"Some things are clearly getting better, but they're getting better unevenly and these problems are effecting the ability to do business. Forget about whether business has anything to do with the problems to begin with. And these are issues that come inside companies and they become things that everybody has to deal with. And of course climate change, anybody who lives on or near a coast has to deal with that and that risk is a big risk for businesses."
"I was just reviewing the intro to the book where your first two words are irritation and impatience. And you call your book "a manual for moving leadership to a whole new level," which is simple, but also audacious maybe. Why does there need to be a call to action like this? We have such big problems in the world. Some things are clearly getting better, but they're getting better unevenly and these problems are effecting the ability to do business."
Business leaders should step up to address complex societal problems such as climate change, political division, and social inequality. These problems increasingly affect business operations and risk profiles, especially for those near vulnerable geographies. Passivity and mere conversation are insufficient responses; impatience and action are required. Leaders should mobilize organizational resources, leverage networks, and convene stakeholders to create practical solutions. Advanced leadership involves moving beyond rhetoric to form coalitions, pursue systemic change, and implement concrete measures that reduce risk and improve social outcomes while sustaining business viability.
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