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The Imperfectionists: Winning In Uncertain Times With Imperfect Solutions With Charles Conn, Board Chair Of Patagonia

The Imperfectionists: Winning In Uncertain Times With Imperfect Solutions With Charles Conn, Board Chair Of Patagonia

FromCare More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration


The Imperfectionists: Winning In Uncertain Times With Imperfect Solutions With Charles Conn, Board Chair Of Patagonia

FromCare More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jun 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The pandemic has heightened the level of uncertainty we face in the world today. Disruptions and changes have become bigger challenges to tackle, producing even more complicated problems. In imperfect times such as these, we need to look not for perfect solutions, but imperfect ones. In this episode, Corinna Bellizi interviews Charles Conn, a cross-section leader, conservationist, entrepreneur, co-founder of Monograph Capital, and Board Chair of Patagonia. Charles brings insights on problem-solving in uncertain times from his book, The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times—a sequel to his Amazon bestseller, Bulletproof Problem Solving. He offers six reinforcing strategic mindsets that can address this high-change environment, propelling organizations forward despite being in the eye of the storm. If you wish to know how to orient yourself to be successful given the swirling competitive environment and fast technological change, then don’t miss this episode! About Guest:Charles Conn is a cross-section leader, conservationist, and entrepreneur. He is co-founder of Monograph Capital, a life sciences venture firm in London and San Francisco, and was previously CEO of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford. He is the Board Chair of Patagonia and sits on The Nature Conservancy European Council. He was founding CEO of Ticketmaster-Citysearch and was a partner at McKinsey & Company. He is the author of two books: Bulletproof Problem Solving and The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-conn-5008904/?originalSubdomain=ukGuest Website: https://theimperfectionists.org Additional Resources MentionedThe Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain TimesLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com Follow us on social and join the conversation! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More Be Better answers only to our collective conscience and aims to put more good into the world. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show: https://caremorebebetter.com/donate.
Released:
Jun 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Environmental and social issues can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when we try to tackle solutions on our own. That’s why it’s important to collaborate with other optimistic activists on sustainable strategies. When we join the movement together and break down complex practices, we can make profound changes. By focusing on collective movements over the long-term, our social impact makes our communities better. And eventually, our work becomes a beacon of hope for the entire world. Welcome to Care More Be Better. This show amplifies voices and solutions to regenerate our planet and social systems. Each week, we invite you on a journey to work through the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for all. Move from interest to action and turn your curiosity about regenerative living into actions that are part of the solution.Listen to stories from inspired individuals, ecologically responsible entrepreneurs, and conscious companies. These global agents create positive impacts around the globe. From pay-it-forward marketers to not-for-profits and community change makers, the stories get you thinking about how to secure the future for the human race. Become part of the regeneration by expanding your knowledge of agriculture, social systems, and the economy. Tune in to understand the most important issues and aspects of the present time. Hear experiences from the front lines of social policies and political struggles. Feel enlightened by conversations about health, wellness, and mindfulness. Discover valuable entrepreneurship and business strategies. Hone your communication and leadership skills. This is your tool in building a better tomorrow, free of corporate influence. This podcast is the passion project and brainchild of Corinna Bellizzi, a cause-marketer and activist who seeks to live well by doing good.A natural products industry executive, Corinna helped develop and grow several responsible brands. As the sales, marketing and education leader at Nordic Naturals, she unseated Carlson Labs and captured 40% market share. She led the establishment of the industry-leading algae omega-3 company orlonutrition.com. Plus, she reinvigorated legacy brands, SuperNutrition and Twinlab Corporation and founded Draco Natural Products’ international sales division. With these incredible achievements, Corinna currently focuses her efforts on regenerative solutions for global social and environmental problems, even creating carbon-negative nutrition solutions through her work with Orlo Nutrition.Corinna’s colorful career and exceptional experiences fill this show with life-changing conversations. Beyond elevating business ventures and earning massive profits, she exemplifies how to deliver genuine value, achieve bigger things, and pursue significant change.This podcast encourages listeners to become something more amid the challenges of today’s fast-paced and complicated world. By looking inward, you can impact people and the entire planet. True change starts with you and now you have a place to start. Inspired by Paul Hawken’s aspirational book Regeneration - Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation, this show aims to create a realistic roadmap to a hopeful future. As the acclaimed author puts it: “global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem.” We are interconnected and it’s time to take meaningful steps, together.It’s game on for humankind! Care More Be Better invites you to vote with your dollars, find your passion, take action for the planet, and inspire others to join you. One meaningful conversation at a time, we're building a brighter future where everyone feels joyous and loved, true equality becomes the norm, and communities around the globe regenerate our planet.  It’s time to rethink how we live to reverse climate change. Find out how to unleash your inner activist today: https://caremorebebetter.com/.