Daily newsfeeds sound the alarm that we are in the midst of a talent crisis – the Great Resignation or perhaps Great Reassessment. Record numbers of people are resigning from their current role in search of greener pastures. In order to help business leaders navigate this tight labor market, we sat down with Valarie Mackey, the CEO of WrightNow Solutions…
The conversation begins with an audacious goal – Steve Parker wants to give away a billion dollars and impact 100 million lives. Who could complain? But it’s the innovative shift he’s brought to his industry that we found fascinating. Steve and the team at A Happy House have found a way to partner with homeowners and non-profit organizations to make…
An unremarkable Monday in December turned into a dramatic inflection point for one company and for the career of Kristen Cavallo. At the time she was the Chief Strategy Officer for Mullen Lowe, headquartered in Boston. The “Me-Too” movement was dominating the national conversation with sudden, jolting consequences for many established leaders. Such was the case for The Martin Agency,…
The story of Herschend Enterprises begins in 1950 with the leasing of a single cave and a family’s vision for Silver Dollar City, the first theme park that launched an entertainment business that grew to such iconic brands as Dollywood Parks and Resorts® and the Harlem Globetrotters®. From father to sons to today, the values that forged the initial company…
At a goBeyondProfit CEO Forum we had the opportunity to speak with CEO, Jenny Levison, known to most Atlantans as Souper Jenny. The lines are long at every Souper Jenny location with eager, loyal customers. Whenever you stand in line you see signs about The Zadie Project which gives you a glimpse into the mission that drives this founder. The…
As published in Atlanta Business Chronicle Leadership Trust on November 4, 2021. Recently, at a casual dinner, a chief executive asked me candidly how to best ensure his company is genuinely seen as a good actor. Like many CEOs, he was looking for a road map that enables him to concentrate on his core business while feeling secure in the fact…
Over the past two years, businesses have necessarily focused their generosity internally, choosing to prioritize things like employee wellness and inclusive cultures. According to goBeyondProfit research, values-based companies that consistently demonstrate generosity internally and externally reap bottom-line benefits in terms of attracting new talent, retaining current talent and increasing the loyalty of employees and customers alike. For a new twist…
Veterans Day offers us an opportunity to pause and remember not only the heroic sacrifices of our servicemen and women but also prompts us to focus on the vast needs they face as a result of their service. From re-training skills for civilian employment, adapting to living conditions with physical wounds, or addressing invisible wounds that can lead to mental…
There’s a tradition in Georgia that’s gaining traction and providing companies with a timely vehicle for connecting with employees and the causes they care about. GAgives on Giving Tuesday (November 30) immediately follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday each year. The event offers companies and individuals the opportunity to extend the spirit of the Thanksgiving season with gifts to…
Inspire Brands was created just over three years ago when Arby’s purchased Buffalo Wild Wings. In 3-1/2 years it has become the second largest restaurant company in the U.S., adding a slew of recognized brands including Jimmy John’s, Sonic, Dunkin’, and Baskin-Robbins to the original group. For Inspire, success and growth include an ongoing responsibility to ensure the companies operate as good citizens not only…