"We are interconnected. We are one. And while this may sound like the Dalai Lama ordering a hot dog and saying I'd like to be one with everything, We have got to find a way to accept responsibility for where we can make the difference to begin to turn not this ship of state, but this ship of business around so that we are becoming a part of the solution."
[Why This Is Important] - It's crucial to recognize the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues and the impact they have on business and leadership. The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can make a positive change in these areas.
[What you need to know.] - The episode explores the deep-rooted social and environmental crises, focusing on challenges such as social inequality, housing, environmental equity, food deserts, and health implications. The discussion stresses the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of these issues and the imperative to take responsibility.
[What you need to do.] - Take a step back and critically evaluate how your business practices are contributing to the existing problems. Embrace whole systems thinking and ecological integrity. Recognize the political and communal implications of business operations and prioritize economic democracy. Additionally, invest in resilience, consider circular economies, and foster innovation and collaboration.
[TAKE ACTION] Do this now - Reflect on your business practices and their impact on society and the environment. Seek opportunities to align your business with regenerative economics and consider the implications of your choices on a broader scale.
Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/
Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/
Download a FREE checklist of how to craft intentional stories to inspire results. https://storytellerschannel.com/inspire
If you'd like to explore how clarifying your organization's stories and sharing the stories that exemplify those values can improve performance click here and schedule a time to talk with Gayle or Shelli.
Keywords
Gayle Turner, Shelli Jost Brady, poly crisis, environmental, social inequality, housing, redlining, affordability, food desert, nutritious food, living communities, work environments, air pollution, over-sterilizing, health crisis, safety, violence, supply chain, regenerative economics, whole systems thinking, ecological integrity, social well-being, economic democracy, resilience, circular economies, closed loops, localism, regionalism, cultural considerations, ethical considerations, innovation, collaboration
