As we enter a New Year — and a New Decade!? — we thought we’d reflect on the past year’s most popular articles. Whether you’re new to the conscious-business paradigm or you’re a seasoned conscious leader who’s looking for new and improved conscious-business practices, this countdown of top stories is sure to inspire. Grab your cup of joe and get ready to re-evaluate your definitions of profit and purpose in 2020. Here’s to the future!
20. How This $2.8 Billion Company Wins by Caring for Workers
At Barry-Wehmiller, Bob Chapman’s Truly Human Leadership has created a new paradigm for success for nearly 12,000 employees.
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19. Toxic Masculinity is Having a Moment. Here’s What It Is and Who It Hurts.
From the new APA guidance on its impact to the new Gilette and Axe ads, the term ‘toxic masculinity’ has taken the world by storm.
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18. Why and How to Make Your Business Sustainable
Sustainability isn’t just about recycling; it’s key to succeeding in the modern business world. Here’s how to start thinking about it in your company.
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17. Top Conscious Business Leaders 2018
These 21 superstars are making a difference through their personal-transformation work, the conscious workplaces they create, and the global impact of their businesses and ideas.
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16. 4 Apparel Brands That Take Social Responsibility Seriously
Consumers increasingly favor sustainable apparel companies that minimize their impact on people and the planet—and top brands are responding in kind.
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15. Diversity Is For White Men Too. Here’s How — and Why it Matters.
Feminine leadership, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace are often framed as issues only for women and people of color. They’re not.
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14. Top 22 Conscious Business Leaders of 2019
These forward-thinkers are saying no to profit at all costs and yes to advancing a new business-as-usual.
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13. The World’s Top 25 For-Benefit Companies
We worked with GameChangers 500 to bring you this list of the best companies where profits play a supporting role to the real stars: mission and purpose.
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12. 30 World-Changing Women in Conscious Business – 2018
These thought leaders, investors, CEOs, intrapreneurs, founders, and social entrepreneurs are making the world a better place by leveraging the power of business.
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11. This Entrepreneur Describes Her Shark Tank Experience As “More Painful Than Childbirth”
Learn how Zahra Kassam, founder of Monti Kids, walked away from the hit TV show with a deal but not without some trauma.
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10. 19 Social Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2017
We polled investors, incubators, accelerators, and industry groups to bring you this list of 19 exciting social entrepreneurs on the rise in 2017 — plus their inspirations, recommendations, and recent lessons.
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9. 35 World-Changing Women in Conscious Business — 2019
Meet the creators and makers, movers and shakers who are transforming business — and the planet — for the better.
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8. Conscious Style Guide: The Case for Capitalizing Black and White In Context of Racial Identity
Learn about the journey toward the decision to capitalize Black and White in Conscious Company Media’s style guide — and how it represents making tough decisions by considering the perspectives those decisions affect.
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7. There Are Actually 6+ Types of Social Enterprise
The term “social enterprise” can mean a lot of different things. In this article, you’ll get some insight on the question: where on the spectrum does your favorite one fall?
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6. 31 Social Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2018
These brave business leaders are pioneering new models that blend purpose and profit to create meaningful, lasting change in their communities, for the environment, and beyond.
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5. 18 Inspiring Quotes About Courage from Powerful Women
Maya Angelou, Eileen Fisher, Gloria Steinem, Sheryl Sandberg, and others weigh in about this key element of women’s leadership.
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4. What’s the Difference Between a B Corp and a Benefit Corporation?
Both B Corps and benefit corporations focus on using business for good. But there are some important differences between them.
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3. Simon Sinek’s Bold New Paradigm for Capitalism
In this exclusive interview with Simon Sinek, learn more about his new book “The Infinite Game” and the mindset of the new business-as-usual.
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2. How Social Media is Changing Communication for the Better
It’s easy to grouse about Facebook and Twitter in our increasingly connected society. But for sustainable businesses, social media can be a tool for staying in touch with the people who matter most.
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1. 6 Ways Corporate Social Responsibility Benefits Your Employees
CSR efforts don’t just boost profits and improve customer relations — they’re good for employee relations, too. In this article, you’ll learn how.
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