Podcasts about Greyston Bakery

Jennair and Mark Gerardot had been married for 24 years and together for 28, with a relationship marked by its share of highs and lows. Mark, often passive, contrasted sharply with Jennair, who could be more assertive, even aggressive at times. The couple, without children or much family nearby, were content to focus on their pets, which they both adored. However, when Jennair lost her job and struggled to find a new one, her self-esteem began to take a hit. The couple's dynamic shifted as Jennair's sense of identity eroded.When Mark landed a new job in Delaware, Jennair stayed behind in South Carolina to pack up their life and handle the logistics of their move. This gave Mark six weeks of bachelor-like freedom. During this time, he and his 33-year-old boss, Meredith Sullivan Chapman, began developing a “work crush” on each other, igniting an affair that would change everything. As we left off, Jennair, ever perceptive, had begun to sense that something was off with her husband, though she couldn't yet put her finger on it. What began as quiet suspicions soon spiraled into an all-consuming obsession. Jennair's fixation on Meredith would lead to a devastating conclusion — one that no one could have predicted.Listen to part 2 today on PatreonToday's snack: Brownies from Greyston Bakery (thanks Anne!)Sources20/20 episodehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbCY0mzb1DM&ab_channel=ABCNewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_DloWsfpug&ab_channel=ABCNewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXn4al0z-8A&t=354s&ab_channel=ABCNewsSeason 1 of the Bad Bad Thing PodcastIrreparablehttps://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/husbands-affair-leads-to-murder-suicide-involving-mistress-and-wife-in-pennsylvania-home/507-545703243https://www.wyff4.com/article/former-upstate-mans-affair-leads-to-ambush-killing-of-lover-wifes-suicide-police-say/20065002https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43899187https://www.newspapers.com/image/422251929/?terms=Jennair%20Gerardot

Direto de Nova York, visitamos lojas que vão do improviso total ao luxo absoluto. O que está acontecendo com o varejo? Será que o produto tá roubando o lugar da experiência? Nesse episódio, destrinchamos casos como Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Louis Vuitton e muito mais. Spoiler: o café tá dominando as lojas de luxo. ☕ (00:00:00) Introdução (00:02:54) Yonkers e Greyston Bakery (00:10:45) Nova Iorque e "é o fim da experiência de loja?" (00:19:58) "Achadinhos da Shopee": Picnic Digital Food Court (00:21:43) Wintaylor (00:22:12) China Gate (00:22:50) Onebeat (00:23:22) Encerramento Se inscreve no canal e comenta aqui: você é #TeamProduto ou #TeamExperiência? #varejocast #Varejo2025 #nrf2025 #ExperiênciaNoVarejo #ProdutoOuExperiência #InovaçãoNoVarejo #NovaYorkVarejo #CafésNoVarejo #FlagshipStore #VarejoComExperiência ----

I'd love to hear from you! Send me a text message here and let me know what you thought about the episode. :)As a board member of the Impact Communications Institute (ICI), I am excited to share a thought-provoking conversation during one of our Impact Councils that we hosted in partnership with 3BL Media.In this episode, we explore how open hiring and criminal justice reform can be woven into brand storytelling without objectifying those with lived experiences. You'll learn how purpose-driven companies like Greyston Bakery and Ben & Jerry's are turning their values into action and creating inclusive employment opportunities that resonate and drive change.By focusing on potential rather than past barriers, these organizations are providing second chances while fostering a culture of respect and empowerment.Whether you're aiming to implement open hiring practices OR seeking to anchor your brand in meaningful values, this episode will empower you to communicate your impact more effectively while creating a more equitable and sustainable world.Resources & LinksIf you are on the leading edge of using storytelling for changemaking, I would love to invite you to take the pledge with us.My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to make Missions to Movements even better? Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram. Be sure to tag @positivequation so I can connect with you. The 2nd Annual Monthly Giving Summit is coming February 26th and 27th. Learn more and apply to be a speaker.Up your fundraising game by tuning in to The Nonprofit Podcast, hosted by DonorBox Education & Community Engagement Manager Jena Lynch and Fundraising Strategist Britt Stockert (I was also a recent guest!)Bloomerang is the complete donor volunteer and fundraising management solution. Deliver a better giving experience so you can raise more funds.Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! Head to YouTube for digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

As an outdoor industry leader for nearly 30 years, Gordon has committed his career to building brands that practice a triple bottom line (people, planet and profit) approach to business.Gordon launched Toad&Co, a responsible lifestyle apparel brand in 1996. Now headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, he remains the CEO of the growing global brand. He also co-founded Planet Access 27 years ago, a social enterprise committed to providing life skills, vocational training and travel experiences for people with disabilities. Gordon spent 17 years on the Outdoor Industry Association Board including a 6-year stint as Chairman and Vice Chairman. He is currently a Board member for the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund, the Santa Barbara Film Festival and Chairs the advisory board of the Eco-Entrepreneurship Advisory Council at the Bren School Environmental Solutions graduate program at UCSB. He also serves as advisor to several early-stage responsible business start-ups. He received a BA in Psychology from Hamilton College and an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from Wharton School of Business. Married with two 20 something daughters, between family and work Gordon enjoys just about anything the outdoors has to offer, especially if it is in the ocean, on a river or in the mountains near his family cabin in June Lake in the Eastern Sierras. Travel, film and birds are some of his other passions.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:46] Intro[01:58] Thriving with responsible consumers[03:47] Handling first collection without ecommerce in '96[05:08] Pivoting business strategy after 9/11 crisis[06:25] Building best in class before expanding[08:34] Balancing retail and ecommerce strategies[10:08] Promoting brand awareness through various channels[12:26] Adapting brand for Gen Z and millennials[13:59] StoreTester: done-for-you conversion rate optimization[15:16] learning from fast-changing Ecommerce trends[17:36] Adapting to changing buyer behavior[19:18] Managing evolving market dynamics[20:43] Aiming for lasting positive impact[22:16] Inspiring ethical entrepreneurship[24:04] Authenticity in brand commitment[25:29] Staying committed to your passion[26:27] Balancing gut feeling and analytics in business[27:30] Surviving and thriving in niches[28:11] Sustainable, organic, & eco-friendly clothingResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeSustainable, organic, & eco-friendly clothing toadandco.com/Follow Gordon Seabury linkedin.com/in/gordon-seabury-3597a03/Done-for-you conversion rate optimization service storetester.com/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Imagine a hiring process where all you have to do is put your name on a list. Where you can earn a living wage regardless of your education, disability, race, prison time, homelessness, or other traditional barriers to employment. It's called ‘open hiring' and Greyston Bakery- provider of brownies to Ben & Jerry's ice cream- has been implementing it for 42 years. A positive catalyst for lifting traditionally marginalized employees and their communities out of poverty, it also offers significantly positive returns for implementing businesses. The model may sound radical, but it's anything but. Learn more at https://www.greyston.org/ and in Episode 8, Season 5. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we're going. Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Follow @futureofxyz on Instagram, and visit www.future-of.XYZ or www.ripbs.org/XYZ for show links and more.

Episode 2 of the BSuite podcast features a lively conversation between our host Anne Richardson and RMG friends and agency partners Benn Marine and Brittany Angelo of Dirigo Collective.  Benn and Brittany co-host Dirigo Collective's Responsibly Different podcast and they both work with clients around impact strategy. Tune in to learn more about the important contributions Benn and Brittany make through their podcast and other content platforms that serve to educate and inspire others.   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Dirigo Collective: https://dirigocollective.com/ Responsibly Different: https://responsiblydifferent.com/podcasts/ Curious Coworkers: with Special Guest, Anne Richardson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IbZBOcHP2LXSUF0n36Jr2?si=f6341189b7a340b0 Greyston Bakery: https://shop.greyston.org/ Brittany's Blog Post about the 2023 Maui Wildfires: https://responsiblydifferent.com/wildfires/ Anne's WomenSpaces Blog: https://richardsonmediagroup.com/category/womenspaces/ Equality Community Center: https://eccmaine.org/

We speak with CEO of Greyston Bakery, Joe Kenner, one of the leading advocates and practioners of open hiring. 10 million people in America are no longer in the workforce but most want to be.  Hear how to help them get into the workforce- they could be the solution to the so-called worker shortage in the US! A Podcast by Tec Sounds. ** 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.com Thank you for your support! Timothy & Raj

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“We don't hire people to bake brownies. We bake brownies to hire people.”Greyston, a for-profit benefit corporation, is committed to unlocking the power of human potential through inclusive employment, one person at a time. Founder Bernie Glassman built Greyston bakery to hire people who faced barriers to employment. His solution was simple: Anyone with a desire to work would be added to a list and called when there was a position available. No interviews, no background checks, and no resumes required.More than 40 years later, Greyston has benefited thousands of workers, their families, and communities through open hiring. And the company isn't stopping there. Its new ten-year vision is to impact 100,000 people by helping other organizations implement inclusive hiring practices.We invited Joseph Kenner, President and CEO, to speak to the present and future of Greyston and how inclusive hiring can benefit your organization.Listen for insights on:Why open and inclusive hiring won't compromise professionalism and efficiencyOrganizations that have successfully adopted open and inclusive hiring practicesThe business impact of open and inclusive hiringResources + Links:Joseph Kenner's LinkedInOpen Hiring at GreystonWide Open Dreams TrailerForbes: “How A Bakery Is Breaking Down Barriers To Employment Through Open Hiring And Job-Development Programs”Forbes: “Joseph Kenner, CEO, Greyston: The Changemaker Interview”CEO Magazine: “Greyston CEO shares six reasons for your company to consider open hiring in 2023” (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Joseph Kenner • Greyston Bakery (01:32) - What Drives Joe (02:41) - What Does Greyston Do? (03:51) - Open Hiring (05:05) - Founder Bernie Glassman (07:07) - Numbers (07:50) - Why Open Hiring (10:09) - Feeling (10:55) - Example (12:50) - Creating Awareness (13:47) - Starting at Greyston (15:17) - Pandemic Protocols (16:55) - The Foundation (20:00) - Advancing the Movement (21:10) - Progress (22:01) - 2030 Vision (22:28) - Social Innovator of the Year (23:29) - Exportability (24:07) - Challenges (24:50) - Fears (26:17) - Barriers and Points (27:40) - Buy, Donate, Replicate (29:04) - Next Steps (29:31) - Last Words (30:18) - Wrap Up

Candice Cook Simmons, Esq. is credited as a groundbreaking business attorney and trademark strategist for helping to change the way businesses and entrepreneurs imagined the utilization of Intellectual Property. With a professional range that included high-profile matters, crisis management, global market verticals including consumer products, food and beverage, entertainment, retail, travel and leisure, technology, and fintech industries, she has solidified her reputation as a top leader at the intersection of business, legal, and strategy. The former founder and Managing Member of The Cook Law Group, she has been featured in numerous publications as one of New York City's top attorneys and was selected as a “Rising Star” in addition to other “Top” and “Best of” lists by media outlets in recognition of her significant contributions to business and legal strategy and global business expansion. Candice served as a judge in the Booz Allen Foundation $1MM COVID-19 Innovation fund challenge and as a Venture Partner for Republic– a private investing platform for investors seeking high growth potential in the startup, gaming, real estate, and crypto verticals. She serves on the Board of Directors for Greyston Bakery (the oldest B Corporation in New York) and as an Advisor to The History Makers in Chicago— the single largest archival collection of African American oral history which was recently acquired by the Library of Congress. Follow Candice Cook Simmons on Instagram @candicesc1of1 ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@12millionshow

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #8 is Decent Work and Economic Growth. In this episode we are digging into the work the Department of Energy is doing for underrepresented communities, and the innovative work by Greyston Bakery and MaineWorks around hiring practices.   Additional Learning & Resources Around Decent Work and Economic GrowthAbout SBIR - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)SBIRSBIR/STTR FY 2023 Phase I Funding Opportunity | Department of EnergyJustice40 Initiative | Department of EnergyHelpful Links from the United NationsUN SDG #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth TargetsUN SDG #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth OverviewUN SDG #8 Reading List Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this EpisodeDepartment of Energy, Office of Economic Impact and DiversityThe Office of Economic Impact and Diversity develops and executes Department-wide policies to implement applicable legislation and Executive Orders that strengthen diversity and inclusion goals affecting equal employment opportunities, small and disadvantaged businesses, minority educational institutions, and historically under-represented communities. GreystonA certified B Corp or a non profit organization working to unlock the power of human potential through inclusive employment, one person at a time. To learn more about Open Hiring and Greyston Bakery, be sure to check out our full conversation with their then Director of Open Hiring, Sara Marcus on episode 5 of Responsibly Different™.MaineWorksA certified B Corporation providing outstanding, immediate labor to clients across multiple industries in the states of Maine and New Hampshire including: construction, manufacturing, production, roadwork, and many more.  Their employees come from all over the US and face real barriers to employment. They are a innovative employment company with a compassionate and community-rooted mission to support the thriving industrial construction industry in Maine while positively affecting the lives of our employees.  To hear our full conversation with Margo Walsh, be sure to tune into episode 17 of the Responsibly Different™ podcast.Dirigo Collective Website

The job market continues to be unstable due to COVID-19 and its fallout. In August 2021, it was reported that there were 10.7 million jobs in the US that need to be filled. So while the supply is high, how come job seekers, who are willing and able to work, not getting employed? Open Hiring might offer some solutions to this issue. Under this model, anyone who puts their name on a list is hired— no background checks and no questions asked. Joseph Kenner is the President and CEO at Greyston Bakery, the pioneer business behind this model. He also leads the Greyston Foundation, where he supports other organizations in adopting Open Hiring. In this episode, we talk about the impetus for Open Hiring and how it sets out to break barriers in employment. We also discuss why scaling and replication doesn't look the same for every organization. To learn more about Greyston visit greyston.org -- Learn more about Spring Impact. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

We speak with John Salzinger founder and Seungah Jeong CEO of MPOWERD, about their company mission and passion to give back.  In 2012 MPOWERD created Luci, the first inflatable solar light with the goal of making an affordable clean energy product that people could use in any situation. They create sustainable, affordable, and thoughtfully designed products that suit the needs of the many. The belief that everyone deserves access to clean, reliable and affordable energy, no matter how or where they live has driven them to create their sustainable products.  For over 3 billion people, everyday tasks are made more difficult (and dangerous) than they should be. Access to clean energy can improve health, create education equality, economic empowerment, all the while combating climate change.As a B Corp, they use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. As a social enterprise, they reinvest a majority of their gross revenue to achieve sustainability, increase their reach to enable them to fulfill their mission. Aside from the Give Luci Program - which donates lights to their partners - their sustainable business model means that the more they sell here at home, the more affordable they can sell to emerging markets and nonprofits. As a member of the American Sustainable Business Council along with other members like Patagonia, Ben and Jerry's, Greyston Bakery, Avocado Green Mattress, advocate for policy change and inform business owners, policymakers, and the public about the need and opportunities for building a vibrant, broadly prosperous, sustainable economy.  Listen to their journey in this episode. https://mpowerd.com/https://www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com/podcast-links

In this episode, hear from Greyston Bakery's CEO Joe Kenner on their open hiring model, what it entails, and how its inclusive approach is a shining example of how business can be a force for good. Joe shares why he believes that open hiring is a revolutionary, radical new way of looking at work and the future of it, and what he would say to employers who are hesitant about this type of hiring.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://ssfllp.com/rebooting-capitalism-podcast/#ep40

Would you hire somebody to work at your company sight unseen? No résumé, no background check, not even an interview? That would be crazy, right? Then again, fellow Rule Breakers, it might just be Foolish!

What if businesses removed barriers to employment and gave job seekers a fair shot at self-sufficiency? For the formerly incarcerated, unhoused, or people with limited education, getting a job can be extremely difficult. In 1982, Greyston Bakery piloted Open Hiring, a recruitment practice where simply putting your name on a list could get you hired — no work experience, background checks, resumes, or interviews. Now adopted and scaled by companies like The Body Shop, Open Hiring continues to unleash human potential and uplift populations that have been historically excluded from the workforce. In this episode, we explore barriers to fair employment, the economic and social benefits of equitable hiring practices, and why inclusive hiring is a step towards tackling poverty, inequality, and other global challenges. Featuring: Chidi King, Branch Chief, Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO), Joseph D. Kenner, President & CEO at Greyston, Antonia Tony-Fadipe, Inclusive Hiring Lead at The Body Shop and Juan Pablo Larenas, Executive Director of B Lab Global. -- Finding Humanity is a production of Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media. Subscribe, rate and leave us a review. For more information, visit findinghumanitypodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @find_humanity and Facebook.

In Episode #46, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Saladino, Associate Managing Editor, Wine Enthusiast. ⁣ ⁣Previously, Emily was Editor in Chief of VinePair and worked at Tasting Table. She has also covered food, beverage, travel and culture for Bloomberg, BBC, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure and others. ⁣⁣A graduate of the International Culinary Center (ICC), Emily has worked as a recipe tester, an editor at Google, a bartender and a line cook.⁣ ⁣⁣Have a listen to this magnetic, seasoned journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣1. Why having real-world experience both in the kitchen and behind the bar helped her break into journalism. ⁣ ⁣2. How her Wine Enthusiast colleagues have “encyclopedic” knowledge of all things beverage and a devotion to the craft of the space.⁣ ⁣3. How LinkedIn is a great platform for connecting with other people by sharing business content, but now also personal content, reflecting the merging of the two spheres.⁣ ⁣4. How becoming a source for her can be as simple as sending her an introductory email with links to your social media platforms.⁣ ⁣5. Why she thinks Greyston Bakery in Yonkers, N.Y., which does not require background checks of its employees, is moving hospitality forward. ⁣ ⁣⁣Follow Emily on IG at @emilyjsaladino and on Twitter at @EmilySaladino.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ For a chance to win our agency's new book, "The Japanese Art of the Cocktail," please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You may not be familiar with Greyston Bakery, but you've likely eaten their goods. (They're the primary supplier of brownies to Ben & Jerry's.) This social enterprise, the first certified benefit corporation in the state of New York, is transforming lives through its “open hiring” practice, providing opportunities to those previously considered unemployable. Greyston's CEO Joseph Kenner is on a mission to unlock the power of human potential and believes that inclusive hiring is key to creating both a more level playing field for society and a better bottom line for the company.

In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen, Vice President of the Council of Industry and Harold King, President, discuss the employment crisis and its extreme impact on Hudson Valley manufacturers With many potential workers remaining on the sidelines for reasons ranging from extended and enhanced benefits to childcare issues and the spread of the Delta Variant, 9.2 million jobs across the nation remain unfilled. For Hudson Valley manufacturers that have seen increased demand for their products the need to attract workers has never been more urgent.Johnnieanne and Harold talk about this challenge and what some companies are doing to meet it. They talk about tools the Council of Industry has in place as well as ideas from recruiting experts and the best practices of other employers. Open Hiring at Greyston Bakery

We have an exciting new series on how to build mesmerizing workplace cultures because there is no greater competitive advantage than to have happy and mentally well-devoted employees who want to do good for their company and for the world. In this episode, our guest is one mesmerizing gentleman who is the President and CEO of Greyston Bakery, Joe Kenner. Joe is here to talk about Greyston's exciting inclusive employment through open hiring. He explains the heart behind the process and how it will benefit the business and greatly impact the community. He also shares valuable insights on having a mesmerizing workplace culture where people thrive. Hop right into this conversation and learn excellent principles and values that will make your business create an impact in the community! Quotes: “Stakeholder capitalism is not focusing on all the other stakeholders to the exclusion of profit, to the exclusion of your finances, it's in addition to. So, it's a more expansive view of just how your business is adding value.” - Joe Kenner “Unlocking the power of human potential through inclusive employment, one person at a time.” - Joe Kenner   Mentions: https://www.facebook.com/TimShurr https://mesmerizingleadership.com/  https://powermindsetprogram.com   Greyston Bakery  Wide Open Dreams - Greyston Bakery ​   Show Notes: [00:00] Greetings and introduction for Joe Kenner [01:29] Greyston Bakery's open hiring [04:34] Lessons from doing Open Hiring [08:51] The importance of providing training for your people [10:25] Looking into how it is within the work environment in an inclusive employment [16:02] Lives that were changed as they first came to work [19:07] What is a B Corp (Benefit Corporation) [21:33] Making money while focusing on building people up [25:44] Lessons learned from trying different things to grow and expand other social programs [32:09] Taking time to re-evaluate the mission statements and core values [35:39] The Greyston Bakery culture - Unlocking the power of human potential through inclusive employment [38:45] Have courageous conversations [40:00] Creating a psychologically safe environment [44:09] Agreement vs. Alignment [46:02] What's in store for Greyston Bakery [49:40] The power to hire   Make Your Day Mesmerizing

Greyston Bakery partners with its non-profit arm Greyston Foundation to connect the community to the resources that they offer. They partner with other non-profits like Hope's Door (helping victims of domestic abuse) and Westchester Jewish Community Services to bring opportunities, support, and hope to the members of their community. Each day, they consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, the community, and the environment.Greyston is New York State's first Benefit Corporation and a proud certified B Corp that balances purpose with profit. Share this episode with ONE friend.Subscribe nowhttps://www.greyston.org/greyston-bakeryhttps://www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com/https://www.wideopendreamsfilm.com/

We speak with CEO of Greyston Bakery, Joe Kenner, one of the leading advocates and practioners of open hiring. 10 million people in America are no longer in the workforce but most want to be.  Hear how to help them get into the workforce- they could be the solution to the so-called worker shortage in the US! ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider rating and leaving us a review? 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.com Thank you for your support!  Timothy & Raj

Garima Sharma is our first guest for The Social Enterprise Guys. She's an Assistant Professor and Director of the Bachelor's in Social Entrepreneurship at Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. We discuss:·         History of the social enterprise movement and where it stands today·         Definitions of social enterprise, social entrepreneurship, social business, and stakeholder capitalism·         Examples of social enterprises, such as Greyston Bakery and Last Bottle Clothing·         Research in social entrepreneurship·         B Local Georgia·         Georgia Social Impact Collaborative Garima holds a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University, MBA from Symbiosis Center for Human Resource Development, and Bachelor's in Engineering from Sri G.S Institute of Technology and Science. She can be reached via email at gsharma7@gsu.edu. Garima's recent article on COVID-19 and business sustainability: “How COVID‐19 Informs Business Sustainability Research: It's Time for a Systems Perspective.” Follow The Social Enterprise Guys:·         Join the Facebook Group·         Instagram·         LinkedIn·         YouTube·         Website & Blog Special thanks to Nathan Stuck of B Local Georgia for introducing us to Dr. Sharma. ______  Our Podcast music was provided by The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app. 

This week the podcast welcomes Dr. Rasheda Weaver, first Assistant Professor for the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Iona College. The discussion revolves around social enterprise organizations and their impacts on the community. Social Enterprises help to fill the gaps between nonprofit and for-profit organizations by using commercial strategies to help address social issues. Links Dr. Rasheda L. Weaver – rweaver@iona.eduWeaver's Social Enterprise Directory - http://socialenterprisedirectory.com/ Professional Website - http://www.rashedaweaver.com/ Latest Research Articles by Dr. WeaverThe Impact of Covid-19 on the Social Enterprise Sector - https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/9DYGMFKBPNHW929SWZZ9/full?target=10.1080/19420676.2020.1861476 The Utilization, Benefits, and Challenges of Online Social Enterprises Directories: Online Social Enterprise Directories - https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/420 The International Undergraduate Journal for Service-Learning, Leadership, and Social Change - https://opus.govst.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1120&context=iujsl Social Enterprise Examples: Edwin's Bakery and Training Institute - https://edwinsrestaurant.org/bakery/ Greyston Bakery - https://greystonbakery.com/ Newman's Own Foundation - https://newmansownfoundation.org/

Joe Kenner is the President and CEO for Greyston Bakery. For 38 years, Greyston has opened its doors to those who face rejection elsewhere. When people say they want to work, Greyston gives them a chance through Open Hiring® — no resumes, no background checks, no interviews needed.    Understanding that a job is just the first step toward self-sufficiency, Greyston offers workforce development and community wellness services to help their neighbors pave paths to professional and personal success. By replacing scrutiny with trust, Greyston is transforming lives and communities, and breaking the cycle of poverty in the process.   On this episode, Joe shares why he moved from rales at Lehman Brothers and Pepsico to Greysto, and how that has shaped his perspective on how any organization can have a positive social impact and achieve financial goals as well.   Sponsored by...   Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Get The Importance of Journaling   We help YOU enjoy the success we’ve already enjoyed.  Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.   Key Takeaways [4:05] In life, you don’t have bad experiences, you have learning experiences. [6:10] Greyston Bakery is solving social problems. [11:45] So many people end up being excluded in the job market because of past mistakes (addiction, crime, and social stigma). [15:00] Joe explains how open their “open hiring” process really is. You put your name on a list, and when a job opens up, you get hired. No questions asked. [21:15] Joe shares a unique perspective on retention and how many of their open hire employees stay in the job. [22:00] You must look at the social impact, not just at retention. [23:50] Greyston is NY’s first Benefit Corporation. That’s a lot of responsibility on Joe’s plate to make sure the company operates within that vision. [27:15] Nearly a third of Joe’s open hires are female. [28:40] In a lot of ways, it is not HR’s responsibility to deal with housing issues, recovery, or child support, but these are issues that are important to Greyston’s staff, and therefore it’s important to the company. [33:00] Everyone needs personalized coaching and training, not just those who are coming from the open hiring policy. This is embedded in the culture. [35:25] Joe really takes it hard when he has to let someone go from the open hiring program. [38:45] Joe shares advice on how other CEOs and leaders can incorporate a social impact piece into their companies. [40:15] There are a lot of smart people out there who are just down on their luck. They’re grateful for opportunities and are willing to work hard to show their worth. [42:35] Listener challenge: Do something, anything, about addressing the inequities our community faces every day.   Quotable Quotes “It’s about people coming to us looking for hope, looking for an opportunity, they’re looking for somebody that will trust them to do a good job.” “We want to invest in your future success and not judge you.” “When it comes to retention. It’s not so much whether people stay or leave, it’s what would happen if we weren’t here?” “We firmly believe if we can help you address your personal issues, that helps us as a business.”   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Pass-life.com. Coupon Code: Duty. Websites: Greystonbakery.com, Greyston on Facebook & Joe on LinkedIn Additional resources: Hiring Processes & Hire Workers Deemed Unemployable

This is one of those interviews that makes you question if and how you’ll ever do enough in your own life. Not in a depressing way, but in a way that makes you question what is possible. Joe Kenner is the CEO of Greyston Bakery and the non-profit entity that helps support its efforts.  Many of you, whether you realize it or not, have probably come across Greyston’s products. At least if you like ice cream. Their brownies appear in several of the most classic and popular Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors. We talk with Joe about Greyston’s fascinating origin story, the amazing brownies the bakery turns out each day to the tune of 40,000 pounds and what makes this operation so very unique. It’s one of those incredible stories that will restore your faith in humanity and make you wonder just what is possible when you hear the lengths Greyston goes to help its community and serve those in need by offering them employment, dignity and mobility. Read the episode transcript here. -- Show Notes: Greyston Bakery Greyston Greyston / Ben & Jerry's Open Hiring® Impact Statement If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser. If you have any questions or suggestions for future guests, send an email to growforgood@moreycreative.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Marquis is the author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism, which is the topic of today’s discussion. He offers a compelling look into the B Corp Movement and why it’s in everyone’s best interest to be a socially and environmentally responsible company.   A compelling look at the B Corp movement and why socially and environmentally responsible companies are vital for everyone’s future—"a valuable guide to an important force" (Financial Times)   "An important blueprint for how businesses can and should be both successful and a force for good."—Rose Marcario, President and CEO, Patagonia   "Better Business is the book to read if you want to put values and purpose at the center of your company. It’s an inspiring book with great insights to share."—Jerry Greenfield, co-founder, Ben & Jerry’s   Sponsored by...   Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Get The Importance of Journaling   We help YOU enjoy the success we've already enjoyed.  Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.   Key Takeaways [3:15] Better Business, was an idea that was originally born from his students. [5:15] Christopher explains what a B Corp is. [6:15] Patagonia is an excellent example of a B Corp. [10:15] Capitalism is a good thing, but its core message has shifted in the United States. [11:45] Christopher shares what some of the drawbacks are that make it difficult for people to register as a B Corp. [15:25] Christopher dives further into the legal components of a B Corp and why it’s better to have this extra layer of protection. [16:50] More and more younger people want to be part of an organization where the values line up and companies with B Corp status highlight this purpose-driven message. [17:40] Retention and attraction of talent just go through the roof when you have a B Corp. [19:00] Jan once heard a CEO apologize that their company was “too profitable.” The CEO was basically apologizing for being a capitalist. [19:40] Christopher highlights a French company that he respects a lot where they did something a little bit differently when COVID-19 hit. [23:20] Christopher is curious to see where the B Corp movement will go in the next couple of years, but from what he’s seeing so far, things look very promising. [24:40] Some of the downsides of going down this path is that the certification is very, very hard. [29:15] Christopher shares what employees of a B Corp need to be aware of. [35:15] Christopher talks about Greyston Bakery and how they have an open hiring approach. This bypasses a lot of discrimination in their company. [38:10] There is a new job position out in the world now: The Social Engineer. Christopher explains why this role helps companies succeed. [42:05] Because B Corps are seen as having more of a “soul” and purpose, Jan wonders if this makes it difficult to find qualified buyers who can buy into the vision for when founders are ready to exit. Christopher thought the same at first, but the environment is changing. [45:50] Listener challenge: For leaders, take a look at the B Impact Assessment. For individuals, buy from companies with social missions.   Quotable Quotes “Capitalism brings us amazing things. You see the amount of people who have been lifted out of poverty and it’s because of markets and capitalism at its core.” “The type of capitalism we’ve been practicing, particularly in the United States, has been focused on meeting shareholder needs... in the short term.” “When people ask me about the main financial benefits of becoming a B Corp, it is on the HR side.” “There’s been so much research that has shown companies that are focused on environmental sustainability and delivering good employee benefits are much more sustainable over the long run.”   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Pass-life.com. Coupon Code: Duty. Websites: Chrismarquis.com & Christopher on LinkedIn Christopher’s latest book: Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism The Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia's First 40 Years, by Vincent Stanley and Yvon Chouinard Danone Greyston.org Bimpactassessment.net  

“I got really invested in sausage-making because I felt like there was an opportunity there to really expound on that sustainability angle of sausage making and see how far I could take it.”- Cara Nicoletti. Sustainability has been at the core of Seemore Meats and Veggies since Cara Nicoletti first thought about creating a sausage company and following in her family's footsteps as a 4th generation butcher. She took what she learned from working in her grandfather's butcher shop, and with Ariel Hauptman, who formerly worked at Greyston Bakery, built an innovative sausage company that combines excellent products with a conscious effort towards the fair treatment of employees and animals. With a mission to make humane meat more accessible to people, Seemore produces sausages filled with vegetables making them not only a healthier alternative but also a more ethical one. Through their commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices, paired with their tongue-in-cheek advertising, Cara and Ariel have found a niche for themselves in the meat market. Tune in to this week's episode of Start Small, Dream BIG to learn about how their family histories inform their work, the experience of being female business owners in the male-dominated butchery industry, and more.

“I’m never going to say I can’t do it. I’m never going to say maybe. I’m never going to say I don’t think I can. I can, and I will,” said Nadiya Hussain when she won The Great British Bake Off—and the hearts of everyone watching. Nadiya has become quite the phenomenon since her 2015 win, going on to film multiple TV programs, bake a cake for the Queen, and write two cookbooks in the U.K. One of them, Time To Eat, launches in the U.S. this week and it’s designed for busy folks like herself. It’s also the companion to her Netflix series of the same name. Nadiya chats with host Kerry Diamond about her meteoric rise, her mental health battles, her childhood, and more on the eve of Time To Eat’s launch. Tune in and learn why she’s beloved for so much more than just her baked goods. Thank you to the folks at Kerrygold for supporting today’s show.Plus, tune in to hear why Sarah Stribling, head of R&D at Greyston Bakery and sole proprietor of Sophisticated Sugar Cake Design, thinks Einav Gefen, the executive corporate chef for Unilever Food Solutions, is the Bombe!

Andi Murphy, a Navajo journalist, is one of the most important young voices in food media today. She is the host and creator of the award-winning Toasted Sister podcast, which aims to educate both Indigenous people and the mainstream about Indigenous food sovereignty, a movement she says is as personal as it is political. Andi joins host Kerry Diamond to discuss the meaning of food sovereignty and talk about some of her favorite Native chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs. She shares her thoughts on the meaning of decolonizing Thanksgiving and suggests ways to have a more thoughtful holiday. Subscribe to Toasted Sister wherever you get your podcasts, and consider becoming a patron of Andi’s show on Patreon.Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting today’s show.Plus, find out why DeAndra Bailey, one of the pastry chefs at Compass Rose in Washington D.C., thinks that Tierra Taylor, a USPS postal worker in Maryland, is the Bombe!

For Greyston Bakery, Yonkers, NY, an unorthodox hiring model has opened the doors to overlooked labor pools to fill open positions at the bakery, and in the process the company is rewriting the rules on employment. Joe Kenner, president and chief executive officer, and Rich Jamesley, vice president and general manager, explain the company’s open hiring policy, how it works and how it has benefited the bakery.

Greyston CEO Joe Kenner breaks down his company's practice of open hiring… which means not requiring a resume, interview, references or background check on anyone who wants the job. The company has had great success with open hiring with it's various businesses, including Greyston Bakery, which makes treats that are sold businesses like Whole Foods and Ben & Jerry's.  He also shares details on the bakery's growing number of irresistible Vegan sweets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Episode 16 On this edition, we chat with Joe Kenner the CEO and President of Greyston Bakery. https://greystonbakery.com/ connecticut.consciouscapitalism.org/

Greyston Bakery makes all the delicious brownies for Ben and Jerry’s ice cream with a workforce entirely hired by their Open Hiring policy. They produce over 30,000 pounds of brownies EVERY DAY at their world class manufacturing facility. Their Open Hiring policy removes the barriers to employment that entry level job seekers face. There’s no resume to write, background or credit check to pass, and no interview. Granting access to steady employment not only creates opportunity for individuals, but has a positive impact on the entire community. Keep listening to learn how your eating brownies can change lives.Support the show (http://responsiblydifferent.com)

Altruism and business? Yup -it’s a thing!  While altruistic leadership hasn’t been well researched, it is defined as the guiding of others with the goal of improving their well-being or emotional state...and that’s definitely doing good business!  Kelly and Lara discuss past guests (we’re looking at you, Dr. Kristen Donnelly of Abbey Color in Philadelphia!) who demonstrate this, and recognizing companies who clearly have altruism as part of their culture. Examples include:  Greyston Bakery, whose CEO said “we don’t hire people to bake brownies, we bake brownies to hire people” and the many publicly traded companies (like DaVita & Shake Shack) who are returning the PPP/Federal relief funds to the US government.  Kelly shares 3 aspirational questions to ask your team when discussing how to bring more altruistic practices in your organization: What attracted you to this conversation? What drew you here to talk about what possibilities exist for the company to demonstrate a selfless concern for others?  What’s deeply important to us as a company (beyond making money) and why do we care about it? When have you been involved in an altruistic act or an otherwise self-less project (no company ego) when you felt highly engaged? What made that possible? This Seth Godin quote & a company called Eisai inspired Kelly:  “All of us, whichever job or project we choose to take on, do something to change the culture. That social impact, positive or negative is our choice. It turns out that all of us are social entrepreneurs. It's just that some people are choosing to make a bigger (and better) impact than others. It's a spectrum, not a label.”  Lara offers a practice to help leaders get clear on how to plan for whatever comes next.

When people aren’t working, the community is suffering, according to Joe Kenner, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at Greyston Bakery, an organization founded on an open hiring philosophy. From Greyston’s earliest beginnings, they’ve been hiring populations that many would deem unemployable, using a first come first serve approach. As VP of Programs and Partnerships, Joe Kenner is responsible for directing Greyston’s workforce development and community wellness strategies and activities. He’s joined in today’s conversation by Sara Marcus, Partnerships Manager at Greyston’s Center for Open Hiring. She oversees partnerships with employers, non-profit partners, and funders with the ultimate goal of fostering a wider adoption of open hiring among businesses.  In this episode, Joe explains Greyston’s humble beginnings, as well as origin of the company’s open hiring policy - a strategy implemented by Greyston’s founder, Bernie Glassman, as a way to help the Yonkers community thrive. He and Sara take a deeper dive on what exactly open hiring entails, as well as the additional support Greyston provides for its employees’ success. They share some of the benefits of open hiring, including a lower rate of turnover and a reallocation of funds into keeping employees rather than hiring them. Joe also discusses some personal stories of employees' lives changed as a result of Greyston’s open hiring. Finally, Sara discusses the process of helping other companies move toward an open hiring model, including the Greyston Learning Lab where companies are invited to Greyston to get a first hand look at facility and how fewer barriers in the hiring process might work for them. Lastly, both Joe and Sara leave us with a final thought that employers can take away. Don’t forget to share this episode on LinkedIn, tag Jen, and let her know what you learned from this episode for a chance to win a membership to the National Wellness Institute. This episode is sponsored by Realize Wellbeing.  Realize Wellbeing is a corporate wellness consulting and training powerhouse on a mission to help companies understand how they're impacting their own employees' wellbeing. They are dedicated to transforming workplaces into businesses that exude energy and innovation through their vibrant, thriving people. Owner, Maggie Gough gets a lot of requests from workplace wellness and HR practitioners who want a fresh perspective on their work and increased capacity for organizational change. In order for Maggie to reach more organizations, she is now offering a brand new Train the Trainer program.  This 4-week course equips you to bring their innovative strategy to your workplace and also help you expand your efforts beyond health promotion. This course will help you develop new strategies for your company, using the science of self-determination theory and micro-influence. With this new offer, you’ll receive two trainings to deliver to your employees, two fully developed campaigns, a measurement tool, plus four 1:1 coaching sessions with Maggie to support you in implementation. The April session has limited availability, sign up today! Go to www.RealizeWellbeing.com or contact Maggie directly at mgough@realizewellbeing.com For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

Should employers simply stop asking job applicants if they have a criminal record? Tamasin Ford speaks to one American bakery that did exactly that. Lucas Tanner of the Greyston Bakery in New York explains why his Buddhist founder opted for a policy of "open hiring" - no questions, no interview, no CV, no background checks. Today there is a campaign to "ban the box" that applicants must tick to indicate whether they have a past conviction. But doing so has perversely led to greater racial bias in employment outcomes, according to Jennifer Doleac of the Texas A&M University. Instead of making the ban obligatory, Nicola Inge of the UK charity Business in the Community suggests that a more productive approach may be to encourage employers to make it part of their own hiring policies. Producer: Edwin Lane (Picture: Man's handcuffed hands; Credit: fotoedu/Getty Images)

Inside the Life and Power of Kim Jong Un (0:32)Guest: Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief, Washington Post, Author of “The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un”North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended 2019 with a threat to resume nuclear weapons and long-range missile testing. That's bad news for negotiations to end North Korea's nuclear program entirely. But President Trump says he's optimistic a deal could still happen. Two unprecedented summits between President Trump and Chairman Kim in 2019, heightened interest in just who the secretive leader of North Korea is and how he came to power at such a young age. Washington Post Beijing bureau chief Anna Fifield spent a decade tracking down the answers for her book, “The Great Successor.” It came out last year and led to one of our favorite interviews of 2019. The day I spoke with Fifield, news had broken that Kim Jong Un's older half-brother was a CIA informant before his assassination. (Originally aired June 14, 2019).  Pro-Democracy Protests Rock Moscow, but Putin Remains Unshaken (24:04)Guest: Angela Stent, Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Author “Putin's World: Russia Against the West and with the Rest”While America obsessed over the threat Russia poses to our politics and democracy, Russian President Vladimir Putin faced threats to his own power in 2019. Over the summer, there were large scale protests in Russia, particularly over the decision of Putin's political party to disqualify some opposition candidates from city council elections in Moscow. Even with that suppression, Putin's political allies went on to suffer embarrassing defeat in the Moscow elections. (Originally aired August 28, 2019).  China's Mass Incarceration of Muslim Uyghurs May Be a New Form of Ethnic Cleansing (37:27)Guest: Sean R. Roberts, Ph.D., Director and Associate Professor, International Development Studies Program, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington UniversityIn 2019, the world learned of a massive campaign of suppression and imprisonment in Western China. The Chinese Communist Government views a Muslim ethnic group called Uyghurs(Wee-gores) as a terrorist threat. The Uyghurs claim a portion of Western China as their indigenous homeland. The Chinese government disagrees and has placed millions of people in that region under intense surveillance. Up to a million Muslim Uyghurs are believed to have been imprisoned in the so-called “re-education camps” outside scholars have compared to the boarding schools where Native American youth were sent to be “re-educated.” (Originally aired July 5, 2019).  Baking Your Own Happiness (50:44)Guest: Michael Platt, Head Baker, and Spokesperson for Michaels Desserts and Danita Platt, Michael's Mother“People underestimate the power of kids in general, and they certainly underestimate our power to do something about big problems.” That's a clip from a TEDx talk Michael gave not long after we spoke on Top of Mind. The big problem he's decided to tackle? Hunger. He started his bakery Michaels Desserts two years ago–when he was 11. For every cupcake or cookie, he sells, he donates one to someone in need. (Originally aired August 13, 2019).  Hiring with No Questions Asked (1:06:42)Guest: Mike Brady, President, and CEO, Greyston BakeryFor people who have served time behind bars, it can be very difficult to get a job. But there's a commercial bakery in New York that opts simply not to ask any questions about the background of people who apply. They call it “open hiring.” Greyston Bakery is known for its brownies –you've had them on Delta flights and in Ben and Jerry's ice cream. (Originally aired January 7, 2019).  What Has Become of the Last Blockbuster on Earth (1:23:52)Guest: Sandi Harding, General ManagerThe world's last Blockbuster video store is in Bend, Oregon. Your kids have no idea what life was like before Netflix and Disney+, do they? Browsing the DVDs on a Friday night, looking for something to watch. You're probably wondering what Blockbuster has to do with people doing good. But the store has become a delightful blast of nostalgia for tourists, and manager Sandi Mann believes it's important for maintaining human connection. (Originally aired March 20, 2019). 

Author Anna Fifield on her book, “The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un.” Author Angela Stent, “Putin’s World: Russia Against the West and with the Rest,” on Russian protests. Sean R. Roberts, George Washington University, on China's mass incarceration of Muslim Uyghurs. Michael Platt from Michael's Desserts on baking your own happiness. Mike Brady, Greyston Bakery, on open hiring. Sandi Harding, general manager of the last Blockbuster on earth.

This week’s distinguished guest is Raj Sisodia, Conscious Capitalism thought leader, international speaker, and bestselling author. Raj is the F.W. Olin Distinguished Professor of Global Business and Whole Foods Market Research Scholar in Conscious Capitalism at Babson College. He has co-authored a new book with organizational innovation expert Michael J Gelb, entitled The Healing Organization: Awakening The Conscience Of Business To Help Save The World. Raj chats with Marcel Schwantes about how for-profit businesses can become agents of healing for their employees, customers and communities. The word healing comes from two root words: wholeness and holy. Healing, therefore, is about reducing suffering, elevating joy and promoting healthy growth. [4:27] Work, as it’s traditionally viewed, has a high human cost. Raj is on a mission to show that we don’t have to kill people to make money. In fact, when our employees are happy and thriving, our businesses will prosper. [ 6:15] An example of a healing organization in Raj’s book is Greyston Bakery. Its founder Bernie Glassman started the bakery to “give people a first chance.” Their model is that they don’t hire people to bake brownies, they bake brownies to hire people. This open hiring policy has transformed the lives of countless people. [10:29] Raj says that we were put on this planet to care for one another. It’s what gives us the deepest satisfaction and happiness; it helps us heal. Business gives us the opportunity to care for each other at scale. [15:02] “Unexpressed love is the greatest untapped resource on this planet,” says Raj. [17:50] We should allow people to express love and be vulnerable about their challenges, Raj advises. Leaders modeling this make their employees comfortable to do the same. Suffering would then be replaced with joy and healing. [18:38] Strength, courage, focus, resilience, and discipline are desirable masculine qualities but they should be counterbalanced by feminine traits. “Out of balance masculine traits have caused a lot of devastation in the world,” Raj comments. We should be both tough-minded and tender-hearted, as Martin Luther King Jr said. [24:53] Raj says that the ultimate message of his book is to invite leaders to heal themselves. [26:00] It’s deeply ingrained in our culture to consider anything feminine as being weak. However, there is a strong correlation between so-called ‘feminine qualities’ and the traits of great leaders. When we elevate the feminine we will see many of our challenges go away. [28:05] Marcel asks if any for-profit company can become a healing organization. Raj says that they can by selling to their customers in a way that serves their wellbeing. Internally, a healing organization’s purpose should be to improve the lives of their own people, their families, and the community. [31:21] Raj talks about how his mentor Bob Chapman transformed over 100 businesses through his mission to touch the lives of as many people as possible. He says that when Bob Chapman shows up to invest in your business, you know there’s hope and a future for your company. Raj describes Bob’s work as a healing ministry. [32:33] Raj explains why he believes leaders still lead through fear. [40:09] Marcel and Raj discuss NKC, who says that: “Leaders driven by love will bring sustainability and healing to the business as well as for themselves.” [44:20] Healing organizations lead with love, innocence, simplicity, and truth. [46:12] A healing organization helps its customers engage in meaningful consumption. [48:04] Raj wants you to think about your own need for healing. “You are your most important stakeholder,” he says. Heal yourself and then bring that into the world. [50:15]

HIGHLIGHTS A simple introduction to B Lab What is a Certified B Corps? Why does this matter?  What does Inclusive Economies refer to?  As the Director of Inclusive Economies at B Lab, how is Kathryn focusing her efforts?  What are the four main pillars of Kathryn’s Inclusive Economies work? How are Certified B Corps helping evolve the purpose and behavior of business?  How do B Corps help us connect our values into the areas of our money life?  What is the impact of buying from Certified B Corps?  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Learn more about B Lab: https://bcorporation.net/about-b-lab B Corps Vote Every Day Campaign: https://bcorporation.net/vote B Corps and the Prison Industry:  https://bcorporation.net/controversial-issues Greyston Bakery: https://greyston.org/about/ Sundial Brands: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sundial-brands-llc/ New Voices Fund: https://newvoicesfund.com/ Animikii - Indigenous Innovation:  https://www.animikii.com/ Carrie’s Empower Your Money for GOOD Framework Tool: https://static.wixstatic.com/ugd/6a1b05_742da7a893c74df4a8e478d72e39f674.pdf Connect with Kathryn: MEDIUM | LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

Hoy en Padrecito Empresarial, Maru y Ricardo platican de sus preferencias al consumir TV (semanal vs binge), coworking, documentales que les gustan y la película del Guasón. Como tema principal hablan de un artículo que leyeron sobre la Greyston Bakery y su filosofía de contratación abierta, los programas de capacitación a colaboradores nuevos, el "record criminal", y las leyes paternalistas en México.

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

Mike Brady of Greyston Bakery on open hiring. Eboo Patel of Interfaith Youth Core on respecting religion. Paul Rozin of the University of Pennsylvania on food preferences. Hany Farid of Dartmouth College on fake internet videos. Jeremy Snyder of Simon Fraser University on the ethics of medical crowdfunding. Paul Venturelli of Ball State University on aquaponics.

Sara Rosenbaum of George Washington University on Obamacare is still the law, but court will decide. Don Waller of the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the deer menace. Richard Cytowic of George Washington University on synesthesia mixes senses. Mike Brady of Greyston Bakery on hiring with no questions asked. Robert Griffiths of BYU on the Huawei situation. Molly Morgan of Creative Nutrition Solutions on cooking with legumes

Host Jenna Flanagan travels to Greyston Bakery in downtown Yonkers, New York, to explore why their specialty isn’t just the brownies they make. As part of our Chasing the Dream initiative, reporting the stories of poverty and opportunity in America, Jenna learns about how re-thinking traditional business models can change the culture of companies and communities with the 'open hiring' model. MetroFocus airs 7 nights a week on the tri-state region's local PBS stations THIRTEEN, WLIW21 and NJTV. Get the full schedule here: metrofocus.org/tv-schedule/ Get more stories like this at metrofocus.org Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/MetroFocus/ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/metrofocus Join the conversation with #MetroFocus

Our guest is Jonathan Halperin of Greyston Bakery. The interview topic is "Open Hiring at Greyston Bakery and Beyond". Greyston Bakery has been working at the intersection of social inclusion and business innovation for 35 years. Open Hiring is its proven and transformative business practice now being adopted by small as well as multinational companies. Today, Greyston produces 35,000 lbs. of brownies every day for Ben & Jerry’s.

Olá, no episódio de hoje eu falo sobre um dos meus assuntos preferidos. O que move pessoas e negócios e pode aumentar suas chances de mais realizações e resultados. - Causa - Empreendedorismo Consciente - Exemplos de varejo consciente - Capitalismo consciente Ouve aí que ficou massa! Para falar comigo, é só enviar email para: fredalecrim@fredalecrim.com.br Links falados neste episódio: Site da Greyston Bakery: http://greyston.com/the-bakery-open-hiring/ Site da Euzaria: http://www.euzaria.com.br Site da Warby Parker: https://www.warbyparker.com Site do Capitalismo Consciente no Brasil: https://www.capitalismoconscientebrasil.org Site Conscious Capitalism: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org Site para comprar meus livros citados neste episódio: https://www.amazon.com.br/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Fred+Alecrim&search-alias=books