Business can be so much more than the bottom line, sales targets and appeasing shareholders — with the right leadership, it can be a force for real and lasting change.
More and more organizations are not only realizing this, but are also making it a business imperative to actively invest in their staff and communities. Indeed, in 2019, The Business Roundtable redefined its statement on the business’ purpose to go beyond shareholder value and include a commitment to all stakeholders — the customers, community, employees and suppliers. The modern definition of a successful business is shifting from one that only values profits to one with a responsibility to their communities.
Today’s business cannot thrive without community. Recently, I was able to celebrate with the Washington Business Journal’s 2021 40 Under 40 class and hear the inspiring ways that these business leaders have used the power of business for good. Whether founding a nonprofit to provide college scholarships,…
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