
Stories


It Takes a Village: Building an Agency that puts People & Relationships First Greg Norton, President at R+M, Brand Experience Agency
"One of my favorite quotes is 'A ship in a harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.' by John Shedd. Have the guts to stand out and be ridiculed. Nurture your first few followers as equals to demonstrate it is clearly about the movement, not you. Have the courage to follow and show others how to follow. After all. It takes a village."
Sending Love Across the Globe: Supporting Community Development in a Rural Village in Zambia Bethany & David Morgan, Founders & Stateside Directors of Love Abounds
"Write your dreams/passions/desires down. Do it for the short-term and the long-term. Every so often check in -- how are you working towards accomplishing that dream? What dreams have you accomplished, how did you get there, who do you need to thank for helping you achieve it? For every goal you achieve -- add a new one. Don't settle or become comfortable when it comes to making your life the life of your dreams."
An Untraditional Lens: How Team Building Can Take Your Business to the Next Level Kimberley Jutze – Chief Change Architect, Shifting Patterns Consulting
"People are at the heart of results. If you’re willing to invest in their professional development as well as in their ability to work well together, you’re much more likely to achieve your goals."
Using Innovation to Tackle Pollution & Climate Change Corey Lien & Tammy Hu – Co-Founders, DOMI Earth
"You have to believe that you are the one that can make it happen. It starts with your vision. In the beginning, you may not know exactly what that vision is, but that’s ok. It comes. From there, define the strengths that you have and the strengths you need to rely on others for, in order to make your vision happen. Once you reach the point where you realize, 'If I can’t make it happen, then no one else can,' you’re set. You’ll be able to do whatever it takes to realize your vision."
Fresh, Heart-Felt Approach to the Same Old Legal System Richard Bobholz - Senior Managing Attorney, Law++
"The advice I like to live by is to think about how you want to change the world as an investment. What can you do today, tomorrow, and over the next 5 years that will lead to a major change over time? You can make a big change in aggregate by taking small steps over time that add up in a big way. "
Mixing Trouble, Fun, and Altruism to Drive Positive Change Danny Rosin - Co-Owner and Co-President of Brand Fuel & Co-Founder of Band Together
"You have to want to do whatever you set out to do for the right reasons. Look in the mirror and you’ll know. To do what you will do for reasons bigger than yourself. You have to have a special mix of optimism, rebelliousness, and empathy to be able to fight the battle and make your give-back dreams come true."
Creating Impact through Storytelling: Tales of a Purpose-Driven PR Agency Lorraine Schuchart, Founder & CEO of Prosper for Purpose
"Start with your ‘why.’ I know it’s cliché, but it’s important to know what you want to do and why you want to do it. A lot of people think it has to be your full-time job, but that doesn’t work for everyone. It’s not always possible to follow your heart and turn it into a full-time job. I advise people to figure out what you are called to do and why you are called to do it."
How a Global Life and Career Shaped an Activist for Social Justice and Economic-Inclusivity Esther Benjamin - SVP, Global Public Affairs & Chief Benefit Officer of Laureate International Universities
"I think in our country and in the world, we’re at a crucial moment. It’s about inclusion. Inclusion has become a buzzword, so it’s important to be intentional about what we mean. For me, it’s inclusion from an economic perspective, it’s inclusion from a race, and gender perspective. How are we shaping our work and our careers to support the building of a more inclusive world? I think we all need to be asking this question."