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Renowned writer, environmentalist, and the longest-serving employee at Patagonia, Vincent Stanley, takes center stage as the voice of nature's most “responsible company.” With 50 years of experience, Stanley challenges leaders to reshape business in an era where traditional capitalism falls short.Join us in conversation with Stanley to learn about responsible business, from reducing harm to fostering meaningful work. And gain strategic insights on navigating economic shifts, reducing environmental footprints, and fostering trust.Thanks for tuning in to the ELEVATE Podcast.Sharing their lives, to elevate yours. Please subscribe, rate, and share if this episode moved you. Stay connected and explore more at www.elevationbarn.com Follow us on Instagram: @elevationbarn Questions? Reach out at connect@elevationbarn.com

In this episode, Vincent Stanley, longtime Patagonia executive and co-author of The Responsible Company, describes how his company first found out about B Corps, why Patagonia didn't initially join the community, and his thoughts on the arc of the B Corp movement to date. Vincent also highlights the challenges of balancing urgency with patience, fostering localism, and building a business that prioritizes environmental and social impact.View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/vincent-stanley-patagonia-b-corpsSupport the showWe want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

In this episode of the Culture First podcast, Damon Klotz interviews Vincent Stanley, Patagonia's Director of Philosophy. They discuss Patagonia's unconventional approach to business, emphasizing cultural confidence and the importance of storytelling in building a responsible company. Vincent shares insights on Patagonia's foundational values, decision-making processes, and the importance of focusing on both environmental and societal responsibilities. The discussion highlights Patagonia's unique practices such as their transition to organic cotton and commitment to feedback culture, offering valuable lessons for other mission-driven organizations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey folks, I am excited to share the latest episode of Ecosystem Member podcast.  I am sure some of you have been listening since episode one with the legendary Patagonia director of philosophy Vincent Stanley. This week's guest is an equally epic member of the Patagonia ecosystem - Beth Thoren, director of environmental action for EMEA.  Beth has a track record of epic environmental roles, including as the chairperson of Sea Ranger Service - a social enterprise that trains unemployed youth to patrol marine protected areas and conduct research - the Deputy Chief Executive of ClientEarth, which uses the power of the law to protect life on Earth, and as Director of Fundraising and Communications at a non-profit near to my hear - the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.  I was really excited to get this opportunity to chat with Beth about her unique role inside the business, especially since Yvon Chouinard - Patagonia's founder - declared two years ago now that ‘Earth is now our only shareholder.' Practically that means that 100% of Patagonia's profits go to nature, but what does that mean inside the business, especially in the realm of environmental action and activism?  I know I say in the intro that each new episode is my favorite and I don't think that's a total lie. I really do appreciate the time of each and every guest and most importantly I think I learn something from each and every guest. I hope you do to.  Here is the latest episode of the Ecosystem Member podcast with Beth Thoren, Director of Environmental Action at Patagonia.  Links Patagonia's 'Blue Heart' Documentary Fortune: "Don't believe the podium talk at Davos–but capitalism is really starting to change" by Beth Thoren Patagonia's 'Vjosa Forever' Film Business Green: 'How Patagonia helped save Europe's last wild river - and navigated a path for others to follow'

Have you ever considered the reality of what it means to be sustainable? Vincent Stanley of Patagonia has always had that as his main mission.He discusses the company's journey, from innovative initiatives like the Footprint Chronicles to adopting organic cotton, and the impact of the mission statement 'We're in business to save our home planet.' In this exclusive conversation, we touch on the importance of company culture, storytelling, and the need to integrate human and environmental values into business practice. Through examples and philosophical discussions, Vincent highlights the potential for businesses to create positive social and environmental 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 & RajTime Stamps00:00 Introduction to Conscious Capitalism00:40 Meet Vincent Stanley of Patagonia02:02 Defining a Responsible Company05:20 Challenges and Innovations in Sustainability10:27 Patagonia's Commitment to Truth and Integrity14:30 Influencing Other Companies21:30 Patagonia's Mission and Ownership Changes25:39 Balancing Business and Environmental Goals29:47 The Role of Philosophy and Storytelling37:34 Advice for Conscious Business Leaders46:34 Engaging the Next Generation56:31 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

#183:  Vincent Stanley joins Dave to talk about the 2023 release of his updated book, The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years, and to answer the big question about the newly-launched Patagonia Provisions: why is a clothing company selling food? Vincent describes Patagonia's foray into edible products as a means of impacting the food system for the better.Vincent Stanley has worked at Patagonia since the 1970s, navigating a changing environment and the company's role in producing Earth-friendly products for customers who want to align their value with their purchases. He is the co-author of The Responsible Company with his uncle, Yvon Chouinard.To watch a video version of this podcast please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/vincent-stanley-making-a-living-during-anthropocene-episode-one-hundred-eighty-threeThe Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/farmsWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Fans!https://www.realorganicproject.org/1000-real-fans/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

If you're doing a lot of activity, putting in a lot of hours, but you're not feeling satisfied that you're doing anything truly well, this episode is for you.Today, we're going to talk about quality.Based on studying billionaires, craftsmen, obsessed writers, and the world's most famous sushi chef, we'll discuss the three steps to produce greater quality work that leaves us proud, successful, and fulfilled.Timestamps(00:03:23) Fulfillment and satisfaction in doing quality work(00:12:13) Three steps to produce greater quality work(00:13:03) Simplify(00:25:44) Mind the details that matter(00:32:50) How the world's greatest jiu-jitsu coach achieves success(00:38:07) Who's in your value chain?(00:47:36) Build something that can last forever(00:50:05) Why the world's greatest sushi restaurant lost its Michelin stars(00:52:00) Quality over quantityLinks Jiro Dreams of Sushi Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig The Future of the Responsible Company by Vincent Stanley and Yvon Chouinard Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard Raw Craft video series Nick and Zak's Adventures in Capitalism The Laws of Simplicity by John Maeda

How can you create the change you want to see in the world? In lesson 7 of 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares insights from Boyan Slat, CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green and Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, that will help you to grow your social and environmental consciousness. To hear the full episodes of each of these guests, you can click the links below: Boyan Slat: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13329790Cheryl Dorsey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10674461  Vincent Stanley: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/9192445Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Bob chats with Vincent Stanley, the author of The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years. Our sources for this episode include: The Future of the Responsible Company by Vincent Stanley with Yvon Chouinard Earth is now our only shareholder by Yvon Chouinard

Recently named one of “Time 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023,” Patagonia has been widely regarded over the years for its ground-breaking environmental and social practices. The company that pioneered corporate responsibility is now in its 50th year and has plans to thrive responsibly for another fifty. The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years reveals how businesses and nonprofits can (and should) prioritize purpose over profit to restore and protect our home planet. Written by Vincent Stanley, Patagonia's Director of Philosophy (also one of the company's original employees), with Yvon Chouinard, founder and former owner of Patagonia, the book challenges business owners and leaders to rethink their business in a time of cultural and climate chaos. The advice is simple, but powerful: reduce your environmental footprint (and its skyrocketing cost), make legitimate products that last, reclaim deep knowledge of your business and its supply chain to make the most of opportunities in the years to come, and earn the trust you'll need by treating your workers, customers, and communities with respect.

Vincent Stanley is the Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, and the Co-Author of the book, The Future of The Responsible Company. In order to create a better world of work, it's clear that organizations, and leaders specifically have a role to play in creating cultures and environments that drive performance and empower people. Patagonia has long been viewed as a leader of companies who are trying to blend people, purpose, and profits, and “do well while doing good” but the journey has not always been easy nor straightforward.During our conversation, Vincent spoke about the history of Patagonia, and how they think differently about their role as an organization, in the world, in their community and with their customers. Vincent spoke about some of the ways that Patagonia views their culture, their secrets to creating work that fuels their people, and his guidance on how other organizations can embrace becoming a responsible organization.Linkshttps://www.patagonia.com/product/the-future-of-the-responsible-company-paperback/BK235.html?dwvar_BK235_color=000&cgid=books

The following is a conversation between Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, and co-author of The Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Philip spends time with Vincent Stanley, Chief Philosophy Officer, Patagonia. In their conversation they discuss his new book, co-authored with Patagonia's CEO The Future of the Responsible Company. At the 50 year mark they take a look back at Patagonia's journey but most importantly look forward to the challenges ahead. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip's Drop: Say She She (https://www.saysheshe.com/bio) Say She She – Silver (https://open.spotify.com/album/043vgwukOxX7bcL4VuMX10?si=PzqstQg-TmC-jE6oWuOV8g) Say She She on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WGb8nCPGJA0RyriSDIQfC?si=xkq5uecHTneK7zbImAOAvA) Vincent's Drop: John Fullerton – Capital Institute (https://capitalinstitute.org/regenerative-capitalism/)

50 years of business unusual has taught us a lot. Vincent Stanley, Patagonia's director of philosophy, and co-author of The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years, talks with managing editor Archana Ram about the new edition of the book.  This episode of Patagonia Stories was produced by Patagonia and Cosmic Standard. See more at https://pat.ag/PataStories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alphabet shed $100 billion in market value as it ceded some ground in the cloud competition.  (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss: - Microsoft's quarter and focus on Copilot. - If Bing can become more of a competitor to Google search. - Alphabet's investments in self-driving technology. - The anti-trust suit hanging over Alphabet. Plus, (14:58) Deidre Woollard interviews Vincent Stanley, Patagonia's Director of Philosophy, about companies that are doing work to help the planet. Companies discussed: MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, WMT, UL, DANOY, SSU Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Deidre Woollard Guests: Nick Sciple, Vincent Stanley Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Vincent Stanley is the Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, and he holds the honor of being the company's longest-serving employee. He is also an author, poet, and a resident fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. His most recent book, which he co-authored with Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard, is titled "The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years." - The book recounts Patagonia's evolution from its humble beginnings as a small offshoot of Chiounard Equipment for Alpinists to becoming the world's premiere outdoor apparel brand into its current role of serving as a blueprint for how business can be a force for good in the world. In less than 200 pages, Vincent delves into Patagonia's greatest business challenges, victories, and missteps, and he explains Patagonia's never-ending quest to become more responsible, more thoughtful, and more effective in achieving its mission of “saving our home planet.” - My first real exposure to Patagonia's business model was when I was a student in graduate school, earning my MBA. I read Yvon's book "Let My People Go Surfing," and realized that many of the business lessons and philosophies from Patagonia stood in stark contrast to those of mega-corporations. Patagonia's approach opened my mind to a different way of thinking about business, one that led me to follow a much different path than I'd planned when I initially showed up at grad school.  So it was a real honor to have the conversation with Vincent and dig even deeper into the philosophies, ideals, and tactics that have made Patagonia such a legendary enigma in the world of big-time business– and a role model for me and countless other business owners. - Vincent and I connected virtually– he was in Maine, I was in Colorado– and we talked about all aspects of the book, as well as his long and storied history at Patagonia. You can check out the episode notes for a full list of everything we discussed, and I would highly recommend you pick up a copy of "The Future of the Responsible Company"– it's chock full of actionable, applicable wisdom that anyone with a job would benefit from knowing. - Thanks to Vincent for taking the time to chat, thanks to you for listening, and I hope you enjoy. --- "The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years" Vincent Stanely Patagonia Books Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/vincent-stanley/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:00 - How Vincent became involved in Patagonia 7:00 - Why Vincent and Yvon decided to update "The Responsible Company," and a history of changes at Patagonia 24:00 - When Vincent realized there was interest in and demand for the business model and values of Patagonia 28:00 - Differentiating between “responsible” and “sustainable” 31:00 - How VIncent and Patagonia approach the work of marketing 34:30 - The unconventional business performance indicators and evaluations that Patagonia employs 37:15 - Why books are important in Vincent and Patagonia's work 41:15 - Who and what gives Vincent hope for the future 44:15 - Reconciling the guilt of “messing up” 50:15 - Vincent's book recommendations 53:00 - Vincent's parting words of wisdom --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Over the years, Patagonia has been recognized as much for its social and environmental practices as it has for its clothes. In an unprecedented move in 2022, the Chouinard family gave the company away, converting ownership to a simple structure of trusts so that all its profits could be used to protect our “home planet” and reverse the climate crisis, an enduring and pressing issue that has been around as long as the company has.Today we are joined by a returning guest and one of Patagonia's original employees, Vincent Stanley, who currently serves as the company's in-house philosopher (and, more informally, their chief storyteller). Vincent also co-authored The Responsible Company: What We've Learned From Patagonia's First 50 Years with Yvon Chouinard. The book draws on 50 years of experience at Patagonia to challenge business owners and leaders to reevaluate their businesses in a time of cultural and climate chaos.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/vincent-stanley/

Vincent Stanley is the Director of Philosophy at Patagonia having worked there since the very start of the company, holding various roles in sales and marketing, and over the last decade, operating as the Director of Philosophy. He's informally known as the chief storyteller of the iconic company. The occasion for our conversation is the publication of Vincent's latest book with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, "The Future of the Responsible Company", which is a must read. We start out discussing Vincent's connection with nature and then dig a bit deeper on some of the key topics in the book like the importance of community and having a sense of place, how we can connect industry leaders with nature, and changing the pace and language of business. Massive thanks to Stephanie and Gin from Vincent's team and Patagonia for making this happen. And to Vincent for not just taking the time to chat but being an incredible leader and example for the business world. Order 'The Future of the Responsible Company' - https://bookshop.org/a/96865/9781952338113 Patagonia's Chairman on Why Milton Friedman's Shareholder Focus is Wrong - https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Patagonia+Chairman+Explains+His+Company%27s+View+of+Capitalism%3A...-a0756931850 Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic - https://www.aldoleopold.org/about/the-land-ethic/ Follow Ecosystem Member on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ecosystemmember/

[This episode originally aired in September 2021.] Patagonia's purpose is clear: It's in business to save our home planet. And that clarity's been present almost since day one of the iconic outdoor clothing and gear company. But how and why was that anchoring mission adopted from the jump? And how has the nearly 50-year-old organization evolved its practices to support its resolute pledge to sustainability? Luckily, there's someone with answers to these questions: Vincent Stanley is Patagonia's Director of Philosophy and co-author with Yvon Chouinard of The Responsible Company. In this episode, we speak to Vincent about Patagonia's better-known successes, lesser-known failures, the experiments it's had to flex during the pandemic, and what a responsible company of the future can and should look like. Learn more about The Responsible Company here: https://www.patagonia.com/product/the-responsible-company-what-weve-learned-from-patagonias-first-forty-years-paperback-book/BK233.html Apply to work at The Ready: In the United States: http://theready.com/team In Europe: http://theready.com/team Our book is available now at bravenewwork.com We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.com Looking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com

This is the final episode in a rebroadcast of our four part interview series with Vincent Stanley from Patagonia.Tired of all the rebroadcasts? We have been working on a new project that will be launching 8/22/22. More info to come in the coming weeks!Vincent Stanley, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of "The Responsible Company", has been with Patagonia on and off since its beginning in 1973, for many of those years in key executive roles as head of sales or marketing. More informally, he is Patagonia's long-time chief storyteller. Vincent helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company's interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He currently serves as the company's Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. He and his wife, the writer Nora Gallagher, live in Santa Barbara.Interview Highlights:How Patagonia thinks about social, environmental, and financial goal setting and key performance indicatorsThe thought process behind how Patagonia sets prices for its productsInternal and external reporting practices, including the B Impact Assessment and the “Footprint Chronicles'“How Patagonia baked its values and benefit purposes into its company bylawsFor more, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/patagonia-4The spring cohort of the Next Economy MBA is officially open! Save 20% when you register before 1/29 with our early-bird sale ➡️ https://lifteconomy.com/mba

This is the third episode in a rebroadcast of our four part interview series with Vincent Stanley from Patagonia.Tired of all the rebroadcasts? We have been working on a new project that will be launching 8/22/22. More info to come in the coming weeks.Vincent Stanley, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of "The Responsible Company", has been with Patagonia on and off since its beginning in 1973, for many of those years in key executive roles as head of sales or marketing. More informally, he is Patagonia's long-time chief storyteller. Vincent helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company's interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He currently serves as the company's Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. He and his wife, the writer Nora Gallagher, live in Santa Barbara.Interview Highlights:Patagonia's approach to marketing and how it's evolved over timeExploration of the thinking behind Patagonia's feature-length filmsHow Patagonia intentionally cultivates their brand communityStanding up for what you stand for might mean standing against or alienating potential customers and strategic partnersDoing what's right and authentic is good businessFor more, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/patagonia-3The spring cohort of the Next Economy MBA is officially open! Save 20% when you register before 1/29 with our early-bird sale ➡️ https://lifteconomy.com/mba

How can I make a positive impact on the world? This is a question we often ask ourselves, but struggle to resolve when thinking about the bigger picture.In the final Positive Leadership ‘Best Of' episode, JP and guests share the personal stories and advice that helped them to find the passion and purpose within themselves to start making a difference.Featuring thoughts from Professor Herminia Ibarra, Dr. Iffat Zafar, Vincent Stanley, and Michael Bungay Stanier, this episode covers the practical steps some of the world's top leaders and coaches take to make a positive impact on the world.Listen to the full episode now.

This is the second episode in a rebroadcast of our four part interview series with Vincent Stanley from Patagonia.Tired of all the rebroadcasts? We have been working on a new project that will be launching 8/22/22. More info to come in the coming weeks!Vincent Stanley, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of "The Responsible Company", has been with Patagonia on and off since its beginning in 1973, for many of those years in key executive roles as head of sales or marketing. More informally, he is Patagonia's long-time chief storyteller. Vincent helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company's interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He currently serves as the company's Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. He and his wife, the writer Nora Gallagher, live in Santa Barbara.Interview Highlights:Maintaining consistent culture across geographies through values alignment and shared purpose & sense of agency in serving customersCreating the conditions to allow people to show up as their full self and pursue the passions outside of work that enhance their value when present for PatagoniaEnacting purposeful business activism to influence the market, supply web, and policy in ways that are core to the mission and operationsPatagonia's efforts and stance with regard to racial and gender equity, diversity, and inclusionFor more, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/patagonia-2The spring cohort of the Next Economy MBA is officially open! Save 20% when you register before 1/29 with our early-bird sale ➡️ https://lifteconomy.com/mba

This is the first episode in a rebroadcast of our four part interview series with Vincent Stanley from Patagonia.Tired of all the rebroadcasts? We have been working on a new project that will be launching 8/22/22. More info to come in the coming weeks!Vincent Stanley, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of "The Responsible Company", has been with Patagonia on and off since its beginning in 1973, for many of those years in key executive roles as head of sales or marketing. More informally, he is Patagonia's long-time chief storyteller. Vincent helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company's interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He currently serves as the company's Director, Patagonia Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. He and his wife, the writer Nora Gallagher, live in Santa Barbara.Interview Highlights:Four critical moments in Patagonia's history: rock climbing with petons, the Ventura River, organic cotton, and “Don't Buy This Jacket.”How Patagonia developed its new mission statementThe Stockholm Resilience framework and how Patagonia thinks about planetary boundaries The company's approach to growth and why they should (or should not) growThe eight business philosophies that guide the company's decision-making and operationsFor more, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/patagonia-1The spring cohort of the Next Economy MBA is officially open! Save 20% when you register before 1/29 with our early-bird sale ➡️ https://lifteconomy.com/mba

Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, shares the "8 Philosophies of Regenerative Capitalism."

Good leaders change their organizations. Great leaders change the world. But even the best leaders, committed to making the world a better place, can face an uphill battle with constant, expected tradeoffs between purpose and profit. How can leaders navigate purpose, profit, and impact? How can they drive change in the world while also unlocking long-term, sustainable value for stakeholders? In this episode, host Gautam Mukunda speaks with purpose-driven leaders Nate Mook and Vincent Stanley on the importance of storytelling for inspiring change and accelerating impact within organizations and the world more broadly. Nate Mook is a tech entrepreneur, storyteller and documentary producer who now serves as the CEO of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit NGO dedicated to providing nutritious food to people in the wake of natural disasters. Vincent Stanley is the co-author of "The Responsible Company" and Patagonia's Director of Philosophy. “The way you tell a story also becomes, in a way, the strategic discipline of the company.” — Vincent Stanley “If you really want to look at systems change and changing the world for the better, and addressing major, major challenges that we all face right now, you have to think bigger. And I think that's really about making people connect with those stories of why you are there.” — Nate Mook Follow @GMukunda on Twitter or email us at WorldReimagined@nasdaq.com For more information on this episode's guests please visit: Nasdaq.com/world-reimagined-podcast Learn more about TDAmeritrade: https://www.tdameritrade.com/ https://www.tdameritrade.com/tools-and-platforms/trader-offering.html    

Key Points: Tony describes the opportunity in the market he saw for a company like Oyster (01:05) My thoughts on speed as a competitive advantage with a quote from Hopin's Johnny Boufarhat (04:35) How Oyster managed to scale fast when met with massive demand (07:25) Tony describes Oyster's internal recruitment strategies (08:40) My thoughts on what makes a winning company culture, with a quote from Sequoia Capital's Alfred Lin (10:06) Why Oyster is obsessed with being the best employer, and enabling their customers to be that too (13:56) How an ambitious mission statement is helping Oyster win customers' hearts and minds (15:31) I explain the value of a strong mission statement, with a quote from Patagonia's Vincent Stanley (16:34) Why Oyster emphasizes practicing what they preach and being an HR gold standard (19:13) Tony explains the factors that drove Oyster's rapid growth (21:40) I explain the advantage of joining a booming marketing with high demand (22:56) Why Oyster hired a Series F team for a Series B company (23:49) Wrap up (26:30) Mentioned:Tony Jamous LinkedInTony Jamous TwitterOyster WebsiteOyster LinkedInDavid Sacks LinkedInHopin WebsiteJohnny Boufarhat LinkedInAlfred Lin LinkedInVincent Stanley WebsitePatagonia WebsiteMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL

Pour les vacances de Noel, je vous propose de (re)découvrir l'épisode de Demain N'attend Pas avec VINCENT STANLEY (épisode n5). Vincent est un des cofondateurs de PATAGONIA, la marque mythique d'équipement de montagne, de surf et de textile, créée par le non-moins mythique Ivon Chouinard… qui se trouve être l'oncle de mon invité.Pour moi, c'est un peu la séquence émotion, comme quand on rencontre l'idole de son enfance …   Patagonia, c'est le saint des saints de l'entreprise engagée, celle qui a ouvert la voie de la Responsabilité Sociale et Environnementale -quand personne ne parlait encore de ce sujet- et qui a démontré que l'entreprise pouvait être du bon côté de la force … Quelques exemples en vrac pour que vous voyez ce dont on parle : - Patagonia a été la première entreprise à passer son coton en sourcing 100% organique, dès les années 90s. - L'entreprise a été un des membres fondateurs de la certification Fair Trade et certifie aujourd'hui 70% de ses gammes de vêtement. - Elle a été à l'initiative du programme 1% for the planet et une des premières entreprises à se faire certifier B-Corp. - Elle soutient financièrement des organisations qui protègent la nature et militent contre le réchauffement climatique - Elle éduque constamment ses consommateurs à acheter moins et mieux, à recycler et à réparer. Elle encourage même ses consommateurs à NE PAS acheter ses produits ! Patagonia, c'est tout ça... et bien plus encore… vous saurez tout en écoutant Vincent  !  Accrochez-vous, ça décoiffe ! Pour une fois, la discussion sera en ANGLAIS. Il vous faudra supporter mon accent -mais je vous assure que ça en vaut la peine. Ce n'est pas tous les jours qu'on a une masterclass avec Patagonia ! Très bonne écoute !  Retrouvez Patagonia sur : https://eu.patagonia.com/fr/fr/home/ https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/ Et suivez Vincent sur :    https://www.vincentstanley.com/ https://eu.patagonia.com/fr/fr/vincent-stanley/writer-2518.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-stanley-b1248917/ Vous pouvez commander ses livres : https://www.fnac.com/ia2935175/Vincent-Stanley Pour me poser des questions ou me suivre c'est par ici : https://www.instagram.com/demainnattendpas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinedarmon/ Si le podcast vous plait, vous pouvez vous abonner sur l'application de podcasts que vous préférez (Apple podcast, Spotify, Deezer…) et le partager en cliquant sur les 3 points. N'hésitez pas à laisser un avis 5 étoiles ou un commentaire sur l'application iTunes (Write a review at iTunes for Demain N'attend Pas (ratethispodcast.com) et a en parler autour de vous, ça m'aide vraiment ! Bonne écoute   

Often called Patagonia's storyteller, Vincent has been with the company since 1973. Vincent wrote the company's initial ad copy, led Patagonia's sales and marketing efforts for two decades, co-authored The Responsible Company with Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard, and taught employees at every level about the history and culture of the organization. Patrick revisits his conversation with Vincent when they talk about leading with conscious and conviction.  You can learn more about Patagonia at www.patagonia.com. Also visit www.regenorganic.org

Over the last 97 episodes of this podcast, we have spoken to Industry leaders, activists, authors, and everything in between in order to explore the frontiers of technology, science, business, art & design to ignite a more beautiful, hopeful, and purpose-driven world.The reason we do it is that If we want to change the story of the human race in the 21st century, we have to change the stories we tell ourselves. And thus today, I am beyond excited to speak to an incredible human being at the forefront of the incredible innovations that sit at the intersection of technology, impactful partnership, and social purpose.His name is Jean-Philippe Courtois, and since commencing his career with Microsoft in 1984 he has spent more than four decades with a bird's eye view of the exponential explosion of technology. In that time he has witnessed the emergence of one of humanity's greatest opportunities to ignite positive change in the world, and he has been a core part of driving that movement forward.As Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships for Microsoft Global, JP as he is affectionately known, is focused on empowering countries' sustainable economic growth through digital transformation. He is also responsible for accelerating Microsoft's global investment in data centers, enabling governments, citizens and businesses to leverage the world's largest and most trusted cloud infrastructure network.He is personally passionate about empowering purpose-driven individuals and organizations to achieve more for society and is also the executive sponsor of the Microsoft Global Social Entrepreneurship Program, which empowers organizations doing good around the world.More recently JP has become an advocate for what is termed Positive Leadership. Positive Leadership looks at how leaders can energize and inspire their teams to bring their very best by connecting their personal missions to their organizations' purpose so that they can achieve a positive impact. As a result of his passion for Positive Leadership, he is also the host of a podcast called The Positive Leadership podcast. He has interviewed game-changing leaders including Satya Nadella; Microsoft's CEO, Kevin Johnson the CEO of Starbucks, and Vincent Stanley who is the director of philosophy and chief storyteller at Patagonia. Outside of Microsoft JP spends much of my time working with the Live for Good foundation, which he co-founded with his family in 2015. Live For Good aims to unlock the potential of young people from all walks of life through social entrepreneurship, driving societal innovation through a purpose-led community.

Patagonia's purpose is clear: It's in business to save our home planet. And that clarity's been present almost since day one of the iconic outdoor clothing and gear company. But how and why was that anchoring mission adopted from the jump? And how has the nearly 50-year-old organization evolved its practices to support its resolute pledge to sustainability? Luckily, there's someone with answers to these questions: Vincent Stanley is Patagonia's Director of Philosophy and co-author with Yvon Chouinard of The Responsible Company. In this episode, we speak to Vincent about Patagonia's better-known successes, lesser-known failures, the experiments it's had to flex during the pandemic, and what a responsible company of the future can and should look like. Learn more about The Responsible Company here: https://www.patagonia.com/product/the-responsible-company-what-weve-learned-from-patagonias-first-forty-years-paperback-book/BK233.html Apply to work at The Ready: In the United States: http://theready.com/team In Europe: http://theready.com/team Our book is available now at bravenewwork.com We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.com Looking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com

If there's one person who can teach us about building and leading responsible organizations, it's Vincent Stanley – Patagonia's Director of Philosophy and Chief Storyteller, who has been with the iconic company since its beginning. Listen in as JP and Vincent discuss how to create a ‘collective consciousness', the difference between feeling empowered and being empowered, and more – despite a huge storm coming Vincent's way!

#018: Vincent Stanley shares the story of how and why Patagonia switched to 100% organic cotton in the mid 90s and how private companies can lead the way in answering to bottom lines beyond profit.  Vincent Stanley has worked at Patagonia since the 1970s, navigating a changing environment and the company's role in producing Earth-friendly products for customers who want to align their value with their purchases. He is the co-author of The Responsible Company with his uncle, Yvon Chouinard.To watch a video version of this podcast please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/vincent-stanley-the-power-of-private-companies-working-to-protect-earth-episode-eighteen/The Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce. It also identifies pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs as compared to products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/farmsWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be. But the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing small farms that follow the law. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but are still paying a premium price. The lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Fans!https://www.realorganicproject.org/1000-real-fans/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

The average American watches 5 hours of TV per day. Many fly or drive around for fun. If we want to pollute less, will we lose the ability to enjoy ourselves?I've written before how Vincent Stanley's commitment to turn off his computer Friday mornings and Nicola Pirulli's walking me through The Spodek Method led to me turning off all my electronics and practicing singing daily. Since starting, I've missed a couple days, but have loved the results.Until recently I only sang songs, nothing attempting to learn, just to enjoy. Now I'm moving to voice exercises. I resisted doing them partly because I need to use my computer to play the recordings so decided to relax that constraint the days I practice my exercises. I expect that doing them enough will improve my singing. For now, here is the "before" version of my practicing beginner voice exercises.When I listened after, I was mortified at my inexperienced voice. I have a long way to go. But I expect that practice will make perfect, or better, and it will be hard to imagine I sounded like this.It begins with a story I think you'll like. Listen the exercises at your own risk, but I recommend turning off your power and seeing what you find to replace screens and burning fossil fuels. You'll be bored, maybe mortified, but it's not what you give up. It's what you replace it with.The recording I got the exercises from See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jeff and Laura get together with Dialogue Doctor gang members Tom Holbrook and Vincent Stanley to talk about the book Borrowed Time by Tracy Clark. Grab your copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Borrowed-Time-Chicago-Mystery-Book-ebook/dp/B07H1YCW7C/ To find Tracy Clark on the web, go to https://tracyclarkbooks.com/  

Patagonia needs little introduction. It is one of the most socially conscious and successful brands in the world. As part of its evolution, the company recently changed its purpose statement to: “We’re in the business to save our home planet.” In this episode of Beyond Profit, a podcast of the ANA Center for Brand Purpose, Patagonia’s director of philosophy, Vincent Stanley, explains what that purpose means for a company in business to sell clothes, how the brand redefines responsible business in a time of ongoing social and ecological crisis, and the next steps in Patagonia’s journey to make a difference.

Vincent Stanley is the Director of Philosophy at Patagonia and co-author of The Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 40 Years who shares what it means to be in business for the planet, what people misunderstand about companies who are in business to do-good, and what environmental and ethical constraints Patagonia's leadership team ran into during the company's growth. RSVP for upcoming interviews: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbd3SEQGkTI This episode was recorded on August 6th, 2019 at the Patagonia HQ in Ventura, CA.

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  

Pour ce 5ème épisode, j'ai l'immense plaisir de recevoir VINCENT STANLEY, un des cofondateurs de PATAGONIA, la marque mythique d'équipement de montagne, de surf et de textile, créée par le non-moins mythique Ivon Chouinard… qui se trouve être l'oncle de mon invité.Pour moi, c'est un peu la séquence émotion, comme quand on rencontre l'idole de son enfance …   Patagonia, c'est le saint des saints de l'entreprise engagée, celle qui a ouvert la voie de la Responsabilité Sociale et Environnementale -quand personne ne parlait encore de ce sujet- et qui a démontré que l'entreprise pouvait être du bon côté de la force … Quelques exemples en vrac pour que vous voyez ce dont on parle : - Patagonia a été la première entreprise à passer son coton en sourcing 100% organique, dès les années 90s. - L'entreprise a été un des membres fondateurs de la certification Fair Trade et certifie aujourd'hui 70% de ses gammes de vêtement. - Elle a été à l'initiative du programme 1% for the planet et une des premières entreprises à se faire certifier B-Corp. - Elle soutient financièrement des organisations qui protègent la nature et militent contre le réchauffement climatique - Elle éduque constamment ses consommateurs à acheter moins et mieux, à recycler et à réparer. Elle encourage même ses consommateurs à NE PAS acheter ses produits ! Patagonia, c'est tout ça... et bien plus encore… vous saurez tout en écoutant Vincent  !  Accrochez-vous, ça décoiffe ! Pour une fois, la discussion sera en anglais. Il vous faudra supporter mon accent -mais je vous assure que ça en vaut la peine. Ce n'est pas tous les jours qu'on a une masterclass avec Patagonia ! Très bonne écoute !  Retrouvez Patagonia sur : https://eu.patagonia.com/fr/fr/home/ https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/ Et suivez Vincent sur :    https://www.vincentstanley.com/ https://eu.patagonia.com/fr/fr/vincent-stanley/writer-2518.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-stanley-b1248917/ Vous pouvez commander ses livres : https://www.fnac.com/ia2935175/Vincent-Stanley Pour me poser des questions ou me suivre c'est par ici : https://www.instagram.com/demainnattendpas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinedarmon/ Si le podcast vous plait, vous pouvez vous abonner sur l'application de podcasts que vous préférez (Apple podcast, Spotify, Deezer…) et le partager en cliquant sur les 3 points. N'hésitez pas à laisser un avis 5 étoiles ou un commentaire sur l'application iTunes (Write a review at iTunes for Demain N'attend Pas (ratethispodcast.com) et a en parler autour de vous, ça m'aide vraiment ! Bonne écoute  

Vincent Stanley joins “That Made All the Difference” to share why the company, its founders and its employees are guided by one mission: ‘protecting our home planet’. Also, he shares the secret to changing people’s minds and the profound, yet underestimated power of a small group of dedicated people.

Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia suggests the values of their hardware climbing company are still engrained into the decision making of the company. In this episode, Vincent shares the origin of Patagonia, how they see their role in society, and the secret to sustaining growth with environmental restrictions. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLeadersMagazine?sub_confirmation=1

Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy, Vincent Stanley, joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss what it takes to build a conscious organization and to be a leader whose actions align with one’s values. Often called Patagonia’s storyteller, Vincent has been with the company since 1973. Vincent wrote the company’s initial ad copy, led Patagonia’s sales and marketing efforts for two decades, co-authored The Responsible Company with Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, and taught employees at every level about the history and culture of the organization. You can learn more about Patagonia at www.patagonia.com. Also visit www.regenorganic.org

Lorna's challenge is one of the longest and most personal at over a year.I also couldn't wait to bring her story to you most because within weeks she was reporting the joys overcoming the challenges. We've become friends through her challenge. Within months she started sending senior executives my way as her sharing her challenge with them led them to follow.In other words, Lorna didn't experience sacrifice or burden. She experienced personal growth and friendship. At least as I heard.Don't take my word. Listen for yourself.Maybe because we met through guests Tensie Whelan, NYU-Stern's head of sustainable business and Vincent Stanley, director at Patagonia, she's outgoing and friendly. Or maybe from her experience leading, which she describes in her TED talk that came toward the end of her year buying no clothes.In any case, I keep having to remind myself she's from the C-suite of Danone, a 30 billion company, and that she helped Danone USA become the largest B-corp yet.If anyone could claim to need clothes, she could. Listen to what she found instead. I hope you find similar relief from compulsion---saving money or time, connecting with family, having more fun, etc---as well as what else she found and shared.Lorna's TED talk, undistracted by what to wear, focusing on leadership and rhinoceroses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Bub on Purpose, I speak with Vincent Stanley. Vincent co-authored The Responsible Company with Yvon Chouinard, has been with Patagonia on and off since its beginning in 1973, and for many of those years in key executive roles as head of sales or marketing. More informally, he is Patagonia’s long-time chief storyteller. Vincent helped develop the Footprint Chronicles, the company’s interactive website that outlines the social and environmental impact of its products; the Common Threads Partnership; and Patagonia Books. He currently serves as the company’s Director of Philosophy, and is a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He is also a poet whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. In our conversation, we dive into the term sustainability versus Responsibility, how not being a surfer helped him at Patagonia, his thinking behind Patagonia’s “Don’t Buy this Jacket” ad, and much more! Here is my conversation with Vincent Stanley.

This episode of the Made in America podcast is truly outstanding. Scott Livingston, CEO of Horst Engineering is not only a powerhouse in the CT aerospace industry, but is a guiding light in his community as well. Scott's passion about the important things in his life comes across in every minute of this interview: developing his team, growing his company, peer learning, making an impact, cycling, and so much more. The conversation in this episode ranges from business to personal to philosophical. Ari and Scott have a great discussion that draws you right in and makes you want to hear more!      Scott Livingston, CEO, Horst EngineeringCompany Website: http://horstengineering.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/horst-engineering/ Company Instagram: horstengHorst Cycling Instagram: horstcyclingScott Livingston LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smlivingston/ Scott Livingston's personal blog: Scottlivingston.net Ari Santiago, President/CEO/Founder, IT DirectCompany Website: https://www.gettingyouconnected.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itdtech/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-direct-llc Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/ Book discussed in this episode: The Responsible Company, Vincent Stanley and Yvon Chouinard Mastering the Rockefeller Habits, Verne Harnish Scaling Up, Verne Harnish Peak Performance, Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness Good to Great, James C. Collins   Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/ Follow the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast/

Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, joins WSII's Sandi Hunt on Knowledge@Wharton to share career advice for those looking to work for the most impactful companies—or those looking to make their current companies more impactful! He discusses what makes Patagonia a special place to work and how students can go about their job search and interview process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vincent Stanley is informally known as Patagonia’s chief storyteller. Day-to-day, he’s the company’s Director of Philosophy, where he works to ensure that the company’s culture remains true to its origins, while also adapting to and being resilient in the face of the challenges it faces today. As one of the original Patagonia employees, Vincent has seen the company through its most important transitions, particularly when it made the decision to be a pioneer in the retail space in thinking about and addressing its impact on nature. In addition to his role at Patagonia, Vincent guest lectures at Yale’s business school part of each year, and advises other companies on how best to lead with purpose. 

When was the last time you went without a cell phone for more than a few hours? Jeremy went longer than he expected, but as chance favors the prepared mind, he was ready to take advantage of an opportunity.It sounds to me like he enjoyed using less power, however modest the reduction, he did it and discovered fun and improved relationships. Once we created machines to save labor. Now I see we create machines to create craving, which makes us miserable. Or at least the absence seems to enrich our lives.I'm thinking about taking more digital vacations. Everyone says they're hard but rewarding---like Jeremy or Vincent Stanley, Director at Patagonia, in an earlier episode---a pattern I find signals experiments I like.His experience leads me to wonder what lower limit I could get to in using my cell phone.The big picture is that I hear little things lead to big, important things.What can you start with? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What I learned from reading The Responsible Company: What We've Learned From Patagonia's First 40 Years by Yvon Chouinard and Vincent Stanley.When I die and go to hell, the devil is going to make me the marketing director for a cola company. I'll be in charge of trying to sell a product that no one needs, is identical to its competition, and can't be sold on its merits. (0:01)What Patagonia was meant to be (8:25)Everyone wants to feel useful (11:00)a short history of companies (14:30)the definition of meaningful work (26:00)more human, less corporate (40:30)Yvon's ancestors and their working conditions (46:00)the benefits of long term thinking (49:00)build something useful and don't bullshit (57:00)Don't do things that have no useful purpose / being bold can lead to new discoveries / we need more small businesses (1:04:00)—“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

This podcast has featured some world-renowned guests, with more renown to come.Popular downloads include Dan Pink, multiple #1 bestseller, 40+ million TED talk views, Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair and CMO of General Electric, Marshall Goldsmith, #1 ranked leadership guru and author,Frances Hesselbein, Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Ken Blanchard, author, The One Minute Manager, over 13 million sold, Jonathan Haidt, #1 bestselling author, 8+ million TED talk views, Vincent Stanley, Director, Patagonia, David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, over 1 million sold, Dorie Clark, bestselling author, Jordan Harbinger, top 5 podcast, 4+ million monthly downloads, Doug Rushkoff, #1 bestselling author, producer, media theorist, Dave Asprey, founder Bulletproof, NY Times bestseller, Bryan Braman, Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagle, Marquis Flowers, Super Bowl highlight reel star New England Patriot, John Lee Dumas, top entrepreneurial podcaster, and more.Upcoming guests include an Olympic gold medalist, TED speakers with yet more views, and more. I'm speaking with a Victoria's Secret model and a Nobel laureate.I love meeting and talking to successful people who have overcome challenges, and I presume you do too, but I'm serving two goals:Materially measurable environmental resultsEmotional reward in doing so, meaning joy, discovery, meaning, purpose, and such as the leadership partI seek out renowned guests to achieve these goals. This episode explains the connection. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jim and Jan take it full circle and start with their takeaways on responsibility from a recent episode with Patagonia’s Chief Storyteller & Director of Philosophy, Vincent Stanley. Then, they both share stories of early in their career where they could have benefitted from a little more forethought, and follow up with some great news about the podcast and friends surrounding it.   Key Takeaways [2:24] Jim and Jan discuss their admiration of both Patagonia as a company, and Chief Storyteller as a leader. The episode demonstrated how respect and responsibility merge when a leader steps up to take the time, slow down, and do things right. Jim’s takeaway from the episode was the manner in which Vincent’s reasoned and rational approach lends Patagonia to implement and change hearts and minds. Vincent’s book, The Responsible Company, provides a guide for those at any level of business to operate more responsibly, thoughtfully and self-aware. [8:35] Patagonia puts people in line with the cause, whereas many passionate people tend to put the cause in front of the people. They maintain their responsibility to the cause and the outcome while still serving the traditional stakeholders, customers and vendors. [12:22] Patagonia is trying to plan ahead for the next 40 years, while many businesses are planning for the next quarter. The tendency for short sightedness may lead to missed opportunities. [14:04] Jim and Jan share their personal “bonehead” moments. Jim’s starts with a job interview in Detroit that leads him accidentally on a plane headed to White Plains, New York. Jan’s is a dinner party at the Colonel’s house where he accidentally missed the mark on the formal part of semi-formal.   Quotable Quotes “Too many times people are so passionate about a cause that they are over-passionate, it makes it seem like an insurmountable goal.” “What is your impact on other people?” “ A short sighted mentality can blind you from opportunities.” “A leader’s job is to have a long horizon, and look out for a bright future ahead.”   Instagram: @WeStudyLeaders Facebook: @westudyleaders Twitter: @westudyleaders info@theleadershippodcast.com     Episode 107: On Responsibility: Patagonia’s Chief Storyteller & Director of Philosophy The Responsible Company JP Sears Falling Upward Dress for Success Preston Pysh Team VTAC Show with Sergeant Major (RET) Kyle Lamb!

In this episode, Jim and Jan welcome Vincent Stanley, Co-Author of The Responsible Company, visiting Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, and Director of Philosophy / Chief Storyteller at Patagonia.  Vincent shares the evolution of both product design and company leadership since his start at Patagonia in 1973, and the ways they integrate new employees with existing culture. He speaks to what makes Patagonia’s story unique and authentic, the burdens of being responsible, and offers advice to those looking to be change agents and storytellers within their own community. Vincent believes that one of the most important responsibilities we have is the right to be responsible.   Key Takeaways [2:39] Vincent has been at Patagonia on and off since 1973, and is the nephew of the founder, Yvon Chouinard.  He and his uncle co-wrote The Responsible Company with two different yet powerful intentions. Yvon wanted to create something practical for people who are motivated to see how Patagonia operated as a business over the past several decades. Vincent’s motivation was to come to an understanding the core culture. These responsibilities encompassed much of what we saw was important in the early 1960’s. [3:35] Vincent discusses how people are yearning for full agency throughout their day. He discusses the traditional 1960’s corporate model where businesses focused both on the financial health and bottom line of a company, and also the strong commitment to honor the employees, customers and community of which they serve. Patagonia took this and added in environment, as this area has been compromised immensely by population and economy growth over the past several decades. [6:52] When Vincent started work in the 1970’s, the population was now 3.8 Billion. It is now doubled, with economic activity up 500%. This has put tremendous pressure on economic and social systems, so Patagonia aims to do their part to stay responsible to traditional stakeholders, and our original CEO, nature. [7:11] Leadership at the top is important, but there must also be a strong middle management with a sense of agency built into everyone’s role. The more coworkers that feel a kinship and responsibility to help others in the company, the easier it is to add new people while helping current ones expand their skills. [11:35] Vincent’s discusses what the title of Chief Storyteller means to him, and Patagonia as a company. He helped write some of the early catalogs and business philosophies, so he pulls from the foundation of their core values and creates the story to reflect their authentic meaning in today’s world.   Vincent feels as though Patagonia’s success in its ability to be a model for other companies, is that their stories are based in reality and not to create spin. Patagonia’s story is complex, however it’s important for the story to consistently build credibility and trust with employees, customers and suppliers. [13:23] There are many fibers woven into Patagonia’s story. One being their position as an outdoor gear company, with products designed for technical performance. Then, the origin story of the company coming out of climbing equipment, and their community activism; donating 1% of sales to environmental causes; and use of catalogs and websites to educate the general public. [14:57]  Vincent shares a story on when they changed to organic cotton, and how they took steps that entailed a financial risk in order to do the “right thing”.  It was a huge move, as they broke their connection to the global supply chain. They took providing an explanation to everyone involved very seriously, and bussed 40 people in at a time from all different departments to cotton fields. Here they could see the difference between conventional cotton and organic cotton, and now the reason for the change went from abstract to tangible. They invested both time and money in explaining why the change, and it paid off in dividends. [20:20] One of Vincent’s key tenets of success is maintaining the impulse towards improvement. Two of the dirtiest industries are apparel and agriculture, and he sees this as an opportunity to make a difference. [22:47] Many associate Patagonia as a super responsible brand, but Jim and Jan note that how well their gear actually performs and holds up while used for exactly what it was meant to do. Patagonia also makes a lot gear for the Military. [25:55] Vincent describes their different environmental campaigns, and how they started small in the 1980’s by giving 1% to organizations that were respected locally but not getting a lot of coverage. He talks about the need to restore agricultural soil to health, and what Patagonia is doing about it. [35:21] There is a strong sense of culture and permission to be active at Patagonia.  The employees are outdoor enthusiasts and it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for a group to take a hike or bike ride in the middle of their work day. [38:28] Vincent’s advice is to give what you can from the beginning, and start right away, no matter how small the amount. It’s about creating a chain of positive effects, and even a small gesture of service can ripple out and affect others. Vincent feels in business there is sometimes too much of a focus on the politics, rather than looking inward to see what can do to serve. [41:43] Vincent’s future focus is based on how they can work with other parts in the world to create more change globally, and also in their own community on a regional basis.     Twitter: https://twitter.com/patagonia Website:  http://www.vincentstanley.com/ The Responsible Company Wes Jackson Patagonia Provisions Quotable Quotes “The most important right we have, is the right to be responsible.” - Gerald Amos “Our company has a responsibility to traditional stakeholders, and nature as well.” “We are careful to use our stories to express the core values of our company.” “Don’t craft your story to imitate the competitor who is 20% bigger than you. Every business is different.” “It is important to have an impulse towards improvement.” “Start giving from the first day.”   “Whatever your business is should solve a problem, but it should also address environmental and social problems at the same time.” Every time you get one action that addresses 3 or 4 problems, you are hitting the bullseye and creating real change.       Let My People Go Surfing Field Museum Chicago      

For such a successful man, Vincent Stanley is as down to earth as they come.He returns to discuss his experience disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with his values, especially his words. People seem to believe that technology saves time or gives us attention despite experience, research, and headlines to the contrary. Vincent shares that disconnecting actually created more time for him. He felt less consumed and the need to be doing multiple things at one time truly diminished.We all know it will happen. The experience of doing it helps more than talking or reading about it.Vincent says that the experience of this challenge was “wonderful” -- something he wanted to do before we met because this is what connects with his values. Isn’t it funny how “disconnecting” allows us to “connect? We dive deeper in the reasons behind Patagonia suing the government, why it was natural and normal for them, not PR. We discuss how doing something that stands true to your values and spending time and resources there is much more valuable than plastering your images everywhere. Does Vincent take on a second challenge? I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how he’s viewed his first challenge and how he’s looking to level that up.(Note since I hosted him at my place, there's background noise of Manhattan.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vincent shares several stories of Patagonia growing from a few dedicated outdoors people to discovering business growth, the usual ways businesses abandon values besides profit, and their not accepting that abdication of responsibility.The company grew financially, its employees grew emotionally and socially, and its community grew numerically.If you think you're alone in wanting to act, Vincent and Patagonia go farther. Vincent shares how the company made difficult decisions to protect the environment, its employees, its suppliers, their employees, and so on---decisions most people think would hurt companies financially---but didn't.As someone who dislikes many major corporations for what many consider standard business practices, I find in Patagonia and its decision-makers role models we can learn from. Having been there from nearly the start, Vincent gives an inside view.His personal challenge also differs from many others', but I expect you'll like it. Mechanically simple, I bet he'll find it insidiously difficult and incredibly rewarding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Trump announced on Monday that he will slash the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah by 2 million acres, the largest rollback of federal protection in the nation’s history. In response, Patagonia – the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer that Igor wishes he had a jacket from – replaced its homepage with a banner reading, “The President Stole Your Land.” Matt Lee Ashley, a senior fellow with CAP’s Public Lands team and former deputy chief of staff at the Department of Interior joins Michele and Igor to breakdown the impact of these reductions, the importance of our national parks, and why this move is a personal favor to Utah's senators who are backing Trump's tax measure. Then, straight from the mouth of Patagonia, the company's director of philosophy, Vincent Stanley, explains how Patagonia has been involved in the establishment of Bears Ears since the beginning, and why President Trump’s unprecedented action deserved a response.

Vincent Stanley is Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy. (Yes, that's a thing). He has been with the outdoor gear company since 1973, when his uncle, Yvon Chouinard, gave him a job as a kid out of college.  Vincent is a deep thinker and passionate environmentalist, and a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. He's also a poet, whose work has appeared in Best American Poetry. With Yvon, he co-wrote the book THE RESPONSIBLE COMPANY, which is like a handbook for building a more sustainable business. Oh and hello! This is the guy who wrote the first copy for TheFootprint Chronicles -  Patagonia’s game-changing supply chain mapper -  and along with Rick Ridgeway, worked on the much-talked-about "Don’t Buy This Jacket" campaign that Patagonia ran in the New York Times in 2011.  This Episode is about the big, important issues facing our planet, and business, today: We discuss what’s happening to our soils, loss of biodiversity, climate change, ocean acidification and water pollution, and the problems with over-consumption, population growth and the role of business in this challenging new world. But don't you worry, it's also fun. And awesome. And SUPER INSPIRING. Buckle up, this is a wild, challenging, and thought-provoking journey, and you're invited. Are you ready? DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW CLARE ON INSTAGRAM FOR ALL THE WARDROBE CRISIS NEWS! Our incredible music is by Montaigne  - it's an acoustic version of Because I Love You from ther album Glorious Heights. Like what you hear? Please review us in iTunes, and share on social media. Also, we're excited to announce our new Patreon page. We're so grateful to our supporters - welcome to the Wardrobe Crisis family.  

Episode 28 // May 2, 2017// Matt talks with Vincent Stanley, director of philosophy for Patagonia, about what prompted the creation of such a socially-conscious company, the importance of sharing what they learned, how technology has impacted the industry, and why telling people "don't buy this jacket" was such a big deal.

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Vincent Stanley is an author and chief story-teller with Patagonia.  In this conversation, you will hear Vincent talk about Patagonia’s journey from sustainability to responsibility, the mistakes they've made along the way and how they've won the hearts and minds of employees.  Connect with Vincent Stanley Vincent Stanley’s Website You’ll Learn: [02:18] - Vincent shares why he believes organizations shouldn't focus on sustainability. [04:23] - Vincent talks about Patagonia’s journey towards responsibility. [07:17] - Vincent explains how Patagonia have used story-telling and experiences to convince their employees to embrace this change. [13:15] - Vincent shares how Patagonia's willingness to stumble on it's responsibility journey has helped the company plan more proactively. [14:30] - The lightning round with Vincent Stanley. Your Resources: The Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned From Patagonia’s First 40 Years - Vincent Stanley and Yvon Chouinard Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman - Yvon Chouinard Theory U: Leading from the Future as It Emerges - C. Otto Scharmer How to Thrive in the Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow’s World Today - John Thackara Thinking in Systems: A Primer - Donnella H. Meadows and Diana Wright Positive Business Conference Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.   Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Vincent for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!    

Patagonia is the quintessential Ueber-Brand. This brand is fascinating and we have written extensively about what we think drives and sustains its success in our latest book as well as on this blog.  But it is quite another thing to hear it … Continue reading →

Vincent Stanley, the Director of Philosophy for Patagonia, joins Park for a discussion of story activism. With a remarkable track record of sustainable storytelling and environmental activism, Mr. Stanley has a wealth of information to share about folding story into marketing. The Business of Story is sponsored by ACT! and Zignal Labs. ACT! helps individuals, small businesses, and sales teams organize prospect and customer details in just one place, ultimately driving sales. Visit http://actstory.com and enter to win a pair of BOSE noice-cancelling headphones. Zignal Labs is a real-time cross-media story tracking platform to make your life easier to see relevant data and reach your customers where they are. Stay ahead of what the world thinks with a free trial at http://zignallabs.com/story

Patagonia has successfully built a brand synonymous with a lifestyle that many people aspire to: a more active, healthier, and greener one. What role does brand identity and marketing play for a business committed to "inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis"? Famously, Patagonia's Cyber Monday "Don't buy this jacket" campaign was a huge success, urging customers not to but what they don't need and to think twice before buying anything. Two of Patagonia's senior executives, Vincent Stanley and Jill Dumain, discuss the tensions between marketing and sustainability, how the public's reactions have influenced the direction of the brand, and the trade-offs Patagonia has addressed throughout this journey.

Vincent Stanley, the current VP of marketing at the clothing company Patagonia, and co-author with Yvon Chouinard of "The Responsible Company: What We've Learned From Patagonia's First 40 Years" will speak on his recently published book and his experiences with Patagonia since the company's founding in 1973. Patagonia, named by Fortune in 2007 as the coolest company on the planet, has earned a reputation as much for its ground-breaking environmental and social practices as for the quality of its clothes. In "The Responsible Company," Chouinard and Stanley recount how the company and its culture gained the confidence, by step and misstep, to make its work progressively more responsible, and to ultimately share its discoveries with companies as large as Wal-Mart or as small as the corner bakery.

The Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies will host a public event to launch the new book Corporation 2020: Transforming Business for Tomorrow's World, by Pavan Sukhdev. The book launch will feature a discussion between Yvon Chouinard (Founder of Patagonia and Co-author of "The Responsible Company"), Vincent Stanley (writer and editor for Patagonia and Co-author of "The Responsible Company") and Pavan Sukhdev (Author of Corporation 2020).

Vincent Stanley discusses his book, his own career projection, and the evolution seen at the niche climbing equipment company over the last 40 years