Podcasts about conscious capitalism

Send us Fan MailA surprising amount of the work we hand to AI isn't writing at all—it's deciding. Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias sort through a busy stretch of AI news for association leaders who want to know which developments matter. They break down Jev, TypeSafe AI's new decision model that returns a pick, a score, or a yes or no for a fraction of a cent, and explain how it can narrow the search space for AI agents. They trace OpenAI's week, from the cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol to the GPT-6.1 Astra model it pulled over honesty and permission concerns, and unpack Dots, its new always-on agents. They also challenge assumptions about driverless cars with Waymo's latest safety data. Along the way, Amith makes the case that most association work doesn't need frontier models, and that connecting your data to always-on agents raises security risk and switching costs.  

Send us Fan MailVibe coding can patch almost anything, but a duct-tape fix only holds until the water pressure changes. Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias welcome Han-Shen (Han) Yuan, who built mobile at eBay and Netflix, led engineering at Upwork through its IPO, grew up alongside Amith in 1980s Silicon Valley, and is back at Berkeley earning a master's in data science. For association leaders weighing how much technical talent they need, they unpack where AI-built tools break down, explain why judgment under ambiguity still belongs to engineers, and challenge the assumption that every organization needs a full-time CTO. Han makes the case that the bigger gap may be product leadership, and he breaks down how tech companies use guilds, a one-thing-per-quarter rule, and an interview built around self-awareness, drive, and grit. He also argues that nobody has ever saved their way to prosperity and that AI's real return lies in growth.

Elevating humanity through business starts with creating value for employees, customers, communities, and owners rather than treating profit as the only measure of success. In this episode of The CEO Project Podcast, host Jim Schleckser speaks with Dan Simons, co-owner of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group, about building a profitable, mission-driven business in one of the most demanding industries. Dan shares how Founding Farmers grew from a partnership with North Dakota family farmers into a group of sustainably operated restaurants, a distillery, and a catering company. He also explains why supporting employees through difficult moments is not separate from business performance but an essential part of achieving it. You'll learn how to: • Build a people-first culture without sacrificing profitability • Turn employee support into greater loyalty and lower turnover • Create clear development paths that help employees advance • Use failure as preparation for future opportunities • Support family farmers through responsible sourcing • Adapt training and advancement for a changing workforce • Balance fair wages with the economic realities of running a business • Practice conscious capitalism by considering every stakeholder Dan also shares why elevating humanity is not simply an idealistic mission. When employees feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed, they create more value for themselves, their customers, and the company. Listen to discover how thoughtful leadership, employee investment, and conscious capitalism can turn business into a force for elevating humanity while still delivering sustainable growth and strong financial performance. Check out: 8:52: How a partnership with North Dakota family farmers led to Founding Farmers 15:48: Why investing in employees creates loyalty, lowers turnover, and improves performance 28:36: How conscious capitalism can make business a force for elevating humanity About Dan SImons Dan Simons is regarded as a leading voice in mission-driven business practices, known for championing people-centric culture and responsible industry standards while developing systems that deliver profitability. He and his partner, Michael Vucurevich, are Co-Owners of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group in partnership with the North Dakota Farmers Union. Their goal is to generate profits for American family farmers, earn farmers a larger share of the food dollar, and influence the sourcing decisions of suppliers and others in the hospitality industry. They operate eight sustainably run restaurants, one DC-based distillery, and a full-service catering and event design company. He teaches courses at The George Washington University, hosts a podcast (Founding DC), and sits on the advisory boards of the DC chapter of Conscious Capitalism, OpenTable, and the Health Action Alliance Women's Health at Work Program. He blogs at www.DanSimonsSays.com and can be found across most social channels @DanSimonsSays. Dan Simons is Co-Owner of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group, which operates eight sustainably run restaurants, one DC-based distillery, and a full-service catering and event design company. A leading advocate for mission-driven business, he champions people-first culture and responsible industry standards while driving profitability.

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. From cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan tackled all variety of questions!Dan Marek is a chef educator who has been teaching vegan and vegetarian cooking for over 15 years. At Rouxbe, he is our Director of Plant-Based Culinary and Development where he helps develop content, classes and builds courses for many of our partners.Dan is a board member of Slow Food Austin, the Institute of Child Nutrition, and Conscious Capitalism. He has earned his BA in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and holds certificates in Nutrition from Cornell University.Prior to his role with Rouxbe, Dan worked with Whole Kids Foundation training teachers and food service at schools across the country on nutrition and culinary best practices. He also worked as a Healthy Eating Educator at Whole Foods Market's flagship store in Austin, TX, was a personal chef for some of Austin's elite business people, taught classes in culinary techniques at Austin Community College, The Natural Epicurean, and Le Cordon Bleu.Dan also regularly volunteers cooking or speaking about nutrition for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Marathon Kids, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas.You can watch the original video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rouxbe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send us Fan MailThe people building AI are starting to sound scared of what they're building. Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias take on the AI safety debate that broke into public view this September: a researcher's resignation from Anthropic, alignment lead Evan Hubinger's one-in-ten estimate of catastrophic risk, and the "Pacing the Frontier" letter that put OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind leadership on the same page. They trace what happened when OpenAI's agents hacked Hugging Face, unpack Dario Amodei's call to slow the pace of frontier capabilities, and sit with the tension between racing ahead and pumping the brakes. Then they turn practical, walking through the five things - the ground, the model, the data, the autonomy, and the scope - every association can control no matter what the labs decide. Amith argues that responsible AI adoption and aggressive AI adoption aren't actually in conflict. Whether you're unsettled by the headlines or building your own AI roadmap, this episode offers a clear-eyed way to think about both. 

He kept promising himself he would fight poverty one day. First at retirement. Then in his fifties. Then his forties. Until the day it felt like he was lying to himself. So one weekend he started cold-calling nonprofits at random, and walked away from a career most people spend their lives chasing.Atul Satija is the founder of The/Nudge Institute, one of India's most ambitious anti-poverty organisations, and the “Founder 2.0” of GiveIndia. Before that, he spent nearly two decades in the front line of the tech industry: Google, then InMobi, where he sat in the room as it raised 200 million dollars from SoftBank and had to make the calls that come with that kind of money. He has pledged half his net worth to giving. He is the person JP wanted to talk to about the single hardest question in social impact: not how to care, but how to make caring actually work at scale.I came to this conversation from my own leap. When I moved from leading teams at Microsoft to building Live for Good, I discovered something that still surprises me: it can be harder to raise a small grant for a good cause than to close an enormous enterprise deal. Atul has lived that gap for years, and he has thought harder than almost anyone about how to close it. What he taught me is that generosity is not enough. You have to engineer it.In our conversation, we explore:→ What extreme poverty actually is: families of five or six living on three hundred dollars a year, and why the loss of dignity cuts as deep as the loss of income→ Why the model that lifts a family out of poverty for good worked everywhere and scaled nowhere, and his answer: shape the state, do not replace it→ The jar, the rocks and the sand: “you don't want to build a parallel railroad, you want to fix what's broken so bigger trains run on the same track”→ Give till it hurts: why the poorest communities give a larger share of what they have than the richest do→ AI seen from the bottom: why, for those who have almost nothing, there is nothing left for it to take“If you're giving what does not change anything in your life, then it is not really giving. You're buying something with some extra money.”Atul Satija, founder of The/Nudge InstituteIf you have ever told yourself you will do the meaningful thing later, once the timing is right, this episode is about the day later stops being an option.

About Mark: They call me the Event Maestro. Here's why that matters to you.Your last event was a success. Yet, you left a fortune on the table. The feedback was great. The room was full. And still — the mission didn't accelerate the way it could have. Not because the event failed. Because no one showed you what the room was actually capable of. For one brief window, you had your investors, donors, board members, team and community leaders in a single space. Most leaders use that moment to share updates and deepen connections.The “Event Maestro” uses that moment to activate these stakeholders. Investors who came to observe - write a big check. Donors who increase their giving without being asked. Board members who become more cooperative. Sponsors who witnessed your culture and expanded their commitment on the spot. That's not a better agenda. That's a gathering engineered to turn your mission into a movement. For 30 years, I've been in the business of turning audiences into believers — and believers into buyers.I've strategized 900+ events over three decades. I help Impact CEOs activate stakeholder engagement through immersive experiences that don't just captivate rooms — they move people to act, lead and invest. As Co-Founder of BigImpactHQ, my wife Shannon and I have trained over 3,000 leaders to harness the power of speaking and live events. Our "Speak Your Path to Cash" System has generated more than $150M in revenue for our clients and landed them on stages most people only dream about — Tony Robbins, TED Talks, CNN, The View, Brendan Burchard, Mama Gena, and more. Before BigImpactHQ, I spent years as a Senior Branding Strategist for Clear Channel, writing 1,100+ radio ads and campaigns for Porsche, Harley-Davidson, AFLAC, and Marriott. That background wired me to think in messages that cut through noise and land with precision. I've shared stages with Jack Canfield, Robert Kiyosaki, Les Brown, and others — not just because I'm a good speaker, but because I understand the science of influence and the art of transformation. My work sits at the intersection of conscious leadership, transformational influence, and the inner game of business success. I help companies live from their higher purpose, build conscious cultures, and follow the principles of Conscious Capitalism — because mission-driven businesses outperform, period.Connect with him here: www.MAGspeaks.comDon't forget to register for our limited-space 5-day LinkedIn workshop here: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/AtoEonLinkedinWorkshop

Send us Fan MailIntelligence is turning into a resource you can scale like electricity, and that shift changes what's actually worth your attention in the AI news cycle. In part two of their refreshed Fundamentals of AI series, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias pick up exactly where part one left off, moving from definitions and building blocks into what abundant intelligence means in practice for associations. They trace AI's growing role in drug discovery, diagnostics, and materials science, explain why a model's black box matters less now that reasoning is visible, and reframe hallucinations as a byproduct of the same creativity that makes these tools useful. They also break down how to weigh AI's energy and water costs against everyday technology, and why picking an AI vendor should never be treated like a slow, locked-in AMS purchase. Amith's throughline: build for a world where intelligence keeps getting cheaper, and protect your flexibility by keeping your agents decoupled from any single provider. 

It's been almost 6 months now since we lost Bob Chapman, our late Chairman and CEO of 50 years. But that doesn't mean our mission has changed or we're wavering in our desire to uphold his legacy by continuing to show that business can be a force for good when you understand that human and economic vibrancy can work in harmony. If you didn't know, you can find everything about Bob, his writings, videos, everything about the book he wrote with Raj Sisodia: Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family online at the Bob Chapman Archive: bobchapman.co We're adding more content to the site all the time, but we hope it is a reference point for future leaders to learn from the words of the man himself. Speaking of Raj, on this podcast we want to reshare a webinar Bob and Raj gave together in 2020 to the Boston Chapter of Conscious Capitalism titled "Creating and Sustaining Caring Cultures." The discussion Raj and Bob have is just as relevant today as it was six years ago.

Send us Fan MailA drug company CEO just made the best case yet for why platform choice matters less than most associations think. Marking three years of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dig into Pfizer's new playbook for organizing around AI, Thomson Reuters' $40 million bet on building its own legal model instead of renting one, and the six-day mystery of Ox Alpha, an anonymous coding model that became OpenRouter's biggest launch ever. They trace Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla's three moves — structuring data, federating decisions, and building AI fluency — and translate each for associations of any size. They also unpack why Thomson Reuters trained its own model on Alibaba's open-weight Qwen instead of paying frontier labs, and how that differs from deploying a knowledge agent like Betty. Whether you're weighing a custom model or just trying to get your team AI-fluent, this episode lays out what actually moves the needle for associations. 

Can conscious leadership survive an era of disruption, geopolitical chaos, and financial pressure? The answer may lie not in better strategy but in how leaders convene, listen, and think together when no one has the answers alone.In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with transformational facilitation pioneer Jon Berghoff to preview the 2025 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit and its theme, "Leading in Radical Uncertainty." They explore how "conscious convening" — the art of designing meaningful group dialogue — helps CEOs transform uncertainty into collective wisdom, courage, and action.Geopolitical volatility, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the rise of AI, quantum computing, and robotics are reshaping leadership faster than most organizations can adapt. Timothy Henry highlights the Summit's three core themes: how leaders show up personally, how organizations build internal trust, and how companies structurally prepare for an unpredictable future. He also previews speakers like Amy Fox, Melanie Del Becco of Torani, Ashley Blumenfeld of Standard Meat, Brie Olsen of PacSun, and Jana Werner's "octopus organization" model.At the heart of the episode is Berghoff's philosophy of conscious convening: collective intelligence outperforms any single expert in the room. He explains how intentional pauses for contemplation, paired with structured peer-to-peer conversations, turn passive audiences into active co-creators — "turning the room into the stage." Drawing on Amy Edmondson's research on psychological safety, he describes how offering equal invitations (not obligations) to speak creates space for CEOs to have honest, vulnerable conversations with peers.Sisodia raises a central tension: awakening to conscious capitalism is one thing; staying awake to it is far harder. He references Eric Ries's "financial gravity" — the pull toward short-term, shareholder-only thinking — and previews his session with Michael Harth on how governance can sustain conscious practices through leadership and ownership changes. The episode concludes with Berghoff's "crucible moments," including formative experiences at Vitamix and a chance meeting with Joseph Jaworski of Royal Dutch Shell, which shaped his belief that leadership is about inviting answers, not having them.Key Highlights:"It's one thing to awaken, it's another to stay awake." Adopting conscious capitalism versus sustaining it under financial pressure.Financial gravity never disappears — it must be managed, not escaped.Psychological safety isn't declared; it's designed through equal invitations to speak."Turning the room into the stage": peer dialogue surfaces insights no single speaker could deliver alone.Vulnerability is an ability, not a liability — emotional connection makes gatherings transformative.Great leaders don't have the answers; they design for them to emerge from anywhere in the room.Resources Mentioned:2026 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit, "Leading in Radical Uncertainty" — Sept. 8–10, Beaver Creek, CO.Amy Edmondson's research on psychological safety.Eric Ries's "financial gravity" framework.XChange, Berghoff's company, which has trained 26,000+ change agents in conscious convening.Joseph Jaworski (Royal Dutch Shell) and Jodi Berg/Lori Connors (Vitamix) — mentors behind Berghoff's philosophy.Speaker preview: Amy Fox, Melanie Del Becco, Ashley Blumenfeld, Brie Olsen, Jana Werner.About the Guest:Jon Berghoff is a pioneer in transformational facilitation and founder of XChange, which has trained over 26,000 change agents in 50+ countries in the art of conscious convening. He has designed and led gatherings for Facebook, BMW, NASA, HP, Google, Stanford University, and Conscious Capitalism. Berghoff previously served as a senior leader at Vitamix before founding his own company. He will serve as lead facilitator for the 2025 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit, "Leading in Radical Uncertainty," September 8–10 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Learn more at consciouscapitalism.org.Enjoying the show? A quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps us reach more listeners. Transcripts and show notes are available at The Conscious Capitalists.Timestamps:0:00 — Cold open and introduction of Jon Berghoff3:06 — CEO Summit overview: "Leading in Radical Uncertainty"8:47 — Jon Berghoff defines "conscious convening"12:31 — Making sense of disruption-era information overload15:07 — Raj Sisodia on "financial gravity" and collective courage17:39 — How psychological safety is built in a room of CEOs20:21 — Preview of Raj's Summit session on sustaining consciousness24:00 — Berghoff's breakthrough facilitation stories from past Summits31:36 — Berghoff's crucible moments: Vitamix and Joseph Jaworski34:39 — Raj on love, vulnerability, and the heart of conscious business37:19 — Closing remarks and Summit details

Send us Fan MailWhen Spirit Airlines went bankrupt, its planes and gates weren't the only assets on the auction block — Google paid $10 million for its data. Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias use that sale to dig into what's actually valuable in AI right now: not bigger models, but the specialized data only your organization holds. They trace the Spirit Airlines deal, unpack OpenAI's Astra model solving open math problems that had stumped researchers for decades, and explain Neoclouds, the specialized companies renting out the GPU capacity behind the AI boom. They also break down Google's fast, cheap Gemini 3.7 Flash release and why it might be all the model most associations need. Amith makes the case that associations sitting on rich member and industry data have a real opportunity to build and monetize AI products, not just cut internal costs. 

Send us Fan MailAI may feel like it arrived overnight, but its foundations have been decades in the making. In part one of a refreshed Foundations of AI series, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unpack the essential concepts association leaders need to understand in today's rapidly evolving AI landscape. They trace the convergence of compute, data, and algorithms that fueled the generative AI boom, challenge assumptions about whether we've already reached some definitions of AGI, and explain the difference between training and inference. They also break down large language models, multimodality, open versus closed models, and the weights that form the heart of artificial neural networks. Along the way, Amith makes the case for building flexibility into your AI strategy as models and inference providers continue to change at breakneck speed. Whether you're new to AI or ready for a fundamentals refresh, this episode provides a practical foundation for understanding what's happening under the hood—and why it matters for associations. 

New Earth is more than a state of consciousness; focusing only on the higher realms is like constantly working on your third eye while ignoring your root chakra. The material conditions of our world, and the systems + structures that are in place, shape consciousness AND vice versa Episode 43 goes deep into the systems + structures of New Earth with special guest Isabella of Socialista Champagne. ✒️ Connect with Isabella on Substack. https://substack.com/@socialistachampagne  For show notes, more links and transcripts, visit https://oathoracle.com/2026/08/19/aab43 

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. From cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan tackled all variety of questions!Dan Marek is a chef educator who has been teaching vegan and vegetarian cooking for over 15 years. At Rouxbe, he is our Director of Plant-Based Culinary and Development where he helps develop content, classes and builds courses for many of our partners.Dan is a board member of Slow Food Austin, the Institute of Child Nutrition, and Conscious Capitalism. He has earned his BA in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and holds certificates in Nutrition from Cornell University.Prior to his role with Rouxbe, Dan worked with Whole Kids Foundation training teachers and food service at schools across the country on nutrition and culinary best practices. He also worked as a Healthy Eating Educator at Whole Foods Market's flagship store in Austin, TX, was a personal chef for some of Austin's elite business people, taught classes in culinary techniques at Austin Community College, The Natural Epicurean, and Le Cordon Bleu.Dan also regularly volunteers cooking or speaking about nutrition for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Marathon Kids, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas.You can watch the original video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rouxbe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send us Fan MailMeta and NVIDIA are turning up the heat in the open-weight AI race, while Anthropic is taking a very different approach by watermarking Claude-generated content. Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unpack what these moves mean for associations, from choosing models and inference providers to avoiding lock-in at the agent harness layer. They also explore why AI models are becoming increasingly commoditized, where proprietary models may still have an edge, and why Claude's new watermarking strategy probably isn't a foolproof solution for detecting AI-generated work. Plus, Amith shares lessons from Blue Cypress's latest AI hackathon, including how associations can use focused offsites to accelerate adoption and generate new ideas, and the hosts discuss a more productive approach to AI-generated submissions: using AI to evaluate quality, relevance, and originality rather than trying to ban it outright. 

Send us Fan MailIn this interview episode, Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan sit down with Torey Carter-Conneen, CEO of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), to explore what it really looks like when AI becomes embedded in everyday work. Torey shares how ASLA moved beyond experimentation to fully operationalize AI across the organization—from internal, tiered training programs to AI-powered member service workflows that generate reports and respond to inquiries in minutes. They dive into how automation is freeing up staff time to focus on higher-value work, enabling deeper member understanding and more meaningful engagement. The conversation also tackles leadership mindset, the importance of starting before you feel ready, and how associations can rethink their role by building tools that directly impact members' day-to-day work. 

Can businesses help solve one of the world's biggest environmental challenges?In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Jesse Langley, CEO of Lotus Sustainables, to explore how innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and supply chain collaboration are reducing our dependence on single-use plastic bags.Jesse shares his remarkable journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to leading a global sustainability company that has already diverted more than 6.5 billion plastic bags from landfills. Together, they discuss why changing consumer behavior is so difficult, the role legislation plays in accelerating sustainability, and how businesses can create products that are better for both people and the planet.The conversation also explores leadership during uncertainty, the power of B Corps and Conscious Capitalism, sustainable innovation, resilient supply chains, and why solving environmental problems starts with building better partnerships.Whether you're a supply chain professional, sustainability leader, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about creating positive impact, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring ideas for building a better future.In this episode you'll learn:Why legislation may be the biggest driver of reducing single-use plasticsHow Lotus Sustainables has diverted over 6.5 billion plastic bags from landfillsWhat purpose-driven leadership looks like during uncertain timesWhy innovation should focus on solving real customer problemsHow B Corps and stakeholder-focused businesses create lasting impactLessons from military leadership that translate into business successWhy Europe is leading the way in sustainability and what others can learnAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Jesse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-langley/Learn more about Lotus Sustainables: https://lotus-sustainables.com/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/brands/logistics-with-purpose/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listenLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For addtional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-why-retailers-replacing-billions-plastic-bags-lwp161

Send us Fan MailThis week, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unpack a whirlwind of AI developments shaping the future of associations. From Anthropic's release of a more efficient Claude Opus 5 with dynamic “effort dialing,” to a shocking autonomous AI cyberattack that breached Hugging Face, the conversation dives deep into what these moments mean for trust, safety, and strategy. They explore the growing divide over open vs. closed AI models, why major tech players are rallying around open weights, and how AI-powered cybersecurity is quickly becoming essential. Along the way, they break down practical use cases for choosing the right model and share what association leaders must do now to stay secure, informed, and ready for what's next. 

Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Raj Sisodia, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. and New York Times bestselling author, to explore the origins of the conscious capitalism movement, the flawed assumptions embedded in modern business education, and Raj's powerful new book “Healing Leaders: 7 Steps to Recovery of Self”. Raj shares his extraordinary personal journey, from a small village in India without electricity to Columbia University and ultimately to co-founding a global movement alongside Whole Foods CEO John Mackey. The conversation spans the philosophy of human nature, the systemic forces working against conscious business, and the deeply personal inner work every leader must do to become truly effective and whole. In this episode, Darius and Raj will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (01:16) Raj Sisodia's Background and Journey (04:17) The Negative Consequences of Traditional Business Practices (05:42) The Pillars of Conscious Capitalism (06:54) The Origin of Conscious Capitalism and Its Founders (08:33) Challenges in Bringing Consciousness to Finance (10:35) Understanding Human Nature and Its Role in Business (13:47) The Wisdom Traditions and Conscious Capitalism (15:42) Egalitarian Roots and Capitalism's Evolution (17:01) Leadership and Systemic Change (18:23) Changing Education and Systemic Beliefs (22:23) The Current Moment and Future of Conscious Business (26:01) Power, Virtue, and Leadership at Scale (31:05) Scaling Conscious Business and Systemic Challenges (34:38) Personal Transformation and Leadership Healing (42:13) The Journey of Self-Healing and Inner Work (48:07) The Seven Steps to Self-Healing and Leadership Recovery (53:45) Where to Learn More and Final Thoughts Raj Sisodia is the FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise at Tecnológico de Monterrey and Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. He holds a PhD in Business from Columbia University and is the author of sixteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism and Firms of Endearment. A globally recognized thought leader in conscious business and leadership, Raj has advised leading organizations such as IBM, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, Siemens, and AT&T. Connect with Raj: Website: https://rajsisodia.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unpack a rapidly shifting AI landscape where powerful, low-cost open-weight models from Chinese labs are challenging the dominance of major U.S. players. They explore Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 and Alibaba's latest model announcements, breaking down what “open” AI really means and why it's driving costs down while increasing competition. The conversation also dives into the growing geopolitical tension around AI, including potential U.S. government intervention and the risks and realities of using models developed abroad. Finally, they discuss a proposal from DeepMind's Demis Hassabis to introduce an industry “referee” for AI safety—and what it could mean for innovation. The big takeaway: intelligence is becoming abundant and affordable, and association leaders must rethink strategy now to take advantage of what's coming next. 

Send us Fan MailIn this interview episode, Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan sit down with Vicki Deal-Williams, CEO of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), to explore how a century-old organization is thoughtfully embracing AI. Vicki shares how ASHA's AI Innovation Day sparked a cultural shift across staff—from skeptics to the “suspenders group” eager to experiment—while reinforcing a people-first philosophy. The conversation dives into balancing governance with creativity, designing impactful AI experiences even for small teams, and building tools like an evidence-based AI navigator to better serve members. Along the way, they unpack leadership lessons on change management, capacity building, and why adopting AI is less about perfection and more like jumping into a game of double Dutch—messy, continuous, and worth it. 

Meet John Mackey.His WHY.os: Better Way – Challenge – ContributeJohn Mackey is the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, where he spent more than four decades growing a single natural foods store into one of the most influential grocery companies in the world. Along the way, he changed how millions of people think about food, business, and leadership. Today, he's the co-founder and CEO of Love.Life, a company dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.You'll learn:Why constantly looking for a better way led John to build Whole Foods.How one devastating flood inspired the principles behind Conscious Capitalism.Why business should create value for everyone—not just shareholders.How choosing growth over comfort has shaped every chapter of John's life.If you've ever believed there has to be a better way to live, lead, or build a business, this conversation will leave you inspired.Get in Touch with JohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjohnmackey/Website: https://love.life/newsroomWant to Discover your WHY? Click Here for 50% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if some of the greatest investment opportunities weren't hiding in Silicon Valley or Wall Street, but inside small businesses that have been overlooked for decades?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Monika Mantilla, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Altura Capital (https://alturacap.com/), to explore how patient capital, purpose-driven investing, and entrepreneurial success can create extraordinary financial returns while strengthening communities. Over the past 21 years, Monika has built a proven track record investing in lower middle market businesses across low-and-moderate-income communities, demonstrating that impact and performance are not competing priorities, but mutually reinforcing ones.Monika shares why Altura Capital was intentionally built as an investment platform rather than a traditional private equity fund, allowing the firm to provide flexible capital tailored to the unique needs of growing businesses. She explains why patient investment horizons of three to seven years, combined with operational partnership and long-term thinking, consistently outperform short-term approaches. Along the way, she introduces The Altura Way, the firm's ten-pillar value creation framework that helps companies strengthen strategy, operations, leadership, governance, digital transformation, and community impact while building more resilient businesses.The conversation also explores one of the largest untapped opportunities in modern investing. Monika discusses research conducted alongside 29 of America's largest corporations that identified an estimated $590 billion in unrealized value within underserved business segments. She explains how diverse ownership, improved market access, and stronger partnerships with companies such as Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson help unlock growth that traditional investors often overlook.But this episode reaches far beyond investing. Monika reflects on the influence of her upbringing in Bogotá, Colombia, the lasting impact of her mother, her faith-driven approach to leadership, and the philosophy that guides both her life and business: ser en el hacer—being in the doing. She also shares her unique 200-hour planning system, organizing life into fourteen categories across eight-week cycles, and explains why she considers leading Altura to be only her seventh priority after ensuring the rest of her life is aligned with her values.Listeners will gain insights into:Why the lower middle market represents one of the most overlooked opportunities in private equityWhat patient capital really means and why long-term investing creates stronger businessesHow Altura's ten-pillar value creation framework systematically scales growing companiesWhy diverse ownership and investing in underserved communities can generate above-market returnsHow market access and strategic partnerships accelerate business growthWhy values, intentional leadership, and disciplined time management are foundational to long-term successThe role conscious capitalism can play in creating both economic progress and social progressWhether you're an investor, entrepreneur, business leader, or simply interested in how capitalism can be a force for lasting value creation, this episode offers a compelling conversation about building businesses that deliver exceptional returns while expanding opportunity for more people.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please visit The Conscious Capitalists. This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc.Chapters0:00 Introduction – Meet Monika Mantilla, Co-Founder & CEO of Altura Capital1:50 What Is Altura Capital? Overview of the Investment Platform3:51 Why "Platform" and Not Just a Fund5:27 Patient Capital: What It Means and Why It Matters7:12 Non-Financial Investment Criteria: Values, Purpose & Impact9:39 The Meaning Behind the Name "Altura" – Height & Vision11:24 Dignity as a Core Value12:52 Women in Finance: The Case for Parity in Capital Allocation15:56 Investing in Overlooked Communities: The Opportunity & the Returns21:41 Track Record & Above-Market Returns23:26 Market Access & Corporate Relationships as a Value-Add26:23 Impact Metrics: Jobs, Communities & the Altura Way36:49 What Made Monika Monika? Roots, Values & Spiritual Foundation41:33 Time Management: The 200-Hour / 8-Week Planning System45:52 Rapid Fire Questions46:05 Favorite Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Send us Fan MailIt's been 130 episodes since Sidecar Sync last did a true deep dive on data—and a lot has changed. In this refreshed 2026 perspective, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unpack what “association data” really means today, from structured CRM records to the massive untapped world of unstructured data like emails, community posts, and content libraries. They explore how AI—especially vectors and reasoning models—has flipped the script, making previously unusable data suddenly actionable. The conversation then tackles one of the biggest shifts in the AI era: data ownership. Even if you legally own your data, fragmented systems and vendor restrictions can limit how you actually use it. Finally, they break down what becomes possible once your data is unified and activated—from predictive insights to deeply personalized member experiences—and offer a realistic starting point for associations ready to take action. 

Send us Fan MailThis week on Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias break down a whirlwind week in AI, from Anthropic's rapid-fire Claude releases to OpenAI's tightly controlled GPT 5.6 rollout. They unpack the surprising performance of mid-tier models like Sonnet 5, the implications of government intervention in frontier AI, and what it means when access to the most powerful tools is suddenly restricted. The conversation then shifts to a new study reshaping the AI jobs narrative, revealing that companies investing deeply in AI are actually growing headcount—while others fall behind. From practical model selection strategies to big-picture workforce implications, this episode connects the dots between cutting-edge tech, policy, and the future of work. 

What if the most powerful solution to America's growing wealth inequality was already hiding in plain sight, inside thousands of thriving businesses across the country?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Loren Rodgers, Executive Director of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), to explore how employee ownership and specifically ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) can serve as one of the most compelling vehicles for building broad-based wealth, strengthening businesses, and elevating the practice of capitalism itself. Loren has led the NCEO since 2011, guiding a membership of over 1,700 companies, and few people in the world understand this landscape as deeply as he does.Drawing on decades of research and real-world examples from Springfield Remanufacturing Corporation to Torani to Henny Penny, Loren makes the case that employee ownership isn't just good ethics. It's good business. Groundbreaking 2026 federal research links ESOP companies to productivity gains of 5.6 to 6.7% over five years, turnover rates as low as one-quarter of non-employee-owned peers, and employee owners who carry 92% greater net household wealth than those without ownership stakes. As Loren puts it: "It's not a get-rich-quick scheme. It's a get-rich-slow scheme. Instead of creating a billionaire, let's create a thousand millionaires."But this episode goes beyond the balance sheet. Timothy, Raj, and Loren explore the cultural shift required to make ownership real, why structure alone isn't enough, and why companies that build genuine ownership culture outperform those that treat it as a legal formality. They also wrestle with the bigger picture: how artificial intelligence risks concentrating wealth even further, why employee ownership may be the most structurally sound response, and what it means for capitalism's long-term legitimacy if we fail to broaden who gets to own a piece of the economy.Listeners will gain insights into:What ESOPs are and why they represent one of the most compelling business models in America todayThe data behind employee ownership, including productivity, turnover, and household wealth outcomesWhat gets business owners to choose employee ownership over private equity or strategic buyers, and what stands in the wayWhy ownership culture matters as much as ownership structureHow ESOP companies build leadership pipelines and succession planning at every level of the organizationThe surprising bipartisan political momentum behind employee ownership legislationHow AI and rising wealth concentration make this conversation more urgent than everWhether you're a business owner thinking about your next chapter, a leader exploring what stakeholder capitalism looks like in practice, or simply someone who believes the economy works better when more people have a stake in it, this episode offers a clear-eyed and hopeful look at what's possible when we rethink who gets to own.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/podcast - This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias explore one of the most provocative ideas in AI yet: companies owned and operated entirely by artificial intelligence. Sparked by a proposal out of Argentina, they unpack what “non-human corporations” could mean for accountability, governance, and the future of work. From there, they break down Agentic Resource Discovery (ARD), a new standard shaping how AI agents find and evaluate tools, and how it complements (and competes with) Model Context Protocol (MCP). Finally, they tackle a growing concern among associations and enterprises alike—the environmental footprint of AI—and what organizations should be asking as adoption accelerates. 

Can you scale your corporate impact without completely running yourself into the ground? In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Elaine Dinos, Founder of Kindred Lane, to unpack how to help leaders move past the exhausting cycle of over-extension and step into a more sustainable, aligned way of leading. Elaine is a newly certified B Corp founder and former partner at Korn Ferry with over a decade of experience guiding executive searches for legendary brands. After navigating her own "breakdown to breakthrough" career moment, she launched Kindred Lane to serve as a nature-backed sanctuary where leaders go to grow. In this deeply candid conversation, Elaine breaks down the core elements of a truly regenerative corporate culture and shares how she helps leaders make business purpose human-centric. Listeners will walk away with a fresh blueprint for balancing intense growth with personal sustainability. Upcoming Event: Kindred Lane is hosting a Regenerative Leadership Retreat in Serenbe, October 20-23! Check out their website for dates and registration details to focus on your personal and organizational impact. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about Kindred Lane at https://www.kindredlane.com Connect with Elaine Dinos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-dinos-4179a73/ Learn about B Local Georgia at https://blocalgeorgia.com/ Learn about Profitable Purpose Consulting at https://www.profitablepurposeconsulting.com/ CREDITS Theme Music

Send us Fan MailWhat if building a million-dollar business no longer required a team, funding rounds, or even technical expertise? In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias sits down with AI strategist and GenAIPI CEO Jon Cheney to explore how artificial intelligence is radically changing the economics of innovation. Jon shares the story of launching a company in a single weekend for just $400—and scaling it to $1M in six months—using a concept known as “vibe coding.” The conversation dives into what separates organizations that successfully adopt AI from those that stall, why execution matters more than ever, and how AI is unlocking entirely new forms of value creation beyond simple automation. If you've ever felt limited by budget, staff, or technical skills, this episode will challenge everything you thought was possible. 

Healthcare pioneer Rushika Fernandopulle joins us to discuss his new venture Liza and why this is the perfect moment to build new primary care models from the bottom up. Rushika argues that “shareholder value” has usurped the needs of patients in US healthcare, and that fundamental rethinking, not optimizing or tweaking at the edges, is needed. Rushika shares the ‘build principles' for Liza:Backload constraints - don't frontload them. First show that a new approach works, then figure out the business modelTake cues from conscious capitalism: the purpose of a business is to create good in the world, not to optimize shareholder value Figure out the right thing to do, not a business that fits how healthcare is brokenRushika argues that AI invites us to rethink healthcare based on abundance, not scarcity:“We've built our whole economy, all our processes with this assumption of scarcity, that there were a scarce number of human brains who could do things, right? Doctors, teachers, et cetera. And now all of a sudden that assumption has gone away. So we need to rethink from scratch how we build these systems. So that's what we're trying to do at Liza. Like, what if we started from scratch?”Relevant LinksMore information on LIZA HealthThe book Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey et alPodcast episode where Tim Ferris and Jerry Colonna talk about sabbaticalsArticle by Sara Riggare about living with Parkinson's and her image of blue and red dotsAbout Our GuestRushika Fernandopulle is a practicing physician who is the CEO of Liza Health, a startup building a new AI-enabled platform for Primary Care. He was the co-founder and CEO of Iora Health, an early innovator in Primary Care redesign which was acquired by Amazon in 2023. Prior to this, Rushika was the first Executive Director of the Harvard Interfaculty Program for Health Systems Improvement and Managing Director of the Clinical Initiatives Center at the Advisory Board Company. He is a member of the Schweitzer, Ashoka, Aspen, and Salzburg Global Fellowships, on faculty at Harvard Medical School. He serves on the boards of the Asian American Foundation, Families USA, and Premera Blue Cross, and is a member of the Lancet Commission for Person Centered Care. He earned his A.B., M.D., and M.P.P. from Harvard University, and completed his clinical training at the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts General Hospital.SourceConnect With UsFor more information on The Other 80 please visit our website - www.theother80.com. To connect with our team, please email claudia@theother80.com and follow us on twitter @claudiawilliams and LinkedInSubscribe to The Other 80 on YouTube so you never miss our video extras or special video episodes!

In this episode, Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia welcome Stewart Kohl, Co-CEO of The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm known for its long-term, values-centered approach to investing.To see the full video podcast, check out the Conscious Capitalists YouTube channel hereDrawing on decades of experience, Stewart shares his powerful perspective on integrating values with valuation in the world of private equity, and what it takes to invest wisely during times of radical uncertainty. Stewart reflects on the discipline required to stay true to purpose while navigating shifting markets and evolving stakeholder expectations.The conversation also explores the practical realities of responsible investing, including the growing importance of employee ownership and stewardship. Stewart offers candid insights into what it means to lead consciously, build resilient businesses, and champion sustainable growth across diverse industries. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that highlights the future of capitalism—and reveals why values-driven leadership remains one of the most powerful levers for long-term impact. If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider following the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer, Nicholas Peters as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & RajChapters00:00 Introduction and Responsibilities of an Investor03:19 Values and Valuation in Private Equity06:46 The Importance of Company Culture08:34 Navigating Radical Uncertainty10:31 The Role of Industry Expertise20:39 Responsible Investing and Stewardship30:04 The Importance of Conscious Growth30:25 Strategies for Healthy Business Growth30:45 Organic and Inorganic Growth Tactics31:53 The Risks and Rewards of M&A33:59 Employee Ownership and Its Impact36:26 Creating an Ownership Culture38:58 Empathy in Leadership46:28 The Role of Co-CEOs in Business51:47 Rapid Fire Round56:13 Final Thoughts on Conscious Capitalism

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Raj Sisodia, PhD, co-founder of the global Conscious Capitalism movement, respected global business scholar, and author of 11 influential books. Today's broadcast was originally intended to be a conversation with visionary business leader Bob Chapman, the founder of Barry-Wehmiller. Tragically, Bob recently passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. So we decided to anchor this show as a tribute to Bob Chapman’s remarkable life and monumental legacy by talking with his close friend and co-author, Raj Sisodia, and the results far exceeded all expectations! Earning his PhD from Columbia University, Dr. Sisodia’s distinguished 42-year academic career includes teaching at institutions such as Boston University, George Mason, and serving as the FW Olin Distinguished Professor of Global Business and Scholar at Babson College. Over the past five years, he has served as a distinguished professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey—the MIT of Mexico—where he helped establish a Conscious Enterprise Center that has scaled these leadership principles to hundreds of professors and thousands of students across Latin America. Driven by a profound life purpose to open hearts and elevate human consciousness, he partnered with Bob to write the groundbreaking, national bestseller Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: RAJ SISODIA, PhD: BIO: https://rajsisodia.com/#about-raj BOOKS include: Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family, by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia Healing Leaders: 7 Steps to Recovery of Self, by Raj Sisodia and Nilima Bhat Conscious Capitalism, With a New Preface by the Authors: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business, by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia WEBSITE: https://rajsisodia.com/

What separates entrepreneurs who build companies from those who build legacies?In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robin Bailey and Al McDonald sit down with Nicholas Reichenbach, serial entrepreneur, private equity investor, conscious capitalist, and founder of Flow Water.Nicholas shares lessons from more than three decades of building and scaling businesses across technology, gaming, wellness, consumer products, and private equity. From creating Flow Water to launching Formosa Springs, a 155-year-old Canadian mineral water brand rooted in his family history, Nicholas explores what it means to build with purpose, patience, and long-term impact.Nicholas also challenges the traditional startup mindset, encouraging entrepreneurs to think beyond fast exits and focus instead on creating lasting prosperity for employees, communities, shareholders, and future generations.If you're interested in entrepreneurship, conscious capitalism, sustainability, and building a lasting legacy, this episode offers powerful lessons from a founder who has spent decades turning vision into reality.You'll hear about: The entrepreneurial formula Nicholas uses to identify winning opportunities Why conscious capitalism is becoming the future of business How consumer behavior reveals untapped market opportunities The environmental moment that inspired the creation of Flow Water Building one of North America's most sustainable beverage brands Why timing matters in entrepreneurship and innovation How ESG principles can drive both impact and profitability The importance of product obsession and consumer insight Why legacy matters more than exits The story behind Formosa Springs and its 155-year history How family values influence long-term business decisions Building brands designed to last for generations The shift from hustle culture to sustainable leadership Why purpose-driven companies outperform transactional businesses Creating prosperity for employees, communities, and future generations We talk about: 00:00 Introduction to Nicholas Reichenbach and his entrepreneurial journey 03:30 Building businesses across entertainment, technology, wellness, and consumer products 06:00 Why brand building is the common thread across every venture 07:30 The family history behind Formosa Springs and a lifelong connection to water 12:00 Growing up around one of Canada's historic mineral water sources 16:00 The first attempts to commercialize the family spring 18:00 Building technology companies and finding success in mobile entertainment 19:30 The Burning Man experience that inspired Flow Water 22:00 Creating a sustainable alternative to plastic bottled water 24:00 Acquiring and relaunching Formosa Springs 27:00 Understanding consumer intent and identifying market white space 30:00 The innovation behind Flow Water's packaging and product strategy 33:00 Why timing is critical for entrepreneurial success 35:00 Sustainability, ESG leadership, and conscious capitalism 39:00 Building businesses that create long-term positive impact 41:00 Legacy, leadership, and the future of entrepreneurship 44:00 Why founders should focus less on exits and more on longevity 46:00 Creating generational prosperity through purpose-driven business Connect with Nicholas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasreichenbach/ Website: https://formosasprings.com/ Connect with Us LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory explore three major developments shaping the future of AI. First, they unpack how an OpenAI model independently solved a decades-old mathematical problem—challenging long-held assumptions and proving AI can generate truly novel insights. Then, they break down Microsoft Build 2026 and the shift toward an “agent-first” world, where AI systems take on real work across your organization. Finally, they dive into Anthropic's powerful new Claude Fable model, discussing its capabilities, real-world applications, and the growing tension between performance and transparency. Along the way, they connect these breakthroughs back to what matters most for associations: data strategy, flexibility, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. 

Send us Fan MailIn this jam-packed “mini” episode, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias break down a whirlwind of recent AI model releases—from Anthropic, Alibaba, Microsoft, and beyond—and what they signal about the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Then, they dive into Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index Report, unpacking the “agency equation” and what it really means for organizations navigating AI adoption. From the rise of agents and the four modes of working with AI to the growing gap between employee readiness and organizational culture, this episode explores why AI transformation is less about tools and more about leadership, systems, and mindset. Plus, they introduce the concept of “owned intelligence” and what it takes to become a true learning organization in the age of AI. 

What does it truly mean to be accountable as a business leader, and why does it matter now more than ever?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Kate Adams, Chief Impact Officer at Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and author of Accountability Under Fire, for a thoughtful exploration of one of the most pressing challenges facing modern leadership.As organizations navigate increasing scrutiny from employees, customers, investors, and the public, accountability has become more than a values-based aspiration. It is now a critical business imperative. Drawing from her new book and decades of experience advising leaders across the business, nonprofit, and social impact sectors, Kate shares a practical framework for understanding what accountability looks like in action and why so many organizations struggle to achieve it.Throughout the conversation, Kate introduces her Accountability Ladder, a model that helps leaders assess where their organizations stand and what it takes to build accountability into the culture and decision-making process. Together, Timothy, Raj, and Kate explore the challenges of balancing competing stakeholder interests, the relationship between accountability and conscious leadership, and why creating win-win-win outcomes often requires far more creativity than leaders realize.The discussion also examines the role of boards and CEOs in shaping accountability, the importance of organizational trust, and how leaders can respond when mistakes inevitably occur. From corporate apologies and political engagement to emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, this episode offers a timely look at how accountability is evolving in an increasingly transparent world.Listeners will gain insights into:The difference between accountability, responsibility, and traditional CSR initiativesHow to identify and prioritize the stakeholders most affected by your decisionsThe five stages of organizational accountability and what separates reactive companies from truly accountable onesWhy creating win-win-win outcomes is often harder than it soundsHow board and CEO alignment can strengthen or undermine accountability effortsHow AI and emerging technologies are changing the way organizations measure and manage impactThe connection between accountability, conscious leadership, and long-term organizational healthAnd more!Whether you're leading a company, serving on a board, or seeking to build a more values-driven organization, this episode offers practical wisdom on how accountability can become a source of trust, resilience, and sustainable success.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us reach more listeners.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please visit The Conscious Capitalists.This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:30 – Why Kate Wrote Accountability Under Fire05:00 – Accountability vs. CSR and ESG: Understanding the Difference09:30 – Accountability and Caring as a Leadership Partnership13:00 – Mapping Stakeholders and Measuring Impact18:00 – The Challenge of Creating Win-Win-Win Outcomes22:30 – Why Some Organizations Embrace Accountability More Effectively28:00 – Can Accountability Be Delegated?33:00 – Leaving Organizations Better Than We Found Them37:00 – Board and CEO Alignment on Accountability41:30 – The Accountability Ladder Explained48:00 – Corporate Apologies, Forgiveness, and Trust53:00 – CEOs, Public Issues, and Leadership Responsibility57:30 – AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Accountability01:00:00 – Conscious Capitalism and Accountability in Practice01:03:30 – Is Accountability a Form of Love?01:05:30 – Rapid Fire Questions01:11:00 – What Is Giving Kate Hope Today?01:12:30 – Closing Thoughts & Final TakeawaysThank you for your support!Timothy & Raj

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias welcomes Dr. Jessica Miles, founder of The Informed Frontier, former VP of Strategy and Investments at Holtzbrinck, and advisory board member for Johns Hopkins University Press, for a fascinating look at how AI is transforming publishing, research, and trusted content ecosystems. Jessica explains what happens when AI becomes a “reader” instead of just a writer or assistant, why associations and scientific societies may already be part of AI training pipelines, and how organizations should think about crawl-based access, bulk licensing, and runtime access as the emerging gold standard. The conversation also explores AI's impact on research integrity, peer review, content metrics, and the irreplaceable role of human accountability in an AI-driven knowledge ecosystem.

How do you reinvent a legacy retail brand for an entirely new generation without losing its identity in the process?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Brieane Olson, CEO of PacSun, to explore one of retail's most compelling transformation stories. Under Brianna's leadership, PacSun evolved from a struggling mall retailer into a digital first, purpose driven brand approaching $1 billion in revenue by embracing a bold philosophy: co-creation.Drawing from her new book, Co-Created, and a recently released Harvard Business School case study, Brieane shares how PacSun built deep cultural relevance with Gen Z and Gen Alpha by inviting young consumers directly into the brand building process. From the company's Youth Advisory Council to viral TikTok moments that moved hundreds of thousands of products organically, this conversation unpacks how listening became PacSun's greatest competitive advantage.But this episode goes beyond marketing strategy. Brieane opens up about her personal leadership evolution, the role of purpose in navigating uncertainty, and why conscious leadership requires both humility and courage. Together, Timothy, Raj, and Brieane explore the tension between brand control and customer participation, the challenges of sustainability in youth retail, and how AI is reshaping the future of commerce.Listeners will gain insights into:How PacSun transformed from a legacy retailer into a culturally relevant Gen Z brandWhy co-creation is a business strategy, not just a marketing tacticThe role of PacSun's Youth Advisory Council in shaping products, campaigns, and company directionHow a single organic TikTok moment helped sell more than 200,000 pairs of jeansWhy purpose and co-creation must work together to create authentic brand trustHow PacSun is approaching AI adoption across the organization while remaining intentionally human centeredThe operational challenges of moving at the speed of culture in modern retailWhether you're leading a consumer brand, navigating organizational transformation, or exploring what conscious leadership looks like in practice, this episode offers a powerful case study in how companies can grow by listening more deeply to the communities they serve.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: The Conscious CapitalistsThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:45 – Meet Brianna Olson & the PacSun Transformation05:35 – What Is Co-Creation? The Strategy Explained10:50 – The Youth Advisory Council & Gen Z Leadership18:30 – Purpose, Conscious Capitalism & Finding Her True North22:40 – The Viral TikTok Moment That Sold 200,000 Pairs of Jeans36:20 – Purpose as a Framework for Co-Creation40:00 – Building Community & Real-Time Customer Feedback50:50 – From $785M to Nearly $1 Billion in Revenue55:00 – How PacSun Is Using (and Not Using) AI01:05:00 – Sustainability, Suppliers & Affordability01:21:00 – Closing Thoughts & Final TakeawaysThank you for your support!Timothy & Raj

Join Teddy Howsare, Founder and CEO of Oliver Wildheart International, for an exploration into the next evolution of "Conscious Capitalism." A former military pilot with a mastery of high-stakes operations and a background in large-scale real estate development, Teddy is building a global brand that refuses to compromise on ethics for the sake of scale. In this episode, we discuss how Oliver Wildheart is synthesizing AI-driven supply chains with "Zero-Harm" business models and holographic education to create a lifestyle ecosystem that is as profitable as it is purposeful.

What if your company could think and move like an octopus, with intelligence distributed across the entire organization instead of concentrated at the top?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Jana Werner (AWS Enterprise Strategist and expert in Uncertainty Dynamics) and Phil Le-Brun (AWS Enterprise Strategist and former International CIO at McDonald's) to explore their groundbreaking new framework: The Octopus Organization. Together, they unpack what it takes to build adaptive, resilient businesses in a world defined by AI acceleration, geopolitical instability, and constant disruption.Drawing from deep experience across global enterprises and cutting edge research, Jana and Phil challenge the outdated "Tin Man" model of rigid, top down organizations. Instead, they introduce a living, breathing alternative built on distributed intelligence, empowered decision making, and the ability to continuously evolve from within. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful truth: organizations that thrive in uncertainty aren't just more efficient. They are more human.This episode goes beyond theory, offering a practical and actionable playbook for leaders ready to rethink how their organizations operate, adapt, and grow in an unpredictable world.Listeners will gain insights into:Why traditional organizational structures are breaking under the pressure of AI and global volatilityThe "Octopus Organization" model and how distributed intelligence unlocks adaptabilityThe three defining traits of high functioning organizations: Clarity, Ownership, and CuriosityWhy "empowerment" often masks control and what true ownership really looks likeReal world examples from companies like McDonald's, AstraZeneca, Ferrari, Amazon, and NetflixThe hidden anti patterns that quietly undermine culture, trust, and performanceWhy psychological safety must be built locally, not declared globallyHow to approach AI adoption through a human centered organizational lensPractical first steps for CEOs and leaders looking to evolve their companies in the next 12 to 24 monthsWhether you're leading a global enterprise, scaling a startup, or navigating transformation within your team, this episode offers a bold new lens on leadership. One that replaces control with clarity, hierarchy with intelligence, and rigidity with resilience.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.Thank you for your support!-Timothy & Raj

On this Truly Human Leadership Podcast where we continue to pay tribute to Bob Chapman, our leader and mentor who passed away on March 19, 2026. All of us at Barry-Wehmiller are very appreciative of all the tributes, condolences and kind words that have come in over the last few weeks. If you'd like to send your own tribute, condolence or remembrance of Bob, we have a page to do so at bobchapman.co. When you submit it, we'll make sure it gets to Bob's family. On our last episode, we paid tribute to Bob Chapman in his own words. On this episode, we want to hear from some of his friends, colleagues and admirers. Last fall, there was a dinner held at Barry-Wehmiller's St. Louis office to honor Bob's 50 years as CEO of our company and to also celebrate his 80th birthday. Bob and his entire family were there to enjoy the evening and we're incredibly thankful Bob got to experience this tribute while he was with us. On this podcast, we want to feature the speeches that were given that evening. We share them not only to remember Bob, but to share the lessons all of these folks learned from him. They include: Raj Sisodia, the co-founder of Conscious Capitalism and the co-author of Bob's book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family Tim Sullivan, Barry-Wehmiller board member and longtime part of Bob's leadership team  Rhonda Spencer, Barry-Wehmiller's Chief People Officer Steve Gund, who is the CEO of the Gund Company Simon Sinek, speaker and author, Bob's close friend and one of the biggest champions of Bob's message on leadership

What happens when AI disruption collides with the urgent need for human-centered leadership?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists' Future-Focused Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Dr. Neha Sangwan are joined by Christine Heckart - tech industry veteran, former CEO of Scalyr, senior executive at Microsoft and Cisco, and now founder of Xapa, an AI-powered leadership development platform. Together, they dive into how leaders can guide their organizations through radical uncertainty, exponential change, and the AI revolution without leaving their people behind.Christine pulls from 30 years in Silicon Valley to reveal why 90% of AI transformation projects are failing - not because of technology, but because of people. She explains how leaders must anchor teams in trust, purpose, and psychological safety, while scaling leadership development across every level of the organization. The conversation highlights why human connection, empathy, and conscious capitalism are the real differentiators in an AI-driven world.This is more than a discussion on technology - it's a playbook for leading with both innovation and heart in a time when businesses face unprecedented change.Listeners will gain insights into:Why most AI transformation projects fail - and how to avoid the trapThe difference between trust and psychological safety (and why both matter)Practical ways to stabilize teams during radical disruptionHow to scale leadership development across every level of the companyWhy empathy and conscious capitalism are now business-critical skillsHow CEOs can balance AI-powered innovation with human judgmentWhy people-first leadership is the key to unlocking AI's potentialWhether you're a CEO wrestling with AI disruption, a leader striving to build resilient teams, or a founder seeking to combine innovation with purpose, this episode offers a powerful guide to leading with clarity, courage, and humanity in a time of radical change.**If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & Neha

The best leaders build profit by putting people first. Lead with heart, and watch your business grow stronger, faster, and for the long term.   In this episode of The Fulfillionaire, you learn why heart led leadership creates profitable growth, stronger teams, and steadier cash flow. You hear how love, purpose, and emotional intelligence shape culture, decisions, and results.   With insights from John Mackey, Co-founder of Whole Foods Market and CEO of Love.Life, who shares how a multi‑billion business was built by putting people first and thinking beyond shareholders. Leadership is how you show up. Clarity and care expand them. You'll learn to think win‑win‑win. Better outcomes for you, your team, customers, and community. Fewer costly mistakes. For small business owners, this is practical. Stop forcing deals. Build systems that protect cash flow and support consistent growth. Watch the full episode of Why Heart Led Leadership Creates Profitable Growth. John Mackey is the co-founder of Whole Foods Market and CEO of Love.Life, widely recognized for pioneering a heart-led approach to business that blends profitability with purpose. Over 44 years as CEO, he grew Whole Foods Market from a single Austin store into a global enterprise with more than 540 locations and $22 billion in annual sales. A champion of Conscious Capitalism, Mackey has helped redefine leadership by showing how ethical values, stakeholder care, and human-centered vision can drive lasting business success. He is the co-author of the bestselling books Conscious Capitalism and Conscious Leadership, which have inspired leaders worldwide to build companies rooted in meaning and impact. Website: https://johnpmackey.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjohnmackey/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnmackey/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/iamjohnmackey  X: https://x.com/iamjohnmackey  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iamjohnmackey JP Newman is the founder of Fulfillionaire and CEO of Thrive FP, known for helping high-achievers align financial success with deeper human connection and purpose. With over $1.4 billion in real estate transactions and hundreds of investors coached, he brings a powerful blend of strategy, psychology, and emotional intelligence to the world of investing and negotiation. JP teaches that the best deals are built by understanding people, energy, and intention. Through his Fulfillionaire™ movement, he helps leaders stop operating from fear and start making decisions rooted in clarity and alignment. His approach redefines negotiation as a human-centered skill that turns insight into influence and lasting success. IG: https://www.instagram.com/jpnewman_/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-newman-45a1ba/   

Companies built on love outperform the S&P 500 by 14 to 1. Conscious capitalism, stakeholder leadership, healing organizations — Raj Sisodia proved it with data, then spent a year in the Himalayas and the Amazon proving it on himself.Raj Sisodia, Co-Founder of the Conscious Capitalism movement and author of sixteen books including Firms of Endearment and The Healing Organization, grew up across four countries and eight schools before the age of 18. He trained as an electrical engineer in India because that was what you did if you were good at math. He stumbled into a PhD at Columbia almost by accident — following seven friends to pick up a GMAT application and ending up the only one who made it to New York. From there, he built a body of research that fundamentally challenged Milton Friedman's doctrine that the only business of business is profit. Then, at 60, he turned that same rigour inward: pilgrimages to the high Himalayas, silent retreats with Peter Senge, and the painful reckoning with a father who once pointed a gun at him.This conversation runs close to what I have lived. When I watched Satya Nadella introduce "model, coach, care" at Microsoft — a framework Raj references directly — I saw firsthand what happens when a leader chooses purpose over power. And Raj's conviction that business must actively heal what it has broken echoes what drove me to create Live for Good: the belief that the organizations we build should leave people stronger, not depleted.In our conversation, we explore: → Why companies that spend 95% less on marketing than competitors have the highest customer loyalty — and what that reveals about extraction-based capitalism → The four pillars of Conscious Capitalism — higher purpose, stakeholder integration, conscious leadership, conscious culture — and the specific acronyms (HEALING, SPICY, SELFLESS) Raj uses to make them actionable → The Bob Chapman story: how one CEO refused to lay off a single employee during the 2008 crisis by asking "What would a family do?" — and emerged stronger than every competitor → His year of conscious awakening at 60 — pilgrimages, silent retreats, ayahuasca in the Amazon — and what four women forced him to confront about his own unhealed trauma → What conscious capitalism demands of AI: the marriage of humanity's most important idea with its most powerful technology — and why the market will ultimately correct for unconscious companies

Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia interview the Honorable Mary K. Bush, President of Bush International and a veteran executive, corporate director, and government official who served three U.S. presidents, including as the U.S. representative on the International Monetary Fund Board during the 1980s debt crisis. Known as “Ms. Free Market,” Bush explains her advocacy for reduced regulation, pro-growth tax systems, and policies designed to retain and attract capital, as well as her role in helping create the IMF's Structural Adjustment Facility to address deeper barriers to entrepreneurship beyond fiscal and monetary policy.To see the full video podcast, check out the Conscious Capitalists YouTube channel here.Bush explores real-world examples, including lessons from Ghana, the shareholder-versus-stakeholder debate, and how boards can drive long-term value by investing in customers, employees, and talent development, pointing to Marriott's culture as a case in point. She connects social responsibility to individual freedom, discusses the link between diversity and performance through stronger risk identification and decision-making, and addresses the current backlash surrounding DEI.She also shares the mission behind Spark the Journey, her mentoring initiative supporting low-income youth, and reflects on growing up under Jim Crow in Birmingham. Throughout the conversation, Bush underscores the importance of candid workplace dialogue, principled leadership, and the courage to build institutions that expand both economic opportunity and human dignity.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us reach a wider audience.This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Associate Producer & Editor.00:00 Meet Mary K Bush01:28 Why Ms Free Market02:02 IMF Debt Crisis Lessons05:09 Ghana and Price Signals07:03 India's Reform Story09:18 Friedman vs Stakeholders13:19 Stakeholders in Boardrooms16:36 Short Term vs Long Term22:46 Strategy Meets Stakeholders25:11 Freedom and Responsibility25:51 Pollution and Talent Access28:05 Pricing Externalities29:45 Diversity Drives Performance32:22 Meritocracy Versus DEI34:58 Freedom To Access37:00 Spark The Journey Model40:11 Birmingham Origin Story44:07 Hard Conversations At Work48:52 Stories Of Good Capitalism53:32 Rapid Fire Wrap Up54:36 Final Thanks And Sign Off

In this compelling conversation, Raj Sisodia — co-founder of Conscious Capitalism and bestselling author of Firms of Endearment — joins the podcast to discuss his newest work, Healing Leaders. Widely recognized as one of the most influential voices reshaping modern business thinking, Raj brings decades of research, lived experience, and global perspective to a topic that sits at the center of organizational performance: the inner state of the leader.Across the episode, Raj takes listeners on a journey from the origins of Conscious Capitalism to the growing backlash against stakeholder-focused leadership, explaining why this moment requires an even higher level of conviction, courage, and clarity from CEOs and senior executives. He argues that business has unrealized potential — not only to drive results, but to reduce suffering, strengthen communities, and elevate human wellbeing. And he makes the case that this potential cannot be unlocked without leaders who are self-aware, grounded, and healed themselves.Raj also reveals the personal transformation that shaped Healing Leaders — including his unexpected immersion into silent retreats, deep spiritual work in the Himalayas, time with indigenous communities in the Amazon, and a series of insights that reframed how he views purpose, leadership, and responsibility. His stories connect directly to the pressures leaders face today: burnout, cynicism, disconnection, and the widening gap between organizational expectations and human capacity.For CEOs and executives navigating complexity, volatility, and AI-driven change, this episode offers an opportunity to step back and reflect on a different kind of leadership advantage — one rooted not in tactics or frameworks, but in the inner quality of the leader. Raj's insights challenge long-held assumptions about success, impact, and organizational culture, while opening the door to a richer and more sustainable way to lead.Actionable Takeaways• You'll learn why Raj sees this moment as a “moral recession” — and why conscious, values-driven leadership is becoming a strategic imperative rather than a philosophical choice.• Hear how to rethink the purpose of business in a way that strengthens performance while reducing the hidden costs that erode trust, engagement, and wellbeing.• You'll learn what Raj discovered about the link between unhealed leaders and organizational dysfunction — and why the inner world of the leader shapes the outer world of the enterprise.• Hear how to spot the leadership behaviors that signal unresolved trauma or unhealthy drivers, even in high performers or visionary founders.• You'll learn why personal healing and growth can become competitive advantages — especially when leading through disruption, transformation, or cultural change.• Hear how to challenge profit-only mindsets with data and examples that show why purpose-driven companies outperform over time.• You'll learn how Raj evaluates the rise of AI through the lens of consciousness — and why the technology will amplify the character and values of its users.• Hear how to incorporate meaningful “disequilibrating experiences” into your own leadership growth strategy, rather than relying solely on traditional development methods.• You'll learn the seven themes that form the backbone of Healing Leaders — and why they matter now more than any point in recent business history.Connect with Raj SisodiaRaj Sisodia WebsiteConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

What happens when one of Google's top AI strategists also happens to be a yogi, author, and self-described “Happy Human”?In this episode of The Conscious Capitalists' Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Dev Patnaik speak with Gopi Kallayil, Chief Business Strategist for AI at Google. Together, they explore how businesses can navigate radical uncertainty in an age of exponential technological disruption and why AI should be seen as a tool for human advancement rather than a threat.From Google's pivots (“search-first” to “mobile-first” to “AI-first”) to lessons on experimentation, failure, and 10x thinking, Gopi pulls back the curtain on how the tech giant adapts in the face of constant change. He also offers a deeply human perspective: blending insights from his books The Happy Human and The Internet to the Inner-Net, his yoga practice, and his spiritual explorations of what he calls AI, NI (natural intelligence), and DI (divine intelligence).This conversation isn't just about artificial intelligence - it's about what it means to stay human, conscious, and purpose-driven while riding the waves of disruption.Listeners will gain insights into:Why moments of disruption are opportunities for nonlinear breakthroughsHow Google cultivates a culture of experimentation, iteration, and failing wellThe importance of 10x thinking over incremental improvementsWhy companies should start with business strategy - not an “AI strategy”How AI is already transforming industries like healthcare, retail, and entertainmentWhat AI, natural intelligence, and divine intelligence can teach us about consciousnessPractical steps leaders can take to embrace uncertainty and future-proof their organizationsWhether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and consciousness, this episode offers both strategic guidance and soulful wisdom.**If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & Dev

This week, Elizabeth sits down with Camilla Marcus, chef, entrepreneur, activist, author, and mom for a conversation about food, leadership, and what it really means to build a life rooted in joy and intention. Drawing from her California roots and deep connection to hospitality, Camilla shares how food became one of her earliest ways of understanding people, culture, and care, and how that perspective eventually shaped everything from her restaurant career to founding west~bourne. They chat about what regenerative agriculture actually means, why it matters for both personal wellness and the future of our food system, and why the most powerful changes often start with small, everyday choices. Camilla explains why flavor is non-negotiable, how soil health impacts nutrient density, and why supporting regenerative farmers is one of the most meaningful things we can do for the planet and our bodies. She also opens up about building a business through the lens of hospitality, checking your ego at the door, and learning to gear your life toward what brings real energy and joy. Camilla also teases a few favorite new recipes from her new cookbook, My Regenerative Kitchen!  Episodes Here  Camilla: IG | west~bourne | My Regenerative Kitchen  Mentioned:  Blueland  Koala Eco  Aspire with Emma Grede  Losing My Virginity  Alison Roman Books Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth:  Website | Instagram

What happens when Enneagram Eight energy grows up, softens its edges, and learns to lead with both strength and soul? In this episode of Typology, Ian Morgan Cron sits down with restaurateur, entrepreneur, and conscious capitalism advocate Dan Simons, co-owner of Founding Farmers, for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about power, protection, and what it really means to build a culture of care. Dan is brand-new to the Enneagram—and quickly discovers he's an Eight with a strong Nine wing, a compelling combination that blends moral clarity with empathy, decisiveness with nuance, and fire with calm. Together, Ian and Dan explore how Eights aren't just challengers—they're often defenders: leaders shaped by early experiences of injustice who instinctively stand up for the vulnerable. Along the way, they talk candidly about: Why anger can be a tool rather than a liability when it's consciously harnessed How leadership failures are often listening failures (and the three most powerful words a leader can say) How putting emotional well-being on equal footing with profit actually increases performance, retention, and long-term value What a healthy workplace should feel like when you walk through the door (hint: think Labrador retriever, not shark tank) This is a masterclass in evolved leadership and a hopeful vision of capitalism done with conscience. If you're a leader, an Enneagram Eight, or someone longing for work cultures that don't crush the human spirit, this conversation will leave you both challenged and encouraged—in the best possible way. Listen in and pull up a chair. There's a seat for you at this table.     --------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Dan Simons Dan Simons is regarded as a leading voice in mission-driven business practices, known for championing people-centric culture and responsible industry standards while developing systems that deliver profitability. He and his partner, Michael Vucurevich, are Co-Owners of Founding Farmers Restaurant Group in partnership with the North Dakota Farmers Union. Their goal is to generate profits for American family farmers, earn farmers a larger share of the food dollar, and influence the sourcing decisions of suppliers and others in the hospitality industry. They operate eight sustainably run restaurants, one DC-based distillery, and a full service catering and event design company. He teaches courses at The George Washington University, hosts a podcast (Founding DC), and sits on the advisory boards of the DC chapter of Conscious Capitalism, OpenTable, and the Health Action Alliance Women's Health at Work Program. He blogs at www.DanSimonsSays.com and can be found across most social channels @DanSimonsSays. Visit https://www.dansimonssays.com/ to learn more.