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The Changing Business of News and Public Radio: “Pushing boundaries doesn’t have to mean compromising our integrity”

“The state of public radio is uncertain. It’s terrifying and will change what we are doing. But not to scare, because there are a lot of solutions!” This started out the remarks by Guy Raz, host of NPR’s TED Radio … Continue reading

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New Report focuses on the Value of ESG on Brand and Reputation Management

Sustainability Matters 2014, a report from The Conference Board (TCB), is full of interesting perspectives and metrics. Three of the sections I found to be particularly interesting, “Sustainability and Firm Performance,” “The Link Between Sustainability and Brand Value” and “Communicating … Continue reading

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Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015

The Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 is coming in 17 months. Yesterday, I attended a kickoff event to learn more about the exciting plans. Los Angeles is both proud and honored to be hosting this event. It will … Continue reading

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Doing Business in China: Ask the Right Questions

“Board’s Oversight of China and Growth Strategies in Asia” was the topic of yesterday’s meeting of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Three China experts participated on a panel discussing what business leaders should be thinking about in regards to … Continue reading

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Small Business, Big Impact

A company of any size can apply the principles of strategic philanthropy while meeting the needs of the community. Favilli Studio is a design studio that focuses on theme park and resort development. Creativity is core to their business. Small … Continue reading

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One Stop Shopping… A Social Enterprise Marketplace

Just in time for the holiday gift giving season, Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, has created a marketplace to bring together a selection of products that make a positive impact on various regions of the globe. … Continue reading

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Creative Confidence

Brothers Tom Kelley and David Kelley have written a new book titled “Creative Confidence, Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All.” On Thursday, they discussed the book and the creative process at a forum hosted by the Milken Institute. David … Continue reading

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Materiality: central theme of the Corporate Responsibility Officers Forum

Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the Corporate Responsibility Officers Association annual forum in New York. It was nice to see old friends and meet new colleagues. The two day convening was titled “Good Business Makes the … Continue reading

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“Philanthropy as Scaffolding, It helps Shape the Re-building.” Expanding Opportunities in America’s Cities

“Expanding Opportunities in America’s Cities:  The Kresge Foundation Story.”  This was the title of yesterday’s Conversation on Philanthropy presented by the University of Southern California’s Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy (CPPP).  It was really two conversations, one on strategic … Continue reading

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Reimagining

We live in an evolving world.  In order for us individually, and as a society, to be successful, we must re-imagine. Magic Johnson re-imagined himself from a basketball player into an entrepreneur. Father Gregory Boyle re-imagined a program to get … Continue reading

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