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These articles are an act of reflection; periodically I feel the need to stop, synthesize what I’ve been learning, and share it in a way that can start a dialogue.


The business case for wellbeingThriving people create thriving businesses. Working with Indeed & Oxford, we made the world’s largest dataset on the topic, and demonstrated the financial link more conclusively than ever.
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Why leaders should choose optimismOptimism is easy in a bull market, but even more important when it’s fashionable to be fearful.
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Life is even more beautiful from hereReflecting on the year post-cancer.
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The state of belongingA sense of belonging is what drives well-being—and it’s disappearing.
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Design the futureWhy companies need to design the future, and not just react to it.
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My cancer curriculum

Sharing the journey, and my observations of what was useful.
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Redefine successOur definition of ‘success’ is holding business back—it’s time for a new one
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What is possible for capitalism?The impossible for capitalism is suddenly possible
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The wisdom deficit

We need to solve the wisdom deficit in business
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Living up to the ‘why’Does your company live up to why it exists?
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Awaken the humanity in businessEverything’s efficient; everyone’s miserable. There’s a better way.
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Inspired leadersA new kind of capitalism needs a new generation of inspired–and inspiring–leaders
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The rise of employee activismIncreasingly employees refuse ‘business as normal’
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Create meaningful work

The business challenge of our time is inside, not outside
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Which brands inspire?


Beyond function, which companies do people believe in?
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The best brands build belonging

As people yearn for belonging, smart companies see a shared opportunity
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Older brands not aging well



As younger people demand greater meaning, some brands are losing relevance
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From mission to shared mission

Smart companies create a rising tide
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How is the world better if your company succeeds?

What do you say when someone asks you what your business stands for?
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Engaging people for lasting change

Instead of flash in the pan campaigns, what if big companies enabled all citizens to make lasting change?
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World Value Index



Measuring which companies are meaningful to people
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