Rebooting Capitalism

In this episode, Ranjay Gulati, shares his story of how he discovered what deep purpose is and how he began to look at his own organizational purpose. We discuss how companies can dedicate themselves more profoundly to purpose-driven leadership and use it to engage with employees on the frontline and how purpose can be pursued in a more thoughtful way that can transform businesses and leadership in general.

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Julien Gervreau of Jackson Family Wines shares the four core pillars of the Rooted for Good plan, what will be achieved in each one, and how sustainability has been woven into the company's culture. He gives some useful advice for getting everyone on your team on board for these goals, how to encourage buy-ins, and how to start a plan like this in your company. Business can be used as a force for good, and Jackson Family Wines is going above and beyond to demonstrate that.

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In this episode, Paul and I discuss the problems with eating animal meat, what alternatives are out there, and why making the shift doesn't have to be black and white. Paul shares his wealth of knowledge on the link between global sustainability problems and animal meat, and how eating meat is linked to future pandemic risks. This is a controversial topic, but I know you'll leave this episode feeling more informed and intentional about what you make for dinner.

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In this episode, Leo shares his story of becoming disenchanted with the world of corporate advertising and what led him to leave that world and start Ripl Goods. We talk about what it was like launching a purpose-driven business during a pandemic, how his job satisfaction has gone through the roof, and how his company is changing our reliance on the plastic water bottle.

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Scott, an Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo, and I dig into the importance of non-financial metrics and sustainability disclosures, the data these metrics provide businesses with, and how he helps businesses benchmark this data. We discuss the different sustainability frameworks currently used and how implementing one of these frameworks will benefit your business right now and in the future.

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Elizabeth shares why the diminishing layer of topsoil is a major concern not just for farmers, but for all humans. She explains the science behind regenerative agriculture and how we're damaging the topsoil, as well as some ways that the average person can support regeneration efforts. We depend on topsoil for nearly all of the world's food production, so if there was ever a time to get your hands dirty for a cause, this is it.

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In today's episode, Jenn shares why small businesses struggle to get sufficient data security and how they can access it, why she sees data security as a human right, and how everyday people can become better stewards of our privacy. Jenn believes you cannot be a socially conscious company without caring for your employees' and clients' data, so she's sharing her advice for both business owners and consumers to improve their privacy and security efforts.

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In this episode, Lauren and I dive into the evil world of single-use plastics and look at the alternatives in our ever-increasing takeout environment. Lauren shares best practices for knowing when to throw out an object, recycle it, or compost it, and what businesses can do today to reduce their plastic pollution.

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Sean and I discuss all the different ways Ben & Jerry's is more than just a beloved ice cream business, and how it's possible for a company to make a profit while doing the right thing. He shares some of the ways they're working to make their supply chain more sustainable, their workforce more diverse, and how they use their platform to hold the government accountable. No company is perfect, but Ben & Jerry's continues to set the bar high for sustainable businesses.

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In this episode, find out why assessing your supply chain for sustainability is so important and how to decide which metrics to assess it for. Having this conversation with your suppliers can be challenging, so Tim shares how to make it easy and mutually beneficial. We talk about the benefits of working to create a more sustainable supply chain, and what you can do to start the shift today.

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