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Reality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility - Conversations with Chris MarquisIn this episode of Reality Proves Possibility we explore human ingenuity with Chris Marquis, Professor at Cambridge University's Judge School of Business. Chris is the author of bestselling books on the B-Corp movement and an indictment of dominant forms of business "The Profiteers."
2025-11-2639 min
Human Energy PodcastThe Business of the Noosphere | Michael Pirson Presentation N2 2024Michael Pirson Presentation:The Business of the NoosphereWhat if the business of business wasn’t business but the Noosphere? What does that even mean? Business has been a driving force of the economy, politics, and society for better or worse. In this session we explore the paradigmatic foundations of business and organizations at large to become a lever of Noospheric progress. We also highlight the possibility and potential of leadership of business and organizations to create a world that works for everyone.N2 2024: The Noosphere & The Global South took place on December 16th...
2025-06-3023 minHuman Energy PodcastBusiness & Leadership in the Noosphere: Dee Frewert, Amine Belemlih, Giuseppe Orlando, Nawal Chraibi | N2 2024The N2 2024: The Noosphere & the Global South conference explored the intersection of technology, society, and the noosphere—the sphere of human thought and collective consciousness. Hosted by Human Energy and UM6P, this year’s event brought together leading thinkers, visionaries, and innovators to discuss solutions to the challenges posed by the techno-social era. Through engaging presentations and collaborative dialogue, N2 2024 aims to inspire actionable insights and transformative change.Business & Leadership in the NoosphereTopics: Change Management in the Noosphere, Business Models and Leadership,Panelists: Dee Frewert, Amine Belemlih, Giuseppe Orlando, Nawal Chraibi
2025-05-1233 minReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do better than THIS: Otto ScharmerIn this Episode of Reality proves Possibility Otto Scharmer is sharing his personal journey and the emergence of his insights, work and impact. We discuss multiple ways Humanity can do better than THIS.
2025-05-0951 minReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do better than THIS: Raj SisodiaIn this Episode of Reality Proves Possibility, Raj Sisodia joins his journey from marketing professor to co-founder of Conscious Capitalism and transformer of business and business education.
2025-05-0954 minReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do better than THIS: Stuart HartIn this Episode of Reality Proves Possibility Stuart Hart, pioneer of Sustainable Business Research and Education is sharing his life experiences and sources of hope. He shares pathways that help us see how we can do much better than THIS.
2025-04-2343 minReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do better than THIS: Sandra WaddockThis Episode of RPP explores the work of Sandra Waddock and her perspective on how Humanity can collectively do better than THIS.
2025-04-1448 min
This View of LifeBarry-Wehmiller's Bold Experiment in Prosocial Cultural EvolutionWho is Barry-Wehmiller (BW)? Not a person, but a manufacturing corporation and star attraction of the Conscious Capitalism movement. If you are familiar with this movement, you might have read Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family, by CEO Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia, co-founder of the Conscious Capitalism movement. Or perhaps a Harvard Business School case report titled Truly Human Leadership at Barry-Wehmiller. But BW deserves to become known far beyond its current circle of fame. Not only has it created an extraordinary culture of caring for itself, but it has replic...
2025-04-011h 33Reality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do better than THIS: Donna Hicks and Michael PirsonIn this episode of Reality proves Possibility Michael Pirson hosts leading Dignity expert Donna Hicks of Harvard University. They explore the power and reality of dignity based conflict resolution and dignity based leadership and management.
2025-03-1246 minReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do better than THIS: David Sloan WilsonThis show is about what humanity can do at its best. What we experience is part of a paradigmatic clash with reality and it is important to understand what humanity can do to survive and thrive..
2025-03-1230 minReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do Better than thisReality Proves Possibility- Humanity can do better than THIS: Hunter Lovins and Michael PirsonThis conversation with Hunter Lovins, a pioneer in Sustainability, Regeneration and Business with common sense, showcases how we can do better than what we experience currently.
2025-03-1038 min
Leadership 2.019. Michael Pirson - 'Humanistic Management'‘Everyone who wins nowadays is challenging the Shareholder Value Maximization doctrine’This is just one of the powerful and thought-provoking statements Professor Michael Pirson (Fordham University - Gabelli School of Business) made when I interviewed him about 'Humanistic Management'. In the last decades, the shortcomings of the neo-liberal economic order in our society have become clearer than ever (e.g. the credit crunch, climate change, and wars). An increasing number of people want to move away from a system that commoditizes human beings, and the natural environment in which they live. They seek, amongst others, dign...
2024-10-1937 minHuman Energy PodcastBusiness of the Noosphere Roundtable with Bob Chapman, Jay Jakub, Gregory Stock, David Sloan Wilson, and Ben Kacyra, N2 Conference 2023In this roundtable discussion Bob Chapman, Jay Jakub, Gregory Stock, David Sloan Wilson, and Ben Kacyra discuss the possibility for business leaders to heal the noosphere. We examine the theory and reality learnings from foremost experts and CEOs of large business groups.Presented by Michael PirsonN2 Conference 2023University of California, BerkeleyLearn more at https://humanenergy.io
2024-07-231h 09
The Trusted Leadership PodcastS19 The Trusted Leader - Guest: Michael Pirson, PhDDr. Michael Pearson is the James F Stoner Endowment Chair in Global Sustainability at Fordham University and he's a full professor with a focus on global sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
Not only that, he's a research associate at Harvard University's Human Flourishing Program. He co-founded the Humanistic Management Network and is founder and president of the International Humanistic Management Association. He's also the editor in chief of the Humanistic Management Journal.
2023-02-0443 min
Truly Human LeadershipMichael Pirson and the Effort to Humanize Business EducationMichael Pirson is an Associate Professor of Management, Global Sustainability, and Social Entrepreneurship at Fordham University and Research Fellow at Harvard University. Michael is also part of a group comprised of business leaders and professors from around the world that wants to transform business education into institutions that foster human-centric leaders who honor individual dignity and demonstrate the courage to care for others. Brian Wellinghoff, Barry-Wehmiller's Director of Strategy, Improvement and Culture, has led Barry-Wehmiller's support of this group. On this podcast, he talks with Michael about humanistic management, what it is and how they...
2022-05-1138 minTruly Human LeadershipMichael Pirson and the Effort to Humanize Business EducationMichael Pirson is an Associate Professor of Management, Global Sustainability, and Social Entrepreneurship at Fordham University and Research Fellow at Harvard University. Michael is also part of a group comprised of business leaders and professors from around the world that wants to transform business education into institutions that foster human-centric leaders who honor individual dignity and demonstrate the courage to care for others. Brian Wellinghoff, Barry-Wehmiller's Director of Strategy, Improvement and Culture, has led Barry-Wehmiller's support of this group. On this podcast, he talks with Michael about humanistic management, what it is and how they...
2022-05-1138 min
Lets Talk About ClimateHumanistic Change, Sustainability, and Business with Dr. Michael PirsonIn this episode, Dr. Micael Pirson, president of the International Humanistic Management Association and current professor at Fordham University, talks with us about climate change, lobbying, economics, and more. Dr. Pirson has been cited over 3,000 times, has researched as a fellow at Harvard University, and traveled the world learning about the disconnect between management and a contemporary understanding of human value. We discuss how his research connects to the battle for climate action, exploring how we got here and what the next steps should be.
More from Dr. Michael Pirson:
Recent Publication: https://www.amazon...
2021-03-0126 min
Fordham ConversationsFaith, Pope & LoveIn his last two and a half years as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, the popularity of Pope Francis has continued to grow among Catholics and non-Catholics. The 78-year old embraces social issues like immigration, poverty and the environment. Now he’s bringing his message to the United States. Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon discusses the Pope's visit, and his popularity, with Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, Msgr. Joseph Quinn, Fordham Associate Professor Michael Pirson, and Fordham University senior Nicholas Sawicki, who has interned at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See.
2015-09-1800 min
Fordham ConversationsFaith, Pope & LoveIn his last two and a half years as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, the popularity of Pope Francis has continued to grow among Catholics and non-Catholics. The 78-year old embraces social issues like immigration, poverty and the environment. Now he’s bringing his message to the United States. Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon discusses the Pope's visit, and his popularity, with Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, Msgr. Joseph Quinn, Fordham Associate Professor Michael Pirson, and Fordham University senior Nicholas Sawicki, who has interned at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See.
2015-09-1830 minFordham ConversationsI Speak for the StakeholdersMichael Pirson is a fugitive of the business world and a founding member of the Humanistic Management Network. Put profits before human well-being at your own peril, he warns. But try making that case to CEOs – or an undergraduate finance student.
2011-03-2229 minFordham ConversationsI Speak for the StakeholdersMichael Pirson is a fugitive of the business world and a founding member of the Humanistic Management Network. Put profits before human well-being at your own peril, he warns. But try making that case to CEOs – or an undergraduate finance student.
2011-03-2200 min