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WEconomy


WEconomy

You Can Find Meaning, Make A Living, and Change the World
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von: Craig Kielburger, Holly Branson, Marc Kielburger, Sheryl Sandberg, Richard Branson

22,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 21.03.2018
ISBN/EAN: 9781119447832
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 336

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<p><i>***100% of Author Royalties are being donated to charity in keeping with the belief that </i>WEconomy<i> can indeed change the world by empowering families in developing communicates to lift themselves out of poverty with the small business training these book sales are providing. Track your individual impact on a global scale with the specific code on your book’s back cover at WE.org.</i></p> <p>Your guide to 'Business with Benefits'... for All!</p> <p>Purpose and profit are powerful human motivators. Combined, this power can change the world.</p> <p><i>WEconomy</i> is your guidebook to the greatest evolution in business since the assembly line. Discover the secret to achieving purpose with profit in your career and company, all while driving positive impact.</p> <p>Do you crave more meaning in your job?</p> <p>This book is your roadmap. <i>Are you seeking to inspire employees?</i> CEOs are discovering that purpose is the key to increasing productivity and retaining top performers. If you’re in sales, unleash the power of purpose to inspire customers to be passionate brand ambassadors. If you are an aspiring social entrepreneur, learn how to massively scale your mission.</p> <p>Get paid to change the world — <i>who wouldn't want to be the person doing that?</i></p> <p>Uncover the methods of megastars like Oprah Winfrey, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sir Richard Branson, who make the world a better place through purposeful — and highly successful — business strategies. The stellar authorial team share in candid detail, the setbacks and achievements they experienced building successful enterprises and charities — with purpose.</p> <p>With the tips inside this book, you, your business, or your charity can:</p> <ul> <li>Find a cause that drives you and your career goals to new heights</li> <li>Create a job that you love and be celebrated by your peers, boss, and industry</li> <li>Inspire brand fanatics to stay loyal to you, your company, and your cause</li> </ul> <p>Add a halo to your product, grow your geographic reach, innovate for "the next big thing," engage Boomers to Gen Z, and much more!</p> <p>This is your blueprint for living by your personal values, achieving career success, and changing the world.</p> <p><b>Additional Praise for <i>WEconomy</i>:</b></p> <p>"<i>WEconomy</i> shows us, in surprising and engaging stories, how a yearning to succeed in career can also be a calling to contribute to the betterment of society. This is a playbook for those of us who are obsessed with a purposeful life at home and at work."<br />—<b>Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft</b></p> <p>"Full of inspiring examples and practical ideas, WEconomy is a must read for any in business – large or small – looking to harness among their colleagues the power of that most natural and potent of human instincts – a sense of purpose."<br />—<b>Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever</b></p> <p>"The <i>WEconomy</i>, is a blueprint for businesses wanting to achieve success while making the world a better place. Businesses that see the human, not just the customer - and see the whole person, not just a payroll number. Through engaging stories and personal experiences the authors show us that the WEconomy is happening now, and importantly, WE are all responsible for its success."<br />—<b> Sara Blakely, founder/owner of Spanx brand</b></p> <p>"The biggest growth market for companies today is to join in the cause of solving society's ills. <i>WEconomy</i> is a fresh and innovative guide for galvanizing all of us to action."<br />—<b>Tom Wilson, Chair of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Allstate</b></p> <p>"Is it possible to merge purpose with work? Yes! WEconomy inspires us to channel our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents into serving causes that really matter to us and our communities."<br />—<b>Lynne Doughtie, U.S. Chair and CEO of KPMG</b></p> <p>"<i>WEconomy</i> is an indispensable handbook for anyone who sees the need to improve the world, who wants to retain and engage employees — or simply has a mandate to drive profitability."<br />— Jane Francisco, editor in chief, Good Housekeeping</p> <p>"As global citizens, it is important that we all decide how we can help build a better future for everyone who inhabits this planet. A planet we must come to realize we all share. In the <i>WEconomy</i>, Holly, Marc and Craig share, not only entertaining and insightful stories, but top tips on how, both personally and professionally, we can work together to achieve just that."<br />—<b>Scooter Braun, Entrepreneur and Founder of SB Projects</b></p> <p>"As people continue to look for meaningful ways they can uniquely contribute personally and professionally to this world, <i>WEconomy</i> illustrates ways we can all do good and do well."<br />—<b>Pete Carroll, Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Champions</b></p> <p>"Through fun, inspiring and revealing stories the authors, not only bring the <i>WEconomy</i> to life, but bring the reader along for the ride. As the most connected generation in history, never before has there been such an incredible opportunity to make the 'WE' a powerful movement for positive change."<br />—<b>Ed Sheeran, Grammy Award-winning singer / songwriter</b></p>
<p>ix Foreword by Sheryl Sandberg</p> <p><b>Part One</b></p> <p><b>What: An introduction to the WEconony: What is it? Why now? How is it changing business for good?</b></p> <p><b>Who: The authors share their personal journeys and lessons on business, charity, and social enterprise—learned the hard way</b></p> <p>1 Introduction: Welcome to the WEconomy<br /><i>Craig Kielburger, Holly Branson, and Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>17 Chapter 1: Growing Up Branson<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>31 Chapter 2: Breakfast and a Wake-Up Call<br /><i>Craig Kielburger</i></p> <p>47 Chapter 3: From the Slaughterhouse to Social Enterprise<br /><i>Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p><b>Part Two</b></p> <p><b>Why? Because successful businesses now work for the greater good, and purpose is profitable. The stories that follow are proof that companies are thriving by tackling social issues with business plans. It’s “Business with Benefits”—for people, planet, and profit. You may sit with the investment or marketing department and think that changing the world is the unenviable problem of the Corporate Social Responsibility team. In fact, everyone has the chance to push companies to scale social change, and to find more meaning at work.</b></p> <p>63 Introduction: Purpose at Work: Why Business Should Get Involved<br /><i>Craig Kielburger, Holly Branson, and Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>71 Chapter 4: Purpose 101<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>85 Chapter 5: Inspire Brand Fanatics<br /><i>Craig Kielburger</i></p> <p>97 Chapter 6: Build New Products<br /><i>Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>111 Chapter 7: Reinventing Your Work Life<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>123 Chapter 8: Differentiate Products<br /><i>Craig Kielburger</i></p> <p>135 Chapter 9: Sweat the Big and Small Stuff<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>149 Chapter 10: Unlock New Customers<br /><i>Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>159 Chapter 11: The New World of Impact Investing<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>171 Chapter 12: Open New Markets<br /><i>Craig Kielburger</i></p> <p>183 Chapter 13: People Are Your Purpose<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p><b>Part Three</b></p> <p><b>How: A step-by-step guide to embedding purpose right at the heart of everything you do, both as an individual and as a business. Find a cause that suits you, build a plan, perfect your pitch, and much more. This is everything you want to know about getting involved in the WEconomy. This is your roadmap for doing good and getting paid for it.</b></p> <p>199 Introduction: If You Build It, They May Not Come: How to Get Purpose Right<br /><i>Craig Kielburger, Holly Branson, and Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>207 Chapter 14: Be a Purpose-Led “Learning Organization”<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>223 Chapter 15: WEconomy Impact Engineering, Step One: Find Your Cause<br /><i>Craig Kielburger</i></p> <p>241 Chapter 16: WEconomy Impact Engineering, Step Two: Build a 360 Action Plan<br /><i>Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>257 Chapter 17: WEconomy Impact Engineering, Step Three: Engage Your Networks<br /><i>Craig Kielburger</i></p> <p>271 Chapter 18: It’s Time to Get Your Pitch On<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>289 Chapter 19: Change without Cash<br /><i>Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>301 Chapter 20: Your WEconomy Assignment: Build a 100-Year Purpose Plan<br /><i>Holly Branson</i></p> <p>313 Conclusion: The WEconomy Needs You<br /><i>Craig Kielburger, Holly Branson, and Marc Kielburger</i></p> <p>317 Epilogue by Sir Richard Branson<br /><br />320 Appendix</p> <p>322 Acknowledgments</p>
<p><b>CRAIG KIELBURGER</b></br> Craig is a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author who has written twelve books. He co-founded WE Charity, lifting more than one million people from poverty. He is an MBA graduate with 15 honorary doctorates. His purpose is helping others discover their purpose. Craig lives in Toronto with his wife Leysa and son Hilson. <p><b>DR. HOLLY BRANSON</b></br> Holly, after achieving medical and physiology degrees from University College London and working as a doctor, joined the Virgin Group's Leadership team, dedicating her time to her passions: people, culture, and purpose. She is Chair of Virgin Unite, a founder and trustee of Big Change and Co-Chair of WE Day UK. Holly lives in London with her husband Freddie Andrewes and their twins Etta and Artie. <p><b>MARC KIELBURGER</b></br> Marc is a syndicated colum-nist read by millions. He co- founded ME to WE Social Enterprise, engaging millions of customers to drive social change. He is a Harvard and Oxford graduate, and Rhodes Scholar. He believes that purpose-driven business will change the world. Marc lives in Toronto with his wife Roxanne and daughters Lily-Rose and Violette. <p>Authors donate 100% of royalties to charity. <p>Contact authors at WEconomy@we.org
<p><b>Praise for <i>WEconomy</i></b></p> <p>"<i>WEconomy</i> shows us, in surprising and engaging stories, how a yearning to succeed in career can also be a calling to contribute to the betterment of society. This is a playbook for those of us who are obsessed with a purposeful life at home and at work."<br />—<b>Satya Nadella,</b> CEO of Microsoft</p> <p>"Full of inspiring examples and practical ideas, <i>WEconomy</i> is a must read for anyone in business—large or small—looking to harness among their colleagues the power of that most natural and potent of human instincts—a sense of purpose."<br />—<b>Paul Polman,</b> CEO of Unilever</p> <p>"The <i>WEconomy</i> is a blueprint for businesses wanting to achieve success while making the world a better place. Businesses that see the human, not just the customer—and see the whole person, not just a payroll number. Through engaging stories and personal experiences the authors show us that the <i>WEconomy</i> is happening now, and importantly, WE are all responsible for its success."<br />—<b>Sara Blakely,</b> founder/owner of Spanx brand</p> <p>"Is it possible to merge purpose with work? Yes! <i>WEconomy</i> inspires us to channel our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents into serving causes that really matter to us and our communities."<br />—<b>Lynne Doughtie,</b> U.S. Chair and CEO of KPMG</p> <p>"<i>WEconomy</i> is an indispensable handbook for anyone who sees the need to improve the world, who wants to retain and engage employees—or simply has a mandate to drive profitability."<br />—<b>Jane Francisco,</b> editor in chief, <i>Good Housekeeping</i></p> <p>"The biggest growth market for companies today is to join in the cause of solving society's ills. <i>WEconomy</i> is a fresh and innovative guide for galvanizing all of us to action."<br />—<b>Tom Wilson,</b> chair of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Allstate</p>

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