August 2024
Stephen Matini
Founder of ALYGN | Host of the PITY PARTY OVER Podcast | Developing Leaders for a Sustainable World
We believe in the power of storytelling to spark change and shape destinies. Welcome to the August edition of our newsletter, where we explore successful corporate social responsibility programs, compassionate leadership that leverages authentic relationships, and a playful attitude that boosts resilience.
How can corporations elevate their brand reputation and demonstrate a solid commitment to social causes? Andy Eberechukwu Akukwe , Vice President of the PlungeSmile Foundation , offers valuable insights into societal issues, empowering companies to gather data for refining future product development or service enhancements.
How can leaders create authentic and emotionally engaging exchanges with people? Gunnar George , a leadership development practitioner and author of the book Aha... Wow! Yes : how to accelerate learning, collaboration and transformation - towards a "world of hope and joy," believes that the most effective leadership is compassionate, inspirational, and aligned with a vision that promotes hope, joy, and sustainability.
How can we effectively navigate a world of exponential change in which multiple trends are converging? In Decoding Change: Understanding what the heck's going on and why we should be optimistic about our future , Chris Marshall , a futurist and behavioral scientist, suggests a curious and playful mindset.
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Founder, Alygn
“Whether it's addressing nutrition, shelter, water scarcity, or other critical areas, let the social impact drive your business strategy. This approach can be seen as impact investing, where you aim for financial returns alongside substantial social impact.” Andy Eberechukwu Akukwe
Andy Eberechukwu Akukwe serves as the Vice President of the PlungeSmile Foundation , which provides education, health, nutrition, and infrastructure programs to support rural communities in Nigeria, Africa. This podcast episode discusses how corporations can partner with foundations like PlungeSmile to tackle pressing societal challenges. Our conversation explores how authentic corporate social responsibility drives sustained business success and why it should be central to every company's mission.
Listen to the episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube , Amazon Music , or your favorite podcast platform to learn how authentic corporate social responsibility drives sustained business success.
Read the article, Social Impact: Andy Eberechukwu Akukwe on Sustainable Business Practices .
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“Today's massive challenges with sustainability, geopolitics and new technology demand holistic solutions that transcend individual, organizational and national boundaries. It's a time that calls for more compassion, building real trust, and ambitious visions capable of making a significant impact on the world we live in.”? Gunnar George
Gunnar George , the author of the book Aha... Wow! Yes : how to accelerate learning, collaboration and transformation - towards a "world of hope and joy," is a leadership development expert who believes that the most influential leaders are compassionate, inspirational, and have a vision that promotes hope, joy, and sustainability. Gunnar challenges the notion of transactional communication in business and personal interactions, advocating instead for authentic and emotionally engaging exchanges. Compassionate leaders can play a significant role in creating a better world by developing others and maintaining a vision that encompasses societal and global impacts.
Listen to the episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube , Amazon Music , or your favorite podcast platform to learn how to become an authentic and emotionally engaging leader.
Read the article, Lead Compassion: Gunnar George on Creating a World of Hope and Joy .
Chris Marshall is a futurist, behavioral scientist, and author of Decoding Change: Understanding what the heck's going on and why we should be optimistic about our future . In this title, Chris points out how innovation plays out and explains why curiosity may be a superpower in the coming era. A curious mindset fosters resilience and creativity, allowing entrepreneurs to adapt more effectively to uncertain environments.
Check Chris Marshall’s Decoding Change: Understanding what the heck is going on, and why we should be optimistic about our future , and use the affiliate links to support Pity Party Over at no additional cost to you.
Listen to the podcast episode with Chris Marshall on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , YouTube , Amazon Music , or your favorite podcast platform to learn how to boost resilience with a playful mindset.
Read the article, The Future is Now: Chris Marshall on Big Trends, Playfulness and Disruptive Change .
As the host of Pity Party Over and founder of Alygn , I’m here to foster meaningful conversations and connections. Let’s share ideas and get to know each other better. Drop me a message on LinkedIn or at [email protected] .
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3 个月Storytelling's key, right? It’s all about connecting vibes with peeps. Brands gotta show they care, not just sell stuff! What do you think pushes that connection further? Stephen Matini