by Denver Frederick | Nov 20, 2023 | Guest Interview
Sustainability in business is not just a trend, it’s a crucial shift that challenges the traditional ways in which companies operate. Embracing sustainability is imperative both for the longevity of businesses and the health of our planet.
In navigating these challenging waters, the role of experienced, insightful leaders becomes indispensable. Today, you’ll hear from one such leader. He is Vincent Stanley, the Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, and co-author of The Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia’s First 50 Years.
by Denver Frederick | Nov 14, 2023 | Guest Interview
Today in the United States, if the wealth of White households remains stagnant, it would take Black families 228 years to catch up. That’s more than 10 generations. The philanthropic community is poised and duty-bound to champion reparations for Black individuals and cultivate a reparative culture as essential steps toward healing and restoration.
This topic was recently examined in a thoughtful paper titled “Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations and Building a Culture of Racial Repair.” And here to discuss it with us are two of its authors, Tonyel Edwards, a partner in the San Francisco office of The Bridgespan Group, and Aria Florant, co-founder and CEO of Liberation Ventures. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Tonyel and Aria.
by Denver Frederick | Nov 3, 2023 | Guest Interview
Imagine a world where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Dr. David Sengeh, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, brings that vision to life in his book, Radical Inclusion: Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home, and World. It captured David’s tireless advocacy for educational equity, especially his push for pregnant girls’ rights to education in Sierra Leone, a quest that unveiled surprising challenges even within his own circles.
by Denver Frederick | Nov 1, 2023 | Guest Interview
Dr. Jessica Kriegel is the Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners, leading research and strategy in best practices for driving results through culture. For over 15 years, Jessica has been guiding global, national, Fortune 100, and other organizations on the path to creating intentional cultures that accelerate performance.
by Denver Frederick | Oct 23, 2023 | Guest Interview
Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 70 countries. It helps people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. And here to discuss this vital work with us is Avril Benoît, the Executive Director of Doctors Without Borders U.S.
by Denver Frederick | Oct 13, 2023 | Guest Interview
Dan Doctoroff has left an indelible mark on the landscape of New York City with a host of transformative urban projects. His illustrious career spans from Wall Street to public service, and now he’s channeling his energy towards a deeply personal mission, the fight against ALS through his initiative, Target ALS.
