Today, many companies claim to be purpose-driven. Some are private and Evergreen® companies, but others are public or private equity or venture capital backed. It is true that many companies articulate and advertise a noble purpose, but how often is it genuine?

In this Tugboat Institute® podcast, CEO Dave Whorton examines this claim by so many and asks the question, can a company that is not private truly be purpose-driven? The resounding answer is no.

Listen and understand how Purpose partners with Private to sit at the heart of the Evergreen movement.

A third generation CEO of a family company enjoys certain advantages, but also faces certain challenges. Kristi Tacony Humes learned this first hand when she became CEO of Tacony Corporation. 

In this Tugboat Institute® talk, Kristi shares her learnings, some advice for CEOs in a similar situation, and some good stories! Above all else, she has learned that it is critical to keep asking questions and to fix things…before they are broken!   Listen and learn more about the advantages and the challenges of being the leader of a family business.

Dr. David Bradford’s most recent book is entitled Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. The book explains how honesty can, when approached with care and respect, serve to deepen and strengthen relationships rather than strain them.

In this Tugboat Institute® podcast, Dr. David Bradford shares the model that he has created to help us understand how to be honest without hurting one another’s feelings and damaging relationships. He calls it “The Net.”    Listen and learn about The Net and the ways in which it can help you build stronger relationships in every area of your life.

In this Tugboat Institute® podcast, Arturo shares the story of the birth and growth of Clase Azul, the many initiatives they sponsor in their communities, and his thinking about and understanding of the luxury industry.   Listen and be inspired to be ambitious and to be a force for good in your own community.

Bryan Papé founded MiiR after surviving a life-threatening ski accident. He was determined to build and scale a company that was grounded in generosity and innovation, and he wanted to do it without private equity or venture capital. Despite being repeatedly told it couldn’t be done, Bryan made it happen. In this podcast, Bryan shares the story of the creation of MiiR as well as the purpose and beliefs that keep driving him and his team as MiiR grows and thrives.

David Holmes, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Character Collaborative, believes that character is destiny. His organization works to elevate the role of character in college admissions. According to study after study, character, rather than a test score, is the strongest predictor of long-term success in college and in life.

In this Tugboat Institute® podcast, David argues that we need to prioritize instilling character in our children and that we should value it greatly in our businesses as well. Our world has become fractured and divided, and only through a focus on character can we find our way back to a civil and thriving society.

Listen and be inspired to consider character, in your life and in your work.

In this talk from Tugboat Institute® Summit 2021, Susie describes how her experience as an educator is reflected in her commitment to creating culture, striving for effective collaboration, and making the most of every “teachable moment” to improve the company and train her team.  Listen and be inspired by this unique and very Evergreen® lens on leadership.

Listen to Lester’s podcast from Tugboat Institute® Summit 2021 and learn more about this initiative and about Forest Gardens.

In this Tugboat Institute® podcast, David Eichhorn, CEO of NISA Investment Advisors, examines the Paradox of Growth in business. As successful businesses mature, they grow, but at a certain point, the growth leads to a size which breeds complexity, which can then kill growth. How can a CEO or Founder break this cycle?

David has spent considerable time and energy examining this paradox as it relates to his Evergreen® company. As a leader, he has found success in resolving it by implementing the Bain Micro-battle System®. He has managed to meet his goals for growth and reap the benefits of size without being derailed by growth-inflicted pain points that emerge as the organization becomes more complex.

Listen and learn how to make the size of your business an asset in innovation—not an anchor.

In this humorous Tugboat Institute® talk, Steve shares his experience and his advice around stepping into a CEO transition with grace, with hope, and with a solid plan. He identifies the key factors that will ensure it is as smooth as possible. As he plans to hand over the reins of Michelman, he feels that he has set the stage for a successful transition and is excited for his next chapter.   Listen and be inspired to make a succession plan for your Evergreen® company.