Proof, Not Promise Moment

The view from ASPIRE atop One World Observatory, on a clear day you can see 45 miles in every direction.?The clarity of our vision as leaders must be equally farsighted as we chart a fresh course for the future of corporate citizenship and a genuinely inclusive capitalism. I spoke with prolific journalist?Katty Kay and the members of World 50, with that commanding view as a backdrop, about the issues that I've devoted myself to over the past year.??

- How companies can rebuild relationships?of trust with their union partners.?

- How to close the gaps in social equity that disproportionately affect minority communities, especially?US Latinos, with regard to everything from access to venture capital?to preventative healthcare.?

- How companies can lead the way on protecting our planet and building a sustainable economy.?

- How CEOs and corporate leaders can lead with empathy, by choosing wisely on how to engage on issues that matter to?their?employees,?customers and stakeholders.?

We face a “proof, not promise” moment as we emerge from the crisis of the past two years; a moment for choosing. Do we invest in the skills development that makes sure people can work and achieve the American Dream in a more competitive landscape? As communities hardest hit by the pandemic work to get back on their feet, will we help them take strides forward??As traditional industries adapt to a changing world, will we invest in the kinds of technologies that will give rise to a new generation of American manufacturing and innovation?

There has never been a more important time for corporate America to demonstrate the broadest, most enlightened possible view of its role in society.??

If our actions as a corporate community simply revert to the familiar approaches of the past, then we will have missed the opportunity of this once-in-a-generation moment.?I hope our vision is as clear and commanding as the view afforded on this beautiful day in New York. Our actions will tell.?