This LinkedIn article written by Jennifer Ploskina, a Business Development Director of BI Worldwide references a book that we endorse called Conscious Capitalism. The book and associated movement are both optimistic and cautionary.
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The Conscious Capitalism Chapter of Northeast Ohio, along with the soon to be launched Co-Lab incubator, the Corporate Roundtable of the Sustainable Business Center at Cleveland State University and the Conscious Venture Lab are presenting a conscious capitalism boot camp and pitch competition for emerging early stage entrepreneurs in Cleveland!
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We are looking forward to the premier of the 'Good Fortune" which is a documentary that chronicles the fall and ultimate rise of Austin billionaire philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, and the rise of ‘conscious capitalism’.
Read MoreWe are happy to share a fantastic video presented by Yahoo Finance entitled "How ‘conscious’ capitalism can be profitable and positive for the community" where Kip Tindell and Brittnay Merrill Underwood speak of the benefits of a conscious mindset in both business and social enterprises.
Read MoreTo succeed in a world where variables such as leadership, talent, culture, and reputation rival traditional financial performance and industry analysis, the industry needs new comparative benchmarks and tools to help make the intangible tangible.
Read MoreThis study is an excellent piece of work that shows the importance of a mission, vision and purpose and why connecting your employees to jobs that bring out their sense of purpose will only benefit your company.
Read MoreEPOCH Pi, an investment bank financing the purpose economy—companies that drive profitability by enabling success for all stakeholders, is pleased to announce that Pablo Guevara is joining as a Partner and will help manage existing as well as new client engagements.
Read MoreDuring the 2016 Social Innovation Summit, David Rittberg, senior program officer at the Schusterman Foundation, who moderated a panel on changing corporate values cited a ProInspire Report, which shared that for Millennials PURPOSE IS PARAMOUNT. And that this generation is socially conscious and purpose-driven, which has profoundly impacted expectations of their career.
Read MoreJust like the writer of an article in Conscious Company Magazine entitled “How the “Sharks” are Missing the Blue Ocean of Conscious Capitalism, the show “Shark Tank” peaks the interest of most in the investment banking world, as it shows an elementary snapshot of what we do to the world.
Read MoreAn article posted in theMedical Device Business by mthibault on February 2, 2016 entitled Making a Merger Work, speaks specifically to mergers in the medical device and diagnostics industry, but the wisdom shared can be applied to all businesses.
Read MoreWe love that there are more articles on culture and integration issues published by the major consulting firms. That’s progress. This is an interesting piece from BCG who was writing about conscious business behavior long before it was in the popular press.
Read MoreIn this article posted in Hoffpost Business's Blog, they reference studies that indicate that 70 - 90% of mergers and acquisitions result in what is considered a failure. And of those according to a McKinsey survey, 25% of executives say that the absence of a "culture fit" was the key reason why so many mergers fail! So the answer is yes.
Read More"Delivering a vision of seamless merger success requires discipline and expertise, apart from creating a culture of accountability and enthusiasm." Within this evolving climate, business leaders and managers must find better ways to integrate diverse corporate cultures without compromising on their primary goals.
Read MoreThis article scripted by Alyssa Drury of Seismic, discusses the culture movement and introduces John Mattone's new book Culture Transformations release.
Read MoreB the Change Media, which recently raised $2m in startup capital, will launch a quarterly print magazine and website this summer, and plans to organize events for socially and environmentally responsible firms.
Read MoreDoing well while doing good, might just be catching on. According to this article published in the WSJ, Do-good investing took a step forward in 2015 with "Sustainable Investing" going mainstream as Wall Street ramps up interest. It is thought that the year 2015 might well have been when sustainable investing became sustainable.
Read More5 P's to Improve Employee Connection Having the employees on board and committed to the culture and therefore the company will provide important resilience during any business cycle.
Read MoreAt EPOCH Pi, we believe in the concept and power of Conscious Capitalism. A stakeholder approach to business that enables a company to both do good and do well.
Read MoreAs we approach the holidays and enter the New Year, it is natural to start reflecting on where you have been and where you are going. Cathy Clark’s On Impact Digest posed two good questions to consider. 1) What is the role of Business in Society and 2) How Corporate Culture Affects the Bottom Line?
Read MoreThinking about a sale or merger? Have you thought about the impact of culture on the success of a transaction? Studies and articles like the one below continue to show that the best approach is to devote time and resources to understanding cultural fit, and it is best to start thinking about it before the process ever starts.
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