Do we stand a chance of realizing positive change in our world if CEOs focus solely on business KPIs? This week’s guest on The Business of Impact finds KPIs necessary but certainly not sufficient for leaders who feel…
How might growing up in rural France, being educated in urban Paris, and working in South Africa shape your thinking about the world? This week, I kick off my conversation with Karine Rouge, the CEO of Veolia North America Municipal…
I continue my discussion with Don Williams, the former CEO and chairman of Trammell Crow Company. Listen as we highlight how Don and his team, which I was a part of for four years, established the Foundation for Community Empowerment…
Don Williams, Former Chairman and CEO of Trammell Crow Company shares his insights on working to strengthen low-income neighborhoods in Dallas. Don created a commission to address inequities in Dallas and developed the Dallas Together Covenant, which included commitments to…
In this introduction to the first season of the podcast, I uncover the inspiration behind this podcast, my journey, and my Collaborative Transformation Framework. I discusses my experiences at Smith College, the U.S. Air Force, Berkeley Business School, and BCG…
Welcome to The Business of Impact, a podcast that dives into the stories of global business leaders who are leveraging their resources and influence to drive collaborative transformation and to unite stakeholders to accelerate positive societal change. I am your…
On March 29, 2023, I had the pleasure of moderating the inaugural online Freedom of Mobility Forum Debate, which brought together a diverse range of experts and attendees to discuss whether freedom of mobility will be affordable to only a…
Coming Soon! The Business of Impact Podcast is a weekly show, hosted by me, Cecilia Edwards, and sponsored by Wavestone. On the show, we will discuss ways in which business leaders can accelerate societal change with the resources they control…
We are living in a time when corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) objectives are prevalent in corporations and when individuals are more aware than ever of the potential environmental and societal implications of their…
The topic of the year for the inaugural Freedom of Mobility Forum has been selected. I view it as both an honor and an awesome responsibility to effectively moderate this global forum. I am confident that with the thoughtfulness with…