In *The Third Plate*, Dan Barber offers a radical new way of thinking about food that combines sustainable agriculture with culinary excellence. He critiques the current farm-to-table movement and proposes a 'third plate' approach, where food production and consumption are deeply intertwined with environmental health. Barber draws on his experiences as a chef and his investigations into global farming practices to chart a path towards a more sustainable and flavorful national cuisine.
Just Mercy is a personal narrative by Bryan Stevenson that delves into his decades-long work with the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit law office dedicated to defending marginalized Americans. The book centers around the case of Walter McMillan, a black man falsely accused and sentenced to death for the murder of a white woman in Alabama. Stevenson recounts the systemic injustices, racial biases, and legal battles involved in McMillan's case, as well as other cases of clients he has represented. The book highlights the flaws in the U.S. criminal justice system, particularly its treatment of people of color and the poor, and advocates for compassion and mercy in the pursuit of true justice.
This week’s conversation is with Chris Capossela, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer and executive vice president of worldwide consumer business.
As the chief marketing officer, Chris runs marketing across both the consumer and commercial businesses, which includes marketing for all Microsoft services and products, business planning, brand, advertising, events, communications and research.
As leader of the worldwide consumer business, Chris oversees the Consumer Channel Sales and Marketing team, Microsoft Advertising Sales and Microsoft Stores. These teams are responsible for driving revenue, growth and share across the consumer business.
Chris joined Microsoft in 1991 as a marketing manager for the Windows Seminar Team.
In his 30 years at Microsoft, Chris has held a variety of leadership positions and oversaw the creation of new business opportunities and consumer experiences, including the transition of Microsoft Office on-premises products to Office 365.
This conversation is important.
Chris is a model for the modern leader - he empowers his team and leads with empathy.
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