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The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the Goals.

Conscious Capitalism, Inc. supports a global community of business leaders dedicated to elevating humanity through business. We provide mid-market executives with innovative and inspiring experiences designed to level-up their business operations and collectively demonstrate capitalism as a powerful force for good when practiced consciously.


SOCAP Global (Social Capital Markets) is the thought leadership platform for the accelerating movement towards a more just and sustainable economy. They convene a global ecosystem and marketplace – social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation and nonprofit leaders, government and policy leaders, creators, corporations, academics, and beyond – through live and digital experiences that educate, spur conversation, and inspire investment in positive impact.

Articles & Publications

Creating Extraordinary Cultures: Nathan Havey Keynotes CultureTalk Partner Day

CultureTalk

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Letter: Corporations Should Be Accountable for Ills They Cause Society


Financial Times

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Stakeholder Capitalism: The System Change Our Economy Needs


B Lab U.S. & Canada

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Purpose-Driven Companies Evolve Faster Than Others



Forbes

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What does a Purpose-driven Company Look Like?



Salesforce

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Building Conscious Capitalism into Your Existing Business is Worth the Effort

Conscious Capitalism

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Podcasts

Replay! Values-Driven Private Equity with Stewart Kohl – The Conscious Capitalists

In this episode, Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia welcome Stewart Kohl, Co-CEO of The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm known for its long-term, values-centered approach to investing.To see the full video podcast, check out the Conscious Capitalists YouTube channel hereDrawing on decades of experience, Stewart shares his powerful perspective on integrating values with valuation in the world of private equity, and what it takes to invest wisely during times of radical uncertainty. Stewart reflects on the discipline required to stay true to purpose while navigating shifting markets and evolving stakeholder expectations.The conversation also explores the practical realities of responsible investing, including the growing importance of employee ownership and stewardship. Stewart offers candid insights into what it means to lead consciously, build resilient businesses, and champion sustainable growth across diverse industries. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that highlights the future of capitalism—and reveals why values-driven leadership remains one of the most powerful levers for long-term impact. If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider following the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew "MoJo" Jones as Executive Producer, Nicholas Peters as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & RajChapters00:00 Introduction and Responsibilities of an Investor03:19 Values and Valuation in Private Equity06:46 The Importance of Company Culture08:34 Navigating Radical Uncertainty10:31 The Role of Industry Expertise20:39 Responsible Investing and Stewardship30:04 The Importance of Conscious Growth30:25 Strategies for Healthy Business Growth30:45 Organic and Inorganic Growth Tactics31:53 The Risks and Rewards of M&A33:59 Employee Ownership and Its Impact36:26 Creating an Ownership Culture38:58 Empathy in Leadership46:28 The Role of Co-CEOs in Business51:47 Rapid Fire Round56:13 Final Thoughts on Conscious Capitalism
  1. Replay! Values-Driven Private Equity with Stewart Kohl
  2. Accountability Under Fire: Why Business Leaders Can No Longer Afford to Look Away | Kate Adams
  3. How PacSun CEO Brieane Olson Turned a Bankrupt Retail Brand Into a $1 Billion Gen Z Powerhouse
  4. Why Traditional Companies Are Failing, And How the “Octopus Organization” Wins in the AI Era
  5. Replay! How Xapa's Christine Heckart Builds Trust and Psychological Safety in the Age of AI

BIGGBY COFFEE – 10 Things You Should Know about Stakeholder Capitalism

Originally released on November 15, 2020, Episode 10 tells the story of the first six years of BIGGBY COFFEE’s transition toward Stakeholder Capitalism. Starting with a chance encounter around a fire pit on an island in the middle of Lake Michigan, to a vision that aims to change workplace culture in America, the BIGGBY journey is an excellent example of the difficulty and the distinction that accompany the work of integrating the 10 things you should know about stakeholder capitalism.Episode 10 is the final episode in the series, and the 10th thing you should know about stakeholder capitalism is that all it takes to start the process of transformation is a few good stories.If you’d like to help your company to begin or advance the work to transition to stakeholder capitalism, please share this podcast with your colleagues and if you’d like to do more, join Nathan, Amanda, the people who were profiled in this podcast series and many more like them in the Intrapreneur Accelerator.https://vimeo.com/469013008Here is a Ted Talk Bob and Mike did last year that will help you hear more about BIGGBY’s purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72HFGoY0RrcIf you liked the music we featured in this episode, you can get more at:ØHNØKH△NYoung OceansSteven GutheinzJo BlankenburgMr. Moo
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  2. The State of the Movement
  3. Cafe Momentum
  4. TRU Colors
  5. Televerde

Thriving Petoskey Article Archive

On the fourth Saturday of each month, the Petoskey News-Review publishes a Thriving Petoskey Column in their Marketplace North weekend paper. Here is the archive of previous articles.