The 5Cs

Are you tired of businesses that only care about profit and not social good? Want to change yours to have a more social bent? Chase and Charlene discuss how businesses can integrate purpose and social good into their operations. Chase advises businesses to start by looking at their internal stakeholders, such as employees, peers, and partners, and finding ways to improve their lives and make their...

Compassionate capitalism may not be a cure-all for climate change and global sustainability issues, but it is a step in the right direction. Compassionate capitalism is a philosophy that seeks to balance economic growth with social responsibility. It focuses on creating a sustainable future while promoting business success.  This episode covers five specific actions we can all take, as well as hig...

This episode covers the need for a new economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equality and describes the disconnect between the actions of people in leadership positions and their personal values.  Professor Philipsen warns that the end of capitalism has already started, and we need to be ready to replace it with something much better.  The episode ends with a call to action to do bett...

A very candid conversation about  -building a sustainable post-growth economy that provides everyone with the basics, from housing to healthcare to education.  -how we can understand and calculate our carbon footprint impact -the tens of thousands of scholars around the world working on and championing a post-growth economic model. In summary, Professor Philipsen emphasizes that the current model...

While capitalism has created wealth for a small elite, it has failed to serve people's or the planet's well-being. We need to find alternatives to the current system, such as reducing our reliance on cars and finding ways to live more sustainably. Professor Philipsen argues that we have enough wealth and knowledge to create a world where everyone has access to the basics, such as housing, healthca...

This episode covers solid hands-on experience earned by a seventeen-year veteran of the entrepreneur and business owner space.  We cover the importance of culture and values in building a solid foundation for remote teams, retaining staff, and the tools and procedures that can help manage remote teams effectively.  Plus, a whole lot more. You can find Raj Goodman Anand  here https://www.linkedin.c...

It's time to break the cycle of unhealthy workplace relationships and strive for a better future. Our employees are human beings and not just problem children of human resources.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of treating employees with basic human decency and the power dynamic between bosses and employees. Employees need to stand up for themselves in a respectful manner and be very p...

We explore the topic of paying employees, specifically wages, bonuses, and benefits, in the context of compassionate capitalism.  What is covered?  The history of minimum wage, living wages, the benefits of implementing effective bonus plans for all levels of employees, and who is responsible for benefit coverage.  Action steps for how to pay employees a living wage and implement effective bonus p...

There are no easy solutions left.  And we can't keep doing what we've always done.  So, let's change our perspective to begin to change our thinking.  For the better.  This first of four parts takes a very different view of what employees truly are.  In this episode, we discuss the concept of compassionate capitalism and the role of employees in businesses. More specifically, the lack of kindness,...

It's important to NOT pay much attention to all the news stories and social feeds. Because we are surrounded by unsung heroes.   Businesses in our own neighbourhoods doing GOOD for our planet, for our people and yes, for profit.   This is a story from my own neck of the woods -- the heart of Canada's wine country.  Be inspired by their story of following their north star, sticking to the moral and...

We get into the state of the transportation sector, discuss the big changes we need in our thinking and then look at the state of income taxes.  Phew. Covering the challenges of reducing emissions in the transportation sector and potential solutions such as public transit, biking, and walking, we touch on the importance of respectful dialogue, finding effective ways to address climate change, need...

We cover a wide variety of issues -- agriculture, farmers, inflation, wine crops, pests and pestilence and then farting.  Yes, there are victories in the food and agriculture industry! From regenerative agriculture practices to reducing methane emissions in cattle, there are real solutions being developed to combat climate change.  We are talking to Ethan Brown, the founder and host of the Sweaty...

This episode is a huge shot of enthusiasm and excitement about what IS happening.  The news and social media is definitely NOT sharing the full story.   We are talking to Ethan Brown the founder and host of the Sweaty Penguin.  It's a podcast supported by PBS and looks at climate change from an academic point of view.  Each episode breaks the climate world into bite-sized chunks and serves them up...

Making a change in business, education, government and, yes, even in the world of climate change and biodiversity is never easy.   The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its final report, and its conclusion is simple.  Act NOW before it's too late. However, acting NOW means we need to change.  And human beings are, by nature, not creatures of change.  So, how can we harness...

Having a  place to call home- whether owned or rented- means we have our own refuge, palace, and safe space.  And when we work from home, it's important to get the conditions right in our home so we can work most effectively. In this episode, Andy Pace shares tips on dealing with mildew and mould, kitchen smells and a few other malodorous things.  Because these too have an impact on our home offic...

Why do we often seem to get a non-answer to our questions? What do contractors know that we don't know?  Can we afford the price of clean and healthy?  These are the specifics we cover.  Andy Pace shares the hands-on experience he has learned from 30 years of bridging the misunderstandings and misconceptions of living green or eco-friendly vs human-friendly.   Andy is a HealthyHomeConcierge and Fo...

Having a  place to call home- whether owned or rented- means we have our own refuge, palace, and safe space.   In this second of four episodes, Andy Pace shares a huge tip (and a few other facts) about the air in your home office.   Specifically, we dig into why clean is the operative word to use and describe your air. Andrew Pace is a HealthyHomeConcierge and Founder of The  Green Design Center....

Having a  place to call home- whether owned or rented- means we have our own refuge, palace, and safe space.  However, the construction of all buildings, including condos and homes, has never been human-friendly. Andy Pace shares the hands-on experience he has learned from 30 years of bridging the misunderstandings and misconceptions of living green or eco-friendly vs human-friendly.   This first...

Only in the last 80 years have businesses focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why. Then came the profit and impact.   This final of four episodes offers two key concepts.  Be careful what you wish for, and be BIG with your purpose.  Practicality is the flavour of this episode. If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whol...

Only in the last 80 years have businesses focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why.  Then came the profit and impact.   In this third of four episodes, we cover some of the work that goes into the thinking and the doing of a successful change in business culture.  The purpose was to sell the company for the highest dollar.   If you would like to...

Only in the last 80 years have businesses focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why.  Then came the profit and impact.   This second of four episodes shows there is no one perfect model for changing a business culture, who pulls the levers for the best execution and how to navigate to the ROI goalpost.   If you would like to chat about how Compass...

It's only in the last 80 years that businesses have focused on their raison d'etre.  First, it was the mission, vision and values.  Then the why.  Then came the profit and impact.   This first of four episodes shows how the beginning efforts, which unfortunately still remain today, were inadequate and failed on many fronts.   If you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole o...

Part Three with Laura Hartley, activist and founder of Public Love Enterprise. In this final episode, Laura discusses how to bring in a different energy, how to reset for maximum results and what needs to fall by the wayside.   Reach out to Laura here. Web: www.laurahartley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hartley-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.h.hartley/   If you woul...

Part Two with Laura Hartley, activist and founder of Public Love Enterprises. She gets into the topic of burnout.  Who is responsible and what can be done about it.   Find Laura here  Web: www.laurahartley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hartley-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.h.hartley/   And if you would like to chat about how Compassionate Capitalism, in whole or in...

This is part one of a three-part interview with Laura Hartley, an activist and founder of Public Love Enterprises.    Here she presents three key steps to help us step out and step up to make our globe better.  Specifically, define our purpose, connect to something bigger than ourselves and listen to our inner voices.   Reach out to Laura  here: Web: www.laurahartley.com LinkedIn: https://www.link...