The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business
Should leaders think more like activists? With Jon Miller and Laura Grootenboer
Sep 7, 2023
Explore a new kind of leadership by talking to two people on both sides of the fence on what it truly means to be an activist, inside and outside of business. Learn about the different kinds of activist leaders, tips on how to navigate a business and get stuff done, and what leaders of the future will look like. Discover how business leaders can drive systemic change by addressing societal problems and the challenges they face. Understand the importance of persuasion skills and authentic passion in activism, and explore the role of leadership and activism in driving sustainable decisions and change within organizations.
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- Business leaders have the opportunity to address social and environmental issues by adopting an activist mindset.
- Different types of leaders, such as fixers, campaigners, pathfinders, and bridge builders, can embody activism in their own unique ways.
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Business leaders can be activists by addressing social and environmental issues
Business leaders have the opportunity to take on an activist mindset by addressing social and environmental issues. This goes beyond just making a profit and requires a shift in mindset to understand what really matters and what actions can be taken. Companies like Standard Chartered Bank have shown that businesses can pivot and become part of the solution to issues they are intrinsically connected to. This shift is driven by commercial imperatives and the recognition that these problems are relevant to businesses.
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