Business Without Bullsh-t The Corporate Conscience: When CEOs Get Political
EP 395 - Can big business actually change the world or is it all just PR?
Andy speaks to Lucy Parker, Senior Advisor at Brunswick and co-author of The Activist Leader, on why CEOs need to stop playing it safe and start thinking like activists.
From Gordon Brown’s task force to boardrooms at Maersk and Walmart, Lucy shares how companies can bridge the gap between profit and purpose, and why the future belongs to leaders with a backbone.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Lucy Parker
01:19 Andy's Intro
03:04 Quickfire - Get To Know Lucy
09:47 Lucy's Current Role at Brunswick
10:25 Big Business Addressing Societal Issues
14:27 Challenges and Misconceptions About Big Business
22:44 Big Businesses Making a Positive Impact
28:19 The Role of Regulation and Policy in Business
35:11 The Future of Business and Societal Change
44:51 Developing a Sustainable Mindset
45:35 The Role of Leadership in Sustainability
45:59 Challenges and Responsibilities of Modern Business
49:16 The Complexity of Global Issues
49:40 The Journey Towards Net Zero
51:02 Transparency and Accountability in Business
01:07:33 The Importance of Data in ESG
01:13:40 Activist Leadership in Business
01:23:18 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership
01:26:12 Wrap Up
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