The Curious Conscious Capitalist

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“Conscious” + “Capitalism” — strange bedfellows or the natural evolution of 21st Century business practices? Stories of corrupt businesses, bad leaders and toxic cultures flood the news headlines today, but what if that is an antiquated model of business

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    • May 6, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 7 EPISODES


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    Building A Company With Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 34:02


    Tom Carmazzi, CEO of Tuthill Corporation, a global manufacturer of pumps, shares his story of personal transformation. From relating to people as transactions to seeing them as individuals has revolutionized the company he leads. By looking within, Carmazzi has built a conscious company with heart where authenticity and vulnerability are valued.

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    Lift As You Climb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 30:53


    Rachel Bernier-Green is the owner of Laine's Bake Shop, a family operated artisan baking company located on Chicago's south side. Where many companies are just starting the transition to a business model of Conscious Capitalism, Rachel's company was founded on these principles. Rachel talks about the importance of "lifting as we climb," and building our work around causes that matter. Tom learns how he could have built his math skills by baking brownies. Rachel shares her personal journey, starting out as a somewhat reluctant entrepreneur and becoming someone who is actively revitalizing urban communities through thoughtful partnerships, constant courageous learning and cookies for a cause.

    The Virtuous Circle of Managing People

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 26:40


    Conscious leadership matters regardless what kind of business you run. But when your "product" and "inventory" are people, it's especially important. Daphne Dolan shares her thoughts on the value of empathy, integrity and listening, and the virtuous circle that comes when you create a caring, fun loving work environment.

    The Profitability of Investing in People

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 33:40


    Nancy Pautsch is President of Envision IT LLC, a technology consulting company based in Madison, WI. A leader in technology sales, Nancy discovered that personal growth can lead to professional fulfillment. In sharing her passion, Envision has become a firm of endearment and a model for how investing in people, community and customers can lead to profitability.

    How Businesses Can Heal our Bodies, Minds, Souls and Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 39:40


    We live in a world of extraordinary pain and suffering. If we are not consciously part of the healing, we are probably part of the hurting. Most businesses take healthy and whole people and over time, stress them out and burn them out, adversely impacting their health, happiness and families. But it doesn't have to be that way. Business can be a source of healing - of making broken people whole again - and be extraordinarily successful at the same time. Raj Sisodia, author, scholar, thought leader and co-founder of Conscious Capitalism joins the conversation to share stories and lessons from the subject of a book he is currently working on.

    Lead with Purpose & Be Your Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 25:29


    Marc Blackman, CEO of Gold Eagle Brands, shares how conscious leadership has been a guiding force as he adapts an 80-year-old family business to the changing economy. Gold Eagle manufactures and distributes products to enhance the performance of engines. Their purpose is “to protect and serve the things you love.” Learn how leading with purpose has impacted their culture and how they connect with their customers.

    A Culture Built on Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 33:41


    How does a company that fabricates stainless steel components for food and pharmaceutical processing equipment unleash the potential of its people? Jean Pitzo, CEO of Ace MetalCraft Company in Bensenville, IL credits trust as a key component to building a company recognized for best practices in Workplace Culture. Jean is an exemplar of servant leadership and a pioneer in the Conscious Capitalism movement.

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