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Social Innovation Through Capitalism | Adam Goodman, Goodman Interior Structures

Social Innovation Through Capitalism | Adam Goodman, Goodman Interior Structures

FromImagine a Place


Social Innovation Through Capitalism | Adam Goodman, Goodman Interior Structures

FromImagine a Place

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Doug interviews Adam Goodman— the third generation CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures. The Black Lives Matter movement deeply affected Adam and spurred him to confront systemic racism within his own company. Goodman gives you his game plan on confronting systemic racism inside his company and it comes with a heavy dose of self vulnerability and a heaping side of courage. He uncovered bias in areas like promotions and "occupational sorting," and how he's working to develop individualized growth paths to retain diverse high-potential employees.Goodman proposes and interesting idea—properly-executed capitalism can help solve societal issues. One example of this is Goodman is engaging his company's surplus resources for community benefit. When Goodman originally brought these ideas to the table, some employees doubted the concept, but this only fueled his commitment to authentically lead with purpose. Goodman emphasizes the power of vulnerable, heart-centered leadership to build trust and reduce stress.Check out the article Doug mentioned.Learn more about Adam Goodman.Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalFollow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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This is a podcast about people, places, and design that will help you learn and grow. Our guests share insight, stories, and big ideas that inspire courage and curiosity. Whether it's our workplace, our home, or all the places in between, interior design is shaping the human experience every day.