Our money is power and when we give it to a company, we are giving them power. From Target to Amazon, we as a society are paying closer attention to a company’s expressed values versus actions, ethics, treatment of employees, political engagement, sourcing conditions, and so much more. But the more we dig, things seem worse than we realized and every purchasing decision can feel doomed to support something unethical in the long run.
Read MoreLifestyle volunteerism is exactly what it sounds like, weaving volunteerism into the fabric of your life. Many people who inspire me already do this. I can see how this practice cultivates long-term impact in our community, in individual lives, and in the lives of those serving. This is exactly what I am looking for.
Read MoreIf you work in an office environment, you’ve been there. The ice breaker to open a meeting. Answering questions like “what’s your favorite ice cream flavor?” and immediately forgetting everyone else’s response because you were internally debating between cookie dough and moose tracks. And although the heart behind efforts like this is to help colleagues bring their full selves to the work space and connect with one another beyond projects and meetings, inevitably, they often miss their mark.
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