While business purpose is an essential part of #success, so is helping your employees find their own unique inner purpose. When people have a sense of their own Purpose and can see how it fulfills the Purpose of the organization, that's the big win! hbr.org/2017/08/5-ques…

While it's encouraging that more businesses are choosing to adopt #Purpose, Rajeev Peshawaria says that many are still getting it wrong. Nice overview of some of the things to watch out for. Forbes forbes.com/sites/rajeevpe…

It's always encouraging when another company joins the #BCorp crew! Congratulations to Imperfect Foods for officially achieving this status and continuing to uphold your core values of #sustainability, #transparency, and #accountability. progressivegrocer.com/imperfect-food…

What qualities make up a #safe, #engaging, and #productive workplace culture? According to Isaac Prilleltensky, the best company cultures can be described using the acronym SER: Supportive, Effective, and Reflective. An insightful read via MarketWatch. marketwatch.com/story/why-it-m…

"I realized I'd built a wall between me and my employees. I had what I call "CEO disease." For many businesses not rooted in Purpose, it's easy for a disconnect to build between employees and upper execs. Having a common goal promotes healthy #unity. inc.com/magazine/20211…

A great interview with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Marc Benioff for the case of #ConsciousCapitalism. "I believe that when we build trust with all stakeholders—shareholders, employees, communities and the planet—business is the greatest platform for change" worth.com/worthy100-marc…

Another reason to have an ethical #SupplyChain: 82% of Americans feel strongly about shopping for products that are #ethically and #sustainably sourced, according to OpenText. supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-…

"It’s not that things like #diversity and #sustainability aren’t important to purpose-driven businesses, but that doesn’t mean the business has a focused purpose..." A great read from Katie Burkhart on your #Purpose is not the same thing as ESG or DEI. entrepreneur.com/article/395701

What does it mean to lead with #compassion? Love this piece from Harvard Business Review on how to utilize both empathy and compassion to effectively connect and motivate your teams. #LeadershipPurpose hbr.org/2021/12/connec…

Great work from another #BCorp! Congrats to National Energy Improvement Fund for launching the fifth round of their affordable energy-efficient investment program. #BetterBusiness #PurposeBusiness prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

How can brands leverage #MovementThinking to make a meaningful impact on their consumers and the world at large? Scott Goodson and Chip Walker explore this topic in this excerpt via Stanford Social Innovation Review. ssir.org/books/excerpts…

Need another reason to root your business in #Purpose? You'll attract more talent, according to Investors' Chronicle. #TalentAcquisition #BusinessPurpose investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2021/12/2…

"If at one time companies’ purpose was to enrich the lives of their customers with ‘better’ products, we now need to ask: “better for whom?” A great read from Forbes that features insight from Vinita Bali on exploring impact for all stakeholders. forbes.com/sites/michaelc…

"We often think of the system as unchangeable when, in fact, the rules can be rewritten." Couldn't agree more with this sentiment from the The New Yorker. Read the full piece to learn how businesses like Firebrand and the Walker Group broke the chain. newyorker.com/business/curre…

Need a guiding star for your quickly growing business? Try #Purpose. A great read from Fast Company that shares how to find your own unique purpose and let it ignite your growth. fastcompany.com/90711781/your-…

A refreshing perspective on just why some companies have more "human magic" than others. Truly caring about the wellbeing of your teams makes a huge difference. x.com/HelenBevanTwee…

“It’s not just about creating shareholder value anymore; we need to be looking after the environment and making a positive contribution in society" Great to see that business schools are starting to incorporate #purpose into their curriculums. Financial Times ft.com/content/cbaa40…

Bourbon anyone? Maker's Mark has officially become the largest distillery in the world and the first in Bourbon Country to achieve #BCorp status. Thanks for making a commitment to #purpose and #sustainability and setting the new standard. Cheers to that! prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

According to FORTUNE, investors are yearning for companies to develop meaningful ways of demonstrating commitment to Purpose and for corporate boards to start holding companies accountable to their #Purpose. fortune.com/2022/01/20/cor…

Happy #BCorpMonth! Thank you to all of the businesses and corporations that have made the commitment to being better. Learn more about achieving B Corp status and making a commitment to sustainability via Big Issue. bigissue.com/life/money/its…