The 5Cs

Welcome to the upgrade of the podcast you know as Exploring Compassionate Capitalism.  

The 5Cs is more than just a concept; it's an intention to create a movement and community around climate change …

In the final episode of this series, Jim Sabellico and I cover a range of activities we can all take to build a success trajectory based on shared values, being authentic and relying on those we lear…

Jim believes business is essentially an exchange of value between two people. Understanding and providing value to customers is crucial. Instead of solely focusing on making money, he advocates for b…

In an oh so common situation, this is how one businessman found a way to move through to the other side.  

Raw and compelling, this story has so many universal lessons.  Ultimately you see how Compass…

A little bit reflective, a lotta bit passionate.

The term 'climate change' feels too generic to encapsulate the magnitude of what we're facing, but we're digging deep to understand and explore solutio…

To digest all the ideas and references sent in by our fabulous listeners. 

Join us in September for new insights and perspectives on this important topic. 

And please don't forget to share the podcast …

The second part of the how to start doing good and being good series.  

Business owners need to learn how to trust the process. Making an organization purpose-driven doesn't happen overnight, but thos…

Are you tired of businesses that only care about profit and not social good? Want to change yours to have a more social bent? Chase and Charlene discuss how businesses can integrate purpose and socia…

Compassionate capitalism may not be a cure-all for climate change and global sustainability issues, but it is a step in the right direction. Compassionate capitalism is a philosophy that seeks to bal…

This episode covers the need for a new economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equality and describes the disconnect between the actions of people in leadership positions and their persona…

A very candid conversation about 

-building a sustainable post-growth economy that provides everyone with the basics, from housing to healthcare to education. 

-how we can understand and calculate our …

While capitalism has created wealth for a small elite, it has failed to serve people's or the planet's well-being. We need to find alternatives to the current system, such as reducing our reliance on…

This episode covers solid hands-on experience earned by a seventeen-year veteran of the entrepreneur and business owner space.  We cover the importance of culture and values in building a solid found…

It's time to break the cycle of unhealthy workplace relationships and strive for a better future. Our employees are human beings and not just problem children of human resources. 

In this episode, we …

We explore the topic of paying employees, specifically wages, bonuses, and benefits, in the context of compassionate capitalism. 

What is covered?  The history of minimum wage, living wages, the benef…

There are no easy solutions left.  And we can't keep doing what we've always done.  So, let's change our perspective to begin to change our thinking.  For the better. 

This first of four parts takes a…

It's important to NOT pay much attention to all the news stories and social feeds.

Because we are surrounded by unsung heroes.  

Businesses in our own neighbourhoods doing GOOD for our planet, for our …

We get into the state of the transportation sector, discuss the big changes we need in our thinking and then look at the state of income taxes.  Phew.

Covering the challenges of reducing emissions in …

We cover a wide variety of issues -- agriculture, farmers, inflation, wine crops, pests and pestilence and then farting. 

Yes, there are victories in the food and agriculture industry! From regenerati…

This episode is a huge shot of enthusiasm and excitement about what IS happening.  The news and social media is definitely NOT sharing the full story.

We are talking to Ethan Brown the founder and ho…