For the EVOLution of Business

[2:20] The phone conversation that turned into their new book, The Business of Race[5:30] Gina and Margaret's reconnection after the murder of George Floyd[10:00] Applying a growth mindset to conversations about raceGina: "Avoiding the conversation and doing nothing is the wrong thing to do."Dolly Chugh's TED Talk - How to Let Go of Being a "Good" Person and Become a Better Personhttps://www.ted.com/talks/dolly_chugh_how_to_let_go_of_being_a_good_person_and_become_a_better_person?language=en[20:00] Navigating racial conversations in their friendshipGina: "Rather than conflict resolution, I like to think about conflict transformation. Conflict is a tool for transformation. That's how people grow. That's how you know what's really going on in your relationships. If you aren't willing to take that risk then you'll never know."[28:00] How discussions of race in society and the workplace have evolved - from compliance and avoiding lawsuits to belonging and equityGina: "Regardless of how we racially identify, we're in this together."[34:45] Passing "The Kumbaya Test" as an ally[40:00] Picking your moments to bring up conversations about race[43:00] Why the workplace is the best place to talk about race-Often the first or only place that we interact with people of other races-One of few places in society where there is some civility-One of the places where you must keep learning and growing to stay relevant"The workplace is the place where people of many different backgrounds and skillsets work together toward a common goal."[49:30] Taking an asset rather than deficit based lens to diversity in the workplace[52:00] The business model of slaveryGina: "Their business model was always broken and not sustainable...Here's a business model that we propose that is an asset-based model that's not based on the economic oppression of humans. We want to say to business people, don't be afraid of addresses this, you know how to do it and we're going to show you how to do it with the tools that you've been using all along: strategy, project planning..."[1:01:45] The "work before the work" and "prepping for the talk"Free recommended resourcesCoursera "Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life" (Free)https://www.coursera.org/learn/race-cultural-diversity-american-life"Race, the Power of an Illusion" series:https://www.racepowerofanillusion.org/Frontline: "A Class Divided" (Free):https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/class-divided/Read their series on talking about race in the workplace:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/race-america-part-i-workplace-perfect-place-discuss-margaret-h-/Pre-order their book - Due August 31, 2021:https://www.amazon.com/Business-Race-Antiracist-Workplace_And-Actually/dp/126426884X/

Recorded April 8th, 2021 by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business."Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalism.org/

Recorded February 24th, 2021 by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business."Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalism.org/Learn more about Improving:https://improving.com/

Recorded October 27th by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business."Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalism.org/

[3:40] Founding of Greyston by a then-Buddhist Monk Bernie Glassman[7:50] The business case for Open Hiring[11:15] Piloting Open Hiring in Rochester, NY[14:30] How to get started with Open Hiring at your businessView Open Hiring 101 Webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/uMIkI--uq2o3HNWRsgSDUaB9W42_J6yshCUeqfEOzBrgUXkFMwaiZbNGZeQovDN7MDyf3rEIpwA4qlMK?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=yxVvUoIWRC-8jUvM3MtFag.1595019369785.ac5752f410a180da626b89cee54f904e&_x_zm_rhtaid=319[19:00] Open Hiring at the Body Shop - 60% reduction of turnover, productivity up 13%, reduced time to hire from 3-4 weeks to 7 days - hired 150 so far and looking to expand[21:45] How Open Hiring can actually INCREASE retention[28:30] How Open Hiring can inject purpose into an organization and positively impact the culture [31:45] Sharing stories of impact with consumers[36:00] Radical inclusion through balancing accountability with support[38:30] Sara's path from Harvard Business School to Greyston[43:00] Mubarak's experience bridging non-profit and for profit[45:00] Defining success and looking toward the future of Open HiringLearn more at www.greyston.org/about-the-greyston-center-for-open-hiringIf you're in Rochester, contact Mubarak: mubarakb@greyston.orgOtherwise, contact Sara at: saram@greyston.org 

[3:00] Growing up in Rochester, then joining the Marines[6:30] Mentoring from Bob Duffy and coming back to Rochester[9:15] Applying his degree in urban education to Rochester's challenges[12:00] Taking a holistic approach to business - "differentiate free market, equal opportunity capitalism where there is healthy competition, from what we have now...corporate cannibalism"[15:00] "We need to be honest about tax avoidance...this idea that there is not an inherent obligation to the public good...by starving government, business is attempting to introduce themselves as saviors, which I'm hesitant to do. Doing good should not be an act of charity. Doing good should be part of our fundamental obligation to one another as people...there needs to be inherent in the business model, with this aspiration for profitability, how do we at the same time not create these negative externalities BEFORE you start thinking about how to do good."[20:00] "If you continue to subject people to a system that they know they have no real opportunity or chance of succeeding in, then you risk collapse...and if the system collapses, even those who have the most power become powerless."[23:00] How philanthropy can be a "Trojan horse" for corporate reputation that masks how inherent in their business model is the simultaneous cause of many of the problems they claim to ameliorate[27:00] Overcoming the temptation of short-term self interest - poverty as a deficit of aggregate choice - "for far too long, the nature of the problem has been ignored" - "so many people are better at being community-minded when they're OK...self-interest is inherently un-American"[34:00] Leading conversations on diversity, equity and inclusion in the Chamber and among Chamber members - New "Colors of Success" conversations, trainings and programming[40:00] Understanding systems and contexts that restrict opportunities[47:00] Attracting companies to Rochester, developing the talent they're looking for and enhancing the job quality[56:00] The intersection of education and poverty - "We need to focus on the policies, resource flows and conditions that are rendering them to a helpless status where they are not the determiners of who and what they can become. That is when we begin to deal with poverty. We cannot apply an ethics of individualism to people who cannot take action as individuals."

[3:00] The false separateness we've created between ourselves and nature: "If we can go back to the essence of how life works to align how we design our economy, our companies and our innovation strategies with how nature works, we'd all be much better off."[5:00] Bringing natural intelligence and indigenous wisdom into our design: "We behave like we're isolated from nature, they behave like they're a part of nature."[6:00] Giving a voice to nature in decision making: "Their decision making is built on interdependency, while ours is built on human superiority and we don't take into account all of the relations that are actually vital for our lives.""As a citizen of the so-called 'developed' world, I wonder if we have developed the wrong things."[8:30] Changing our relationship with nature starts with the language we use. Indigenous cultures see nature as a relation and don't use the "it" pronoun, just as we wouldn't call a pet "it."[10:30] Nature filmmakers sometimes glorify the spectacle of a hunt, but it's not the main part of the story or even the most important part - "In your body, if you take away collaboration, you cease to exist. In nature, you more often see strategies to AVOID competition."[13:30] Competition is the exception, rather than the rule. Cancer is fundamentally cells that have forgotten about the system...cancer is what happens when collaboration fails."[17:30] Did we domesticate wolves, or did they domesticate themselves as a cooperative survival strategy?[21:30] How diversity creates resilience - "WE are an ecosystem" - every human is made up of more non-human cells than human cells"We're putting all of our focus on big technological interventions for the climate." Working WITH nature "would be so much easier, less risky and less costly to restore the planet. Not only would that be good for the climate, but it would be incredibly positive for the economy."[26:30] "Bio-logical" - It only counts as an investment if it makes the world better off[27:00] "Nature has been working with chemistry for billions of years. Imagine if our finest chemists understood how this worked and redesigned our products in nature's image" to be non-toxic for humans and for the planet[32:00] Biomimicry - nature has already solved many of the problems we face today-How sharkskin inspired a new surface that resists bacteria and viruses[35:30] Building an organizational structure on the natural intelligence of bottom-up agility - using simple rules rather than top-down hierarchySee Frederic Laloux's ReInventing Organizations here: https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/[42:00] How to get started on the journey of natural intelligence-Product-level, process-level, systems-level-From de-generative to re-generativeLearn more and purchase the book here:https://www.naturalintelligence.info/or contact Leen through LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leen-gorissen-86aa508/

Recorded August 27th by the Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to "elevate humanity through business."Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/

[2:00]  Building an interest in political science[3:55] Establishment of ROC2025 from the Boston Consulting Group's report on regional economic growth - for coordination and resource cultivation[7:30] Four main goals of ROC2025:1 - Adding 30,000 Net New Jobs2 - Increasing Regional Wealth by 20%3 - Elevating 20,000 out of Poverty4 - Increasing Regional GDP by 10%[10:15] The intersection of economic growth and equity"Economically inclusive communities experience higher rates of job growth and higher rates of income growth. Equity isn't tangential to our mission. It really is central...it's an opportunity to contribute to a changed future for our community." says Dr. Joe Stefko, President & CEO of ROC2025.[12:00] "Just" Growth and taking a regional focus - Study and book:http://justgrowth.org/[13:00] Other cities we can learn from and benchmarking against our peer metros[19:30] The impacts of COVID and Black Lives Matter on the 2025 goals[23:30] Early progress from initial investments of ROC2025Strategic Pillars (in collaboration with other Rochester economic development organizations)[26:00] Talent strategy (with Rochester Chamber) - growing the size of the employable labor pool - both retaining local graduates and creating access and training for middle skills jobs [33:00] Business attraction, retention and expansion (with Greater Rochester Enterprise) - 4 out of 5 new jobs are created by jobs that are already here![36:30] Support innovation and downtown development (with Rochester Downtown Development Corporation) - mobility, placemaking and growing street-level activity in the urban core[40:00] Greater ROC regional branding campaign - an opportunity to tell our story in a bold, powerful and audacious way[43:00] This isn't the first regional branding campaign...what makes this time different?"This is an open source brand. This is not the ROC2025 story. This is the community's story...Ours is not a region of one story. Everybody seems to have a different lens on what they love about this region. What we've attempted to do is engage the community in building out that story. This will be an ever-evolving story if we do our job right. It will be a story that incorporates diverse voices and diverse perspectives on what makes our region great...or 'Greater.'"[50:15] How can business leaders get involvedLearn more about ROC2025 at https://www.roc2025.org/ and about the Greater ROC branding campaign at https://greaterroc.com/

[1:30] Pathstone's various workforce development programs[5:00] The hopes, dreams and fears of people returning from incarceration[8:30] "Ban the box" and employment discrimination[12:30] The path through the Young Adult Re-Entry program[15:20] Taking an individualized approach[18:00] Working with other partners in the training ecosystem[20:30] The inner work: changing mindsets for success[26:00] Grequan's path to PathstoneLearn more here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/grequancarter/...and buy his book!https://store.bookbaby.com/bookshop/book/index.aspx?bookURL=Journey-of-a-Maturation-Rollercoaster[30:45] Toni's path to Pathstone"Turn your pain into power, and then you pour that into the young people on a daily basis."Learn more about Post-Traumatic Growth here:https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/growth-trauma[35:00] Joshua's path to PathstoneLearn more here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-murphy-79160a90/Check out past episodes with Rich Ryan:https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/sdt...and Tina Paradiso of Imprintable Solutions:https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/imprintinglives[40:30] A Pathstone success story[46:00] Why success looks different for everyone[49:00] Barriers to scaling the Young Adult Re-Entry program[52:00] A message to employers on why they should consider hiring these young adults that are hungry for opportunityLearn more about workforce development programs at Pathstone:https://pathstone.org/workforce-development/or if you're an employer interested in learning more, contact Joshua Murphy directly at: Jmurphy@pathstone.org

[2:30] Children are stakeholders too!"Children are going to lead the next stage of our evolution."[6:00] Laura's upbringing and how it influenced her life and career"We have a moral as well as a business obligation to build strong children."[10:00] Having conversations on equity and inclusion with children[15:00] Bringing discussions of fairness from kindergarten into the business world[20:00] Encouraging children's natural creativity and inquisitiveness - "While you're working from home, they're going to be on your advisory board whether you like it or not."[25:00] "We used to tell the customer what to buy. Now, the consumer tells us what they want to buy. It has never been more important for us to listen to these young people."[27:30] Embracing the journey of Conscious Capitalism - "It's about progress, not perfection."[30:00] During this pandemic, "it is MORE important for us to be conscious and act as a community, to share, and to build it together." [31:30] Sustainability in the fashion industry - "It has never been more important for customers to vote with their pocketbook...children are very much aware."[36:00] "We are what we measure and we must measure what matters."Learn more abut Caring Economics and Dr. Riane Eisler here:https://centerforpartnership.org/programs/caring-economy/Pick up a copy (or several!) of The ABCs of Conscious Capitalism for Kids here:https://www.consciouscapitalismpress.com/collections/the-abcs-of-conscious-capitalism-for-kidsCheck out Laura's blog post about why the pandemic is a great time for kids to become the conscious leaders our world needs! https://www.roundtablecompanies.com/blog/calling-all-conscious-kidsLearn more about Laura and WHYZ Partners here:https://www.retailconsultingfirm.com/

Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/

Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/

Read and sign the declaration here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsHA40lVULue5wlXDferezB8rdHKr1IXHxd1ADkvm9SldXg/viewformRochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/

What if there was a company whose CEO said, "Let's pay all our people as much as possible?" What if your company treated your spouse, your children, and even your pets, as stakeholders, and made it a priority to ensure that you can be present for them? And what if these businesses, who prioritize the welfare of all their stakeholders, who help heal their employees, customers and communities are more profitable and prosperous than their industry peers? These are "Healing Organizations" as profiled by Raj Sisodia (Founder and Co-Chair of Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and author of Firms of Endearment, Conscious Capitalism, Everybody Matters, Shakti Leadership and now The Healing Organization!) Recorded at "The Healing Force of Business" - Conscious Capitalism ROC's 2020 Virtual Summit

Rochester, NY chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement working to elevate humanity through business. Conscious Capitalism is based on four key tenets:-Higher Purpose (beyond profit)-Stakeholder Orientation (balancing the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and the environment, rather than prioritizing stockholders)-Conscious Leadership (servant leaders that focus on we rather than me, keeping the organization focused on living its purpose)-Conscious Culture (fosters love and care and focuses on the holistic wellbeing of employees)Our mission is to be students and teachers practicing Conscious Capitalism with the belief that these principles empower and advance human flourishing.Thanks to our Visionary Partners: The XLR8 Team, Inc., CleanCraft LLC, The Bonadio GroupLearn more about our Rochester, NY Chapter: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/Learn more about the global Conscious Capitalism movement: https://consciouscapitalismroc.org/

[2:00] Nonviolent communication as a "spiritual discipline and spiritual awareness process masquerading as a communication process...the underlying idea is that all human behavior is an attempt to get our human needs met...We generally don't get into conflict at the level of getting our needs met, but at the level of the strategies we use to meet those needs."[4:30] Building trust with nonviolent communication - "high trust leads to 'good fights'"[7:00] Nonviolent communication and compassion for ourselves as leaders[11:15] Kit's personal journey of nonviolent communication leading to her professional journey[16:30] Gandhi's personal evolution and the founding of the Gandhi Institute by Gandhi's grandson Arun[20:30] Kit's leadership of the Gandhi Institute and leaving the University of Rochester campus to integrate into and "be informed by the suffering" of the PLEX neighborhood[24:15] The intersection of sustainability and social justice - Permaculture as "a set of nonviolent design principles for designing in the way that nature designs...and using those principles for decision-making as a leader...all organizations need to think about sustainability, all organizations need to think about social justice. When we bring that wholeness into our thinking, it informs and uplifts all of us."[27:45] Restorative practices that are culturally informed as a way to transform school climate, especially at the Rochester City School District: "When there is a genuine sense of trust and a genuine sense of safety, all sorts of amazing things happen in every organization, including schools. When that happens, human beings are set up to succeed.""Restorative practices are a set of principles that center human beings. 80% of the focus is on relationship building and an orientation toward communal values over productivity...the other 20% relates to when conflicts emerge and a community-based response when violence occurs."[36:00] Upcoming Workshops at the Gandhi Institutehttps://gandhiinstitute.org/workshops-trainings/[40:30] The recent awakening of white people and white leaders - and the path forward[42:30] Challenging conversations and the anti-racist journey inside the Gandhi Institute[45:30] Advice for other organizations beginning on the anti-racist journey- balancing being courageous and mercifulLearn more about the Gandhi Institute at:https://gandhiinstitute.org/

[2:30] The emotional labor and taxation for people of color to "educate" on racial equity[4:00] Mo's path of turning a passion in diversity, equity and inclusion into a career"This work is not for me just about consciousness lifting. It's truly about connecting hearts and minds to really help people perform and become their optimal selves."[9:00]  Safe spaces and creating ground rules to move to brave spaceshttps://medium.com/@shenequagolding/maintaining-professionalism-in-the-age-of-black-death-is-a-lot-5eaec5e17585[15:00] Becoming an ally by through studying and understanding historical contextMo's ideas for 25 actionable steps for BOLD Leadership:https://www.ediesc.com/post/aticles-blog[20:00] Retention requires inclusion[24:00] Cultural humility and trying to become a white ally[28:00] Reflection, discovery and being guided through the pain to gain perspective[32:00] The importance of counter-narrativeshttps://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en[35:00] Why diversity trainings often fall short“There’s an old saying that says diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance. But I think there’s more to that. I think inclusion is being asked to help plan the party"-Candace Lucashttps://rbj.net/2020/06/17/rbj-diversity-inclusion-summit-going-beyond-the-basics-establishing-sustainable-methods-of-inclusivity/[45:00] "Performative diversity" and "racial battle fatigue"[47:00] How to prepare yourself to be BOLD[50:00] The myth of meritocracy and why inclusive cultures are beneficial for everyone "What is your guiding principle in the C-Suite? How do you engage in discussions? Is everybody's voice heard and accepted the same? ... If you want to enjoy the fruits of diversity, you may have to face some unlearning and some difficult decisions."Learn more about Mo's work:https://www.ediesc.com/

[3:00] Empty words on Black Lives Matter social media postshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/nathaliemolina_outcomesoveroptics-blacklivesmatter-activity-6673307659829178368-FQSD[5:00] Why the NFL's Black Lives Matter fell short[7:00] NASCAR's banning of the Confederate Flag"We should acknowledge, these companies and brands, but not applaud, because there's still so much work to do."[10:00] Citigroup's Black Lives Matter social media posts conflict with their donations to 53 members of Congress with F ratings from the NAACPhttps://popular.info/p/corporations-tweet-support-for-black[12:00] Taking an authentic stand "You can't dip your toe in the water...you should be up to your neck. You need to jump on board before it's too late.""Be strategic, critical and tactical when you're taking a stand, but understand that without guidance and support from people of color, you may very well miss the mark, which is one of the reasons why it's critical for employers to identify and go out of their way to figure out which black people they're hiring for what opportunities."Check out a previous podcast episode with Kesha Carter on diversity at ALL levels of leadership in your organization:https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/keshacarter[16:00] Self-education on "true black history" - start with Spike LeeColor of Law Book:https://www.amazon.com/Color-Law-Forgotten-Government-Segregated/dp/1631492853[21:00] History that wasn't all that long ago: "One thing that Coronavirus has taught us is that we are able to respond instantly. We are able to change laws, we are able to provide funding, we are able to close down the world. We know that we can do this now. We could respond to this pandemic like that, we also need to respond to this epidemic of racism like that. For so long, we placed racism on the agenda of politics. It's really not about politics...it's about health and wellness in this country."https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/06/brands-racism-protests-amazon-nfl-nike/612613/"What the companies that play this game don’t seem to be contemplating—and often obscure—is that their businesses frequently don’t pay back nearly as much as they gain from their associations with black Americans."[25:00] Companies that have made meaningful strides - Nike and Twitter make Juneteenth a paid holidayhttps://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm[28:00] Starbucks tells employees that they can't wear anything in support of BLM, then reverses course[31:30] Coaching brands to think through their advocacy[35:00] Democratic legislators wear kente cloth in solidarity of Black Lives Matterhttps://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/06/11/875054683/kente-cloth-from-royals-to-graduation-ceremonies-to-congress[38:00] Being an authentic ally[39:45] Publicly stating and living up to your values, and calling people out productivelyNikole Hannah-Jones in New York Times 1619 Projecthttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/black-history-american-democracy.htmlBusiness Roundtable commits to Stakeholder Capitalism:https://www.businessroundtable.org/business-roundtable-redefines-the-purpose-of-a-corporation-to-promote-an-economy-that-serves-all-americans[45:00] How brands can start to think outside the box when hiring:"If you take those cats that are already on the streets that have connections and you invest in them, not thinking about the minute marijuana charges they might have...The same blocks that you're trying to reach out to sell to are the same blocks that you should be trying to recruit from. Does that mean that you have to work a little harder? Absolutely."Connect with Rashad:Twitter: @RadicalENTInstagram: @RadicalRashadLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashad-smith-6281b025/

[2:00] Founding of Zweigle's by Wilhelm and Josephine[3:15] Julie's experience growing up in the business[6:00] Getting experience in Maryland, then deciding to come back to join the family business[10:45] Taking a leadership role[13:30] The Zweigle's values representing each of the first 4 generations - Quality, Accountability, Integrity, Caring[16:30] Living and celebrating the core values[18:45] Celebrating 140 Years with a Zweigle's Hall of Fame[25:00] Getting engaged in community serviceSee previous episodes with Foodlink:https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/foodlink...and Special Touch Bakery:https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrating-bakers-of-all-abilities-at[30:00] Product innovation[34:00] What is a white hot? How does it set Zweigle's (and Rochester) apart?https://zweigles.com/this-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-white-hots/[37:00] Julie's evolution as a leader[40:45] Looking ahead to future growth at Zweigle's"Having the right people is just as important as having the right vision of where we want to go and where we want to grow."Learn more at https://zweigles.com/

[2:00] Shifting from a career in the for profit sector to the nonprofit sector[3:30] The founding of Hope Initiatives in 2002[5:00] Multiple lines of business at Hope Initiatives: furniture and household goods, moving and storage[7:00] "Hiring from the population that we serve"[8:40] Providing support beyond a job - life coaches for job readiness and retention skills[14:00] Hiring and assessing readiness - "we're quite unique in that we will take individuals with a variety of backgrounds. We don't rule them out because of felony convictions. We'll take them and try to find that thing that makes their eyes sparkle...in the hopes of getting them used to the idea of working and in the habit of working and excited about doing something that they'll enjoy.[16:30] The changing sentiments toward employing formerly incarcerated "returning citizens" and the challenges of the benefits cliff[19:30] "Seamless integration of business and mission"[24:15] Measuring success - skill building, referability for new jobs[26:30] Success stories[28:40] Barriers to stakeholder capitalism and the challenges of Dale's transition to nonprofit leadership[31:30] Advice for blending servant leadership and strategic leadership[34:30] Building a partnership network and opportunities for community support (monetary contributions or donations of equipment and expertise)https://www.makinghopepossible.com/donate[37:30] Opportunities for growth of the business and its impactLearn more at www.makinghopepossible.com

[1:45] Finding his way into banking[2:20] Celebrating the 100th Anniversary  of ESL[3:00] Transforming from Eastman Savings and Loan for Kodak employees to an independent credit union (aka financial cooperative) in 1996[5:55] Defining the purpose "to help the community thrive and prosper" ... "we recognize the true relationship between the community and the organization. In many respects we wouldn't be here if we didn't have a thriving community. So we see that as a direct responsibility to contribute to that...so we are now on a journey to better understand what that means and remove some contradictions that may not be consistent with that process."[8:50] Balancing purpose and profit - "This is not ALL feel good...In the long run, what is good for the community is good for all participants in the community. So for us, strengthening the community means strengthening our business opportunities, strengthening our employees, strengthening our membership. All of us will prosper if the community prospers. You can't have one part of the community succeeding and say the community is succeeding. You need a collective impact."[10:50] An inclusive, stakeholder-driven process to determine "what will create a healthy, resilient, equitable Rochester" - strengthening neighborhoods, strengthening opportunities[14:00] Deciding to apply for the Best Place to Work Award: "the award was a byproduct, it was not the destination...it gave us a way to benchmark...It's one thing to participate, it's another thing to design activities based on the feedback that you get. Don't bother participating if you aren't going to actively design an ongoing process of what you're going to do."[19:00] Changes ESL has made over the years from the Best Place to Work feedback - "Recognition is not only monetary, it is about acknowledgement. That really creates an engaged environment."[22:30] Balanced scorecard approach[25:00] Changing the short-term focus and aligning the business with stakeholders for the long term: "One of the most difficult tasks going through this journey is reprogramming ourselves to make decisions through a different lens."[28:00] Learning about how part-time work impacts their employees and offering full-time work to any employees that want it, increasing starting salaries[31:30] Challenges of scaling culture as the company grows and the importance of storytelling[33:30] Integrating values into rewards and recognition with the VIP (Values in Practice) Award[36:20] Advice for other leaders taking their companies on the journey of Conscious Capitalism - "understand yourself in the context of the environment that you're in, and do what you have to do to improve that."[39:30] The future of ESL (and Rochester): "I don't see our purpose evolving,  I see ourselves evolving to be more true to our purpose of 'helping our community thrive and prosper'...I'm not sure you ever get there, but you continually work at it...I'm not thinking in a revolutionary way, but continuing to evolve with our purpose at the center." 

[1:30] Does altruism exist? How does it evolve?[4:00] What is multi-level selection?"Selfishness beat altruism within groups, but altruistic groups beat selfish groups."[6:30] How our ability to cooperate sets us apart from our closest evolutionary relativesThe core design principles as adapted from David's work with Elinor Ostrom, 2009 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics: https://www.prosocial.world/post/the-origins-of-prosocial[13:30] Why being well adapted to your current circumstances is different than being adaptable to changing circumstances - The Toyota Innovation principles[20:00] Nobel Prize for Enlightened Businesshttps://evonomics.com/humanizing-corporations-a-nobel-prize-for-enlightened-business-leaders/[23:00] Re-thinking the "invisible hand" and bringing an evolutionary lens to our economic system"There is a vitality for capitalism that we want to celebrate, but if it's not harnessed then it becomes destructive.""Becoming wise managers of evolutionary processes."[29:00] How to adapt the core design principles to coach groups to make them more cooperative and adaptableLearn more about how David is applying evolutionary principles to creating more Prosocial groups and companies in his book PROSOCIAL: Using Evolutionary Science to Build Productive, Equitable and Collaborative Groups: https://www.amazon.com/Prosocial-Evolutionary-Productive-Equitable-Collaborative/dp/1684030242...or on the Prosocial website: https://www.prosocial.world/Learn more about The Evolution Institute: https://evolution-institute.org/Learn about David's vision for "Completing the Darwinian Revolution" in his latest book: https://www.amazon.com/This-View-Life-Completing-Revolution/dp/1101870206

[1:30] James' passion for psychology based on his childhood experiences[4:00] Early mentors: a bus driver, a step-father[8:30] Paying forward the gifts he was given[11:30] Becoming a part of the YMCA and "drinking the kool-aid"[16:00] The "For All" mission and mindset at the YMCA[21:45] Building partnerships across divides of geography and race toward Inclusive Prosperity in Rochester[26:00] How the YMCA is leading by example with their commitment to the work of diversity, inclusion and equity[30:00] Bringing in community stakeholders on the YMCA's culture and inclusion committees to bring new perspectives and  identify opportunities [36:00] The business case for being intentional about diversity and inclusion[42:00] Join Conscious Capitalism ROC on 2/18/2020 to learn more and see it first-hand!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-just-a-gym-diversity-inclusion-and-community-building-at-the-ymca-tickets-94044334135[44:30] Advice to others on the journey toward Conscious LeadershipLearn more about how the Rochester YMCA is more than "just a gym" here:https://rochesterymca.org

[1:30] The inspiration for Professor Frank's latest book "Under The Influence" and why behavioral contagion is ripe for innovation[3:45] Why the harm of second hand smoke are more about peer influence than actual lung damage[10:45] How payroll taxes dis-incentivize hiring, and why we should tax  behaviors with negative consequences (i.e. smoking) instead[12:00] Why peer influence was evolutionarily adaptive to our survival[17:00] The Toyota Prius and we should embrace "virtue signaling" - even if your individual impact is small, you'll influence others, and each person you influence will influence even more! Plus, each behavior you change also changes your identity and makes you more likely to make more changes.[23:30] How sentiments on same-sex marriage changed so quickly and how we might apply this to other social movements - race relations, #MeToo[32:00] Why do we tip? (Even when we're on vacation and will never see the waiter again)[36:30] Harnessing peer pressure to repair the social fabric and increase civic engagement[41:00] How intrinsic motivation might ultimately develop through cultural and social influence[43:30] How bidding wars make us work longer hours but don't make us any better off[50:00] When regulation can make us all better off[54:30] Success is relative and life is graded on a curve[57:00] How using peer influence to reduce inequality would also tackle climate change[1:02:00] "The people who resist raising taxes think it would make them worse off...they'll have less money to spend on the things they want, nobody would deny that...but your ability to bid for the things you want depends on your RELATIVE purchasing power, so the same penthouse apartment will end up in the same hands as before."[1:06:00] Would you rather live in a low tax world where the rich can afford a Ferrari, but there are potholes in the road, or a higher tax world where the rich can only afford a Porsche, but there is money to invest in infrastructure for well paved roads?[1:10:00] Having more productively persuasive conversations with good questions[1:13:15] Using questions to induce gratitude for lucky breaks can make people more likely to give back

[3:00] Pioneering the field of behavioral economics - when individual rationality leads to collective irrationality[8:45] How the cognitive biases of "irrational" behavior make sense when viewed through the lens of evolutionary psychology[12:00] "Darwin's Wedge" between the best interests of individuals and groups - How Charles Darwin's concept of "relative fitness" adds nuance to Adam Smith's invisible hand[19:00] Why regulation can sometimes be in everyone's best interest[24:00] Requiring bike helmets only for kids, even though adults are subject to the same cognitive biases[28:00] Why the private sector might have more waste than the public sector[31:45] How a progressive consumption tax could reduce inequality and generate funds for needed investments, without making the rich any worse off[35:45] "The Mother of All Cognitive Illusions" - Why reducing income across the board won't impact anyone's relative bidding power[39:00] Why we underestimate the importance of luck and how appreciating luck makes us more generous[46:30] How the stories we tell and the types of jobs we celebrate lead us to a misallocation of talent[50:30] The benefits of network effects and when that power goes too far[53:00} Not to tax is not an option, "the only interesting questions are what to tax and how much to tax"[57:00] Creating pride in efficient government at the Ithaca DMV[1:00:00] Appreciating our luck and privileges makes us more grateful and more likely to give back[1:06:00] Mariana Mazzucato and appreciating the role of the government in our collective successhttps://marianamazzucato.com/entrepreneurial-state/Check out Robert Frank's books "The Darwin Economy" and "Success & Luck" discussed during this episode and stay tuned for Part 2 on his just-released book "Under The Influence"

[1:45] The legacy of Self Determination TheoryGet an overview of SDT here: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/[2:30] How Rich developed his interest in motivation[3:30] Partnering up with Ed Deci[4:30] Replacing the then-dominant paradigm of behaviorism  with Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence[9:30] The continuum from intrinsic to extrinsic motivation[14:00] The social/environmental influence on intrinsic motivation[16:00] Giving feedback that improves, rather than undermines employee motivation[18:00] "We don't exploit the potential we have inside our companies. We do that by getting the point of view different people and taking advantage of all of those inputs, but people don't do that unless they feel like they have a voice that will be heard."[19:30] Applications in psychotherapy, in schools, in workplacesLearn more about motivation works here: https://motivationworks.com/[22:30] Why compensation is a symptom, but often not the cure to disengaged employees[23:45] The drivers of engagement and why employees should be given feedback on their engagement surveys[26:30] Creating values and mission statements that support autonomy[29:30] Why autonomy does not mean "no rules"[32:00] How leaders can support autonomy[33:45] Bringing SDT to video gamesLearn more about how Immersyve is developing video games that engage players: https://immersyve.com/[36:45] Designing a company culture for intrinsic motivation[39:00] Bringing play to the workplace[41:00] Creating authentic relatedness and belonging[42:45] How fulfilling psychological needs impacts employee health, energy and vitality[45:00] Being an autonomy-supportive parent[47:00] The intersection of mindfulness and SDT[49:15] Measuring what matters inside the organization[51:00] Why outcome-based reward structures can be counterproductive[52:30] Bringing autonomy to civics and activism

[1:00] Tina's previous careers leading up to Imprintable Solutions[3:30] An EVOLution from "being a service" to "being of service" by employing at-risk youth[5:30] Getting to know the interns through a "Learn to Earn" program and expanding the internship into full time employment and leadership roles[8:20] Overview of the internship programSign up to attend a Conscious Capitalism ROC tour of Imprintable Solutions:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imprinting-lives-at-imprintable-solutions-tickets-88158320911[11:30] Understanding and overcoming barriers to employment - "If we're hungry and we're cold and we don't have a roof over our head or clothes on our back, everything else is just noise. It doesn't matter if you want to earn. It doesn't matter if you want to go to school. It doesn't matter. If those things can't be fulfilled...if you're hungry and you're scared, those are the first things that you have to take care of. That's #1 Priority."[13:30] Tragic murder of an intern that was moving through the internship toward entrepreneurship[15:15] Creating an environment where people feel safe and cared for - "If you're sensing or seeing something change in behavior, in timeliness, just ask the question. 'You doing OK? Is there anything that I can be of service with?'"[17:40] Bottom line results of the evolution toward "being of service" with Imprinting Lives - manufacturing up 100%, efficiency up 30%[19:00] Being flexible to the needs of interns - "So long as the customer's needs are met, you don't have to work inside the box. We decided to take the lid off the box."[22:30] Advice to other aspiring social entrepreneurs - asking tough questions both of others and of yourself[26:00] Intern stories and introducing the Imprinting Lives program to the rest of the employees[30:30] Lessons learned so far: banking, tutoring, voter registration, taxes, childcare - "We all have a story. Everybody coming through the door has a story. If I can't remove a barrier, how can we facilitate to work around it? How can we tiptoe up to the line of a system? How can we ask a question differently?"[34:00] Making Imprinting Lives a collaborative and solution-focused program[36:30] Measuring success for the growth of interns and the resulting growth of the business[40:00] Balancing short-term costs and long-term impact, knowing when to ask for help - "The power of community, the power of humanity. I think at our core, every single one of us wants to help, wants to be of service, wants to lift others up. Being creative, or figuring out who to ask...raise your hand up and ask the question!"[44:00] Tina's EVOLution as a leader - "Pay attention and be awake to opportunities"[46:45] Inspiration for the future of Imprinting Lives from HomeBoy Industries (https://homeboyindustries.org/) "How can we be impactful? It's OK if right now it's one young person at a time. If I'm of service and I'm being a serving leader and I'm showing my young people that, then they start modeling that and they start doing for others the same that has been done for them."[50:20] How Rochester can help - plant tours, job shadows to show young people the opportunities out there and help them get from here to thereLearn more about Imprintable Solutions here:https://www.imprintablesolutions.com/

[1:20] Developing a passion for tea as a journalist in the tea industry in Darjeeling, India[6:50] Turning a passion for tea into a business, connecting the two worlds of his roots in India and his new home in Rochester[11:20] "What can I give to the community through tea? A wellness of body and mind, tea fosters through its many traditions an appreciation of art and diversity...tea connects these very diverse worlds."[14:00] How Niraj fosters a community at the Tea Bar by telling the stories and history of teaSign up for the next tea class here: https://happyearthtea.com/products/tea-session[17:00] How Niraj supports tea farmers that treat employees and the environment well, while also helping them to do better[22:00] The Triple Bottom Line at Leaf Tea Bar. Learn more about committing to 1% for the Planet https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/[29:00] Being a conscious consumer of tea[35:30] Making conscious choices toward sustainability[40:00] Being named one of CNN's 11 best tea houses in the world: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/worlds-best-tea-houses[43:00] Advice to entrepreneurs on creating a community: "For any business to build a community, not just of customers but of advocates...you need some sort of commitment to giving back."[46:00] Taking a long-term perspective and balancing giving and takingVisit Leaf Tea Bar at 650 South Ave, or learn more about Happy Earth Tea at https://happyearthtea.com/

[2:30] Dave's first entrepreneurial venture[4:30] Dave's first real venture - Next Step[8:00] Knowing when to pivot - "You're a penguin and your iceberg is melting, so it's time to find a new iceberg," but the difference between necessary pivots and boredomLearn more about Lean Startup methodology here: http://theleanstartup.com/[14:15] Creation of the Avanti Entrepreneur Network[21:25] Typical Avanti member profile[24:00] Creating a loving, caring culture[29:00] Becoming a servant leader[33:00] Advice for making culture a priority in your business[35:30] Leader as farmer that unlocks the potential in the collective[39:20] Leader as coachThe Coaching Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Habit-Less-Change-Forever/dp/0978440749[42:45] Making purpose and culture your competitive advantage[44:15] The future of AvantiLearn more about Avanti here:http://avantientrepreneur.com/Buy Dave's new book, Crash and Learn here:https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Learn-Business-David-Mammano-ebook/dp/B083FP1QMQ/Watch Dave's TEDx Talk here: 

[0:45] The beginning of Barbara's passion for marketing and communications[2:00] "Gathering experiences" throughout her career, the latest of which is the United Way[4:00] Helping business leaders follow their passions for making positive change[7:00] Rochester as a "Tale of Two Cities" - Many strengths, yet challenges with poverty and education - "United Way as a Hub For Good"[11:00] Bridging city and suburbs - understanding underlying structural racism and other barriers(Read The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America https://www.amazon.com/Color-Law-Forgotten-Government-Segregated-ebook/dp/B01M8IWJT2)(Read How to be an Anti-Racist https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283/[14:30] Making a difference by going deep or going broad[17:30] Engaging your workforce with giving[21:00] Collective impact - "a commitment of many from across different sectors to one common agenda to solve a specific problem"[24:20] Creating opportunities for collaboration across organizations and sectors[27:30] The evolution of the United Way[31:30] Not waiting to give back[35:00] Having humility to listen and have an open mind[39:30] Defining success personally, professionally and for the community[41:20] Balancing short-term "band-aid" needs with longer-term systemic change[45:00] Asking for specific kinds of helpROC The Future Report Card with ideas for how to help: https://rocthefuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Report-Card-2019-Final.pdf

[1:15] Emily's transition from an interest to a career in social media[2:45] Figuring out how to share an authentic voice[4:15] Showing different sides of yourself on different platforms[5:30] From freelancing side gigs to a full time job[7:00] Social media strategy, social media management and content writing to help brands tell an authentic and consistent story and create a sense of community[11:50] Emerging trends in social media platforms[13:20] Working with social media "influencers" in an authentic way[15:00] Check out I Heart ROC's weekly interviews with local Rochesterians on instagram at @i.heart.roc and at http://www.iheartroc.com/[18:30] Taking a stand without "green-washing" or "purpose-washing"[24:00] Creating a consistent message inside your companyLearn more about platform cooperatives at https://platform.coop/[29:30] Engaging with your community and prioritizing your efforts[31:50] More than just followers...measuring engagement in a meaningful way[33:30] Joining the board at Cameron Community MinistriesLearn more at https://www.cameronministries.org/[40:00] Shifting the narrative to tell a more positive story of Rochester[41:30] Looking to the future for Serve Me The Sky[42:30] Balancing purpose and profit, making time for self care as an entrepreneurFind Emily on Twitter @servemethesky, Instagram @servemethesky or at https://www.servemethesky.com/

[1:15] Megan's path to from Conan O'Brien to improv training at Second City[3:45] How comedy writing and improv reinforce each other[4:45] How an improv mindset helps Megan as a producer and occasional host of Connections on WXXI (Tune in on AM 1370 in Rochester on weekdays from 12-2 or listen to the podcast "Connections with Evan Dawson")https://www.wxxinews.org/programs/connections[7:00] Practicing improv as a way to be a better listener[11:00] What does it mean to "Yes, And..."[13:20] Bringing "Yes, And" to leadership, life and business[17:00] Using improv to build trust, vulnerability and emotional intelligence on a team - "Just have fun and the funny comes."[26:00] Developing an interest in becoming a teacher[28:00] Megan's current performing groups and how to build chemistry as a team[37:30] Building trust in yourself through improv - "It's the art form. When you're preaching 'Yes, And' you're preaching acceptance. When you practice that in scenes, it carries on into life."[40:50] The "Don't Think" principleAlan Alda's book "If I Understood You, Would I Have this Look on My Face"https://www.amazon.com/Understood-Would-Have-This-Look/dp/1524781924Alda Center for Communicating Science:https://www.aldacenter.org/Improvise by Mick Napier with at home exercises:https://www.amazon.com/Improvise-Scene-Inside-Mick-Napier/dp/156608198X[43:00] The intersection of the Improv and Mindfulness movements[44:45] Building emotional intelligence and "group mind"[47:00] Being intentional about creating physical space for trust Contact Megan at mack.megan01@gmail.com or on twitter at @mmackmedia, see her upcoming classes at the Rochester Brainery here: https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/theatrical-classes/Learn more about Second City Improv here: https://www.secondcity.com/  

[1:30] The beginning of Cassidy's interest in sustainability[3:20] Creating an independent major at RIT[5:00] The intersection of sustainability and social justice - "At the end of the day, environmental sustainability shouldn't just be for people who can afford to be more sustainable."[7:50] From sustainability passion to sustainability business[11:20] First Impact Earth event for Ithaca Celtic Festival - "If they know the right thing to do and how to do it, they will. If we give them the resources, education and infrastructure, people can do the right thing every day."[14:30] Impact Earth's services - Events, K-12 Education, Composting Infrastructure (Residential and Commercial Hauling), Helping Processors Get Up and Running[20:00] Cassidy's personal "zero waste" behaviors and advice for getting started - "We teach a lot of mindfulness in all of our programs. Being mindful in your life, of your body and your surroundings go hand in hand with a zero waste lifestyle. We find that a lot of people that start to live low waste lifestyles also become healthier because they're being more mindful of their choices."[25:30] Trying to be low waste in the grocery store - voting with your wallet[29:10] Policy changes that would have the greatest impact - an EVOLution, not a Revolution - bans can be great on paper, but we need to focus on implementation and creating viable alternatives[34:00] The future for Impact Earth - "I would love to have an Impact Earth in every major metro across the country...I would love to see a lot of other companies pop up doing the work that we're doing. People say, 'why would you want competition?' but realistically I can't do it all. I would love to find someone else to share my knowledge with and have them do their own thing on their own journey, in their own community and be helping people there."[39:30] Why businesses should adopt zero waste as part of their strategy - "Any type of company, regardless of where you are, we need to evolve to better represent and serve our clients...a big push from my generation, we care more about transparency, we care more about environmental impact, we care about not spending too much, we love supporting local...zero waste and low waste operations...are going to better represent what people in our communities need and what they want."[44:00] Cultivating the next generation for a low waste lifestyleLearn more about Cassidy and Impact Earth at: https://impactearthroc.com/

[2:00] Kesha's path toward a career in diversity and inclusion[4:45] Emphasizing diversity at all levels of leadershipRead Kesha's RBJ Article here: https://rbj.net/2019/09/04/inclusive-leadership-can-inspire-minority-employees-to-achieve/[6:15] The bottom line impacts of diversity, when they are "not only given a seat at the table, but also a plate and a fork and a knife!"[10:00] Simple practices to get started: Stepping back as a leader and encouraging dissent with the Yom Kippur Rule[15:00] Practices for encouraging more diverse leadership-Job postings-Hiring and interviewing[26:00] Services as Coordinated Care Services, Inc.Learn more at https://www.ccsi.org[29:20] Building culture with a remote workforce[32:30] The journey toward understanding and dismantling structural racism through open and vulnerable conversation[37:00] Best practices for having conversations that help others start their journey[42:00] Racial Equity & Justice Initiative (REJI) learning together and sharing best practices for diversity and inclusionLearn more here: https://www.sjncenter.org/REJI[47:30] Getting more businesses from the for-profit sector involved: "What are you most proud of and how does it affect the community?"

[1:00] Breakthrough Solutions get to Root Causes: Rethinking the "Starfish" storyhttps://ssir.org/articles/entry/social_entrepreneurs_must_stop_throwing_starfish[2:30] Breakthrough Solutions are Market Driven[3:45] Breakthrough Solutions are "Hell Yes" solutions[5:00] Cleanup at Henderson IslandLearn more about the world's most plastic polluted beach here:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/30/henderson-island-the-pacific-paradise-groaning-under-18-tonnes-of-plastic-waste[9:00] Early learnings from researching the trash to get at root causes for prevention[12:00] Bringing more transparency to global recycling markets and local regulations[13:00] How his experience has inspired a change in his personal habits (i.e. not eating seafood) - "A lot of it is about becoming aware and then wanting to challenge yourself. It has to be something fun, because if it isn't fun, you're not going to do it."[20:00] Why and how businesses should make sustainability a coherent strategy rather than a patchwork of solutionsLearn more about United Nations Sustainable Development Goals here:https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/[23:00] Big impact changes that are often forgotten - food waste, flying, residential housing[26:00] Issues with creating transparency and transforming industries[28:30] What is the circular economy?"Going back, in some ways, to our roots of not having a disposable culture."Listen to the NPR Throughline Podcast on "the Litter Myth" here:https://www.npr.org/2019/09/04/757539617/the-litter-myth"Plastic came out in the 1950s and now we're expected to have more of it in the oceans than fish by 2050...how do we use environmental entrepreneurship to see this challenge as an opportunity and create the path forward"[35:00] What types of policy changes are needed for systemic change?[38:00] "You can definitely have death by analysis...as a consumer, it has to make sense, it has to be simple, it has to be fun. From a business perspective, you have global supply chains...it's incredibly complicated, but don't be afraid to start! It's fun! Build momentum, see where it goes. You're going to learn something from starting your journey."[39:50] Brett's other projects on regrowing coral reefs, lead poisoning for loons"What if we gave nature rights like a corporation?"Learn more about Brett's other projects here:https://www.brettwhowell.com/projects[45:00] Advice to parents on raising environmentally conscious kidsLearn more about breakthrough solutions here:https://www.brettwhowell.com/approach

[2:15] Founding of the Urban League and 30 programs for business development, youth development, housing and more[4:10] Dr. Hawkins' path to the Urban League(See her RBJ profile here: https://rbj.net/2019/10/11/new-urban-league-leader-brings-wealth-of-experience-to-multifaceted-agency/)[5:50] Mubarak's path to Rochester and the Urban League[7:45] Workforce development programs for high school equivalency and workforce re-entry, which include occupational skills training (construction, advanced manufacturing, health care, food services) and leadership[10:00] Relationship with the National Urban League network for schools, economic development and supports for individuals with disabilities[11:30] Business development and entrepreneurial training, including help with MWBE certification[13:20] Home ownership programs including, credit counseling, grants, foreclosure intervention[16:15] Understanding root causes and advocating for policy changes, learning the Urban League's role in partnering for change in education[19:30] Youth programs "Every person that walks in the door at the Urban League has the potential to be successful. You're great at something, you just have to find out what you're great at. Often they haven't heard that from anyone else...we want to create generations of success."[23:45] How can business owners partner with the Urban League for Inclusive Prosperity in Rochester(If you're listening before 11/12/19, learn more about "Not Your Average Luncheon: https://www.facebook.com/events/1178896808966331/)[32:30] Small business pitch competition with $5k prize from KeyBank "Boost and Build" program(If you're listening before 12/5/19, RSVP to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-keybank-business-boost-build-pitch-competition-tickets-79269718863)[35:00] Success stories of helping individuals define and achieve success, plus alumni that pay it forward[38:30] Business and individual memberships at the Urban League[40:00] Vision of success for the future and ways you can helpLearn more at http://www.ulr.org/  

[1:00] First entrepreneurial experience as a paper girl[2:45] Detour into accounting before returning to entrepreneurship[7:00] "The road on the extra mile is never crowded"[9:45] Unique Offerings for "Price Buyers" (vs. Strategy Buyers)[12:15] Using data to simplify options and make data-driven choices: "A health plan, not a health guess."[15:00] Budding disruptions in the health care industry: "the status quo recognizes that they have to lead the innovation and disruption...or they will be disrupted!"[20:00] Conscious Capitalism in the healthcare industrySee the announcement from the Business Roundtable on their commitment to stakeholder-driven Conscious Capitalism here:https://www.businessroundtable.org/business-roundtable-redefines-the-purpose-of-a-corporation-to-promote-an-economy-that-serves-all-americansSee Barry Schwartz's TED talk on the "Paradox of Choice" here:https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_the_paradox_of_choice/[27:00] Engaging and empowering employees to make health plan choices[29:45] The power of purpose to impact the bottom line: "A culture of caring delivers"[32:00] Downstream impacts of Conscious Capitalism: "Once they are conscious of the good that restructures within their company could make not only to their company but to the good of the community...first to their employees, which will then flow to the company. Then as those employees are happier and more engaged, they will be better neighbors, husbands and wives, parents, sons and daughters...it creates a wonderful ripple effect."{35:00] Robin's EVOLution as a Conscious Leader: "Leader is an action...I don't believe it's a title...I've done a lot of things to put myself in the position to be able to act and grow."Learn more about Robin and Benefit Link here:https://www.benefitlink.net/Cell: 585-329-5774Office: 585-349-8000

[1:45] The founding of Once Again Nut Butter, an early adopter of organic certifications[3:15] How Bob was convinced to become General Manager, despite not believing he had enough of a business backgroundRead the story in Bob's RBJ profile here: https://rbj.net/2011/08/12/leader-is-nuts-about-the-job-and-the-product/[7:00] Succeeding a founder/owner and maintaining the culture, while helping the employees to navigate their three roles as owner, employee and shareholder[8:30] How Colin chose Once Again based on their culture and employee ownership practices"We're not just a co-op, we're an ESOP that's democratically run"[10:30] The EVOLution of the unique Co-Op / ESOP model at Once Again to get the best of both worlds[12:50] How decisions are made with this unique governance model[15:30] How to onboard employees with the "Employee Owners Manual"[17:20] Annual shareholders meeting, valuations, voting and other tasks of a "Trustee"[18:15] What it means to get "vesting" in an ESOP, plus bonuses based on hours worked, seniority and base salary[21:15] "Honest in Trade" program, investing in the supply chain and helping to start cooperative businesses[26:00] Product innovation[28:30] Making difficult and costly decisions in the short term that align with their long-term interests and higher purpose[32:00] How ESOPs outperform and are more resilient in recessions[33:45] Sensitizing stakeholders to tell the story and share the purposeLearn more about the Chamber's CLIMB program here: https://greaterrochesterchamber.com/programs-events/climb[36:00] Making budgeting decisions democratically and embracing change[39:30] Challenges to maintaining culture with growth"We can't be held to our structure we have today. The employee structure has changed since it started in 1976. We have to think of ways to keep this model alive...As long as we keep the integrity of the company, the mission, vision and core values, the business structure comes second to that."[42:20] Teaching this model as a succession plan for other organizations[43:30] Learning to lead a democratically run company"To have an open mind to change, to listen to employee input, to have mentors outside your organization. You have to understand the environment that you're in. If the environment is changing, you need to change and adapt with it...if you're still maintaining your core values and your mission, your business model can be flexible."[46:20] Lessons learned and advice for other companies interesting in becoming an ESOP"How are you going to decide how to decide?"Learn more about Once Again Nut Butter: https://onceagainnutbutter.com/...or find at Lori's Natural Foods, Abundance Co-Op in Rochester, or Whole Foods

[1:00] Founding of the Coffee Connection by Nancy Sawyer-Molina(Nancy is now working with DAVIDA (a Peruvian national agency) and the regional government of Cuzco to develop a drug and alcohol prevention plan for at-risk kids (ages 10-18) in the Cuzco area.)[2:00] Joy assuming leadership of the Coffee Connection[6:30] Hiring on "Three Strikes" policy ... different strikes than you may think!"Probably 95% of people with addiction have a history of trauma. They're learning how to resolve conflicts with each other, in their homes and with other people using principles that start with self-calming and not coming from a traumatized position."[9:20] $69,000 to keep someone in prison, plus the lost opportunities of their gifts and contribution to society"How many more people would be in jail if everyone that ever drove drunk had been arrested...they're just the ones that got caught."[10:45] Getting started with a new employee"First we listen to their story. Everyone's healing recipe is different...many times people have told me 'this is the first time I've felt safe enough to tell my story.'""Addiction is not a straight uphill line of progress...A use or a relapse doesn't have to be the end of the story."[15:00] Ground rules for employment - Commitment to sobriety, commitment to the mission, good work practices (honesty, reliability, resolving conflicts)"I'm big on accountability, but if you don't understand someone's behavior, you don't know enough of their story"[18:30] Joy's study of trauma and healing"There's no difference between us...I have no moral superiority.""I guess I never got out of that 2 year old stage of asking why."Studying slavery and finding some research that perpetrators have more PTSD than victims[23:00] Supports and tools necessary to help keep employment[27:30] The celebrations and challenges of those that "graduate" from Coffee Connection[30:00] Joy's message to employers reluctant to give a chance to those with histories of addiction - "The whole process starts by recognizing the goodness of people"Learn more about Father Greg Boyle at Homeboy Industries here:https://homeboyindustries.org/[35:00] Raising 60% of program needs from revenue through the coffee shop, catering and wholesale businesses[39:00] Challenges to fundraising with a nontraditional model that doesn't fit many grants[45:00] Policy challenges for welfare benefits and health insurance[48:00] How you can help: volunteer your expertise, host a fundraiser, sell coffee for your own fundraiser, have your next coffee meeting at the Coffee Connection or hire them for catering!Hear more about the Coffee Connection story here:https://www.ourcoffeeconnection.org/our-storyor stop in for a cup of coffee at 681 South Ave or 2271 E. Main St!

[2:20] Ty's first entrepreneurial venture and how he found his way to commercial cleaning[5:00] Re-articulating a higher purpose for CleanCraft in 2015 - "Quality of Life and Peace""It had to fit not just what sounds good for the company, but really at my soul level...It's so easy to live your life when the business is aligned with the personal...right to my lowest worker, any decision you have to make in the company, you can go to the mission and vision."[9:30] Bringing the purpose into his leadership style and the daily practices of the business[11:45] How purpose and culture have generated growth and value for the CleanCraft[20:30] Open Hiring at Greyston Bakery - coming to Rochester through CleanCraft![28:30] Barriers to Conscious Capitalism - "Not a hand out, a hand up""Holding people accountable and being tough, hard-nosed, fair and consistent, is what the Open Hiring model does, and some CEOs think you can't do that and have this great loving culture, but I think it's the opposite. If they believe you have their best interests at heart, you can actually be tougher on them."[32:00] How to create a culture where people are willing to admit mistakes and be open to giving and receiving feedbackAstro Teller TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/astro_teller_the_unexpected_benefit_of_celebrating_failure[36:00] Ty's EVOLution as a Conscious Leader"Truthfully, my failures have made me more and more conscious as a leader"[39:00] Being honest and transparent during a crisis to reinforce conscious culture[42:30] The future for CleanCraft and Open Hiring in Rochester[46:00] The employee response to the conscious culture at CleanCraft[49:00] Getting started on the conscious journey and staying consistentLearn more about CleanCraft: http://cleancraftllc.com/Learn more about Greyston Bakery and Open Hiring: https://greyston.org/open-hiring/

[1:00] Sarah's path from career counselor in Brooklyn to the Center for Employment Opportunities in Rochester[3:00] The founding of the Center for Employment Opportunities and opening of the Rochester office[5:45] The process for a person leaving prison and re-entering the workforce with the help of CEO[8:45] Work crews of 5/6 plus a supervisor looking for work in painting, snow removal, landscaping, gardening, highway cleanup - contact Sarah if you'd like to learn more about hiring a work crew![11:00] Setting goals and measuring success as an organization and helping individuals define their own success[13:30] Helping participants work through the fear of re-entry[17:00] Helping business owners work through the fear of employing formerly incarcerated individuals, including tax incentives, screenings, training[20:30] Typical jobs for permanent employment in warehouses, manufacturing, construction, call centers, restaurants, home health aides[22:30] Policies to remove barriers to employment: ban the box, ensuring background check accuracy, allowing expungement[27:00] Studies of efficacy - 22% reduction in recidivism, $3.30 benefit for every taxpayer dollar spenthttps://www.mdrc.org/publication/more-job[30:00] Barriers to growing and scaling the program[32:45] Rochester's unique strengths and challenges[35:30] Success stories at CEOLearn more about CEO here:https://ceoworks.org/our-offices/rochester/Contact Sarah at 585-362-4080Accepting donations for interview clothing and warm winter clothingVolunteer opportunities for teaching computer classes, resume writingHear from Sarah on our Conscious Capitalism ROC panel on "Employing the Formerly Incarcerated" on 10/16!RSVP here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/employing-the-formerly-incarcerated-panel-tickets-70584639557

[0:50] Demand generation and sales acceleration, "but it's the way that we do it that is the most exciting part...employing 425 women in prison"[2:30] 2.3m in prison in the United States, 700,000 released each year, 83% will return to prison within 9 years, 76% will be unemployed after a year and the #1 predictor of recidivism is joblessness[4:20] The formation of the Televerde model - over 25 years, 3,000 have worked there so far while less than 7% have gone back to prison[7:30] The hiring process at Televerde (getting a GED, typing test, interviews), the onboarding process (akin to a mini MBA, even accredited by the local community college)[11:45] Starting a 501c3 nonprofit to helping employees transition out of prison - financial planning, health and wellness, resume writing, interview skills, job placement, mentoring, coaching(Learn more about Arouet at https://arouetfoundation.org/about-us/)[13:30] 40% of the 200 employees at the corporate office and 30% of the leadership team started their career in prison[14:45] Some companies use Televerde as a workforce development pipeline - for one client, 4 of their top 10 salespeople started at Televerde[16:30] Clients include Microsoft, SAP, Adobe, Honeywell - not just about the social mission, but also about results - $8B in revenue for clients over the past 25 years, generated 30,000 sales opportunities resulting in $825M in revenue for one client, representing a 14:1 return on their investment[18:00] Dealing with pushback from clients[20:00] Building a "prison to workforce pipeline" - there are other companies, but few like Televerde that provide work both in prison and afterward and even fewer that create knowledge workers[22:55] Plans to scale up - 10,000 life changing opportunities in the next decade[24:00] Why we need to "ban the box" about criminal records on the job application - 1 in 3 have a criminal record and they have an unemployment rate 25% higher than average[27:00] Making employing the formerly incarcerated part of your diversity and inclusion efforts[29:30] Michelle's career path - finding her way to Televerde "the traditional way" ... through prisonSee Michelle's talk (along with other Televerde employees, as well as a Televerde client) recorded from the main stage at Conscious Capitalism 2019: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/challenge-business-leaders-michelle-cirocco/Learn more about Televerde at https://televerde.com/Find Michelle on twitter @mcirocco or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellecirocco/...and if you're ever in Phoenix, stop in for a tour!

[1:00] Devon's roots in becoming a barber[2:45] Opening up his own salon at age 23 and evolution as a conscious leader"Once you understand who you are and your culture, it's hard not to find purpose...to see the voids and want to fill them."Inspiration from his mother and The Black Panthers(Documentary "The Black Panthers: The Vanguard of the Revolution""The more selfless I am, the more the universe sustains me...I'm being sustained and I have peace in that. I don't think I would have the same amount of peace if I was just about the profit. That's worth everything"[11:45] Opening "Sweet Ida's" food pantry - now accepting produce thanks to new refrigerators from Mitch Gruber and Foodlink![15:00] Monthly community forums because barber shops are pillars of the black community - free haircuts for kids, health screenings, financial advisors[17:00] Barriers to evolving more conscious businesses in the neighborhood[20:00] Black entrepreneurship, ownership and group economicsBOSS Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/[23:00] The importance of ownership and how Devon is trying to cultivate future black entrepreneurs and conscious leadersNikole Hannah-Jones in the New York Times 1619 Project (400th anniversary of slavery coming to America): https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/black-history-american-democracy.html[29:30] What could Rochester do to be a beacon for Conscious Capitalism, Inclusive Prosperity and Minority-Owned BusinessesBook Recommendations:The Mis-Education Of The NegroThe Fall of AmericaFrom Superman to ManBefore ColumbusConscious CapitalismDriving past $6 corner store subs to get a $10 sub at Wegmans: "I would drive 20 minutes to go to Wegmans because of what they do for the community."[36:30] Building a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem[40:00] The future of Brothers and Sisters Unisex Salon - "The salon is kind of like an incubator for entrepreneurs to come out of it. So hopefully I can just keep producing talented people who come out of it that are more socially aware...I would love for the salon to grow, but I feel like I have a higher calling."[42:00] Encouraging more neighborhood businesses to sustain communityOn inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, owners and leaders: "if you can tap into them, educate them and make them more conscious, then the next twenty years would look really promising for Rochester.""If you don't find peace, you'll definitely find purpose."Visit Brothers and Sisters Unisex Salon on Dewey Avenue to get a haircut or to donate food, clothing, back to school supplies, thanksgiving turkeys (or to pick something up if you're in need)

[1:25] Younger brother Chucky and "What happens when autism grows up?"[3:45] Taking over the family gravel business from her father[6:15] Finding ways to engage Chucky and discovering the magic of nature's classroom[12:45] Discovering "intentional agricultural communities" for people with autism[16:45] The 3 phases of growth for Homesteads For HopePhase 1 - A Place to Learn - educational experiences and classroomsPhase 2 - A Place to Work - creating enterprises - bakery, wreaths, composting, beekeeping, wedding venue, farm store, vineyard, canalside rentalPhase 3 - A Place to Live & Grow[30:00] Support the farm through individual, family and corporate memberships[34:30] "Ready, Set, Work" program for work skills, social skills and life skills[38:00] Advice for other social entrepreneurs[41:30] Bringing "neurodiversity" to your organizationCheck out this article from the World Economic Forum on neurodiversity in the workforce: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/neurodiversity-workplace-opportunity/ [46:00] Taking inclusion to the next level through collaboration with other organizations[48:00] Ways to get involved with Homesteads For HopeLearn more about Homesteads For Hope here:http://www.homesteadsforhope.org/Watch Jennyrae's TEDx Talk, "A Place Where We All Belong" here: 

[0:55] Experience with family businesses in the hospitality industry [2:45] Discovering B Lab and trying to build the movement in Florida -Becoming the first certified Real Estate Development B corp in Florida -Recently certificatied as the first multi-state resort hospitality B corp [5:40] Using the B Impact assessment as an educational tool, even if you don't plan to certify -Paying living wages, offset carbon footprint of travel, measurement programs for recycling (including re-use for hotel toiletries) [10:55] Educating guests to vote with their dollars in a way that aligns to their values "Our motivations are towards impact first...the assessment just tracks that." [13:15] Building a movement with "Florida for Good" that brings together Conscious Capitalism, B corps, 1% for the Planet and the American Sustainable Business Council [16:15] Building partnerships with other aligned movements [18:15] Barriers to adoption of Conscious Capitalism [19:30] Why to resist "outsourcing" conscious purpose [22:00] Jared's personal evolution as a conscious leader -Reading "The Power of Now," "Awakening the Buddha Within," "Tao Te Ching" Learn more about free resources for measuring your impact and evolving your business at Florida For Good: https://floridaforgood.com/ Take a carbon neutral vacation at: https://www.legacyvacationresorts.com/

[1:15] The rising awareness of your body's impact on your leadership [3:30] Differences between embodying leadership for males and females [6:00] LeeAnn's personal journey toward embodiment [8:00] Raj Sisodia and Nilima Bhat's "Shakti Leadership" Book and Retreats [8:45] How connecting with ourselves helps us lead more consciously [12:00] The intersection between emotional intelligence and embodiment [15:30] Positive Psychology - Bringing together the body and mind plus rigorous measurement [19:15] Get started with an embodied practice [24:00] The difficulty of "translating" experiential, embodied practices into a book

[2:15] Working a stable job at Wegmans with a great culture, but looking for a challenge [4:00] Differences between maintaining a great culture to shaping and codifying culture [6:45] Lessons learned and advice for writing down your culture [8:20] The "Four Truths" at Innovative [10:45] Screening for "learn-it-alls" and emotional intelligence in the hiring process "I'll never hire someone who won't increase our average." "We're people plus technology. That culture piece is always screened out first." [15:30] Starting the onboarding process before their first day on the job "One of the best things you can do for employees when they start is show them how their role impacts the strategy and the long-term vision for the organization, because it creates instant connection for them to say 'I'm a part of something bigger and the more successful I am in my role the more I can impact the organization for the long haul.'" [20:15] Scaling culture as you grow with more employees and new offices [23:30] The bottom-line impacts of culture - 40% growth since culture focus in 2014, 5+ year employee retention compared to 18 month industry average [26:30] Lessons learned from unsuccessful cultural programs and iniatives [30:00] Lessons learned rolling out unlimited paid time off [34:00] Getting feedback on the culture: both custom and benchmarked surveys, plus getting the pulse in person around the office [37:00] Why innovative shares culture survey feedback on their website "There's a lot of companies out there that put on the faquade that they have it all figured out, but the more that we go first and show that we don't and that we always have things to work on, people will follow that model." [40:00] The importance of following up from feedback and how it happens at Innovative [43:00] How Jaime measures success in her role as VP of People and Culture [45:15] Self-promotion process [47:30] From "soft skills" to "power skills" [49:20] Building emotional intelligence in leaders [53:30] Diversity and inclusion at Innovative and in Tech Rochester Beacon article that interviews Jaime about women in Tech https://rochesterbeacon.com/2019/08/01/a-new-era-for-women-in-tech/ "You have to holistically look at the belief structure of your organization. That's where it starts. You may bring in a lot of people that look, act and talk differently, but if the welcome isn't there and they don't feel like they're part of the family...they'll very quickly fail, and that's on us as leaders." [58:30] Why more companies should have a head of people and culture Listen to the podcast episode with Innovative Owner and CEO Justin Copie: https://fortheevolutionofbusiness.simplecast.com/episodes/incubating-conscious-culture-in-tech Listen to Jaime's DisruptHR talk here: https://disrupthr.co/vimeo-video/the-most-amazing-culture-but-its-not-for-everyone-jaime-eisenhauer-disrupthr-talksyone/

[0:30] Tamsin's path from Evolutionary Biology to consulting [3:00] Leveraging Evolutionary principles for business innovation [6:00] How diversity and autonomy in ants creates collective intelligence [7:30] Distributed leadership like birds flying in formation [8:00] Leaders that don't give direction, but instead act as "cultural gardeners" [9:00] Alignment with other movements Holacracy: https://www.holacracy.org/ Frederic Laloux's Reinventing Organizations: https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/ General McChrystal's Team of Teams: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/insights-2/teamofteams/ [10:00] Evolutionary teamwork with shared identity, shared purpose and simple rules [12:00] Creating value for the next generation [13:30] Building more sustainably through biomimicry - "any waste in nature becomes an opportunity" [15:00] Diversity: the raw feedback of adaptation [16:45] Bringing an EVOLutionary perspective to the Conscious Capitalism community [19:30] Applying evolutionary principles inside your organization [21:15] Getting leaders to give up control toward culture crafting, support, mentorship [23:15] Creating clarity of decision making through clarity of purpose [27:30] Using individual purpose and passion to create a collective vision Learn more about Dr. Tamsin and Teeming here: https://www.teeminnovationgroup.com/ Learn more about David Sloan Wilson and the Evolution Institute here: https://evolution-institute.org/

[1:45] The need for The Entrepreneur's Network (TEN) to help entrepreneurs get ready to pitch for funding [3:30] Partnerships with Monroe County, Rochester Angel Network, SCORE, Urban League to build the entrepreneurial ecosystem [5:45] How Jean got involved in TEN, expanded the program beyond just tech startups [8:45] What types of companies qualify? Tech startups ready to pitch to investors, Established companies focused on growing and selling to customers outside the region [10:15] Measuring success for TEN and its graduates - jobs created, increasing the success rate of startups [12:30] Giving the entrepreneurs coaches with real world experience as entrepreneurs and business owners [13:45] The structure and curriculum of the TEN program [15:45] The rise of Shark Tank and "entrepreneurship by necessity" growing an interest in entrepreneurship in the region [17:30] Changing the mindset around lifelong employment [20:45] The strengths of Rochester's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the opportunities to engage more local investors to invest locally [25:45] Addressing the challenges for female entrepreneurs with Chloe Capital [29:45] The first TEN class focused on female-led startups: -"Name it, claim it and overcome it." -Accomplished women who had a lack of confidence [35:45] Funding for women, minority and LGBTQ led businesses [39:20] Creating a diverse team and leveraging their experience and strengths by creating an inclusive culture [42:50] An upcoming cohort for female-led startups - Apply by 8/31/19! http://ten-ny.org/ [44:45] Success Stories - Ken Rosenfeld from eHealth Technologies and Michele Liddle from Perfect Granola Listen to Michelle's episode here: https://dashboard.simplecast.com/episodes/533d45b0-0812-46e3-9313-3bab11968bfd [47:30] Helping startups build purpose and culture Boss Documentary on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/ [54:40] The future of entrepreneurship in Rochester and changing education to create a mindset of lifelong learners

[1:15] The founding of Isaac Heating by Ray's grandfather [2:40] How Ray's father Jim came to lead the company [4:15] Starting to work at the family business in high school [6:20] The difference between an "equity business" and a "lifestyle business" [8:30] 3 Rules From Ray's Father Jim: 1 - "You get paid for what you do not who you are." 2 - "Your last name is a responsibility it's not a priviledge...you're not going to get respect by your last name, it's going to be something that you have to earn." 3 - "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." [10:30] "I don't expect someone to be passionate about heating and air conditioning to be an employee...that's not my passion and it doesn't have to be yours. You can find your passion through heating and air conditioning. It's Simon Sinek's golden circle...the WHAT and the HOW are just a means to achieving they WHY." [13:15] Learning experiences and succession planning before Ray became CEO [16:30] Ray's evolution from a "jerk" to a Conscious Leader and advice to others: -Be comfortable with who you are -Taking criticism along with the compliments -The difference between responsibility and accountability Read the RBJ story of Ray's early years as a leader here: https://rbj.net/2005/12/16/leader-finds-success-in-keeping-his-cool/ [21:55] The importance of business owners that model the passion they want to see in their employees - "I don't want applause...I want a pause." [27:50] The process of re-articulting their vision and values [29:30] Learning from Wegmans on putting employees before customers [33:00] Founding Isaac University, the only accredited program held by a contractor, invested over $1M in training last year "I always say training AND education. You train someone on what to do, you educate them on why." "It's 12-weeks paid. We hire somebody as a student. We have almost 26 people starting as paid students, and that's more than any one of the colleges." [37:45] The future of Isaac University with a new expansion, additional trades and a new name: I Tech Giving hope to students to stay in school even if they don't want to go to college. [41:40] How they "measure what matters" beyond just profits at Isaac On philanthopy: "We decide what we're going to give before we even earn dollar number one for the year. Our charities and the initiatives we support get paid before the owners do...you can have anything you want in life as long as you help other people get what they want and need first." On the community: "We have a duty to support the community. We're a local business...We need to have a healthy, vibrant community to help our business be healthy and vibrant." [47:15] "You're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, and we have a pretty good average in Rochester. We're better because of those people. Even our competitors. They keep the bar high." [48:15] How focusing on small things can keep you from making a big impact "It should be your goal when you hire somebody to teach them how to start their own business. It should also be your goal to show them that it isn't worth their while. We can provide them with a better living." [51:45] Getting started on the Conscious Capitalism journey by getting involved in organizations and building relationships, being a conscious consumer by voting with your wallet for the organizations that are involved in the community "If you want to justify charity, just rebrand it as marketing." [55:00] Looking ahead to the future leadership of Isaac, even if they aren't named Isaac