Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. Reimagining Business Through Systems Thinking with Dr. Wayne Mayer
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Sep 3, 2025 Dr. Wayne Mayer, CEO of When Everything Matters, shares his expertise on integrating sustainability into business practices. He discusses the importance of systems thinking in corporate governance and social responsibility. Mayer highlights the AIC framework for engaging stakeholders, citing a mining case in Peru. He also emphasizes the need for sustainability leadership, using the Yellowstone wolf reintroduction as a powerful metaphor for change. Tune in for insights on corporate responsibility and continuous learning for effective leadership.
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Business As Interconnected Ecosystems
- Systems thinking frames organizations as interconnected ecosystems with elements, interconnections, and purpose.
- Viewing business through ecology reveals cascading impacts from single changes.
Wolves Sparked A Trophic Cascade
- Reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone triggered a trophic cascade that restored plant and animal balance.
- Wolves reduced elk, enabling willows, beavers, ponds, and wider biodiversity recovery.
Leadership Creates Organizational Cascades
- Leadership style or a new CEO can create organizational trophic cascades that reshape behavior and culture.
- Embedding sustainability as a mindset amplifies decisions across strategy and daily operations.
