to life at VSP. Listen to our conversation to find out how she got buy-in from all levels of leadership and brought employees along during the process, how VSP has kept purpose alive through a network of internal ambassadors, and how purpose has come into play at VSP in terms of innovation, responding to COVID and more.


Wendy Hauteman

Wendy Hauteman is Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at VSP Global. She leads the organization’s global marketing strategy to deliver its products and services to a diverse set of stakeholders, including nearly 90 million VSP members.

 Wendy joined VSP Global in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Marketing. She has over 20 years of experience in the optical industry. Prior to joining VSP Global, Hauteman served in a variety of senior marketing leadership roles at Pearle Vision, ILORI, and EyeMed. She and her husband have two daughters and reside in El Dorado Hills, CA. She loves fitness and has run multiple marathons. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and an MBA in marketing from Xavier University.


Resources

Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn

Learn more about VSP Global

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

 

]]> 1775 no Why Lynne Twist Believes Business Leaders Should Learn From Indigenous Peoples Lynne Twist is one of the most incredible people I know. She became an activist after she was inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s vision of a global society in which no one was left behind, and since then she’s gone on to write her revolutionary book, ‘The Soul of Money’, examining our cultural attitudes towards wealth. Today, Lynne runs the Pachamama Alliance, an organization that connects leaders in business to indigenous leaders that protect the Amazon rainforest to support personal and collective transformation. She brings with her pure positivity and a powerful message so enjoy our conversation on how business needs to change in order to meet the social and environmental challenges we face. Lynn Twist For more than 40 years, Lynne Twist has been a recognized global visionary committed to alleviating poverty, ending world hunger and supporting social justice and environmental sustainability. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families, Lynne’s on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people’s relationship with money. Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights into the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. Her compelling stories and life experiences inspired Lynne to write her best-selling, award-winning book “The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life” (W.W. Norton, 2003) which has been translated into nine languages including Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Bulgarian and Portuguese.   Resources Connect with Lynne on LinkedIn  Learn more about The Pachamama Alliance Discover The Soul of Money Institute For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com   Mon, 29 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Why Lynne Twist Believes Business Leaders Should Learn From Indigenous Peoples full 2 7 Goal 17 Media Lynne Twist became an activist after she was inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s vision of a global society in which no one was left behind. Since then she’s gone on to write a revolutionary book examining our cultural attitudes towards wealth called The Soul of Money, and she runs an organization called the Pachamama Alliance, which connects leaders in business to the Indigenous leaders that protect the Amazon rainforest. I could go on and on about Lynne’s background-- she’s truly incredible and I love her positive, yet powerful message. So I hope you enjoy my conversation with Lynne about how business needs to change in order to meet the social and environmental challenges we face. Lynne Twist is one of the most incredible people I know. She became an activist after she was inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s vision of a global society in which no one was left behind, and since then she’s gone on to write her revolutionary book, ‘The Soul of Money’, examining our cultural attitudes towards wealth. Today, Lynne runs the Pachamama Alliance, an organization that connects leaders in business to indigenous leaders that protect the Amazon rainforest to support personal and collective transformation. She brings with her pure positivity and a powerful message so enjoy our conversation on how business needs to change in order to meet the social and environmental challenges we face. Lynn Twist For more than 40 years, Lynne Twist has been a recognized global visionary committed to alleviating poverty, ending world hunger and supporting social justice and environmental sustainability. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families, Lynne’s on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people’s relationship with money. Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights into the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. Her compelling stories and life experiences inspired Lynne to write her best-selling, award-winning book “The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life” (W.W. Norton, 2003) which has been translated into nine languages including Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Bulgarian and Portuguese.   Resources Connect with Lynne on LinkedIn  Learn more about The Pachamama Alliance Discover The Soul of Money Institute For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com   Lynne Twist is one of the most incredible people I know. She became an activist after she was inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s vision of a global society in which no one was left behind, and since then she’s gone on to write her revolutionary book, ‘The Soul of Money’, examining our cultural attitudes towards wealth. Today, Lynne runs the Pachamama Alliance, an organization that connects leaders in business to indigenous leaders that protect the Amazon rainforest to support personal and collective transformation. She brings with her pure positivity and a powerful message so enjoy our conversation on how business needs to change in order to meet the social and environmental challenges we face.


Lynn Twist

For more than 40 years, Lynne Twist has been a recognized global visionary committed to alleviating poverty, ending world hunger and supporting social justice and environmental sustainability.

From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families, Lynne’s on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people’s relationship with money. Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights into the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in.

Her compelling stories and life experiences inspired Lynne to write her best-selling, award-winning book “The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life” (W.W. Norton, 2003) which has been translated into nine languages including Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Bulgarian and Portuguese.

 

Resources

Connect with Lynne on LinkedIn 

Learn more about The Pachamama Alliance

Discover The Soul of Money Institute

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

 

]]> 1735 How Thistle’s Ashwin Cheriyan Motivates People To Make Better Choices For Themselves and the Planet Ashwin Cheriyan took the leap into entrepreneurship with his wife, Shiri Avnery, when he started the plant-based meal delivery service, Thistle, in 2013. He was a former corporate lawyer, and she was a climate scientist frustrated by how little people were talking about the environmental impact of reducing demand for animal products, let alone the impact on human health. They knew that getting people to shift their eating habits meant making plant-based meals more delicious and convenient.  In this episode of Lead With We, Ashwin and I talk about how his personal connection to healthy food has sustained him through the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship, motivating consumers to make better choices, and so much more.  Ashwin Cheriyan Ashwin Cheriyan is an entrepreneur, recovering corporate lawyer and a mediocre surfer. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Thistle, a San Francisco-based modern, tech-enabled, organic food and nutrition company. He was also the co-founder of WeGoFair, a social enterprise providing ratings for hotels and restaurants reflecting their performance on social and environmental issues. Prior to Thistle and WeGoFair, he spent 4 years in New York as an M&A associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his JD from The University of Texas School of Law. Outside of Thistle, he spends his energy working with, advising and investing in startups, suiting up in neoprene to surf the "world-class" waves of Pacifica, and enjoying the abundant culinary delights the Bay Area has to offer. Resources Connect with Ashwin on LinkedIn Learn more about Thistle For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0000 How Thistle’s Ashwin Cheriyan Motivates People To Make Better Choices For Themselves and the Planet full 2 6 Goal 17 Media Ashwin Cheriyan took the leap into entrepreneurship with his wife, Shiri Avnery, when he started the plant-based meal delivery service, Thistle, in 2013. He was a former corporate lawyer, and she was a climate-scientist frustrated by how little people were talking about the environmental impact of reducing demand for animal products, let alone the impact on human health. They knew that getting people to shift their eating habits meant making plant-based meals more delicious and convenient. In this episode of Lead With We, Ashwin and I talk about how his personal connection to healthy food has sustained him through the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship, motivating consumers to make better choices, and so much more. Ashwin Cheriyan took the leap into entrepreneurship with his wife, Shiri Avnery, when he started the plant-based meal delivery service, Thistle, in 2013. He was a former corporate lawyer, and she was a climate scientist frustrated by how little people were talking about the environmental impact of reducing demand for animal products, let alone the impact on human health. They knew that getting people to shift their eating habits meant making plant-based meals more delicious and convenient.  In this episode of Lead With We, Ashwin and I talk about how his personal connection to healthy food has sustained him through the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship, motivating consumers to make better choices, and so much more.  Ashwin Cheriyan Ashwin Cheriyan is an entrepreneur, recovering corporate lawyer and a mediocre surfer. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Thistle, a San Francisco-based modern, tech-enabled, organic food and nutrition company. He was also the co-founder of WeGoFair, a social enterprise providing ratings for hotels and restaurants reflecting their performance on social and environmental issues. Prior to Thistle and WeGoFair, he spent 4 years in New York as an M&A associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his JD from The University of Texas School of Law. Outside of Thistle, he spends his energy working with, advising and investing in startups, suiting up in neoprene to surf the "world-class" waves of Pacifica, and enjoying the abundant culinary delights the Bay Area has to offer. Resources Connect with Ashwin on LinkedIn Learn more about Thistle For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Ashwin Cheriyan took the leap into entrepreneurship with his wife, Shiri Avnery, when he started the plant-based meal delivery service, Thistle, in 2013. He was a former corporate lawyer, and she was a climate scientist frustrated by how little people were talking about the environmental impact of reducing demand for animal products, let alone the impact on human health. They knew that getting people to shift their eating habits meant making plant-based meals more delicious and convenient. 

In this episode of Lead With We, Ashwin and I talk about how his personal connection to healthy food has sustained him through the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship, motivating consumers to make better choices, and so much more. 


Ashwin Cheriyan

Ashwin Cheriyan is an entrepreneur, recovering corporate lawyer and a mediocre surfer. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Thistle, a San Francisco-based modern, tech-enabled, organic food and nutrition company. He was also the co-founder of WeGoFair, a social enterprise providing ratings for hotels and restaurants reflecting their performance on social and environmental issues.

Prior to Thistle and WeGoFair, he spent 4 years in New York as an M&A associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his JD from The University of Texas School of Law.

Outside of Thistle, he spends his energy working with, advising and investing in startups, suiting up in neoprene to surf the "world-class" waves of Pacifica, and enjoying the abundant culinary delights the Bay Area has to offer.


Resources

Connect with Ashwin on LinkedIn

Learn more about Thistle

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 2053 no Why Muniq’s Marc Washington Decided To Launch His First Company During COVID Have you heard of the gut microbiome? There’s been a lot of buzz about scientific research about how the bacteria in our gut influences our overall health. And in this episode of Lead With We, I talk with first-time entrepreneur Marc Washington about how he launched a consumer nutrition brand called Muniq that uses gut health science to help people who struggle with health issues to take back control. We discuss the personal tragedy that led Marc down this path, his ambitious decision to launch the brand during a pandemic, and whether business is truly meeting the call to be more inclusive. Marc Washington Marc Washington is a seasoned executive & entrepreneur with deep experience in consumer businesses, with emphasis on health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness. He has extensive experience successfully scaling entrepreneurial businesses and advising startups and VC/PE firms. Mr. Washington is Founder & CEO of Uplifting Results Labs (UR Labs), a consumer health and food tech company transforming human health with accessible products that work through the gut microbiome. The first product line for the company’s consumer brand, Muniq, is a nutritional shake with a proprietary prebiotic blend that strengthens gut health and naturally improves blood sugar levels. Muniq empowers those looking to regain control of their health and lives from underlying health conditions, through accessible products that people love. Mr. Washington previously served as CEO of Irwin Naturals, a privately held $100 million nutrition & supplement company with products sold in over 90,000 retail locations. At Irwin, he developed & led a strategy to launch an extensive portfolio of CBD-based health products across categories including supplements, food & beverage, skincare, and pet nutrition. Previously Mr. Washington served as President/COO of Beachbody, a $1B nutrition & fitness company with products including Shakeology, P90X and Beachbody-on-Demand digital fitness platform. He led Beachbody through explosive growth doubling overall company revenue during his tenure. Prior to Beachbody, Mr. Washington worked for 9 years at The Wonderful Co., a privately held $4B healthy food & beverage business whose portfolio includes FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Teleflora, and Wonderful Almonds & Pistachios. He served in a variety of roles at The Wonderful Co. including corporate CFO, divisional Head of Sales and CFO for Teleflora, VP Corporate Partnerships, and Director of Strategy & Operations for FIJI Water. Previously, Mr. Washington worked at McKinsey & Co. where he led strategic & operational consulting projects across industries in the U.S. & abroad. Mr. Washington holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a magna cum laude graduate of Princeton University. He played varsity football at Princeton, where he was the school’s 1st four-year letter winner, served as Co-Captain during his senior year, and was an Academic All-America honoree. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife & 3 children. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Marc on LinkedIn Learn more about Muniq For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Why Muniq’s Marc Washington Decided To Launch His First Company During COVID full 2 5 Goal 17 Media Have you heard of the gut microbiome? There’s been a lot of buzz about scientific research about how the bacteria in our gut influences our overall health. And in this episode of Lead With We, I talk with first-time entrepreneur Marc Washington about how he launched a consumer nutrition brand called Muniq that uses gut health science to help people who struggle with health issues to take back control. We discuss the personal tragedy that led Marc down this path, his ambitious decision to launch the brand during a pandemic, and whether business is truly meeting the call to be more inclusive. Have you heard of the gut microbiome? There’s been a lot of buzz about scientific research about how the bacteria in our gut influences our overall health. And in this episode of Lead With We, I talk with first-time entrepreneur Marc Washington about how he launched a consumer nutrition brand called Muniq that uses gut health science to help people who struggle with health issues to take back control. We discuss the personal tragedy that led Marc down this path, his ambitious decision to launch the brand during a pandemic, and whether business is truly meeting the call to be more inclusive. Marc Washington Marc Washington is a seasoned executive & entrepreneur with deep experience in consumer businesses, with emphasis on health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness. He has extensive experience successfully scaling entrepreneurial businesses and advising startups and VC/PE firms. Mr. Washington is Founder & CEO of Uplifting Results Labs (UR Labs), a consumer health and food tech company transforming human health with accessible products that work through the gut microbiome. The first product line for the company’s consumer brand, Muniq, is a nutritional shake with a proprietary prebiotic blend that strengthens gut health and naturally improves blood sugar levels. Muniq empowers those looking to regain control of their health and lives from underlying health conditions, through accessible products that people love. Mr. Washington previously served as CEO of Irwin Naturals, a privately held $100 million nutrition & supplement company with products sold in over 90,000 retail locations. At Irwin, he developed & led a strategy to launch an extensive portfolio of CBD-based health products across categories including supplements, food & beverage, skincare, and pet nutrition. Previously Mr. Washington served as President/COO of Beachbody, a $1B nutrition & fitness company with products including Shakeology, P90X and Beachbody-on-Demand digital fitness platform. He led Beachbody through explosive growth doubling overall company revenue during his tenure. Prior to Beachbody, Mr. Washington worked for 9 years at The Wonderful Co., a privately held $4B healthy food & beverage business whose portfolio includes FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Teleflora, and Wonderful Almonds & Pistachios. He served in a variety of roles at The Wonderful Co. including corporate CFO, divisional Head of Sales and CFO for Teleflora, VP Corporate Partnerships, and Director of Strategy & Operations for FIJI Water. Previously, Mr. Washington worked at McKinsey & Co. where he led strategic & operational consulting projects across industries in the U.S. & abroad. Mr. Washington holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a magna cum laude graduate of Princeton University. He played varsity football at Princeton, where he was the school’s 1st four-year letter winner, served as Co-Captain during his senior year, and was an Academic All-America honoree. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife & 3 children. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Marc on LinkedIn Learn more about Muniq For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Have you heard of the gut microbiome? There’s been a lot of buzz about scientific research about how the bacteria in our gut influences our overall health. And in this episode of Lead With We, I talk with first-time entrepreneur Marc Washington about how he launched a consumer nutrition brand called Muniq that uses gut health science to help people who struggle with health issues to take back control. We discuss the personal tragedy that led Marc down this path, his ambitious decision to launch the brand during a pandemic, and whether business is truly meeting the call to be more inclusive.


Marc Washington

Marc Washington is a seasoned executive & entrepreneur with deep experience in consumer businesses, with emphasis on health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness. He has extensive experience successfully scaling entrepreneurial businesses and advising startups and VC/PE firms.

Mr. Washington is Founder & CEO of Uplifting Results Labs (UR Labs), a consumer health and food tech company transforming human health with accessible products that work through the gut microbiome. The first product line for the company’s consumer brand, Muniq, is a nutritional shake with a proprietary prebiotic blend that strengthens gut health and naturally improves blood sugar levels. Muniq empowers those looking to regain control of their health and lives from underlying health conditions, through accessible products that people love.

Mr. Washington previously served as CEO of Irwin Naturals, a privately held $100 million nutrition & supplement company with products sold in over 90,000 retail locations. At Irwin, he developed & led a strategy to launch an extensive portfolio of CBD-based health products across categories including supplements, food & beverage, skincare, and pet nutrition.

Previously Mr. Washington served as President/COO of Beachbody, a $1B nutrition & fitness company with products including Shakeology, P90X and Beachbody-on-Demand digital fitness platform. He led Beachbody through explosive growth doubling overall company revenue during his tenure.

Prior to Beachbody, Mr. Washington worked for 9 years at The Wonderful Co., a privately held $4B healthy food & beverage business whose portfolio includes FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Teleflora, and Wonderful Almonds & Pistachios. He served in a variety of roles at The Wonderful Co. including corporate CFO, divisional Head of Sales and CFO for Teleflora, VP Corporate Partnerships, and Director of Strategy & Operations for FIJI Water. Previously, Mr. Washington worked at McKinsey & Co. where he led strategic & operational consulting projects across industries in the U.S. & abroad.

Mr. Washington holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a magna cum laude graduate of Princeton University. He played varsity football at Princeton, where he was the school’s 1st four-year letter winner, served as Co-Captain during his senior year, and was an Academic All-America honoree. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife & 3 children.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Connect with Marc on LinkedIn

Learn more about Muniq

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1523 no Aspiration’s Andrei Cherny Is Leveraging Consumer Spending For Good Andrei Cherny has had a fascinating career. He worked with Al Gore in the early days of raising awareness about climate change and helped start the Consumer Protection Bureau with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Now, he’s taking on the exact same issues through his company, Aspiration. It’s a pay-what-you-want financial services model that allows customers to divest from things like gun manufacturing and fossil fuels. In this episode of Lead With We, Andrei chats with me about what led him down this path, some of the lessons learned, and how the role of money is changing.  Andrei Cherny Andrei Cherny is Co-Founder and CEO of Aspiration, a financial partner that puts its customers, their conscience, and the planet first.  Andrei has worked for nearly twenty years to make the financial system more open and fair. He has been an advisor to Fortune 100 companies including some of America’s largest financial institutions, a senior fellow at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and at the Center for American Progress, a Navy reserve officer, and a financial fraud prosecutor. A former White House aide, President Clinton called Andrei a “critical part of the team” which brought about the economic successes of the 1990s. As the co-founder and president of Democracy journal, Andrei helped launch the fight for what became the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. His 2000 book, “The Next Deal,” outlined how technology was transforming the expectations of consumers and citizens. He is also author of the bestselling, “The Candy Bombers” about the occupation of Germany and the beginning of the Cold War. He graduated from Harvard University and from the University of California Berkeley law school. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Connect with Andrei on LinkedIn Learn more about Aspiration For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Aspiration’s Andrei Cherny Is Leveraging Consumer Spending For Good full 2 4 Goal 17 Media Andrei Cherny has had a fascinating career. He worked with Al Gore in the early days of raising awareness about climate change and helped start the Consumer Protection Bureau with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Now, he’s taking on the exact same issues through his company, Aspiration. It’s a pay-what-you-want financial services model that allows customers to divest from things like gun manufacturing and fossil fuels. In this episode of Lead With We, Andrei chats with me about what led him down this path, some of the lessons learned, and how the role of money is changing. Andrei Cherny has had a fascinating career. He worked with Al Gore in the early days of raising awareness about climate change and helped start the Consumer Protection Bureau with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Now, he’s taking on the exact same issues through his company, Aspiration. It’s a pay-what-you-want financial services model that allows customers to divest from things like gun manufacturing and fossil fuels. In this episode of Lead With We, Andrei chats with me about what led him down this path, some of the lessons learned, and how the role of money is changing.  Andrei Cherny Andrei Cherny is Co-Founder and CEO of Aspiration, a financial partner that puts its customers, their conscience, and the planet first.  Andrei has worked for nearly twenty years to make the financial system more open and fair. He has been an advisor to Fortune 100 companies including some of America’s largest financial institutions, a senior fellow at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and at the Center for American Progress, a Navy reserve officer, and a financial fraud prosecutor. A former White House aide, President Clinton called Andrei a “critical part of the team” which brought about the economic successes of the 1990s. As the co-founder and president of Democracy journal, Andrei helped launch the fight for what became the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. His 2000 book, “The Next Deal,” outlined how technology was transforming the expectations of consumers and citizens. He is also author of the bestselling, “The Candy Bombers” about the occupation of Germany and the beginning of the Cold War. He graduated from Harvard University and from the University of California Berkeley law school. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Connect with Andrei on LinkedIn Learn more about Aspiration For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Andrei Cherny has had a fascinating career. He worked with Al Gore in the early days of raising awareness about climate change and helped start the Consumer Protection Bureau with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Now, he’s taking on the exact same issues through his company, Aspiration. It’s a pay-what-you-want financial services model that allows customers to divest from things like gun manufacturing and fossil fuels.

In this episode of Lead With We, Andrei chats with me about what led him down this path, some of the lessons learned, and how the role of money is changing. 


Andrei Cherny

Andrei Cherny is Co-Founder and CEO of Aspiration, a financial partner that puts its customers, their conscience, and the planet first. 

Andrei has worked for nearly twenty years to make the financial system more open and fair. He has been an advisor to Fortune 100 companies including some of America’s largest financial institutions, a senior fellow at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and at the Center for American Progress, a Navy reserve officer, and a financial fraud prosecutor. A former White House aide, President Clinton called Andrei a “critical part of the team” which brought about the economic successes of the 1990s. As the co-founder and president of Democracy journal, Andrei helped launch the fight for what became the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

His 2000 book, “The Next Deal,” outlined how technology was transforming the expectations of consumers and citizens. He is also author of the bestselling, “The Candy Bombers” about the occupation of Germany and the beginning of the Cold War. He graduated from Harvard University and from the University of California Berkeley law school.


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Connect with Andrei on LinkedIn

Learn more about Aspiration

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1735 no Why B Corp? B Lab’s Anthea Kelsick On Changing The Culture Of Business The B Corp movement was started by a group of conscious entrepreneurs in the early 2000’s who believed business should be about more than maximizing profits. Today, there are over 3,500 B Corps across the world. In this episode of Lead With We, I speak with Anthea Kelsick, the CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, which is the non-profit that certifies B Corps. We talk about the value of the certification process and accountability, how these companies collaborate on critical issues like reducing carbon emissions, and the incredible momentum around purposeful business today as we face mounting crises. Anthea Kelsick Anthea Kelsick is Co-CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, part of a global network of organizations responsible for stewarding 3500 companies around the world who meet the rigorous standards of the B Corp certification. She is a champion of business as a force for good, connecting companies to the tools and resources they need to operate in the interest of all of their stakeholders, and not just shareholders. She and her team then leverage the power of B Corps to inspire other business leaders, policy-makers, and the public to build an economic system that works for all people and the planet. She joined B Lab in 2018 as Global Chief Marketing Officer and led the organization's first campaign garnering international attention that called for the Business Roundtable to take action and live up to their Purpose of the Corporation statement of serving people alongside profits. Prior to B Lab, Anthea spent an 18-year career in both management consulting and heads of strategy roles in Marketing & Advertising leading engagements for some of the world's largest brands. She is a proud alumna of Stanford University with an MBA from Wharton.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Resources Connect with Anthea on LinkedIn Start your B Corp journey For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Why B Corp? B Lab’s Anthea Kelsick On Changing The Culture Of Business full 2 3 Goal 17 Media The B Corp movement was started by a group of conscious entrepreneurs in the early 2000’s who believed business should be about more than maximizing profits. Today, there are over 3,500 B Corps across the world. In this episode of Lead With We, I speak with Anthea Kelsick, the CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, which is the non-profit that certifies B Corps. We talk about the value of the certification process and accountability, how these companies collaborate on critical issues like reducing carbon emissions, and the incredible momentum around purposeful business today as we face mounting crises. The B Corp movement was started by a group of conscious entrepreneurs in the early 2000’s who believed business should be about more than maximizing profits. Today, there are over 3,500 B Corps across the world. In this episode of Lead With We, I speak with Anthea Kelsick, the CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, which is the non-profit that certifies B Corps. We talk about the value of the certification process and accountability, how these companies collaborate on critical issues like reducing carbon emissions, and the incredible momentum around purposeful business today as we face mounting crises. Anthea Kelsick Anthea Kelsick is Co-CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, part of a global network of organizations responsible for stewarding 3500 companies around the world who meet the rigorous standards of the B Corp certification. She is a champion of business as a force for good, connecting companies to the tools and resources they need to operate in the interest of all of their stakeholders, and not just shareholders. She and her team then leverage the power of B Corps to inspire other business leaders, policy-makers, and the public to build an economic system that works for all people and the planet. She joined B Lab in 2018 as Global Chief Marketing Officer and led the organization's first campaign garnering international attention that called for the Business Roundtable to take action and live up to their Purpose of the Corporation statement of serving people alongside profits. Prior to B Lab, Anthea spent an 18-year career in both management consulting and heads of strategy roles in Marketing & Advertising leading engagements for some of the world's largest brands. She is a proud alumna of Stanford University with an MBA from Wharton.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Resources Connect with Anthea on LinkedIn Start your B Corp journey For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com The B Corp movement was started by a group of conscious entrepreneurs in the early 2000’s who believed business should be about more than maximizing profits. Today, there are over 3,500 B Corps across the world. In this episode of Lead With We, I speak with Anthea Kelsick, the CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, which is the non-profit that certifies B Corps. We talk about the value of the certification process and accountability, how these companies collaborate on critical issues like reducing carbon emissions, and the incredible momentum around purposeful business today as we face mounting crises.


Anthea Kelsick

Anthea Kelsick is Co-CEO of B Lab U.S. & Canada, part of a global network of organizations responsible for stewarding 3500 companies around the world who meet the rigorous standards of the B Corp certification. She is a champion of business as a force for good, connecting companies to the tools and resources they need to operate in the interest of all of their stakeholders, and not just shareholders. She and her team then leverage the power of B Corps to inspire other business leaders, policy-makers, and the public to build an economic system that works for all people and the planet. She joined B Lab in 2018 as Global Chief Marketing Officer and led the organization's first campaign garnering international attention that called for the Business Roundtable to take action and live up to their Purpose of the Corporation statement of serving people alongside profits.

Prior to B Lab, Anthea spent an 18-year career in both management consulting and heads of strategy roles in Marketing & Advertising leading engagements for some of the world's largest brands. She is a proud alumna of Stanford University with an MBA from Wharton.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.


Resources

Connect with Anthea on LinkedIn

Start your B Corp journey

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1567 no Futurist Sally Uren: How Volatility Unlocks Positive Change Thanks for joining us for another season of Lead With We. I couldn’t think of a better guest to kick things off than my dear friend, futurist Sally Uren. Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real-time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions. Sally Uren Sally joined Forum for the Future, then a not-for-profit based solely in the UK, in 2002. Previously Deputy CEO, Sally was appointed Chief Executive in 2013. Since then, she has spearheaded Forum’s mission to create a more sustainable future by catalyzing transformational change in key global systems. Over this period, Sally has overseen Forum’s substantial growth into new markets while honing its focus on ensuring Forum makes a positive contribution to three global challenges: the climate crisis and ensuring the sustainability of our global food system and value chains. Sally oversees the delivery of Forum’s programmatic work through a team of more than 80 sustainability professionals across offices in London, Singapore, New York and Mumbai. As part of this, she works with leading global players, including businesses such as Unilever and Olam, foundations such as the Laudes Foundation, and membership organizations such as Sedex, both in one-to-one partnerships, and also as part of multi-stakeholder collaborations designed to address complex challenges in systems as diverse as food, energy, apparel and shipping. In December 2017, Sally received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to sustainability in business. In 2019, she was ranked number one on Assent’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Sally on LinkedIn Read Forum for the Future’s latest report: “From Systems Shock to Systems Change” For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Futurist Sally Uren: How Volatility Unlocks Positive Change full 2 2 Goal 17 Media Thanks for joining us for another season of Lead With We. I couldn’t think of a better guest to kick things off than my dear friend, futurist Sally Uren. Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real-time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions. Thanks for joining us for another season of Lead With We. I couldn’t think of a better guest to kick things off than my dear friend, futurist Sally Uren. Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real-time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions. Sally Uren Sally joined Forum for the Future, then a not-for-profit based solely in the UK, in 2002. Previously Deputy CEO, Sally was appointed Chief Executive in 2013. Since then, she has spearheaded Forum’s mission to create a more sustainable future by catalyzing transformational change in key global systems. Over this period, Sally has overseen Forum’s substantial growth into new markets while honing its focus on ensuring Forum makes a positive contribution to three global challenges: the climate crisis and ensuring the sustainability of our global food system and value chains. Sally oversees the delivery of Forum’s programmatic work through a team of more than 80 sustainability professionals across offices in London, Singapore, New York and Mumbai. As part of this, she works with leading global players, including businesses such as Unilever and Olam, foundations such as the Laudes Foundation, and membership organizations such as Sedex, both in one-to-one partnerships, and also as part of multi-stakeholder collaborations designed to address complex challenges in systems as diverse as food, energy, apparel and shipping. In December 2017, Sally received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to sustainability in business. In 2019, she was ranked number one on Assent’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Sally on LinkedIn Read Forum for the Future’s latest report: “From Systems Shock to Systems Change” For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Thanks for joining us for another season of Lead With We. I couldn’t think of a better guest to kick things off than my dear friend, futurist Sally Uren.

Sally runs a leading sustainability non-profit called Forum For The Future that works directly with big brands and business leaders to create global change. Together we discuss the future of humanity (literally), and how we’re seeing very different trajectories play out simultaneously in real-time. And what I particularly love about this conversation is that Sally points to growing movements, such as regenerative agriculture and impact investing, as proof that we can build a positive future through our actions.


Sally Uren

Sally joined Forum for the Future, then a not-for-profit based solely in the UK, in 2002. Previously Deputy CEO, Sally was appointed Chief Executive in 2013. Since then, she has spearheaded Forum’s mission to create a more sustainable future by catalyzing transformational change in key global systems. Over this period, Sally has overseen Forum’s substantial growth into new markets while honing its focus on ensuring Forum makes a positive contribution to three global challenges: the climate crisis and ensuring the sustainability of our global food system and value chains.

Sally oversees the delivery of Forum’s programmatic work through a team of more than 80 sustainability professionals across offices in London, Singapore, New York and Mumbai. As part of this, she works with leading global players, including businesses such as Unilever and Olam, foundations such as the Laudes Foundation, and membership organizations such as Sedex, both in one-to-one partnerships, and also as part of multi-stakeholder collaborations designed to address complex challenges in systems as diverse as food, energy, apparel and shipping.

In December 2017, Sally received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to sustainability in business. In 2019, she was ranked number one on Assent’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Connect with Sally on LinkedIn

Read Forum for the Future’s latest report: “From Systems Shock to Systems Change”

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1742 no Lead With We Is Back With NEW Episodes! Lead With We is back for Season 2 with new episodes every Tuesday! And to kick things off, I’m sharing my thoughts on 2021 so far. Things got off to a rocky start in January, but there are many reasons to be optimistic when it comes to the future of business, the planet and society. And that’s really what this show is about. I’m also sharing a bit about the amazing guests we have lined up for you this season. Together we’ll discover how to re-engineer business to be a force for positive change in 2021 and beyond.  Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Connect with Simon on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Lead With We Is Back With NEW Episodes! full 2 1 Goal 17 Media Lead With We is back for Season 2 with new episodes every Tuesday! And to kick things off, I’m sharing my thoughts on 2021 so far. Things got off to a rocky start in January, but there are many reasons to be optimistic when it comes to the future of business, the planet and society. And that’s really what this show is about. I’m also sharing a bit about the amazing guests we have lined up for you this season. Together we’ll discover how to re-engineer business to be a force for positive change in 2021 and beyond. Lead With We is back for Season 2 with new episodes every Tuesday! And to kick things off, I’m sharing my thoughts on 2021 so far. Things got off to a rocky start in January, but there are many reasons to be optimistic when it comes to the future of business, the planet and society. And that’s really what this show is about. I’m also sharing a bit about the amazing guests we have lined up for you this season. Together we’ll discover how to re-engineer business to be a force for positive change in 2021 and beyond.  Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Connect with Simon on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Lead With We is back for Season 2 with new episodes every Tuesday! And to kick things off, I’m sharing my thoughts on 2021 so far. Things got off to a rocky start in January, but there are many reasons to be optimistic when it comes to the future of business, the planet and society. And that’s really what this show is about. I’m also sharing a bit about the amazing guests we have lined up for you this season. Together we’ll discover how to re-engineer business to be a force for positive change in 2021 and beyond. 


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 415 2020 Highlight: Jeni Britton Baur’s 20-Year Journey to Becoming a Community-Centered, impact-focused, leader in Ice Cream. Season 2 of Lead With We is coming soon, and I couldn’t be more excited about the new episodes we’re working on. But this week I’m sharing one we did last summer with Jeni Britton Bauer, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jeni’s Ice Cream. We were just a few months into the pandemic and people around the world were protesting for racial justice. Jeni’s known for being super creative and also making sure that each and every one of her 800+ employees is connected to the impact piece of the business. We talked about creating community within the company and how the Black Lives Matter Movement has pushed businesses to engage in social justice. Jeni Britton Bauer Jeni Britton Bauer is an American ice cream maker and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the artisan ice cream movement, she introduced a modern, ingredient-driven style of ice cream making that has been widely emulated across the world but never duplicated. As Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Jeni remains the beating heart of the company and is in charge of all creative output—from the ice cream itself to the supporting details that enhance the experience of eating it. Jeni is a 2017 Henry Crown Fellow and has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business today. Resources Jeni’s Ice Cream Website Jeni Britton, LinkedIn We First Website Mon, 08 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: Jeni Britton Baur’s 20-Year Journey to Becoming a Community-Centered, impact-focused, leader in Ice Cream. full 1 35 Goal 17 Media Season 2 of Lead With We is coming soon, and I couldn’t be more excited about the new episodes we’re working on. But this week I’m sharing one we did last summer with Jeni Britton Bauer, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jeni’s Ice Cream. We were just a few months into the pandemic and people around the world were protesting for racial justice. Jeni’s known for being super creative and also making sure that each and every one of her 800+ employees is connected to the impact piece of the business. We talked about creating community within the company and how the Black Lives Matter Movement has pushed businesses to engage in social justice. Season 2 of Lead With We is coming soon, and I couldn’t be more excited about the new episodes we’re working on. But this week I’m sharing one we did last summer with Jeni Britton Bauer, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jeni’s Ice Cream. We were just a few months into the pandemic and people around the world were protesting for racial justice. Jeni’s known for being super creative and also making sure that each and every one of her 800+ employees is connected to the impact piece of the business. We talked about creating community within the company and how the Black Lives Matter Movement has pushed businesses to engage in social justice. Jeni Britton Bauer Jeni Britton Bauer is an American ice cream maker and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the artisan ice cream movement, she introduced a modern, ingredient-driven style of ice cream making that has been widely emulated across the world but never duplicated. As Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Jeni remains the beating heart of the company and is in charge of all creative output—from the ice cream itself to the supporting details that enhance the experience of eating it. Jeni is a 2017 Henry Crown Fellow and has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business today. Resources Jeni’s Ice Cream Website Jeni Britton, LinkedIn We First Website Season 2 of Lead With We is coming soon, and I couldn’t be more excited about the new episodes we’re working on. But this week I’m sharing one we did last summer with Jeni Britton Bauer, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jeni’s Ice Cream. We were just a few months into the pandemic and people around the world were protesting for racial justice.

Jeni’s known for being super creative and also making sure that each and every one of her 800+ employees is connected to the impact piece of the business. We talked about creating community within the company and how the Black Lives Matter Movement has pushed businesses to engage in social justice.


Jeni Britton Bauer

Jeni Britton Bauer is an American ice cream maker and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the artisan ice cream movement, she introduced a modern, ingredient-driven style of ice cream making that has been widely emulated across the world but never duplicated.

As Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Jeni remains the beating heart of the company and is in charge of all creative output—from the ice cream itself to the supporting details that enhance the experience of eating it. Jeni is a 2017 Henry Crown Fellow and has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business today.


Resources

Jeni’s Ice Cream Website

Jeni Britton, LinkedIn

We First Website

]]> 1759 no 2020 Highlight: From Climate Scientist To Entrepreneur: How Adam Lowry Disrupts Crowded Consumer Categories Season 2 of Lead With We is launching soon! And I’m looking forward to sharing all-new conversations with purposeful business leaders as we move through 2021.  We’ll announce our launch date soon, but until then please enjoy my conversation with Adam Lowry, Co-Founder of Method & Executive Chairman of Ripple Foods. Adam is a prolific entrepreneur, and in this episode we talk about how he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good. Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement.  Adam Lowry Adam Lowry is a former climate scientist and the founder of several circular economy businesses, including Method Products and Ripple Foods, both public benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations. Adam designs businesses with sustainability principles at their core, so that their growth produces positive social and environmental impacts. His businesses have eliminated more than a million tons of GHG emissions and thousand tons of plastic waste, saved more than 100 billion gallons of water, and created hundreds of green manufacturing jobs on four continents; all while creating more than a billion dollars in shareholder value. Adam’s companies have been named #7 on the Inc 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in the US; #16 on Fast Company’s Fast 50 World’s Most Innovative Companies; and twice named to the Global CleanTech 100. Adam has contributed countless innovations to the sustainable business space, including the first 100% post-consumer recycled and recyclable PET packaging; the first packaging made from ocean plastic; several new green chemistries; a LEED Platinum certified factory in Chicago that is renewably powered, water neutral, landfill-free, and grows vegetables on its roof; and a number of innovative corporate governance structures that enable circular economy businesses to innovate & succeed.  Adam has been honored as recipient of The Circular Economy Award from the World Economic Forum and the Global Citizen Award from the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in the private sector; and is a Catto Environmental Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Adam has served and does serve on a number of private company and non-profit boards and is the author of two books on sustainable business, including “The method Method, 7 Obsessions that Helped our Scrappy Startup Turn an Industry Upside-Down”. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about Ripple Foods and check out Adam’s previous company, Method Connect with Adam Lowry via LinkedIn Get free resources about purposeful branding at wefirstbranding.com Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: From Climate Scientist To Entrepreneur: How Adam Lowry Disrupts Crowded Consumer Categories full 1 34 Goal 17 Media Season 2 of Lead With We is launching soon! And I’m looking forward to sharing all-new conversations with purposeful business leaders as we move through 2021. We’ll announce our launch date soon, but until then please enjoy my conversation with Adam Lowry, Co-Founder of Method & Executive Chairman of Ripple Foods. Adam is a prolific entrepreneur, and in this episode we talk about how he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good.Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement. Season 2 of Lead With We is launching soon! And I’m looking forward to sharing all-new conversations with purposeful business leaders as we move through 2021.  We’ll announce our launch date soon, but until then please enjoy my conversation with Adam Lowry, Co-Founder of Method & Executive Chairman of Ripple Foods. Adam is a prolific entrepreneur, and in this episode we talk about how he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good. Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement.  Adam Lowry Adam Lowry is a former climate scientist and the founder of several circular economy businesses, including Method Products and Ripple Foods, both public benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations. Adam designs businesses with sustainability principles at their core, so that their growth produces positive social and environmental impacts. His businesses have eliminated more than a million tons of GHG emissions and thousand tons of plastic waste, saved more than 100 billion gallons of water, and created hundreds of green manufacturing jobs on four continents; all while creating more than a billion dollars in shareholder value. Adam’s companies have been named #7 on the Inc 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in the US; #16 on Fast Company’s Fast 50 World’s Most Innovative Companies; and twice named to the Global CleanTech 100. Adam has contributed countless innovations to the sustainable business space, including the first 100% post-consumer recycled and recyclable PET packaging; the first packaging made from ocean plastic; several new green chemistries; a LEED Platinum certified factory in Chicago that is renewably powered, water neutral, landfill-free, and grows vegetables on its roof; and a number of innovative corporate governance structures that enable circular economy businesses to innovate & succeed.  Adam has been honored as recipient of The Circular Economy Award from the World Economic Forum and the Global Citizen Award from the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in the private sector; and is a Catto Environmental Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Adam has served and does serve on a number of private company and non-profit boards and is the author of two books on sustainable business, including “The method Method, 7 Obsessions that Helped our Scrappy Startup Turn an Industry Upside-Down”. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about Ripple Foods and check out Adam’s previous company, Method Connect with Adam Lowry via LinkedIn Get free resources about purposeful branding at wefirstbranding.com Season 2 of Lead With We is launching soon! And I’m looking forward to sharing all-new conversations with purposeful business leaders as we move through 2021. 

We’ll announce our launch date soon, but until then please enjoy my conversation with Adam Lowry, Co-Founder of Method & Executive Chairman of Ripple Foods. Adam is a prolific entrepreneur, and in this episode we talk about how he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good. Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement. 


Adam Lowry

Adam Lowry is a former climate scientist and the founder of several circular economy businesses, including Method Products and Ripple Foods, both public benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations. Adam designs businesses with sustainability principles at their core, so that their growth produces positive social and environmental impacts. His businesses have eliminated more than a million tons of GHG emissions and thousand tons of plastic waste, saved more than 100 billion gallons of water, and created hundreds of green manufacturing jobs on four continents; all while creating more than a billion dollars in shareholder value.

Adam’s companies have been named #7 on the Inc 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in the US; #16 on Fast Company’s Fast 50 World’s Most Innovative Companies; and twice named to the Global CleanTech 100. Adam has contributed countless innovations to the sustainable business space, including the first 100% post-consumer recycled and recyclable PET packaging; the first packaging made from ocean plastic; several new green chemistries; a LEED Platinum certified factory in Chicago that is renewably powered, water neutral, landfill-free, and grows vegetables on its roof; and a number of innovative corporate governance structures that enable circular economy businesses to innovate & succeed. 

Adam has been honored as recipient of The Circular Economy Award from the World Economic Forum and the Global Citizen Award from the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in the private sector; and is a Catto Environmental Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Adam has served and does serve on a number of private company and non-profit boards and is the author of two books on sustainable business, including “The method Method, 7 Obsessions that Helped our Scrappy Startup Turn an Industry Upside-Down”.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Learn more about Ripple Foods and check out Adam’s previous company, Method

Connect with Adam Lowry via LinkedIn

Get free resources about purposeful branding at wefirstbranding.com

]]> 1812 no 2020 Highlight: Ben & Jerry’s Jay Curley On Why Innovative Ice Cream And Social Justice Go Hand-in-Hand It’s a new year, but we continue grappling with the same big issues in 2021. For many, the events of last year made it impossible for business leaders to stand on the sidelines. But engaging with social justice issues is uncharted territory for most in the private sector. That’s why I’m re-sharing a conversation I had with Jay Curley, the Global Head of Integrated Marketing at Ben & Jerry’s. Ben & Jerry’s has been instrumental in paving the way for business to be a force for progressive change in the world. The iconic ice cream brand has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there. Enjoy the episode, and we’ll be back with new ones very soon! Jay Curley Jay Curley is the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s. Jay leads the development and execution of consumer marketing activities in the United States and global advertising and communications. These integrated programs bring Ben & Jerry’s progressive three-part mission to life in traditional advertising, innovative social media and digital engagements, retail shops, social activism, and live consumer experiences. Jay has been on the marketing lead for Ben & Jerry’s on campaigns focused on Climate Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, and Voting Rights.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Learn more about Ben & Jerry’s delicious flavors and powerful campaigns by visiting their website. Connect with Jay on LinkedIn. Check out We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: Ben & Jerry’s Jay Curley On Why Innovative Ice Cream And Social Justice Go Hand-in-Hand full 1 33 Goal 17 Media It’s a new year, but we continue grappling with the same big issues in 2021. For many, the events of last year made it impossible for business leaders to stand on the sidelines. But engaging with social justice issues is uncharted territory for most in the private sector. That’s why I’m re-sharing a conversation I had with Jay Curley, the Global Head of Integrated Marketing at Ben & Jerry’s. Ben & Jerry’s has been instrumental in paving the way for business to be a force for progressive change in the world. The iconic ice cream brand has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there. Enjoy the episode, and we’ll be back with new ones very soon! It’s a new year, but we continue grappling with the same big issues in 2021. For many, the events of last year made it impossible for business leaders to stand on the sidelines. But engaging with social justice issues is uncharted territory for most in the private sector. That’s why I’m re-sharing a conversation I had with Jay Curley, the Global Head of Integrated Marketing at Ben & Jerry’s. Ben & Jerry’s has been instrumental in paving the way for business to be a force for progressive change in the world. The iconic ice cream brand has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there. Enjoy the episode, and we’ll be back with new ones very soon! Jay Curley Jay Curley is the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s. Jay leads the development and execution of consumer marketing activities in the United States and global advertising and communications. These integrated programs bring Ben & Jerry’s progressive three-part mission to life in traditional advertising, innovative social media and digital engagements, retail shops, social activism, and live consumer experiences. Jay has been on the marketing lead for Ben & Jerry’s on campaigns focused on Climate Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, and Voting Rights.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Learn more about Ben & Jerry’s delicious flavors and powerful campaigns by visiting their website. Connect with Jay on LinkedIn. Check out We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business. It’s a new year, but we continue grappling with the same big issues in 2021. For many, the events of last year made it impossible for business leaders to stand on the sidelines. But engaging with social justice issues is uncharted territory for most in the private sector. That’s why I’m re-sharing a conversation I had with Jay Curley, the Global Head of Integrated Marketing at Ben & Jerry’s.

Ben & Jerry’s has been instrumental in paving the way for business to be a force for progressive change in the world. The iconic ice cream brand has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there.

Enjoy the episode, and we’ll be back with new ones very soon!


Jay Curley

Jay Curley is the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s. Jay leads the development and execution of consumer marketing activities in the United States and global advertising and communications. These integrated programs bring Ben & Jerry’s progressive three-part mission to life in traditional advertising, innovative social media and digital engagements, retail shops, social activism, and live consumer experiences. Jay has been on the marketing lead for Ben & Jerry’s on campaigns focused on Climate Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, and Voting Rights.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Learn more about Ben & Jerry’s delicious flavors and powerful campaigns by visiting their website.

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn.

Check out We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business.

]]> 1998 no 2020 Highlight: OMAZE’s Matthew Pohlson On His Near Death Experience And Disrupting Charity Let’s face it, 2021 is off to a bit of a rocky start. And it can be easy to get bogged down in all the uncertainty and negativity, which is why I’m revisiting a conversation I had last year with Matthew Pohlson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze. Matthew inspired me because he’s a real-life example of how changing your mindset can unlock greater joy and success, especially if you’re an entrepreneur. In this episode of Lead With We, I talk with Matthew about disrupting charity, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near-death experience that transformed him and his company.  Enjoy the episode and lookout for new episodes coming soon! Matthew Pohlson Matt Pohlson is the Co-founder and CEO of Omaze, the online fundraising platform that offers people the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of nonprofits around the world. Omaze has raised over $120 million for charities by making it fun and easy for people to give back. Omaze’s fundraising and awareness campaigns bring together influencers, nonprofits, and donors around the world to create real, lasting impact. Matt holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in economics and political science from Stanford University. Prior to launching Omaze, Matt worked as an executive producer for A Decade of Difference concert series, and at McKinsey & Company. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about Omaze Reach out to Matthew on LinkedIn Discover free resources about purposeful business at wefirstbranding.com Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: OMAZE’s Matthew Pohlson On His Near Death Experience And Disrupting Charity full 1 32 Goal 17 Media Let’s face it, 2021 is off to a bit of a rocky start. And it can be easy to get bogged down in all the uncertainty and negativity, which is why I’m revisiting a conversation I had last year with Matthew Pohlson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze. Matthew inspired me because he’s a real-life example of how changing your mindset can unlock greater joy and success, especially if you’re an entrepreneur. In this episode of Lead With We, I talk with Matthew about disrupting charity, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near-death experience that transformed him and his company. Enjoy the episode and look out for new episodes coming soon! Let’s face it, 2021 is off to a bit of a rocky start. And it can be easy to get bogged down in all the uncertainty and negativity, which is why I’m revisiting a conversation I had last year with Matthew Pohlson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze. Matthew inspired me because he’s a real-life example of how changing your mindset can unlock greater joy and success, especially if you’re an entrepreneur. In this episode of Lead With We, I talk with Matthew about disrupting charity, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near-death experience that transformed him and his company.  Enjoy the episode and lookout for new episodes coming soon! Matthew Pohlson Matt Pohlson is the Co-founder and CEO of Omaze, the online fundraising platform that offers people the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of nonprofits around the world. Omaze has raised over $120 million for charities by making it fun and easy for people to give back. Omaze’s fundraising and awareness campaigns bring together influencers, nonprofits, and donors around the world to create real, lasting impact. Matt holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in economics and political science from Stanford University. Prior to launching Omaze, Matt worked as an executive producer for A Decade of Difference concert series, and at McKinsey & Company. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about Omaze Reach out to Matthew on LinkedIn Discover free resources about purposeful business at wefirstbranding.com Let’s face it, 2021 is off to a bit of a rocky start. And it can be easy to get bogged down in all the uncertainty and negativity, which is why I’m revisiting a conversation I had last year with Matthew Pohlson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze.

Matthew inspired me because he’s a real-life example of how changing your mindset can unlock greater joy and success, especially if you’re an entrepreneur. In this episode of Lead With We, I talk with Matthew about disrupting charity, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near-death experience that transformed him and his company. 

Enjoy the episode and lookout for new episodes coming soon!


Matthew Pohlson

Matt Pohlson is the Co-founder and CEO of Omaze, the online fundraising platform that offers people the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of nonprofits around the world. Omaze has raised over $120 million for charities by making it fun and easy for people to give back. Omaze’s fundraising and awareness campaigns bring together influencers, nonprofits, and donors around the world to create real, lasting impact. Matt holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in economics and political science from Stanford University. Prior to launching Omaze, Matt worked as an executive producer for A Decade of Difference concert series, and at McKinsey & Company.


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Learn more about Omaze

Reach out to Matthew on LinkedIn

Discover free resources about purposeful business at wefirstbranding.com

]]> 1592 no 2020 Highlight: BlackRock’s Frank Cooper On Retooling Capitalism Lead With We is currently on break, but we’ll be back soon with all new episodes featuring some of the most inspiring purposeful business leaders out there. In the meantime, I want to highlight one of my favorite conversations from 2020, with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. It was fascinating to get Frank's perspective on how the world’s largest hedge fund is rethinking capitalism, like the threat climate change poses to business and how sustainability is becoming an innovation driver. Frank also gave me his take on why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business in the future.  Frank Cooper Frank Cooper III, Senior Managing Director, is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. He is a member of the Global Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee. Frank has built his career on a unique capability: to unite business, human and cultural perspectives to make brands supremely relevant. As such, he has built a reputation as an agent of change, able to lead transformation for companies at an inflection point across multiple industries, from entertainment and consumer goods to technology and Finance. In his current role as Senior Managing Director and Global Chief Marketing Officer of global financial powerhouse BlackRock, Frank leads the company’s marketing across every region of the world combining the science of data-driven/technology-centered approaches with the art of creativity, culture and purpose.  Frank has been lauded by Fast Company Magazine as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business”; was a four-time recipient of Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100”; and recipient of AdColor’s coveted Legend award.  Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources BlackRock Website: https://www.blackrock.com/ Frank Cooper’s, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-cooper-iii-0501a66/ We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: BlackRock’s Frank Cooper On Retooling Capitalism full 1 31 Goal 17 Media Lead With We is currently on break, but we’ll be back soon with all new episodes featuring some of the most inspiring purposeful business leaders out there. In the meantime, I want to highlight one of my favorite conversations from 2020, with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. It was fascinating to get Frank's perspective on how the world’s largest hedge fund is rethinking capitalism, like the threat climate change poses to business and how sustainability is becoming an innovation driver. Frank also gave me his take on why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business in the future. Lead With We is currently on break, but we’ll be back soon with all new episodes featuring some of the most inspiring purposeful business leaders out there. In the meantime, I want to highlight one of my favorite conversations from 2020, with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. It was fascinating to get Frank's perspective on how the world’s largest hedge fund is rethinking capitalism, like the threat climate change poses to business and how sustainability is becoming an innovation driver. Frank also gave me his take on why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business in the future.  Frank Cooper Frank Cooper III, Senior Managing Director, is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. He is a member of the Global Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee. Frank has built his career on a unique capability: to unite business, human and cultural perspectives to make brands supremely relevant. As such, he has built a reputation as an agent of change, able to lead transformation for companies at an inflection point across multiple industries, from entertainment and consumer goods to technology and Finance. In his current role as Senior Managing Director and Global Chief Marketing Officer of global financial powerhouse BlackRock, Frank leads the company’s marketing across every region of the world combining the science of data-driven/technology-centered approaches with the art of creativity, culture and purpose.  Frank has been lauded by Fast Company Magazine as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business”; was a four-time recipient of Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100”; and recipient of AdColor’s coveted Legend award.  Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources BlackRock Website: https://www.blackrock.com/ Frank Cooper’s, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-cooper-iii-0501a66/ We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ Lead With We is currently on break, but we’ll be back soon with all new episodes featuring some of the most inspiring purposeful business leaders out there. In the meantime, I want to highlight one of my favorite conversations from 2020, with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock.


It was fascinating to get Frank's perspective on how the world’s largest hedge fund is rethinking capitalism, like the threat climate change poses to business and how sustainability is becoming an innovation driver. Frank also gave me his take on why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business in the future. 


Frank Cooper

Frank Cooper III, Senior Managing Director, is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. He is a member of the Global Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee. Frank has built his career on a unique capability: to unite business, human and cultural perspectives to make brands supremely relevant. As such, he has built a reputation as an agent of change, able to lead transformation for companies at an inflection point across multiple industries, from entertainment and consumer goods to technology and Finance. In his current role as Senior Managing Director and Global Chief Marketing Officer of global financial powerhouse BlackRock, Frank leads the company’s marketing across every region of the world combining the science of data-driven/technology-centered approaches with the art of creativity, culture and purpose. 


Frank has been lauded by Fast Company Magazine as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business”; was a four-time recipient of Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100”; and recipient of AdColor’s coveted Legend award. 


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

BlackRock Website: https://www.blackrock.com/

Frank Cooper’s, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-cooper-iii-0501a66/

We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/

]]> 1951 no 2020 Highlight: Doug Palladini of VANS On Choosing Integrity Over Ubiquity I think we could all use a little rest right now, so the team and I are taking a little break in preparation for the new year. We’ll have more episodes for you soon, but for now please enjoy one of my favorite conversations from 2020 with Doug Palladini, the Global Brand President of VANS. What I love about Doug’s approach to purposeful branding, is that it’s all about supporting passionate, creative communities. Doug shared with me how he and his team have sustained the company’s legacy by really listening to their customers and staying authentic. We also discussed how their approach translated into a truly unique response to COVID 19.  Doug Palladini A veteran of the action sports industry with more than 25 years of leadership across marketing, sales and product, Doug Palladini was appointed to lead Vans as its Global Brand President in July 2016. In his role, Palladini oversees the strategic direction of Vans’ more than $4 billion global business, while enabling the regional teams to develop and deliver local strategies to drive continued worldwide growth. A long-time leader within the Vans brand, Palladini has held various roles within the company. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Vans' global marketing leader. Palladini played an integral role in Vans’ transformation into a global icon of creative expression in youth culture, becoming the largest action sports footwear and apparel brand on the planet, available in more than 84 countries. Palladini has also led production of hundreds of hours of award-winning television for Fox and its networks, as well as feature films such as Pipeline Masters. He is also the executive producer of the Vans Warped Tour documentary, No Room for Rock Stars and the newly released, Los Punks: We Are All We Have. Palladini is the author of the Vans tell-all coffee table book, “Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals,” and wrote two new chapters to commemorate Vans’ 50th Anniversary in 2016. . Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Vans Website: https://www.vans.com/ Doug Palladini’s, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-palladini-98164914/ We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: Doug Palladini of VANS On Choosing Integrity Over Ubiquity full 1 30 Goal 17 Media I think we could all use a little rest right now, so the team and I are taking a little break in preparation for the new year. We’ll have more episodes for you soon, but for now please enjoy one of my favorite conversations from 2020 with Doug Palladini, the Global Brand President of VANS. What I love about Doug’s approach to purposeful branding, is that it’s all about supporting passionate, creative communities. Doug shared with me how he and his team have sustained the company’s legacy by really listening to their customers and staying authentic. We also discussed how their approach translated into a truly unique response to COVID 19. I think we could all use a little rest right now, so the team and I are taking a little break in preparation for the new year. We’ll have more episodes for you soon, but for now please enjoy one of my favorite conversations from 2020 with Doug Palladini, the Global Brand President of VANS. What I love about Doug’s approach to purposeful branding, is that it’s all about supporting passionate, creative communities. Doug shared with me how he and his team have sustained the company’s legacy by really listening to their customers and staying authentic. We also discussed how their approach translated into a truly unique response to COVID 19.  Doug Palladini A veteran of the action sports industry with more than 25 years of leadership across marketing, sales and product, Doug Palladini was appointed to lead Vans as its Global Brand President in July 2016. In his role, Palladini oversees the strategic direction of Vans’ more than $4 billion global business, while enabling the regional teams to develop and deliver local strategies to drive continued worldwide growth. A long-time leader within the Vans brand, Palladini has held various roles within the company. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Vans' global marketing leader. Palladini played an integral role in Vans’ transformation into a global icon of creative expression in youth culture, becoming the largest action sports footwear and apparel brand on the planet, available in more than 84 countries. Palladini has also led production of hundreds of hours of award-winning television for Fox and its networks, as well as feature films such as Pipeline Masters. He is also the executive producer of the Vans Warped Tour documentary, No Room for Rock Stars and the newly released, Los Punks: We Are All We Have. Palladini is the author of the Vans tell-all coffee table book, “Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals,” and wrote two new chapters to commemorate Vans’ 50th Anniversary in 2016. . Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Vans Website: https://www.vans.com/ Doug Palladini’s, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-palladini-98164914/ We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ I think we could all use a little rest right now, so the team and I are taking a little break in preparation for the new year. We’ll have more episodes for you soon, but for now please enjoy one of my favorite conversations from 2020 with Doug Palladini, the Global Brand President of VANS.


What I love about Doug’s approach to purposeful branding, is that it’s all about supporting passionate, creative communities. Doug shared with me how he and his team have sustained the company’s legacy by really listening to their customers and staying authentic. We also discussed how their approach translated into a truly unique response to COVID 19. 


Doug Palladini

A veteran of the action sports industry with more than 25 years of leadership across marketing, sales and product, Doug Palladini was appointed to lead Vans as its Global Brand President in July 2016. In his role, Palladini oversees the strategic direction of Vans’ more than $4 billion global business, while enabling the regional teams to develop and deliver local strategies to drive continued worldwide growth. A long-time leader within the Vans brand, Palladini has held various roles within the company. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Vans' global marketing leader. Palladini played an integral role in Vans’ transformation into a global icon of creative expression in youth culture, becoming the largest action sports footwear and apparel brand on the planet, available in more than 84 countries.

Palladini has also led production of hundreds of hours of award-winning television for Fox and its networks, as well as feature films such as Pipeline Masters. He is also the executive producer of the Vans Warped Tour documentary, No Room for Rock Stars and the newly released, Los Punks: We Are All We Have. Palladini is the author of the Vans tell-all coffee table book, “Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals,” and wrote two new chapters to commemorate Vans’ 50th Anniversary in 2016.

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Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Vans Website: https://www.vans.com/

Doug Palladini’s, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-palladini-98164914/

We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/

]]> 1690 no 2020 Highlight: Kara Goldin On Why Consumers Want Purposeful Products More Than Ever When you look up ‘disrupter’, I’m pretty sure Kara Goldin’s name is the first one to pop up. That’s why I’m re-sharing the conversation I had with her in 2020.  Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and she turned the bottled water industry upside down with her best known product, Hint water. As she was about to welcome her fourth child, Kara’s idea to help her lead a more healthy life, along with her bold scrappy approach, led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors in an incredibly crowded category. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted. So enjoy this episode, and we’ll be back with new ones soon.  Kara Goldin Kara Goldin is a disruptor. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Hint, Inc., also produces the leading, award-winning, oxybenzone and paraben-free sunscreen, as well as aluminum-free deodorant. She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Previously, Kara was Vice President of Shopping & Ecommerce at America Online where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecommerce business to over a $1 billion in revenue. She is an active speaker and launched Unstoppable with Kara Goldin in 2017, a podcast where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020. Follow Kara on her website at karagoldin.com and on all social handles @KaraGoldin Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about Hint at www.drinkhint.com and pre-order her new book, Undaunted at karagoldin.com/undaunted Connect with Kara via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: Kara Goldin On Why Consumers Want Purposeful Products More Than Ever full 1 29 Goal 17 Media When you look up ‘disrupter’, I’m pretty sure Kara Goldin’s name is the first one to pop up. That’s why I’m re-sharing the conversation I had with her in 2020. Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and she turned the bottled water industry upside down with her best known product, Hint water. As she was about to welcome her fourth child, Kara’s idea to help her lead a more healthy life, along with her bold scrappy approach, led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors in an incredibly crowded category. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted. So enjoy this episode, and we’ll be back with new ones soon. When you look up ‘disrupter’, I’m pretty sure Kara Goldin’s name is the first one to pop up. That’s why I’m re-sharing the conversation I had with her in 2020.  Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and she turned the bottled water industry upside down with her best known product, Hint water. As she was about to welcome her fourth child, Kara’s idea to help her lead a more healthy life, along with her bold scrappy approach, led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors in an incredibly crowded category. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted. So enjoy this episode, and we’ll be back with new ones soon.  Kara Goldin Kara Goldin is a disruptor. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Hint, Inc., also produces the leading, award-winning, oxybenzone and paraben-free sunscreen, as well as aluminum-free deodorant. She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Previously, Kara was Vice President of Shopping & Ecommerce at America Online where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecommerce business to over a $1 billion in revenue. She is an active speaker and launched Unstoppable with Kara Goldin in 2017, a podcast where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020. Follow Kara on her website at karagoldin.com and on all social handles @KaraGoldin Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about Hint at www.drinkhint.com and pre-order her new book, Undaunted at karagoldin.com/undaunted Connect with Kara via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ When you look up ‘disrupter’, I’m pretty sure Kara Goldin’s name is the first one to pop up. That’s why I’m re-sharing the conversation I had with her in 2020. 

Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and she turned the bottled water industry upside down with her best known product, Hint water. As she was about to welcome her fourth child, Kara’s idea to help her lead a more healthy life, along with her bold scrappy approach, led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors in an incredibly crowded category. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted.

So enjoy this episode, and we’ll be back with new ones soon. 


Kara Goldin

Kara Goldin is a disruptor. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Hint, Inc., also produces the leading, award-winning, oxybenzone and paraben-free sunscreen, as well as aluminum-free deodorant.

She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.

Previously, Kara was Vice President of Shopping & Ecommerce at America Online where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecommerce business to over a $1 billion in revenue.

She is an active speaker and launched Unstoppable with Kara Goldin in 2017, a podcast where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020.

Follow Kara on her website at karagoldin.com and on all social handles @KaraGoldin


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Learn more about Hint at www.drinkhint.com and pre-order her new book, Undaunted at karagoldin.com/undaunted

Connect with Kara via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/

We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/

]]> 1846 no 2020 Highlight: How Allbirds’ Tim Brown Is Solving For Climate Change As we come to the end of 2020, the team and I are getting some much needed rest as we gear up for 2021. We’ll be back soon with new episodes of Lead With We, but in the meantime, I hope you’ll enjoy listening to my conversation with Tim Brown, the Co-Founder and CEO of Allbirds. Allbirds quickly gained a cult following after launching a simple and sustainable sneaker in 2016. And I got the chance to learn how Tim and his team are working to reduce their carbon footprint and bringing the rest of the world along with them. From partnerships with “the competition,” to award-winning innovations and inventing a universal metric for carbon, Tim shared his many insights on how business can be a force for positive, rapid change. Tim Brown Tim is the creative mastermind behind Allbirds, focusing on all things design. His experience as a World Cup soccer player for New Zealand led him to think about things on a grand scale, driven by the desire to do things better, whether that be crafting shoes or running a business. For him, it’s not about the specific product or sport, it’s about the meaning and intention behind it. Tim holds a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional soccer, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn Learn more about All Birds For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 21 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0000 2020 Highlight: How Allbirds’ Tim Brown Is Solving For Climate Change full 1 28 Goal 17 Media As we come to the end of 2020, the team and I are getting some much needed rest as we gear up for 2021. We’ll be back soon with new episodes of Lead With We, but in the meantime, I hope you’ll enjoy listening to my conversation with Tim Brown, the Co-Founder and CEO of Allbirds. As we come to the end of 2020, the team and I are getting some much needed rest as we gear up for 2021. We’ll be back soon with new episodes of Lead With We, but in the meantime, I hope you’ll enjoy listening to my conversation with Tim Brown, the Co-Founder and CEO of Allbirds. Allbirds quickly gained a cult following after launching a simple and sustainable sneaker in 2016. And I got the chance to learn how Tim and his team are working to reduce their carbon footprint and bringing the rest of the world along with them. From partnerships with “the competition,” to award-winning innovations and inventing a universal metric for carbon, Tim shared his many insights on how business can be a force for positive, rapid change. Tim Brown Tim is the creative mastermind behind Allbirds, focusing on all things design. His experience as a World Cup soccer player for New Zealand led him to think about things on a grand scale, driven by the desire to do things better, whether that be crafting shoes or running a business. For him, it’s not about the specific product or sport, it’s about the meaning and intention behind it. Tim holds a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional soccer, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn Learn more about All Birds For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com As we come to the end of 2020, the team and I are getting some much needed rest as we gear up for 2021. We’ll be back soon with new episodes of Lead With We, but in the meantime, I hope you’ll enjoy listening to my conversation with Tim Brown, the Co-Founder and CEO of Allbirds.

Allbirds quickly gained a cult following after launching a simple and sustainable sneaker in 2016. And I got the chance to learn how Tim and his team are working to reduce their carbon footprint and bringing the rest of the world along with them. From partnerships with “the competition,” to award-winning innovations and inventing a universal metric for carbon, Tim shared his many insights on how business can be a force for positive, rapid change.


Tim Brown

Tim is the creative mastermind behind Allbirds, focusing on all things design. His experience as a World Cup soccer player for New Zealand led him to think about things on a grand scale, driven by the desire to do things better, whether that be crafting shoes or running a business. For him, it’s not about the specific product or sport, it’s about the meaning and intention behind it. Tim holds a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional soccer, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn

Learn more about All Birds

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1560 no Reflecting On 2020: What It Really Means To Lead With We How would you describe 2020? Wait, don’t answer that question. I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a bit of a break, as well as a chance to reflect. Personally, as we wrap up 2020 and head into a new year, I’ve been looking back and appreciating my conversations with purposeful business leaders in our first season. So with this episode, I’ll take you through some of my favorite moments from the show, key takeaways and give a little peek into my own story. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Simon on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 14 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0000 Reflecting On 2020: What It Really Means To Lead With We full 1 27 Goal 17 Media How would you describe 2020? Wait, don’t answer that question. I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a break and chance to reflect. Personally, as we head into a new year, I’ve been thinking about all my conversations with purposeful business leaders on the show. So this episode, I’ll take you through some of my favorite moments from the show, key takeaways and give a little peak into my own story. How would you describe 2020? Wait, don’t answer that question. I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a bit of a break, as well as a chance to reflect. Personally, as we wrap up 2020 and head into a new year, I’ve been looking back and appreciating my conversations with purposeful business leaders in our first season. So with this episode, I’ll take you through some of my favorite moments from the show, key takeaways and give a little peek into my own story. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Simon on LinkedIn For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com How would you describe 2020? Wait, don’t answer that question. I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a bit of a break, as well as a chance to reflect. Personally, as we wrap up 2020 and head into a new year, I’ve been looking back and appreciating my conversations with purposeful business leaders in our first season. So with this episode, I’ll take you through some of my favorite moments from the show, key takeaways and give a little peek into my own story.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 944 no Satori Capital’s Sunny Vanderbeck Explains The Move Toward ‘Conscious Capitalism’ Sunny Vanderbeck launched his investment firm, Satori Capital, in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis. At the time, it was a difficult sell met with resistance within the institutional investment community: he wanted to invest in business as a force for good. In this episode, Sunny explains how he puts conscious capitalism into practice, from investing with longer time horizons to transforming the employee experience at the company-level, to going above and beyond minimum environmental standards. At this time of great uncertainty and instability, I’m excited to share Sunny’s refreshing take on how the world is moving toward a more sustainable version of capitalism. Sunny Vanderbeck Sunny Vanderbeck is an investor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former military leader focused on accelerating the growth of mid-market companies and creating best-in-class, built-to-last businesses. Sunny is co-founder of Satori Capital, a multi-strategy investment firm founded on the principles of conscious capitalism. By providing real-world insights from its experienced team and long-term funding with no fixed time constraints, Satori acts as a true partner for its portfolio companies as it challenges them to pursue extraordinary outcomes for all stakeholder groups.   Before founding Satori, Sunny co-founded and served as CEO of Data Return, a leading provider of managed services and utility computing. The company sustained 40% quarter-over-quarter growth for more than three years and reached a $3 billion market capitalization, making Sunny one of the youngest CEOs ever to lead a Nasdaq company. For more than a decade, Sunny led the company through all phases of growth and transformation, received numerous honors including an “Entrepreneur of the Year” finalist designation from Ernst and Young, and nurtured a conscious culture for all of the business’ stakeholders.   His experiences with building, selling, buying back, and re-selling Data Return, along with his subsequent involvement with dozens of private businesses at Satori, led Sunny to publish his first book, Selling Without Selling Out: How to Sell Your Business Without Selling Your Soul. The book serves as a roadmap for business leaders who face the unique challenges and quandaries involved in selling a business or taking on a financial partner. Drawing on hard-won wisdom earned through decades of experience, Sunny and other business founders and CEOs provide pragmatic guidance on navigating the complicated ins and outs of the sale process while preserving what matters most. Visit Sunny Vanderbeck.com for more information on the book and supplemental materials.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Andras on LinkedIn Learn more about Satori’s investment approach For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0000 Satori Capital’s Sunny Vanderbeck Explains The Move Toward ‘Conscious Capitalism’ full 1 26 Goal 17 Media Sunny Vanderbeck launched his investment firm, Satori Capital, in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis. At the time, it was a difficult sell: he wanted to invest in business as a force for good. Though there is still resistance within the institutional invement community, Sunny explains how he has put this philosophy into practice, from investing with longer time horizons to transforming the employee experience at the company-level, to going above and beyond minimum environmental standards. At this time of great uncertainty and instability, I’m really excited to share Sunny’s refreshing take on how the world is moving toward a more sustainable version of capitalism. Sunny Vanderbeck launched his investment firm, Satori Capital, in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis. At the time, it was a difficult sell met with resistance within the institutional investment community: he wanted to invest in business as a force for good. In this episode, Sunny explains how he puts conscious capitalism into practice, from investing with longer time horizons to transforming the employee experience at the company-level, to going above and beyond minimum environmental standards. At this time of great uncertainty and instability, I’m excited to share Sunny’s refreshing take on how the world is moving toward a more sustainable version of capitalism. Sunny Vanderbeck Sunny Vanderbeck is an investor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former military leader focused on accelerating the growth of mid-market companies and creating best-in-class, built-to-last businesses. Sunny is co-founder of Satori Capital, a multi-strategy investment firm founded on the principles of conscious capitalism. By providing real-world insights from its experienced team and long-term funding with no fixed time constraints, Satori acts as a true partner for its portfolio companies as it challenges them to pursue extraordinary outcomes for all stakeholder groups.   Before founding Satori, Sunny co-founded and served as CEO of Data Return, a leading provider of managed services and utility computing. The company sustained 40% quarter-over-quarter growth for more than three years and reached a $3 billion market capitalization, making Sunny one of the youngest CEOs ever to lead a Nasdaq company. For more than a decade, Sunny led the company through all phases of growth and transformation, received numerous honors including an “Entrepreneur of the Year” finalist designation from Ernst and Young, and nurtured a conscious culture for all of the business’ stakeholders.   His experiences with building, selling, buying back, and re-selling Data Return, along with his subsequent involvement with dozens of private businesses at Satori, led Sunny to publish his first book, Selling Without Selling Out: How to Sell Your Business Without Selling Your Soul. The book serves as a roadmap for business leaders who face the unique challenges and quandaries involved in selling a business or taking on a financial partner. Drawing on hard-won wisdom earned through decades of experience, Sunny and other business founders and CEOs provide pragmatic guidance on navigating the complicated ins and outs of the sale process while preserving what matters most. Visit Sunny Vanderbeck.com for more information on the book and supplemental materials.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Andras on LinkedIn Learn more about Satori’s investment approach For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Sunny Vanderbeck launched his investment firm, Satori Capital, in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis. At the time, it was a difficult sell met with resistance within the institutional investment community: he wanted to invest in business as a force for good.

In this episode, Sunny explains how he puts conscious capitalism into practice, from investing with longer time horizons to transforming the employee experience at the company-level, to going above and beyond minimum environmental standards. At this time of great uncertainty and instability, I’m excited to share Sunny’s refreshing take on how the world is moving toward a more sustainable version of capitalism.


Sunny Vanderbeck

Sunny Vanderbeck is an investor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former military leader focused on accelerating the growth of mid-market companies and creating best-in-class, built-to-last businesses.


Sunny is co-founder of Satori Capital, a multi-strategy investment firm founded on the principles of conscious capitalism. By providing real-world insights from its experienced team and long-term funding with no fixed time constraints, Satori acts as a true partner for its portfolio companies as it challenges them to pursue extraordinary outcomes for all stakeholder groups.

 

Before founding Satori, Sunny co-founded and served as CEO of Data Return, a leading provider of managed services and utility computing. The company sustained 40% quarter-over-quarter growth for more than three years and reached a $3 billion market capitalization, making Sunny one of the youngest CEOs ever to lead a Nasdaq company. For more than a decade, Sunny led the company through all phases of growth and transformation, received numerous honors including an “Entrepreneur of the Year” finalist designation from Ernst and Young, and nurtured a conscious culture for all of the business’ stakeholders.

 

His experiences with building, selling, buying back, and re-selling Data Return, along with his subsequent involvement with dozens of private businesses at Satori, led Sunny to publish his first book, Selling Without Selling Out: How to Sell Your Business Without Selling Your Soul. The book serves as a roadmap for business leaders who face the unique challenges and quandaries involved in selling a business or taking on a financial partner. Drawing on hard-won wisdom earned through decades of experience, Sunny and other business founders and CEOs provide pragmatic guidance on navigating the complicated ins and outs of the sale process while preserving what matters most. Visit Sunny Vanderbeck.com for more information on the book and supplemental materials.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Connect with Andras on LinkedIn

Learn more about Satori’s investment approach

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1768 Modern Meadow CEO Andras Forgacs Is Transforming Consumer Products With Lab-Grown Materials Andras Forgacs went from venture investor to entrepreneur when he co-founded two biotech companies with his father, Organovo and Modern Meadow, in a quest to bring about a more sustainable world. In this episode, Andras takes me through his journey, from pioneering lab-grown human tissues technology at Organovo for pharmaceutical testing, to applying that same technology to consumer products at Modern Meadow. With Modern Meadow’s lab-grown leather about to hit the market, I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversation with Andras. Andras Forgacs Andras Forgacs, Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Meadow, is a serial entrepreneur in deep tech and life sciences. He is leading the company into a new age of biofabrication to transform the material world by unlocking the power of nature. Andras is also co-Founder of 3D bioprinting company, Organovo. Previously he held positions with an international technology-focused venture fund, McKinsey & Co., and Citigroup. Andras is founding chairman of the international non-profit Resolution Project and was a Kauffman Fellow with the Center for Venture Education. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Harvard University. Named as a 2018 Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Modern Meadow has created a novel platform of biofabricated materials at the frontier of biotechnology and partners with some of the world’s most thought-leading brands to offer design that contributes to a healthier planet.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Andras on LinkedIn Learn more about ZOA, Modern Meadow’s brand of sustainable biofabricated materials For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0000 Modern Meadow CEO Andras Forgacs Is Transforming Consumer Products With Lab-Grown Materials full 1 25 Goal 17 Media Andras Forgacs went from venture investor to entrepreneur when he co-founded two biotech companies with his father, Organovo and Modern Meadow, in a quest to bring about a more sustainable world. In this episode, Andras takes me through his journey, from pioneering lab-grown human tissues technology at Organovo for pharmaceutical testing, to applying that same technology to consumer products at Modern Meadow. With Modern Meadow’s lab-grown leather about to hit the market, I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversation with Andras. Andras Forgacs went from venture investor to entrepreneur when he co-founded two biotech companies with his father, Organovo and Modern Meadow, in a quest to bring about a more sustainable world. In this episode, Andras takes me through his journey, from pioneering lab-grown human tissues technology at Organovo for pharmaceutical testing, to applying that same technology to consumer products at Modern Meadow. With Modern Meadow’s lab-grown leather about to hit the market, I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversation with Andras. Andras Forgacs Andras Forgacs, Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Meadow, is a serial entrepreneur in deep tech and life sciences. He is leading the company into a new age of biofabrication to transform the material world by unlocking the power of nature. Andras is also co-Founder of 3D bioprinting company, Organovo. Previously he held positions with an international technology-focused venture fund, McKinsey & Co., and Citigroup. Andras is founding chairman of the international non-profit Resolution Project and was a Kauffman Fellow with the Center for Venture Education. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Harvard University. Named as a 2018 Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Modern Meadow has created a novel platform of biofabricated materials at the frontier of biotechnology and partners with some of the world’s most thought-leading brands to offer design that contributes to a healthier planet.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Andras on LinkedIn Learn more about ZOA, Modern Meadow’s brand of sustainable biofabricated materials For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Andras Forgacs went from venture investor to entrepreneur when he co-founded two biotech companies with his father, Organovo and Modern Meadow, in a quest to bring about a more sustainable world. In this episode, Andras takes me through his journey, from pioneering lab-grown human tissues technology at Organovo for pharmaceutical testing, to applying that same technology to consumer products at Modern Meadow. With Modern Meadow’s lab-grown leather about to hit the market, I couldn’t be more excited to share my conversation with Andras.


Andras Forgacs

Andras Forgacs, Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Meadow, is a serial entrepreneur in deep tech and life sciences. He is leading the company into a new age of biofabrication to transform the material world by unlocking the power of nature. Andras is also co-Founder of 3D bioprinting company, Organovo. Previously he held positions with an international technology-focused venture fund, McKinsey & Co., and Citigroup. Andras is founding chairman of the international non-profit Resolution Project and was a Kauffman Fellow with the Center for Venture Education. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Harvard University. Named as a 2018 Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Modern Meadow has created a novel platform of biofabricated materials at the frontier of biotechnology and partners with some of the world’s most thought-leading brands to offer design that contributes to a healthier planet.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Connect with Andras on LinkedIn

Learn more about ZOA, Modern Meadow’s brand of sustainable biofabricated materials

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1951 no Why Warby Parker’s Dave Gilboa Took A Stand on Voting in 2020 Warby Parker first disrupted the optical industry by offering direct-to-consumer glasses at an affordable price, but now the company is also shaking things up in the social arena. In this episode I speak with the company’s Founder and co-CEO, Dave Gilboa, about how the company has embraced access to voting in 2020 and partnered with other businesses to spread their message far and wide. We also discuss what’s next for this ten-year-old brand, the possibility of going public and choosing purpose-driven investors in the next stage of growth. Dave Gilboa Dave Gilboa is the co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a transformative lifestyle brand offering designer eyewear at a revolutionary price while leading the way for socially conscious businesses. In 2015, Fast Company named Warby Parker the most innovative company in the world.   Prior to Warby Parker, Dave worked at merchant bank Allen & Company and Bain & Company. Dave has worked extensively with non-profit organizations, and serves as a founding member of the Entrepreneur Board of Venture for America, an organization dedicated to mobilizing graduates as entrepreneurs in low-cost cities. He is a member of the Aspen Institute’s 2014 Henry Crown Fellowship class and the Aspen Global Leadership Network, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and was recognized as part of “The Next Establishment” by Vanity Fair. Born in Sweden and raised in San Diego, Dave graduated with a BS in Bioengineering with Honors from UC Berkeley and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Dave on LinkedIn Learn more about Warby Parker’s social mission For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0000 Why Warby Parker’s Dave Gilboa Took A Stand on Voting in 2020 full 1 24 Goal 17 Media Warby Parker first disrupted the optical industry by offering direct-to-consumer glasses at an affordable price, but now the company is also shaking things up in the social arena. In this episode I speak with the company’s Founder and co-CEO, Dave Gilboa, about how the company has embraced access to voting in 2020 and partnered with other businesses to spread their message far and wide. We also discuss what’s next for this ten-year-old brand, the possibility of going public and choosing purpose-driven investors in the next stage of growth. Warby Parker first disrupted the optical industry by offering direct-to-consumer glasses at an affordable price, but now the company is also shaking things up in the social arena. In this episode I speak with the company’s Founder and co-CEO, Dave Gilboa, about how the company has embraced access to voting in 2020 and partnered with other businesses to spread their message far and wide. We also discuss what’s next for this ten-year-old brand, the possibility of going public and choosing purpose-driven investors in the next stage of growth. Dave Gilboa Dave Gilboa is the co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a transformative lifestyle brand offering designer eyewear at a revolutionary price while leading the way for socially conscious businesses. In 2015, Fast Company named Warby Parker the most innovative company in the world.   Prior to Warby Parker, Dave worked at merchant bank Allen & Company and Bain & Company. Dave has worked extensively with non-profit organizations, and serves as a founding member of the Entrepreneur Board of Venture for America, an organization dedicated to mobilizing graduates as entrepreneurs in low-cost cities. He is a member of the Aspen Institute’s 2014 Henry Crown Fellowship class and the Aspen Global Leadership Network, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and was recognized as part of “The Next Establishment” by Vanity Fair. Born in Sweden and raised in San Diego, Dave graduated with a BS in Bioengineering with Honors from UC Berkeley and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Connect with Dave on LinkedIn Learn more about Warby Parker’s social mission For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Warby Parker first disrupted the optical industry by offering direct-to-consumer glasses at an affordable price, but now the company is also shaking things up in the social arena. In this episode I speak with the company’s Founder and co-CEO, Dave Gilboa, about how the company has embraced access to voting in 2020 and partnered with other businesses to spread their message far and wide. We also discuss what’s next for this ten-year-old brand, the possibility of going public and choosing purpose-driven investors in the next stage of growth.


Dave Gilboa

Dave Gilboa is the co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a transformative lifestyle brand offering designer eyewear at a revolutionary price while leading the way for socially conscious businesses. In 2015, Fast Company named Warby Parker the most innovative company in the world.

 

Prior to Warby Parker, Dave worked at merchant bank Allen & Company and Bain & Company. Dave has worked extensively with non-profit organizations, and serves as a founding member of the Entrepreneur Board of Venture for America, an organization dedicated to mobilizing graduates as entrepreneurs in low-cost cities. He is a member of the Aspen Institute’s 2014 Henry Crown Fellowship class and the Aspen Global Leadership Network, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and was recognized as part of “The Next Establishment” by Vanity Fair.


Born in Sweden and raised in San Diego, Dave graduated with a BS in Bioengineering with Honors from UC Berkeley and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Connect with Dave on LinkedIn

Learn more about Warby Parker’s social mission

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1801 no How All Birds’ Tim Brown Is Innovating And Sharing To Solve For Climate Change Allbirds quickly gained a cult following after launching a simple and sustainable sneaker in 2016. In this episode of Lead With We, Allbirds CEO Tim Brown talks about how he and his team are working to reduce their carbon footprint and bringing the rest of the world along with them. From partnerships with “the competition,” to award-winning innovations and inventing a universal metric for carbon, Tim shares his many insights on how business can be a force for positive, rapid change. Tim Brown Tim is the creative mastermind behind Allbirds, focusing on all things design. His experience as a World Cup soccer player for New Zealand led him to think about things on a grand scale, driven by the desire to do things better, whether that be crafting shoes or running a business. For him, it’s not about the specific product or sport, it’s about the meaning and intention behind it. Tim holds a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional soccer, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn Learn more about All Birds For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0000 How All Birds’ Tim Brown Is Innovating And Sharing To Solve For Climate Change full 1 23 Goal 17 Media Allbirds quickly gained a cult following after launching a simple and sustainable sneaker in 2016. In this episode of Lead With We, Allbirds CEO Tim Brown talks about how he and his team are working to reduce their carbon footprint and bringing the rest of the world along with them. From partnerships with “the competition,” to award-winning innovations and inventing a universal metric for carbon, Tim shares his many insights on how business can be a force for positive, rapid change. Allbirds quickly gained a cult following after launching a simple and sustainable sneaker in 2016. In this episode of Lead With We, Allbirds CEO Tim Brown talks about how he and his team are working to reduce their carbon footprint and bringing the rest of the world along with them. From partnerships with “the competition,” to award-winning innovations and inventing a universal metric for carbon, Tim shares his many insights on how business can be a force for positive, rapid change. Tim Brown Tim is the creative mastermind behind Allbirds, focusing on all things design. His experience as a World Cup soccer player for New Zealand led him to think about things on a grand scale, driven by the desire to do things better, whether that be crafting shoes or running a business. For him, it’s not about the specific product or sport, it’s about the meaning and intention behind it. Tim holds a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional soccer, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn Learn more about All Birds For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Allbirds quickly gained a cult following after launching a simple and sustainable sneaker in 2016. In this episode of Lead With We, Allbirds CEO Tim Brown talks about how he and his team are working to reduce their carbon footprint and bringing the rest of the world along with them. From partnerships with “the competition,” to award-winning innovations and inventing a universal metric for carbon, Tim shares his many insights on how business can be a force for positive, rapid change.


Tim Brown

Tim is the creative mastermind behind Allbirds, focusing on all things design. His experience as a World Cup soccer player for New Zealand led him to think about things on a grand scale, driven by the desire to do things better, whether that be crafting shoes or running a business. For him, it’s not about the specific product or sport, it’s about the meaning and intention behind it. Tim holds a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional soccer, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn

Learn more about All Birds

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1571 no Mammut CEO Oliver Pabst On Reinvigorating A Legacy Brand With Purpose Founded in 1862, Mammut built its reputation amongst outdoor enthusiasts by creating the strongest mountaineering ropes out there. Now, as they look to the future, my dear friend Oliver Pabst is leading the company with a new purpose: to create a world moved by mountains. Listen to my conversation with Oliver to learn how the company is leaning on their purpose to reach a diverse set of global consumers, how they partner with other companies on sustainability, and more. Oliver Pabst Oliver Pabst (born 1966) has been managing Mammut Sports Group AG since September 2016. He is a member of the Conzzeta Executive Committee, the parent company of Mammut. Oliver also sits on various boards of directors with a focus on tech startups. After his PhD (St. Gall) he started his career in 1993 at McKinsey & Company in Zurich. From 2002 to 2005 he was Managing Partner at Boards & More Holding SA in Montreux. From 2006 he was a Member of the Board of Willy Bogner KGaA in Munich, and Managing Director of various units with strategic and operational responsibilities for international business, retail and e-commerce business, among others. Oliver grew up in a textile entrepreneurial family and has since childhood developed a keen instinct for textiles, sports and entrepreneurship. With his talents, his education and the affinity for sport of every kind, he is able to unite both work and hobby in his role at Mammut.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Reach out to Oliver on LinkedIn Learn more about Mammut For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0000 Mammut CEO Oliver Pabst On Reinvigorating A Legacy Brand With Purpose full 1 22 Goal 17 Media Founded in 1862, Mammut built its reputation amongst outdoor enthusiasts by creating the strongest mountaineering ropes out there. Now, as they look to the future, my dear friend Oliver Pabst is leading the company with a new purpose: to create a world moved by mountains. Listen to my conversation with Oliver to learn how the company is leaning on their purpose to reach a diverse set of global consumers, how they partner with other companies on sustainability, and more. Founded in 1862, Mammut built its reputation amongst outdoor enthusiasts by creating the strongest mountaineering ropes out there. Now, as they look to the future, my dear friend Oliver Pabst is leading the company with a new purpose: to create a world moved by mountains. Listen to my conversation with Oliver to learn how the company is leaning on their purpose to reach a diverse set of global consumers, how they partner with other companies on sustainability, and more. Oliver Pabst Oliver Pabst (born 1966) has been managing Mammut Sports Group AG since September 2016. He is a member of the Conzzeta Executive Committee, the parent company of Mammut. Oliver also sits on various boards of directors with a focus on tech startups. After his PhD (St. Gall) he started his career in 1993 at McKinsey & Company in Zurich. From 2002 to 2005 he was Managing Partner at Boards & More Holding SA in Montreux. From 2006 he was a Member of the Board of Willy Bogner KGaA in Munich, and Managing Director of various units with strategic and operational responsibilities for international business, retail and e-commerce business, among others. Oliver grew up in a textile entrepreneurial family and has since childhood developed a keen instinct for textiles, sports and entrepreneurship. With his talents, his education and the affinity for sport of every kind, he is able to unite both work and hobby in his role at Mammut.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Reach out to Oliver on LinkedIn Learn more about Mammut For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Founded in 1862, Mammut built its reputation amongst outdoor enthusiasts by creating the strongest mountaineering ropes out there. Now, as they look to the future, my dear friend Oliver Pabst is leading the company with a new purpose: to create a world moved by mountains. Listen to my conversation with Oliver to learn how the company is leaning on their purpose to reach a diverse set of global consumers, how they partner with other companies on sustainability, and more.


Oliver Pabst

Oliver Pabst (born 1966) has been managing Mammut Sports Group AG since September 2016. He is a member of the Conzzeta Executive Committee, the parent company of Mammut. Oliver also sits on various boards of directors with a focus on tech startups. After his PhD (St. Gall) he started his career in 1993 at McKinsey & Company in Zurich. From 2002 to 2005 he was Managing Partner at Boards & More Holding SA in Montreux. From 2006 he was a Member of the Board of Willy Bogner KGaA in Munich, and Managing Director of various units with strategic and operational responsibilities for international business, retail and e-commerce business, among others. Oliver grew up in a textile entrepreneurial family and has since childhood developed a keen instinct for textiles, sports and entrepreneurship. With his talents, his education and the affinity for sport of every kind, he is able to unite both work and hobby in his role at Mammut.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Reach out to Oliver on LinkedIn

Learn more about Mammut

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1478 no How Charity Water’s Scott Harrison Gets People Hooked On Generosity My friend Scott Harrison has had quite the personal journey. Scott was a nightclub promoter in New York City living the late night life, before he did a 180 with an intent to make an impact. After spending two years volunteering as a photojournalist in West Africa, he founded charity: water, which builds clean water sources for people in developing countries. Learn how Scott built one of the fastest growing non-profits in America. We discuss everything from how he views relationships with those who give to his organization, to how he set up a radically transparent model for tracking donations, to how he marries emotional storytelling with the latest technology to grow his global community. Scott Harrison  Scott spent almost 10 years as a nightclub promoter in New York City before leaving to volunteer on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, West Africa as a volunteer photojournalist. Returning home to New York City two years later, he founded the non-profit organization charity: water in 2006. Turning his full attention to the global water crisis and the world's 785 million people without clean water to drink, he created public installations and innovative online fundraising platforms to spread international awareness of the issue. In 14 years, with the help of more than 1 million dollars worldwide, charity: water has raised over $475 million and funded over 56,000 water project in 29 countries. When completed, those projects will provide more than 11.4 million people with clean, safe drinking water. Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine's list of 40 Under 40, Forbes' Impact 30, and Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, where he earned the #10 spot. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and author of the New York Times Bestselling book Thirst. Scott and his wife Viktoria have two children, Jackson and Emma. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Reach out to Scott via LinkedIn Learn more about charity: water and how you can support their work through The Spring For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Mon, 02 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0000 How Charity Water’s Scott Harrison Gets People Hooked On Generosity full 1 21 Goal 17 Media My friend Scott Harrison has had quite the personal journey. Scott was a nightclub promoter in New York City, before he went in a completely different direction. After spending two years volunteering as a photojournalist in West Africa, he founded charity: water, which builds clean water sources for people in developing countries. Listen to my conversation with Scott to learn how he built one of the fastest growing non-profits in America. We discuss everything from how he views relationships with those who give to his organization, to how he set up a radically transparent model for tracking donations, to how he marries emotional storytelling with the latest technology to grow his global community. My friend Scott Harrison has had quite the personal journey. Scott was a nightclub promoter in New York City living the late night life, before he did a 180 with an intent to make an impact. After spending two years volunteering as a photojournalist in West Africa, he founded charity: water, which builds clean water sources for people in developing countries. Learn how Scott built one of the fastest growing non-profits in America. We discuss everything from how he views relationships with those who give to his organization, to how he set up a radically transparent model for tracking donations, to how he marries emotional storytelling with the latest technology to grow his global community. Scott Harrison  Scott spent almost 10 years as a nightclub promoter in New York City before leaving to volunteer on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, West Africa as a volunteer photojournalist. Returning home to New York City two years later, he founded the non-profit organization charity: water in 2006. Turning his full attention to the global water crisis and the world's 785 million people without clean water to drink, he created public installations and innovative online fundraising platforms to spread international awareness of the issue. In 14 years, with the help of more than 1 million dollars worldwide, charity: water has raised over $475 million and funded over 56,000 water project in 29 countries. When completed, those projects will provide more than 11.4 million people with clean, safe drinking water. Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine's list of 40 Under 40, Forbes' Impact 30, and Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, where he earned the #10 spot. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and author of the New York Times Bestselling book Thirst. Scott and his wife Viktoria have two children, Jackson and Emma. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Reach out to Scott via LinkedIn Learn more about charity: water and how you can support their work through The Spring For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com My friend Scott Harrison has had quite the personal journey. Scott was a nightclub promoter in New York City living the late night life, before he did a 180 with an intent to make an impact. After spending two years volunteering as a photojournalist in West Africa, he founded charity: water, which builds clean water sources for people in developing countries. Learn how Scott built one of the fastest growing non-profits in America. We discuss everything from how he views relationships with those who give to his organization, to how he set up a radically transparent model for tracking donations, to how he marries emotional storytelling with the latest technology to grow his global community.


Scott Harrison

 Scott spent almost 10 years as a nightclub promoter in New York City before leaving to volunteer on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, West Africa as a volunteer photojournalist.

Returning home to New York City two years later, he founded the non-profit organization charity: water in 2006. Turning his full attention to the global water crisis and the world's 785 million people without clean water to drink, he created public installations and innovative online fundraising platforms to spread international awareness of the issue.

In 14 years, with the help of more than 1 million dollars worldwide, charity: water has raised over $475 million and funded over 56,000 water project in 29 countries. When completed, those projects will provide more than 11.4 million people with clean, safe drinking water.

Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine's list of 40 Under 40, Forbes' Impact 30, and Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, where he earned the #10 spot. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and author of the New York Times Bestselling book Thirst.

Scott and his wife Viktoria have two children, Jackson and Emma.


This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Reach out to Scott via LinkedIn

Learn more about charity: water and how you can support their work through The Spring

For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com

]]> 1933 no Prima’s Christopher Gavigan On Building Consumer Trust Through Education Christopher Gavigan is a scientist-turned-entreprenuer who co-founded The Honest Company with actress Jessica Alba before going on to start one of the leading CBD brands, Prima. In each venture, he laid the foundation for success through education, by sharing his knowledge of how chemicals in everyday products affect our health. In this episode, Chris shares with me his passion for building deep trust with consumers and creating a better future through business.  Christopher Gavigan A seasoned champion of health, acclaimed best-selling author, speaker, and social entrepreneur, Christopher’s commitment and consciousness have been instrumental in spreading global awareness about environmental health. In his role as CEO of the non-profit Healthy Child Healthy World, Christopher led a coalition of doctors, global retailers, and notable celebrities to drive awareness of the emerging science that would help ignite a consumer movement to demand for safer, healthier, non-toxic products. Christopher then founded and built The Honest Company in 2012 with Jessica Alba - the paradigm-shifting non-toxic consumer brand of skincare, home cleaning, and beauty products that delivered upon the principles of purpose, innovation, and socially responsible. Most recently, Gavigan has launched a science-driven, therapeutic botanical brand called PRIMA to bridge the gap between healthcare and wellness, and bring hemp cannabinoids/CBD to consumers with clinically validation, industry-defining standards, and radical transparency. He has authored numerous pieces on environmental health, sustainability, and the natural marketplace for national publications including People Magazine, Huffington Post, USA Today, CNN, Medium, and Fast Company. Christopher sits on the Board of Directors of Mount Sinai Hospital and received numerous recognitions: Elle Magazine’s Green Award - 2007, NY Times Bestseller Nonfiction Book List - 2009, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2015. Christopher is a father of four children, Luke, Evie, Poppy and Josephine and lives with his wife, Jessica, in Santa Monica, California. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about The Honest Company Check out Chris’ newest endeavor, Prima Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Visit We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Prima’s Christopher Gavigan On Building Consumer Trust Through Education full 1 20 Goal 17 Media Christopher Gavigan is a scientist-turned-entreprenuer who co-founded The Honest Company with actress Jessica Alba before going on to start one of the leading CBD brands, Prima. In each venture, he laid the foundation for success through education, by sharing his knowledge of how chemicals in everyday products affect our health. In this episode, Chris shares with me his passion for building deep trust with consumers and creating a better future through business. Christopher Gavigan is a scientist-turned-entreprenuer who co-founded The Honest Company with actress Jessica Alba before going on to start one of the leading CBD brands, Prima. In each venture, he laid the foundation for success through education, by sharing his knowledge of how chemicals in everyday products affect our health. In this episode, Chris shares with me his passion for building deep trust with consumers and creating a better future through business.  Christopher Gavigan A seasoned champion of health, acclaimed best-selling author, speaker, and social entrepreneur, Christopher’s commitment and consciousness have been instrumental in spreading global awareness about environmental health. In his role as CEO of the non-profit Healthy Child Healthy World, Christopher led a coalition of doctors, global retailers, and notable celebrities to drive awareness of the emerging science that would help ignite a consumer movement to demand for safer, healthier, non-toxic products. Christopher then founded and built The Honest Company in 2012 with Jessica Alba - the paradigm-shifting non-toxic consumer brand of skincare, home cleaning, and beauty products that delivered upon the principles of purpose, innovation, and socially responsible. Most recently, Gavigan has launched a science-driven, therapeutic botanical brand called PRIMA to bridge the gap between healthcare and wellness, and bring hemp cannabinoids/CBD to consumers with clinically validation, industry-defining standards, and radical transparency. He has authored numerous pieces on environmental health, sustainability, and the natural marketplace for national publications including People Magazine, Huffington Post, USA Today, CNN, Medium, and Fast Company. Christopher sits on the Board of Directors of Mount Sinai Hospital and received numerous recognitions: Elle Magazine’s Green Award - 2007, NY Times Bestseller Nonfiction Book List - 2009, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2015. Christopher is a father of four children, Luke, Evie, Poppy and Josephine and lives with his wife, Jessica, in Santa Monica, California. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Learn more about The Honest Company Check out Chris’ newest endeavor, Prima Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Visit We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business. Christopher Gavigan is a scientist-turned-entreprenuer who co-founded The Honest Company with actress Jessica Alba before going on to start one of the leading CBD brands, Prima. In each venture, he laid the foundation for success through education, by sharing his knowledge of how chemicals in everyday products affect our health. In this episode, Chris shares with me his passion for building deep trust with consumers and creating a better future through business. 


Christopher Gavigan

A seasoned champion of health, acclaimed best-selling author, speaker, and social entrepreneur, Christopher’s commitment and consciousness have been instrumental in spreading global awareness about environmental health. In his role as CEO of the non-profit Healthy Child Healthy World, Christopher led a coalition of doctors, global retailers, and notable celebrities to drive awareness of the emerging science that would help ignite a consumer movement to demand for safer, healthier, non-toxic products. Christopher then founded and built The Honest Company in 2012 with Jessica Alba - the paradigm-shifting non-toxic consumer brand of skincare, home cleaning, and beauty products that delivered upon the principles of purpose, innovation, and socially responsible. Most recently, Gavigan has launched a science-driven, therapeutic botanical brand called PRIMA to bridge the gap between healthcare and wellness, and bring hemp cannabinoids/CBD to consumers with clinically validation, industry-defining standards, and radical transparency. He has authored numerous pieces on environmental health, sustainability, and the natural marketplace for national publications including People Magazine, Huffington Post, USA Today, CNN, Medium, and Fast Company. Christopher sits on the Board of Directors of Mount Sinai Hospital and received numerous recognitions: Elle Magazine’s Green Award - 2007, NY Times Bestseller Nonfiction Book List - 2009, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2015. Christopher is a father of four children, Luke, Evie, Poppy and Josephine and lives with his wife, Jessica, in Santa Monica, California.


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Learn more about The Honest Company

Check out Chris’ newest endeavor, Prima

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

Visit We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business.

]]> 1745 no Ben & Jerry’s Jay Curley On Why Delicious Ice Cream And Social Justice Go Hand-in-Hand Before becoming the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s, Jay Curley dreamt of working for the famous ice cream brand that has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there. Jay Curley Jay Curley is the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s. Jay leads the development and execution of consumer marketing activities in the United States and global advertising and communications. These integrated programs bring Ben & Jerry’s progressive three-part mission to life in traditional advertising, innovative social media and digital engagements, retail shops, social activism, and live consumer experiences. Jay has been on the marketing lead for Ben & Jerry’s on campaigns focused on Climate Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, and Voting Rights.     Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Learn more about Ben & Jerry’s delicious flavors and powerful campaigns by visiting their website. Connect with Jay on LinkedIn. Check out We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Ben & Jerry’s Jay Curley On Why Delicious Ice Cream And Social Justice Go Hand-in-Hand full 1 19 Goal 17 Media Before becoming the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s, Jay Curley dreamt of working for the famous ice cream brand that has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there. Before becoming the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s, Jay Curley dreamt of working for the famous ice cream brand that has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there. Jay Curley Jay Curley is the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s. Jay leads the development and execution of consumer marketing activities in the United States and global advertising and communications. These integrated programs bring Ben & Jerry’s progressive three-part mission to life in traditional advertising, innovative social media and digital engagements, retail shops, social activism, and live consumer experiences. Jay has been on the marketing lead for Ben & Jerry’s on campaigns focused on Climate Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, and Voting Rights.     Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources Learn more about Ben & Jerry’s delicious flavors and powerful campaigns by visiting their website. Connect with Jay on LinkedIn. Check out We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business. Before becoming the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s, Jay Curley dreamt of working for the famous ice cream brand that has taken bold stances on key social justice issues, from marriage equality to ending mass incarceration and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. So how does a company like Ben & Jerry’s manage to keep growing and earning loyal employees and customers while speaking out on such controversial issues? In this episode of Lead With We, Jay Curley gives me an insider perspective based on his twelve years inside one of the most socially conscious and beloved brands out there.


Jay Curley

Jay Curley is the Global Head of Integrated Marketing for Ben & Jerry’s. Jay leads the development and execution of consumer marketing activities in the United States and global advertising and communications. These integrated programs bring Ben & Jerry’s progressive three-part mission to life in traditional advertising, innovative social media and digital engagements, retail shops, social activism, and live consumer experiences. Jay has been on the marketing lead for Ben & Jerry’s on campaigns focused on Climate Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, and Voting Rights.

 

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

Learn more about Ben & Jerry’s delicious flavors and powerful campaigns by visiting their website.

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn.

Check out We First Branding for case studies and other free resources related to purposeful business.

]]> 2012 no Kara Goldin On Why Consumers Want Purposeful Products More Than Ever When you look up ‘disrupter’, I’m pretty sure Kara Goldin’s name is listed. Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and she completely disrupted the bottled water industry with her best known product, Hint water. As she was about to welcome her fourth child, Kara’s idea to help her lead a more healthy life, along with her bold, scrappy approach, led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors in an incredibly crowded category. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted. Kara Goldin Kara Goldin is a disruptor. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Hint, Inc., also produces the leading, award-winning, oxybenzone and paraben-free sunscreen, as well as aluminum-free deodorant. She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Previously, Kara was Vice President of Shopping & Ecommerce at America Online where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecommerce business to over a $1 billion in revenue. She is an active speaker and launched Unstoppable with Kara Goldin in 2017, a podcast where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020. Follow Kara on her website at karagoldin.com and on all social handles @KaraGoldin Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources: Learn more about Hint at www.drinkhint.com and pre-order her new book, Undaunted at karagoldin.com/undaunted Connect with Kara via LinkedIn We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Kara Goldin On Why Consumers Want Purposeful Products More Than Ever full 1 18 Goal 17 Media In this episode of Lead With We, I speak with Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint, about how she disrupted the bottled water industry just as she was about to welcome her fourth child. Kara’s fearless and scrappy approach led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors that help people make healthier choices. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted. When you look up ‘disrupter’, I’m pretty sure Kara Goldin’s name is listed. Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and she completely disrupted the bottled water industry with her best known product, Hint water. As she was about to welcome her fourth child, Kara’s idea to help her lead a more healthy life, along with her bold, scrappy approach, led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors in an incredibly crowded category. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted. Kara Goldin Kara Goldin is a disruptor. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Hint, Inc., also produces the leading, award-winning, oxybenzone and paraben-free sunscreen, as well as aluminum-free deodorant. She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Previously, Kara was Vice President of Shopping & Ecommerce at America Online where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecommerce business to over a $1 billion in revenue. She is an active speaker and launched Unstoppable with Kara Goldin in 2017, a podcast where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020. Follow Kara on her website at karagoldin.com and on all social handles @KaraGoldin Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources: Learn more about Hint at www.drinkhint.com and pre-order her new book, Undaunted at karagoldin.com/undaunted Connect with Kara via LinkedIn We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/ When you look up ‘disrupter’, I’m pretty sure Kara Goldin’s name is listed. Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., and she completely disrupted the bottled water industry with her best known product, Hint water. As she was about to welcome her fourth child, Kara’s idea to help her lead a more healthy life, along with her bold, scrappy approach, led to the creation of top-selling flavored waters without artificial flavors in an incredibly crowded category. Kara also discusses her political activism around access to clean water in America and how she doesn’t let her own fear get the best of her, a core theme in her new book, Undaunted.


Kara Goldin

Kara Goldin is a disruptor. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Hint, Inc., also produces the leading, award-winning, oxybenzone and paraben-free sunscreen, as well as aluminum-free deodorant.

She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California, one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.

Previously, Kara was Vice President of Shopping & Ecommerce at America Online where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecommerce business to over a $1 billion in revenue.

She is an active speaker and launched Unstoppable with Kara Goldin in 2017, a podcast where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, will be released in October 2020.

Follow Kara on her website at karagoldin.com and on all social handles @KaraGoldin


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources:

Learn more about Hint at www.drinkhint.com and pre-order her new book, Undaunted at karagoldin.com/undaunted

Connect with Kara via LinkedIn

We First Website: https://www.wefirstbranding.com/

]]> 1869 no Method & Ripple Foods' Adam Lowry: Disrupting Crowded Consumer Categories Adam Lowry thought he would make a difference as a climate scientist, but instead, he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good. And he’s got another killer product on the way. Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement.  Adam Lowry Adam Lowry is a former climate scientist and the founder of several circular economy businesses, including Method Products and Ripple Foods, both public benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations. Adam designs businesses with sustainability principles at their core, so that their growth produces positive social and environmental impacts. His businesses have eliminated more than a million tons of GHG emissions and thousand tons of plastic waste, saved more than 100 billion gallons of water, and created hundreds of green manufacturing jobs on four continents; all while creating more than a billion dollars in shareholder value. Adam’s companies have been named #7 on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the US; #16 on Fast Company’s Fast 50 World’s Most Innovative Companies; and twice named to the Global CleanTech 100. Adam has contributed countless innovations to the sustainable business space, including the first 100% post-consumer recycled and recyclable PET packaging; the first packaging made from ocean plastic; several new green chemistries; a LEED Platinum certified factory in Chicago that is renewably powered, water neutral, landfill free, and grows vegetables on its roof; and a number of innovative corporate governance structures that enable circular economy businesses to innovate & succeed.  Adam has been honored as recipient of The Circular Economy Award from the World Economic Forum and the Global Citizen Award from the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in the private sector; and is a Catto Environmental Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Adam has served and does serve on a number of private company and non-profit boards and is the author to two books on sustainable business, including “The method Method, 7 Obsessions that Helped our Scrappy Startup Turn an Industry Upside-Down”. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Method & Ripple Foods' Adam Lowry: Disrupting Crowded Consumer Categories full 1 17 Goal 17 Media Adam Lowry thought he would make a difference as a climate scientist, but instead, he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good. And he’s got another killer product on the way. Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement. Adam Lowry thought he would make a difference as a climate scientist, but instead, he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good. And he’s got another killer product on the way. Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement.  Adam Lowry Adam Lowry is a former climate scientist and the founder of several circular economy businesses, including Method Products and Ripple Foods, both public benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations. Adam designs businesses with sustainability principles at their core, so that their growth produces positive social and environmental impacts. His businesses have eliminated more than a million tons of GHG emissions and thousand tons of plastic waste, saved more than 100 billion gallons of water, and created hundreds of green manufacturing jobs on four continents; all while creating more than a billion dollars in shareholder value. Adam’s companies have been named #7 on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the US; #16 on Fast Company’s Fast 50 World’s Most Innovative Companies; and twice named to the Global CleanTech 100. Adam has contributed countless innovations to the sustainable business space, including the first 100% post-consumer recycled and recyclable PET packaging; the first packaging made from ocean plastic; several new green chemistries; a LEED Platinum certified factory in Chicago that is renewably powered, water neutral, landfill free, and grows vegetables on its roof; and a number of innovative corporate governance structures that enable circular economy businesses to innovate & succeed.  Adam has been honored as recipient of The Circular Economy Award from the World Economic Forum and the Global Citizen Award from the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in the private sector; and is a Catto Environmental Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Adam has served and does serve on a number of private company and non-profit boards and is the author to two books on sustainable business, including “The method Method, 7 Obsessions that Helped our Scrappy Startup Turn an Industry Upside-Down”. Simon Mainwaring  Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Adam Lowry thought he would make a difference as a climate scientist, but instead, he’s changed the world through disruptive startups like Method, which makes eco-friendly cleaning products, and Ripple Foods, which uses technology to make high-protein dairy replacements that actually taste good. And he’s got another killer product on the way. Listen to this episode to hear how Adam has persevered in the face of industry attacks, how he approaches branding, and why he helped found the B-corp movement. 


Adam Lowry

Adam Lowry is a former climate scientist and the founder of several circular economy businesses, including Method Products and Ripple Foods, both public benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations. Adam designs businesses with sustainability principles at their core, so that their growth produces positive social and environmental impacts. His businesses have eliminated more than a million tons of GHG emissions and thousand tons of plastic waste, saved more than 100 billion gallons of water, and created hundreds of green manufacturing jobs on four continents; all while creating more than a billion dollars in shareholder value.

Adam’s companies have been named #7 on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the US; #16 on Fast Company’s Fast 50 World’s Most Innovative Companies; and twice named to the Global CleanTech 100. Adam has contributed countless innovations to the sustainable business space, including the first 100% post-consumer recycled and recyclable PET packaging; the first packaging made from ocean plastic; several new green chemistries; a LEED Platinum certified factory in Chicago that is renewably powered, water neutral, landfill free, and grows vegetables on its roof; and a number of innovative corporate governance structures that enable circular economy businesses to innovate & succeed. 

Adam has been honored as recipient of The Circular Economy Award from the World Economic Forum and the Global Citizen Award from the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in the private sector; and is a Catto Environmental Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Adam has served and does serve on a number of private company and non-profit boards and is the author to two books on sustainable business, including “The method Method, 7 Obsessions that Helped our Scrappy Startup Turn an Industry Upside-Down”.


Simon Mainwaring 

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

]]> 1808 Bombas’ David Heath On Tackling Homelessness Through Socks Like many of the leading consumer brands in today’s marketplace, David Heath built a cult following around the mission of his sock company, Bombas. Bombas donates a pair of high quality, high performance socks to the homeless community for every pair they sell. David Heath David Heath is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bombas. Prior to the 2013 launch, David dedicated two years to rigorous product testing and refinement to create the best performing and most comfortable sock, while staying true to their mission of helping those in need. David has been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, NBC TODAY Show, The New York Times and more. He was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Bombas Website We First Website Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0000 Bombas’ David Heath On Tackling Homelessness Through Socks full 1 16 Goal 17 Media Like many of the leading consumer brands in today’s marketplace, David Heath built a cult following around the mission of his sock company, Bombas. Bombas donates a pair of high quality, high performance socks to the homeless community for every pair they sell. Like many of the leading consumer brands in today’s marketplace, David Heath built a cult following around the mission of his sock company, Bombas. Bombas donates a pair of high quality, high performance socks to the homeless community for every pair they sell. David Heath David Heath is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bombas. Prior to the 2013 launch, David dedicated two years to rigorous product testing and refinement to create the best performing and most comfortable sock, while staying true to their mission of helping those in need. David has been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, NBC TODAY Show, The New York Times and more. He was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Bombas Website We First Website Like many of the leading consumer brands in today’s marketplace, David Heath built a cult following around the mission of his sock company, Bombas. Bombas donates a pair of high quality, high performance socks to the homeless community for every pair they sell.


David Heath

David Heath is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bombas. Prior to the 2013 launch, David dedicated two years to rigorous product testing and refinement to create the best performing and most comfortable sock, while staying true to their mission of helping those in need. David has been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, NBC TODAY Show, The New York Times and more. He was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Bombas Website

We First Website

]]> 1625 no ThriveWorx’s Mike Mannina On Channeling Philanthropy Through Your Supply Chain Have you ever wondered how to get all your stakeholders on board when it comes to building a business model that benefits everyone? ThriveWorx has figured it out. Joining us this week is Mike Mannina the Co-Founder and CEO of ThriveWorx, a non-profit platform empowering companies to turn their supply chains into forces of community transformation. Mike and I have a great discussion on why business is the most effective tool for community development, in addition to learning how purposefully channeling philanthropic dollars to the people in your supply chain actually reduces business risk by strengthening relationships.   Mike Mannina As Co-Founder and CEO, Mike teamed with Thrive Farmers in 2015 to launch ThriveWorx, a metro Atlanta-based non-profit dedicated to disrupting poverty through market-driven collective action. ThriveWorx serves as a platform with a unique development formula that leverages corporate supply chains, local community leaders, and global best-in-class non-profits to empower sustainable international development in the world’s most marginalized communities. Prior to leading ThriveWorx, Mike served in various roles within the U.S. government. From 2012-2015, Mike served as the U.S. Treasury Attaché to Saudi Arabia at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, where he led the Treasury’s counter-terrorism finance mission, supported MENA regional economic development efforts, and G-20 global economic stability initiatives. From 2009-2012, he conducted three short-term tours in Afghanistan supporting the war and reconstruction efforts, focused on modernizing a nascent financial system. Mike also worked in the West Wing for the White House Homeland Security Council, and for the White House Counsel’s Office, U.S. Congress, and at a Washington, DC-based think tank.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources ThriveWorx Website Mike Mannina’s LinkedIn We First Website Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0000 ThriveWorx’s Mike Mannina On Channeling Philanthropy Through Your Supply Chain full 1 15 Goal 17 Media Have you ever wondered how to get all your stakeholders on board when it comes to building a business model that benefits everyone? ThriveWorx has figured it out. Joining us this week is Mike Mannina the Co-Founder and CEO of ThriveWorx, a philanthropic arm of Thrive Farmers that helps the communities in which the company sources coffee. Mike and I have a great discussion on why business is the most effective tool for community development, in addition to learning how purposefully channeling philanthropic dollars to the people in your supply chain actually reduces business risk by strengthening relationships. Have you ever wondered how to get all your stakeholders on board when it comes to building a business model that benefits everyone? ThriveWorx has figured it out. Joining us this week is Mike Mannina the Co-Founder and CEO of ThriveWorx, a non-profit platform empowering companies to turn their supply chains into forces of community transformation. Mike and I have a great discussion on why business is the most effective tool for community development, in addition to learning how purposefully channeling philanthropic dollars to the people in your supply chain actually reduces business risk by strengthening relationships.   Mike Mannina As Co-Founder and CEO, Mike teamed with Thrive Farmers in 2015 to launch ThriveWorx, a metro Atlanta-based non-profit dedicated to disrupting poverty through market-driven collective action. ThriveWorx serves as a platform with a unique development formula that leverages corporate supply chains, local community leaders, and global best-in-class non-profits to empower sustainable international development in the world’s most marginalized communities. Prior to leading ThriveWorx, Mike served in various roles within the U.S. government. From 2012-2015, Mike served as the U.S. Treasury Attaché to Saudi Arabia at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, where he led the Treasury’s counter-terrorism finance mission, supported MENA regional economic development efforts, and G-20 global economic stability initiatives. From 2009-2012, he conducted three short-term tours in Afghanistan supporting the war and reconstruction efforts, focused on modernizing a nascent financial system. Mike also worked in the West Wing for the White House Homeland Security Council, and for the White House Counsel’s Office, U.S. Congress, and at a Washington, DC-based think tank.   Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources ThriveWorx Website Mike Mannina’s LinkedIn We First Website Have you ever wondered how to get all your stakeholders on board when it comes to building a business model that benefits everyone? ThriveWorx has figured it out. Joining us this week is Mike Mannina the Co-Founder and CEO of ThriveWorx, a non-profit platform empowering companies to turn their supply chains into forces of community transformation. Mike and I have a great discussion on why business is the most effective tool for community development, in addition to learning how purposefully channeling philanthropic dollars to the people in your supply chain actually reduces business risk by strengthening relationships.

 

Mike Mannina

As Co-Founder and CEO, Mike teamed with Thrive Farmers in 2015 to launch ThriveWorx, a metro Atlanta-based non-profit dedicated to disrupting poverty through market-driven collective action. ThriveWorx serves as a platform with a unique development formula that leverages corporate supply chains, local community leaders, and global best-in-class non-profits to empower sustainable international development in the world’s most marginalized communities. Prior to leading ThriveWorx, Mike served in various roles within the U.S. government. From 2012-2015, Mike served as the U.S. Treasury Attaché to Saudi Arabia at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, where he led the Treasury’s counter-terrorism finance mission, supported MENA regional economic development efforts, and G-20 global economic stability initiatives. From 2009-2012, he conducted three short-term tours in Afghanistan supporting the war and reconstruction efforts, focused on modernizing a nascent financial system. Mike also worked in the West Wing for the White House Homeland Security Council, and for the White House Counsel’s Office, U.S. Congress, and at a Washington, DC-based think tank.

 

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

ThriveWorx Website

Mike Mannina’s LinkedIn

We First Website

]]> 1554 no The North Face’s Arne Arens Gets Candid About Boycotting Facebook and Sustainable Growth The North Face is known for its outdoor apparel, but in July 2020 the company became known for being the first major brand to speak out about against hate speech on Facebook as part of the #StopHateforProfit campaign. Join me in conversation with Global Brand President Arne Arens as he takes us inside that bold decision, and how it connects directly to the mission of The North Face brand, and how ultimately making long-lasting clothing that’s meant to be recycled makes for great business.   Arne Arens Arne Arens is Global Brand President of The North Face. In this role, Arne is responsible for driving the growth of The North Face brand globally by setting the strategy for the brand across all aspects of the business.  Arne has over 20 years of experience demonstrating strong leadership. Prior to assuming the Brand President role in 2017, Arne was Vice President/General Manager, where he was responsible for the brand’s America’s business and strategic initiatives for sales, merchandising and the direct-to-consumer business. Arne also has led The North Face brand in EMEA where he oversaw sales, marketing, merchandising, product development and direct-to-consumer activities.  Prior to joining VF, Arne worked at Nike in Europe, where he spent eight years in marketing, sales and category roles. Before Nike, he served in consulting roles across a range of industries and geographies.  Arne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Science and Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam and a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources: Learn more about what sustainability looks like at The North Face Connect with Arne Arens on LinkedIn Become a purposeful brand by visiting the We First website. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000 The North Face’s Arne Arens Gets Candid About Boycotting Facebook and Sustainable Growth full 1 14 Goal 17 Media The North Face is known for its outdoor apparel, but in July 2020 the company became known for being the first major brand to speak out about against hate speech on Facebook as part of the #StopHateforProfit campaign. Join me in conversation with Global Brand President Arne Arens as he takes us inside that bold decision, and how it connects directly to the mission of The North Face brand, and how ultimately making long-lasting clothing that’s meant to be recycled makes for great business. The North Face is known for its outdoor apparel, but in July 2020 the company became known for being the first major brand to speak out about against hate speech on Facebook as part of the #StopHateforProfit campaign. Join me in conversation with Global Brand President Arne Arens as he takes us inside that bold decision, and how it connects directly to the mission of The North Face brand, and how ultimately making long-lasting clothing that’s meant to be recycled makes for great business.   Arne Arens Arne Arens is Global Brand President of The North Face. In this role, Arne is responsible for driving the growth of The North Face brand globally by setting the strategy for the brand across all aspects of the business.  Arne has over 20 years of experience demonstrating strong leadership. Prior to assuming the Brand President role in 2017, Arne was Vice President/General Manager, where he was responsible for the brand’s America’s business and strategic initiatives for sales, merchandising and the direct-to-consumer business. Arne also has led The North Face brand in EMEA where he oversaw sales, marketing, merchandising, product development and direct-to-consumer activities.  Prior to joining VF, Arne worked at Nike in Europe, where he spent eight years in marketing, sales and category roles. Before Nike, he served in consulting roles across a range of industries and geographies.  Arne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Science and Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam and a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources: Learn more about what sustainability looks like at The North Face Connect with Arne Arens on LinkedIn Become a purposeful brand by visiting the We First website. The North Face is known for its outdoor apparel, but in July 2020 the company became known for being the first major brand to speak out about against hate speech on Facebook as part of the #StopHateforProfit campaign. Join me in conversation with Global Brand President Arne Arens as he takes us inside that bold decision, and how it connects directly to the mission of The North Face brand, and how ultimately making long-lasting clothing that’s meant to be recycled makes for great business.

 

Arne Arens

Arne Arens is Global Brand President of The North Face. In this role, Arne is responsible for driving the growth of The North Face brand globally by setting the strategy for the brand across all aspects of the business.

 Arne has over 20 years of experience demonstrating strong leadership. Prior to assuming the Brand President role in 2017, Arne was Vice President/General Manager, where he was responsible for the brand’s America’s business and strategic initiatives for sales, merchandising and the direct-to-consumer business. Arne also has led The North Face brand in EMEA where he oversaw sales, marketing, merchandising, product development and direct-to-consumer activities.

 Prior to joining VF, Arne worked at Nike in Europe, where he spent eight years in marketing, sales and category roles. Before Nike, he served in consulting roles across a range of industries and geographies.

 Arne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Science and Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam and a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.



Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources:

Learn more about what sustainability looks like at The North Face

Connect with Arne Arens on LinkedIn

Become a purposeful brand by visiting the We First website.

]]> 1339 OMAZE’s Matthew Pohlson On His Near Death Experience And Disrupting Charity If you are looking to be inspired by how a change of mindset can unlock joy and success in the entrepreneur journey, listen to this episode. Matthew Pohlson, Co-founder and CEO of Omaze joins me for an in-depth conversation about how his for-profit model is disrupting the non-profit space, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near death experience that forever changed his life, and his company. Matthew Pohlson Matt Pohlson is the Co-founder and CEO of Omaze, the online fundraising platform that offers people the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of nonprofits around the world. Omaze has raised over $120 million for charities by making it fun and easy for people to give back. Omaze’s fundraising and awareness campaigns bring together influencers, nonprofits, and donors around the world to create real, lasting impact. Matt holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in economics and political science from Stanford University. Prior to launching Omaze, Matt worked as an executive producer for A Decade of Difference concert series, and at McKinsey & Company. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Omaze Website Matthew Pohlson’s, LinkedIn We First Website Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0000 OMAZE’s Matthew Pohlson On His Near Death Experience And Disrupting Charity full 1 13 Goal 17 Media If you are looking to be inspired by how a change of mindset can unlock joy and success in the entrepreneur journey, listen to this episode. Matthew Pohlson, Co-founder and CEO of Omaze joins me for an in-depth conversation about how his for-profit model is disrupting the non-profit space, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near death experience that forever changed his life, and his company. If you are looking to be inspired by how a change of mindset can unlock joy and success in the entrepreneur journey, listen to this episode. Matthew Pohlson, Co-founder and CEO of Omaze joins me for an in-depth conversation about how his for-profit model is disrupting the non-profit space, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near death experience that forever changed his life, and his company. Matthew Pohlson Matt Pohlson is the Co-founder and CEO of Omaze, the online fundraising platform that offers people the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of nonprofits around the world. Omaze has raised over $120 million for charities by making it fun and easy for people to give back. Omaze’s fundraising and awareness campaigns bring together influencers, nonprofits, and donors around the world to create real, lasting impact. Matt holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in economics and political science from Stanford University. Prior to launching Omaze, Matt worked as an executive producer for A Decade of Difference concert series, and at McKinsey & Company. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Omaze Website Matthew Pohlson’s, LinkedIn We First Website If you are looking to be inspired by how a change of mindset can unlock joy and success in the entrepreneur journey, listen to this episode. Matthew Pohlson, Co-founder and CEO of Omaze joins me for an in-depth conversation about how his for-profit model is disrupting the non-profit space, the personal reasons behind his work, and a near death experience that forever changed his life, and his company.


Matthew Pohlson

Matt Pohlson is the Co-founder and CEO of Omaze, the online fundraising platform that offers people the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of nonprofits around the world. Omaze has raised over $120 million for charities by making it fun and easy for people to give back. Omaze’s fundraising and awareness campaigns bring together influencers, nonprofits, and donors around the world to create real, lasting impact. Matt holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in economics and political science from Stanford University. Prior to launching Omaze, Matt worked as an executive producer for A Decade of Difference concert series, and at McKinsey & Company.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Omaze Website

Matthew Pohlson’s, LinkedIn

We First Website

]]> 1608 no Doug Palladini of VANS On Choosing Integrity Over Ubiquity In this episode, I have a great conversation with Doug Palladini, Global Brand President of VANS on how to build a purposeful brand by really listening to your customers and being truly authentic. Doug discusses how the company’s approach translated into their unique response to COVID 19 and more. Doug Palladini A veteran of the action sports industry with more than 25 years of leadership across marketing, sales and product, Doug Palladini was appointed to lead Vans as its Global Brand President in July 2016. In his role, Palladini oversees the strategic direction of Vans’ more than $4 billion global business, while enabling the regional teams to develop and deliver local strategies to drive continued worldwide growth. A long-time leader within the Vans brand, Palladini has held various roles within the company. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Vans' global marketing leader. Palladini played an integral role in Vans’ transformation into a global icon of creative expression in youth culture, becoming the largest action sports footwear and apparel brand on the planet, available in more than 84 countries. Palladini has also led production of hundreds of hours of award-winning television for Fox and its networks, as well as feature films such as Pipeline Masters. He is also the executive producer of the Vans Warped Tour documentary, No Room for Rock Stars and the newly released, Los Punks: We Are All We Have. Palladini is the author of the Vans tell-all coffee table book, “Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals,” and wrote two new chapters to commemorate Vans’ 50th Anniversary in 2016. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources  Vans Website Doug Palladini’s, LinkedIn We First Website Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:11:00 -0000 Doug Palladini of VANS On Choosing Integrity Over Ubiquity full 1 12 Goal 17 Media In this episode, I have a great conversation with Doug Palladini, Global Brand President of VANS on how to build a purposeful brand by really listening to your customers and being truly authentic. Doug discusses how the company’s approach translated into their unique response to COVID 19 and more. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Doug Palladini, Global Brand President of VANS on how to build a purposeful brand by really listening to your customers and being truly authentic. Doug discusses how the company’s approach translated into their unique response to COVID 19 and more. Doug Palladini A veteran of the action sports industry with more than 25 years of leadership across marketing, sales and product, Doug Palladini was appointed to lead Vans as its Global Brand President in July 2016. In his role, Palladini oversees the strategic direction of Vans’ more than $4 billion global business, while enabling the regional teams to develop and deliver local strategies to drive continued worldwide growth. A long-time leader within the Vans brand, Palladini has held various roles within the company. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Vans' global marketing leader. Palladini played an integral role in Vans’ transformation into a global icon of creative expression in youth culture, becoming the largest action sports footwear and apparel brand on the planet, available in more than 84 countries. Palladini has also led production of hundreds of hours of award-winning television for Fox and its networks, as well as feature films such as Pipeline Masters. He is also the executive producer of the Vans Warped Tour documentary, No Room for Rock Stars and the newly released, Los Punks: We Are All We Have. Palladini is the author of the Vans tell-all coffee table book, “Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals,” and wrote two new chapters to commemorate Vans’ 50th Anniversary in 2016. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources  Vans Website Doug Palladini’s, LinkedIn We First Website In this episode, I have a great conversation with Doug Palladini, Global Brand President of VANS on how to build a purposeful brand by really listening to your customers and being truly authentic. Doug discusses how the company’s approach translated into their unique response to COVID 19 and more.


Doug Palladini

A veteran of the action sports industry with more than 25 years of leadership across marketing, sales and product, Doug Palladini was appointed to lead Vans as its Global Brand President in July 2016. In his role, Palladini oversees the strategic direction of Vans’ more than $4 billion global business, while enabling the regional teams to develop and deliver local strategies to drive continued worldwide growth. A long-time leader within the Vans brand, Palladini has held various roles within the company. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Vans' global marketing leader. Palladini played an integral role in Vans’ transformation into a global icon of creative expression in youth culture, becoming the largest action sports footwear and apparel brand on the planet, available in more than 84 countries.

Palladini has also led production of hundreds of hours of award-winning television for Fox and its networks, as well as feature films such as Pipeline Masters. He is also the executive producer of the Vans Warped Tour documentary, No Room for Rock Stars and the newly released, Los Punks: We Are All We Have. Palladini is the author of the Vans tell-all coffee table book, “Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals,” and wrote two new chapters to commemorate Vans’ 50th Anniversary in 2016.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

 Vans Website

Doug Palladini’s, LinkedIn

We First Website

]]> 1709 no BlackRock’s Frank Cooper On Retooling Capitalism & How Sustainability Drives Growth In this episode, I have a great conversation with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock, the world’s largest hedge fund. Frank gets candid about the challenge climate change poses to business, what needs to change about capitalism, and how sustainability and purpose have become driving forces behind innovation. Frank also tells me why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business.  Frank Cooper Frank Cooper III, Senior Managing Director, is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. He is a member of the Global Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee. Frank has built his career on a unique capability: to unite business, human and cultural perspectives to make brands supremely relevant. As such, he has built a reputation as an agent of change, able to lead transformation for companies at an inflection point across multiple industries, from entertainment and consumer goods to technology and Finance. In his current role as Senior Managing Director and Global Chief Marketing Officer of global financial powerhouse BlackRock, Frank leads the company’s marketing across every region of the world combining the science of data-driven/technology-centered approaches with the art of creativity, culture and purpose. Frank has been lauded by Fast Company Magazine as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business”; was a four-time recipient of Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100”; and recipient of AdColor’s coveted Legend award. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources BlackRock Website Frank Cooper’s, LinkedIn We First Website Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:34:00 -0000 BlackRock’s Frank Cooper On Retooling Capitalism & How Sustainability Drives Growth full 1 11 Goal 17 Media In this episode, I have a great conversation with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock, the world’s largest hedge fund. Frank gets candid about the challenge climate change poses to business, what needs to change about capitalism, and how sustainability and purpose have become driving forces behind innovation. Frank also tells me why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock, the world’s largest hedge fund. Frank gets candid about the challenge climate change poses to business, what needs to change about capitalism, and how sustainability and purpose have become driving forces behind innovation. Frank also tells me why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business.  Frank Cooper Frank Cooper III, Senior Managing Director, is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. He is a member of the Global Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee. Frank has built his career on a unique capability: to unite business, human and cultural perspectives to make brands supremely relevant. As such, he has built a reputation as an agent of change, able to lead transformation for companies at an inflection point across multiple industries, from entertainment and consumer goods to technology and Finance. In his current role as Senior Managing Director and Global Chief Marketing Officer of global financial powerhouse BlackRock, Frank leads the company’s marketing across every region of the world combining the science of data-driven/technology-centered approaches with the art of creativity, culture and purpose. Frank has been lauded by Fast Company Magazine as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business”; was a four-time recipient of Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100”; and recipient of AdColor’s coveted Legend award. Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.   This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources BlackRock Website Frank Cooper’s, LinkedIn We First Website In this episode, I have a great conversation with Frank Cooper, Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock, the world’s largest hedge fund. Frank gets candid about the challenge climate change poses to business, what needs to change about capitalism, and how sustainability and purpose have become driving forces behind innovation. Frank also tells me why we should be optimistic about what we can achieve together through business. 

Frank Cooper

Frank Cooper III, Senior Managing Director, is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of BlackRock. He is a member of the Global Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee. Frank has built his career on a unique capability: to unite business, human and cultural perspectives to make brands supremely relevant. As such, he has built a reputation as an agent of change, able to lead transformation for companies at an inflection point across multiple industries, from entertainment and consumer goods to technology and Finance. In his current role as Senior Managing Director and Global Chief Marketing Officer of global financial powerhouse BlackRock, Frank leads the company’s marketing across every region of the world combining the science of data-driven/technology-centered approaches with the art of creativity, culture and purpose.

Frank has been lauded by Fast Company Magazine as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business”; was a four-time recipient of Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100”; and recipient of AdColor’s coveted Legend award.


Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World and the Founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that works with brands to define their business strategy, company culture, and brand communications.

 

This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

BlackRock Website

Frank Cooper’s, LinkedIn

We First Website

]]> 1970 no CEO Blair Kellison Discusses How Traditional Medicinals Competes On Purpose This week it was a pleasure to welcome Blair Kellison to the podcast, the President of herbal medicine company Traditional Medicinals. Blair offers insights on how his company has thrived since 1974 through long term decision-making, a holistic understanding of sustainability, and a carefully crafted company culture. He also shares his belief that the highest purpose of business is to address climate change and income inequality. Blair Kellison Blair Kellison is the CEO of Traditional Medicinals (TM), a mission driven, organic and fair trade wellness tea company based in Sonoma County, CA. Blair is a former CPA with Ernst & Young, a brand manager with Nestle, and he received his MBA from Booth at The University of Chicago. In 1995, Blair made the best decision of his career by taking a 70% pay cut and trading in his brand manager position at Nestle for one at a mission-driven, vegetarian food company. Over the past 25 years Blair has been the first non-founder CEO of four organizations, each time taking over from the founder and building an executive team to manage the company. His passion is leadership which he believes requires four P’s – Persistence, Patience, Passion and Purpose. He teaches leaders to patiently persist with purpose and passion as the driving force for their success. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Traditional Medicinals Website Blair Kellison’s LinkedIn We First Website Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:41:00 -0000 CEO Blair Kellison Discusses How Traditional Medicinals Competes On Purpose full 1 10 Goal 17 Media This week it was a pleasure to welcome Blair Kellison to the podcast, the President of herbal medicine company Traditional Medicinals. Blair offers insights on how his company has thrived since 1974 through long term decision-making, a holistic understanding of sustainability, and a carefully crafted company culture. He also shares his belief that the highest purpose of business is to address climate change and income inequality. This week it was a pleasure to welcome Blair Kellison to the podcast, the President of herbal medicine company Traditional Medicinals. Blair offers insights on how his company has thrived since 1974 through long term decision-making, a holistic understanding of sustainability, and a carefully crafted company culture. He also shares his belief that the highest purpose of business is to address climate change and income inequality. Blair Kellison Blair Kellison is the CEO of Traditional Medicinals (TM), a mission driven, organic and fair trade wellness tea company based in Sonoma County, CA. Blair is a former CPA with Ernst & Young, a brand manager with Nestle, and he received his MBA from Booth at The University of Chicago. In 1995, Blair made the best decision of his career by taking a 70% pay cut and trading in his brand manager position at Nestle for one at a mission-driven, vegetarian food company. Over the past 25 years Blair has been the first non-founder CEO of four organizations, each time taking over from the founder and building an executive team to manage the company. His passion is leadership which he believes requires four P’s – Persistence, Patience, Passion and Purpose. He teaches leaders to patiently persist with purpose and passion as the driving force for their success. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Resources Traditional Medicinals Website Blair Kellison’s LinkedIn We First Website This week it was a pleasure to welcome Blair Kellison to the podcast, the President of herbal medicine company Traditional Medicinals. Blair offers insights on how his company has thrived since 1974 through long term decision-making, a holistic understanding of sustainability, and a carefully crafted company culture. He also shares his belief that the highest purpose of business is to address climate change and income inequality.


Blair Kellison

Blair Kellison is the CEO of Traditional Medicinals (TM), a mission driven, organic and fair trade wellness tea company based in Sonoma County, CA. Blair is a former CPA with Ernst & Young, a brand manager with Nestle, and he received his MBA from Booth at The University of Chicago. In 1995, Blair made the best decision of his career by taking a 70% pay cut and trading in his brand manager position at Nestle for one at a mission-driven, vegetarian food company. Over the past 25 years Blair has been the first non-founder CEO of four organizations, each time taking over from the founder and building an executive team to manage the company. His passion is leadership which he believes requires four P’s – Persistence, Patience, Passion and Purpose. He teaches leaders to patiently persist with purpose and passion as the driving force for their success.


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


Resources

Traditional Medicinals Website

Blair Kellison’s LinkedIn

We First Website

]]> 1465 no Joey Bergstein, CEO of Seventh Generation, On Building Products for People and Planet Thrilled to have Joey Bergstein, CEO of Seventh Generation join me on the podcast this week. We talk about the Iroquois philosophy which inspired the formation of this eco-friendly home products company over 30 years ago, and how it has grown into one of the most profitable and purpose-driven pieces of Unilever’s portfolio. Joey shares information that any brand can learn from around building a virtuous cycle between creating products with integrity, advocacy and the bottom line. Joey Bergstein Joey Bergstein joined Seventh Generation in 2011 and, together with the Seventh Generation team, has been transforming its business, more than doubling revenue during this time, while pursuing the company’s quest to transform the world into a healthier, more sustainable and more equitable place for all. Joey stepped into the CEO role in 2017 following the sale to Unilever. The company is seeing growth accelerate further in North America and is now expanding across 5 continents to truly impact millions of people around the world.  A graduate of University of Western Ontario’s Richard Ivey School of Business, Bergstein began his career at Procter & Gamble where he held marketing leadership roles over the course of ten years across North America and in Europe. Since then, his career turned to beverages where Joey served as VP Global Business Development and then VP Marketing at Molson and finally at Diageo where as Senior Vice President of Global Rum, Joey led a global team that doubled the rum business to over $1 billion, transforming Captain Morgan into the fastest growing premium spirit brand in the world. Joey, his wife Andrea, founder of Scribblitt.com, and their two super-daughters Tori and Rachel live in Charlotte, VT.  This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources  Seventh Generation Website Joey Bergstein’s LinkedIn We First Website Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:41:00 -0000 Joey Bergstein, CEO of Seventh Generation, On Building Products for People and Planet full 1 9 Goal 17 Media Thrilled to have Joey Bergstein, CEO of Seventh Generation join me on the podcast this week. We talk about the Iroquois philosophy which inspired the formation of this eco-friendly home products company over 30 years ago, and how it has grown into one of the most profitable and purpose-driven pieces of Unilever’s portfolio. Joey shares information that any brand can learn from around building a virtuous cycle between creating products with integrity, advocacy and the bottom line. Thrilled to have Joey Bergstein, CEO of Seventh Generation join me on the podcast this week. We talk about the Iroquois philosophy which inspired the formation of this eco-friendly home products company over 30 years ago, and how it has grown into one of the most profitable and purpose-driven pieces of Unilever’s portfolio. Joey shares information that any brand can learn from around building a virtuous cycle between creating products with integrity, advocacy and the bottom line. Joey Bergstein Joey Bergstein joined Seventh Generation in 2011 and, together with the Seventh Generation team, has been transforming its business, more than doubling revenue during this time, while pursuing the company’s quest to transform the world into a healthier, more sustainable and more equitable place for all. Joey stepped into the CEO role in 2017 following the sale to Unilever. The company is seeing growth accelerate further in North America and is now expanding across 5 continents to truly impact millions of people around the world.  A graduate of University of Western Ontario’s Richard Ivey School of Business, Bergstein began his career at Procter & Gamble where he held marketing leadership roles over the course of ten years across North America and in Europe. Since then, his career turned to beverages where Joey served as VP Global Business Development and then VP Marketing at Molson and finally at Diageo where as Senior Vice President of Global Rum, Joey led a global team that doubled the rum business to over $1 billion, transforming Captain Morgan into the fastest growing premium spirit brand in the world. Joey, his wife Andrea, founder of Scribblitt.com, and their two super-daughters Tori and Rachel live in Charlotte, VT.  This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.   Resources  Seventh Generation Website Joey Bergstein’s LinkedIn We First Website Thrilled to have Joey Bergstein, CEO of Seventh Generation join me on the podcast this week. We talk about the Iroquois philosophy which inspired the formation of this eco-friendly home products company over 30 years ago, and how it has grown into one of the most profitable and purpose-driven pieces of Unilever’s portfolio. Joey shares information that any brand can learn from around building a virtuous cycle between creating products with integrity, advocacy and the bottom line.

Joey Bergstein

Joey Bergstein joined Seventh Generation in 2011 and, together with the Seventh Generation team, has been transforming its business, more than doubling revenue during this time, while pursuing the company’s quest to transform the world into a healthier, more sustainable and more equitable place for all. Joey stepped into the CEO role in 2017 following the sale to Unilever. The company is seeing growth accelerate further in North America and is now expanding across 5 continents to truly impact millions of people around the world. 

A graduate of University of Western Ontario’s Richard Ivey School of Business, Bergstein began his career at Procter & Gamble where he held marketing leadership roles over the course of ten years across North America and in Europe. Since then, his career turned to beverages where Joey served as VP Global Business Development and then VP Marketing at Molson and finally at Diageo where as Senior Vice President of Global Rum, Joey led a global team that doubled the rum business to over $1 billion, transforming Captain Morgan into the fastest growing premium spirit brand in the world.

Joey, his wife Andrea, founder of Scribblitt.com, and their two super-daughters Tori and Rachel live in Charlotte, VT. 


This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.

 

Resources

 Seventh Generation Website

Joey Bergstein’s LinkedIn

We First Website

]]> 1546 VF Corporation’s Steve Rendle on “Balancing Purpose and Performance” In this episode, I have a great conversation with Steve Rendle, the Chairman, President, and CEO of VF Corporation, who shares how a global enterprise pivots to purpose with a portfolio of twelve leading activity-based brands. Steve discusses how he mobilized that portfolio and its employees around issues like COVID-19 and what the future of leadership looks like to the benefit of all stakeholders in our future.    Steve Rendle Steve Rendle is the Chairman, President & CEO of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. VF's purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. They connect this purpose with a relentless drive to succeed to create value for all stakeholders and use their company as a force for good. Steve started his career in the specialty outdoor and action sports industry more than 30 years ago, with over 20 years spent in a series of leadership roles at VF, including serving as the President of The North Face brand. Prior to his current position, Steve was VF’s President & Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of VF's business coalitions worldwide, as well as VF's global Supply Chain and Direct-to-Consumer platforms. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. VF Corporation Website Steve Rendle’s, LinkedIn We First Website Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:47:00 -0000 VF Corporation’s Steve Rendle on “Balancing Purpose and Performance” full 1 8 Goal 17 Media In this episode, I have a great conversation with Steve Rendle, the Chairman, President, and CEO of VF Corporation, who shares how a global enterprise pivots to purpose with a portfolio of twelve leading activity-based brands. Steve discusses how he mobilized that portfolio and its employees around issues like COVID-19 and what the future of leadership looks like to the benefit of all stakeholders in our future. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Steve Rendle, the Chairman, President, and CEO of VF Corporation, who shares how a global enterprise pivots to purpose with a portfolio of twelve leading activity-based brands. Steve discusses how he mobilized that portfolio and its employees around issues like COVID-19 and what the future of leadership looks like to the benefit of all stakeholders in our future.    Steve Rendle Steve Rendle is the Chairman, President & CEO of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. VF's purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. They connect this purpose with a relentless drive to succeed to create value for all stakeholders and use their company as a force for good. Steve started his career in the specialty outdoor and action sports industry more than 30 years ago, with over 20 years spent in a series of leadership roles at VF, including serving as the President of The North Face brand. Prior to his current position, Steve was VF’s President & Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of VF's business coalitions worldwide, as well as VF's global Supply Chain and Direct-to-Consumer platforms. This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. VF Corporation Website Steve Rendle’s, LinkedIn We First Website In this episode, I have a great conversation with Steve Rendle, the Chairman, President, and CEO of VF Corporation, who shares how a global enterprise pivots to purpose with a portfolio of twelve leading activity-based brands. Steve discusses how he mobilized that portfolio and its employees around issues like COVID-19 and what the future of leadership looks like to the benefit of all stakeholders in our future. 

 

Steve Rendle

Steve Rendle is the Chairman, President & CEO of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. VF's purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. They connect this purpose with a relentless drive to succeed to create value for all stakeholders and use their company as a force for good.

Steve started his career in the specialty outdoor and action sports industry more than 30 years ago, with over 20 years spent in a series of leadership roles at VF, including serving as the President of The North Face brand. Prior to his current position, Steve was VF’s President & Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of VF's business coalitions worldwide, as well as VF's global Supply Chain and Direct-to-Consumer platforms.

This episode of LEAD WITH WE was produced and edited by Goal17Media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.


VF Corporation Website

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]]> 1956 How Harry's leverages its capital and culture to address men's mental health https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e6dfc1e In this episode, I have a great conversation with Maggie Hureau, Head of Social Impact at Harry’s. She talks about how Harry’s aims to get more men access to mental health care through its philanthropic efforts and partnerships with nonprofits. Its partners offer mental health resources to men across a number of demographics, including those who identify as LGBTQ, veterans, those facing homelessness and more. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:06:00 -0000 How Harry's leverages its capital and culture to address men's mental health full 1 7 Goal 17 Media In this episode, I have a great conversation with Maggie Hureau, Head of Social Impact at Harry’s. She talks about how Harry’s aims to get more men access to mental health care through its philanthropic efforts and partnerships with nonprofits. Its partne In this episode, I have a great conversation with Maggie Hureau, Head of Social Impact at Harry’s. She talks about how Harry’s aims to get more men access to mental health care through its philanthropic efforts and partnerships with nonprofits. Its partners offer mental health resources to men across a number of demographics, including those who identify as LGBTQ, veterans, those facing homelessness and more. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Maggie Hureau, Head of Social Impact at Harry’s. She talks about how Harry’s aims to get more men access to mental health care through its philanthropic efforts and partnerships with nonprofits. Its partners offer mental health resources to men across a number of demographics, including those who identify as LGBTQ, veterans, those facing homelessness and more.

]]> 1956 no Jeni’s Ice Cream’s 20-year journey to becoming a community-centered, impact-focused business leader. https://share.transistor.fm/s/7413bca2 This week I welcomed Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Ice Cream to the podcast. If you don’t know Jeni’s – you should. We had a great discussion about their ingrained sense of community with a team of 800+ employees, her journey to becoming a true impact leader, and how critical it is to have business show up in social discussions. Jeni’s Ice Cream is a purpose-driven leader, a trailblazer in the industry and a company business can learn from. Enjoy! Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Jeni’s Ice Cream’s 20-year journey to becoming a community-centered, impact-focused business leader. full 1 6 Goal 17 Media This week I welcomed Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Ice Cream to the podcast. If you don’t know Jeni’s – you should. We had a great discussion about their ingrained sense of community with a team of 800+ employees, her journey to becoming a true impact l This week I welcomed Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Ice Cream to the podcast. If you don’t know Jeni’s – you should. We had a great discussion about their ingrained sense of community with a team of 800+ employees, her journey to becoming a true impact leader, and how critical it is to have business show up in social discussions. Jeni’s Ice Cream is a purpose-driven leader, a trailblazer in the industry and a company business can learn from. Enjoy! This week I welcomed Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Ice Cream to the podcast. If you don’t know Jeni’s – you should. We had a great discussion about their ingrained sense of community with a team of 800+ employees, her journey to becoming a true impact leader, and how critical it is to have business show up in social discussions. Jeni’s Ice Cream is a purpose-driven leader, a trailblazer in the industry and a company business can learn from. Enjoy!

]]> 1882 no Thrive Farmers mission to stabilize coffee pricing to support small farmers in Central America https://share.transistor.fm/s/eeacfa3d Michael Jones talks about how THRIVE Farmers has designed a revolutionary new business model that for the first time in history decouples coffee from the toxic connection to volatile commodities markets, thereby aligning the interests of farmers with those who are buying and consuming their coffee. Thrive's revenue sharing model creates stable and predictable long-term pricing for farmers, providing true economic sustainability, and transforming families and communities that produce coffee. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000 Thrive Farmers mission to stabilize coffee pricing to support small farmers in Central America full 1 5 Goal 17 Media Michael Jones talks about how THRIVE Farmers has designed a revolutionary new business model that for the first time in history decouples coffee from the toxic connection to volatile commodities markets, thereby aligning the interests of farmers with thos Michael Jones talks about how THRIVE Farmers has designed a revolutionary new business model that for the first time in history decouples coffee from the toxic connection to volatile commodities markets, thereby aligning the interests of farmers with those who are buying and consuming their coffee. Thrive's revenue sharing model creates stable and predictable long-term pricing for farmers, providing true economic sustainability, and transforming families and communities that produce coffee. Michael Jones talks about how THRIVE Farmers has designed a revolutionary new business model that for the first time in history decouples coffee from the toxic connection to volatile commodities markets, thereby aligning the interests of farmers with those who are buying and consuming their coffee. Thrive's revenue sharing model creates stable and predictable long-term pricing for farmers, providing true economic sustainability, and transforming families and communities that produce coffee.

]]> 1887 no Greenbar Distillery's Unexpected Journey To Become A Sustainability and Impact Leader https://share.transistor.fm/s/975de6bf This is a fascinating episode with Melkon Khosrovian, the Co-Founder and Spiritsmaker at Greenbar Distillery. Melkon reveals the obstacles he had to overcome to be a truly impact-focused business, how they partnered with growers to launch some of the most carbon negative products and how they adapted to the COVID-19 crisis. Greenbar Distillery is a shining example of how business can be a force for good and drive growth by solving the pressing problems of today. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Greenbar Distillery's Unexpected Journey To Become A Sustainability and Impact Leader full 1 4 Goal 17 Media This is a fascinating episode with Melkon Khosrovian, the Co-Founder and Spiritsmaker at Greenbar Distillery. Melkon reveals the obstacles he had to overcome to be a truly impact-focused business, how they partnered with growers to launch some of the most This is a fascinating episode with Melkon Khosrovian, the Co-Founder and Spiritsmaker at Greenbar Distillery. Melkon reveals the obstacles he had to overcome to be a truly impact-focused business, how they partnered with growers to launch some of the most carbon negative products and how they adapted to the COVID-19 crisis. Greenbar Distillery is a shining example of how business can be a force for good and drive growth by solving the pressing problems of today. This is a fascinating episode with Melkon Khosrovian, the Co-Founder and Spiritsmaker at Greenbar Distillery. Melkon reveals the obstacles he had to overcome to be a truly impact-focused business, how they partnered with growers to launch some of the most carbon negative products and how they adapted to the COVID-19 crisis. Greenbar Distillery is a shining example of how business can be a force for good and drive growth by solving the pressing problems of today.

]]> 1839 no How SanMar Delivered High Growth, Sustainability and PPE Equipment for COVID-19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c6f1ba4 A conversation with Jeremy Lott, Owner and President of Seattle based SanMar, on aligning economic strategies with a purpose-driven company. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 How SanMar Delivered High Growth, Sustainability and PPE Equipment for COVID-19 full 1 3 Goal 17 Media A conversation with Jeremy Lott, Owner and President of Seattle based SanMar, on aligning economic strategies with a purpose-driven company. A conversation with Jeremy Lott, Owner and President of Seattle based SanMar, on aligning economic strategies with a purpose-driven company. A conversation with Jeremy Lott, Owner and President of Seattle based SanMar, on aligning economic strategies with a purpose-driven company.

]]> 1880 no IBM's Bob Lord: Call For Code Helps Developers Worldwide Tackle COVID-19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa4c3bb6 In this episode, Bob Lord, Senior Vice-President of Cognitive Applications and Developer Ecosystems at IBM, inspires us with breakthrough innovations created by IBM, developers worldwide and its partners. He shares the strategies and tactics of true entrepreneurship that not only solve for today's greatest challenges like the climate crisis and COVID-19, but also unlocks new and expansive opportunities for business. This is the power of technology, collaboration and impact at its best! Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 IBM's Bob Lord: Call For Code Helps Developers Worldwide Tackle COVID-19 full 1 1 Goal 17 Media In this episode, Bob Lord, Senior Vice-President of Cognitive Applications and Developer Ecosystems at IBM, inspires us with breakthrough innovations created by IBM, developers worldwide and its partners. He shares the strategies and tactics of true entre In this episode, Bob Lord, Senior Vice-President of Cognitive Applications and Developer Ecosystems at IBM, inspires us with breakthrough innovations created by IBM, developers worldwide and its partners. He shares the strategies and tactics of true entrepreneurship that not only solve for today's greatest challenges like the climate crisis and COVID-19, but also unlocks new and expansive opportunities for business. This is the power of technology, collaboration and impact at its best! In this episode, Bob Lord, Senior Vice-President of Cognitive Applications and Developer Ecosystems at IBM, inspires us with breakthrough innovations created by IBM, developers worldwide and its partners. He shares the strategies and tactics of true entrepreneurship that not only solve for today's greatest challenges like the climate crisis and COVID-19, but also unlocks new and expansive opportunities for business. This is the power of technology, collaboration and impact at its best!

]]> 1100 no A Conversation with TOMS on Transforming Lives, Scaling Impact and Redefining Business https://share.transistor.fm/s/071f694b In this episode, I had a great conversation with Amy Smith, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at TOMS. We talked about how TOMS is evolving how it turns business into a force for good and she gives great insights into the strategies and tactics they use to engage consumers so they can grow their business and its impact at the same time. This is something every brand must do to meet the new demands of their employees and customers, and there's no better leader to learn from than Amy.  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 A Conversation with TOMS on Transforming Lives, Scaling Impact and Redefining Business full 1 2 Goal 17 Media In this episode, I had a great conversation with Amy Smith, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at TOMS. We talked about how TOMS is evolving how it turns business into a force for good and she gives great insights into the strategies and tactics they use t In this episode, I had a great conversation with Amy Smith, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at TOMS. We talked about how TOMS is evolving how it turns business into a force for good and she gives great insights into the strategies and tactics they use to engage consumers so they can grow their business and its impact at the same time. This is something every brand must do to meet the new demands of their employees and customers, and there's no better leader to learn from than Amy.  In this episode, I had a great conversation with Amy Smith, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at TOMS. We talked about how TOMS is evolving how it turns business into a force for good and she gives great insights into the strategies and tactics they use to engage consumers so they can grow their business and its impact at the same time. This is something every brand must do to meet the new demands of their employees and customers, and there's no better leader to learn from than Amy. 

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