Intelligence Squared How to Lead a Sustainable Business, with Alannah Weston and Leslie Johnston
Jun 8, 2022
Leslie Johnston, CEO of the Laudes Foundation, champions systems change across fashion, finance, and the built environment. She and Alannah Weston discuss the urgent need to shift from profit-centric business models to sustainable practices that respect both people and the planet. They explore how transformative philanthropy can drive innovation and collaboration in various sectors. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for unrestricted support to frontline organizations and highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating meaningful systemic change.
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South Africa Experience
- Leslie Johnston's work with South African businesses in the post-apartheid era sparked her interest in philanthropy.
- Witnessing the stark inequality motivated her to contribute to purposeful solutions.
Management Consulting in Philanthropy
- Apply structured, strategic thinking from management consulting to philanthropy.
- Focus on achieving measurable results and accountability for impact.
Directive Philanthropy
- Laudes Foundation takes a more directive approach than traditional philanthropy.
- They aim to drive systemic change with a clear strategic vision.