In this episode, we explore the role of CEO activism in the social enterprise. Today, CEOs are taking a public stand—not just for shareholders but also for employees, customers, the environment, and the communities they serve. Our guest, Nick Aster, founder of TriplePundit, discusses why it’s more important than ever for CEOs to take a stand on social responsibility. How can CEOs effectively navigate the often blurry line between saying enough and saying too much? And what are the risks and rewards they face? Join us as we dig in to the many facets of CEO activism.

Staying ahead of the digital curve requires new ways of thinking and doing—it’s as much about mind-set as it is about the latest technology. And it’s more than making incremental improvements: It’s time to think and act big! We’re joined by Dr. Reza Moussavian, senior vice president of the HR division “Digital & Innovation” at Deutsche Telekom, who will tell us how an enterprise-wide digital transformation and adopting a digital mind-set has infused innovation throughout the company’s culture.

It may be time to rethink everything you thought you knew about corporate learning. Companies today are reshaping their learning models to deliver new value to employees and the business, making learning more real-time, on-demand, and embedded in the flow of work. Meriya Dyble, managing director of connected learning, explains how ATB Financial has been creatively reimagining learning in this way—including peer-to-peer learning -- to radically personalize the learning experience.

We see the changes organizations are making to adapt to external pressures as they transition to social enterprises, but how are they addressing the inevitable shifts that are occurring within their own company culture? When operating as a social enterprise, financial performance and social purpose go hand in hand. And it’s not only about what companies do outside their four walls, but also what happens inside. Today we’re taking that internal view to explore the role culture plays in the social enterprise. Deb Hicks, chief people and culture officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is here to tell us about her organization’s efforts to tackle issues of diversity & inclusion and accessibility as part of a broader cultural transformation.

When is it right for companies to take a public stand on social issues? We explore what it means to be a social enterprise, one whose mission combines revenue growth and profit-making with respect and support for a broader community of stakeholders. Our guest, Gideon Maltz, executive director of Tent Partnership for Refugees, discusses how companies can effectively combine social and business purpose, leveraging their core business to make a much bigger impact than financial support alone can make.

This new world of work requires business leaders and HR professionals to learn and lead differently. To move from a business enterprise focus to a social enterprise mind-set. To become the best citizens we can be, both inside and outside of the organization. It’s not a question of choosing shareholder value or stakeholder value, it’s about both. Because the talent we seek to hire and keep on board and the customers we pursue in the marketplace demand it.