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Our friends LIFT Economy are offering an inclusive, affordable MBA program for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and aspiring changemakers. 📣 If you want to courageously create and transform organizations to operate from a regenerative, life-serving paradigm alongside a supportive and mission-aligned peer group — this program is for you. The Next Economy MBA fall cohort begins in September. Learn more and sign up for a free intro at https://lnkd.in/edsAabUa

We know finding plastic-free alternatives can feel like a hassle, so we’ve done the work for you! 😌 These companies don’t just talk about sustainability; they live it through their dedication to people and the planet as certified B Corps. This #PlasticFreeJuly, make an impact in your home and on the world by supporting B Corps committed to eliminating plastic waste. Going plastic-free literally saves you money and helps the planet. Does it get much better than that? If you know of any more plastic-free alternatives, please comment them below! 👇🏼

Let's normalize discomfort! From personal experiences to workplace examples, Maria Velasco explores how embracing discomfort can entirely reshape one's approach to inclusivity. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ezDtkDbj

Have your efforts to reduce unkindness in the workplace backfired, increasing animosity? Diana Hutchinson from Trebuchet Group shares how 'calling in' rather than 'calling out' has invited clarity and reconnection, transforming her everyday interactions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/em5MzqFt

Wellness Week at B Lab U.S. Canada started in 2020, born from a wellness pulse survey that highlighted the emotional and mental toll on our team during the COVID-19 lockdown and the widespread injustices against Black Americans. To address this, we implemented Wellness Week in July, closing our offices to give our team space and grace to recharge. Our community has shown immense gratitude for this mid-year break, leading us to establish two PTO weeks annually to prioritize wellness, rest, and a healthy work-life balance. Although Wellness Week was implemented in response to COVID, we recognize that our team faces difficulties both professionally and personally that require time for reflection and rest so we can show up at our best. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Ask us anything in the comments. And, when you can, we strongly encourage you to log off and take some time to rest 🩵

Jury Gualandris, Director of the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) tackled a challenge many avoid: engaging directly with climate change skeptics and denialists. His journey brings light to the obstacles and potential in direct engagement to address polarized issues like climate change. More on this experience: https://lnkd.in/gaAymrGi

#BCorps like ActiVote and NationSwell are out to tackle voter apathy and disinformation ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections with timely, nonpartisan resources and activations. Learn how these efforts are empowering individuals and businesses to promote civic engagement:  https://lnkd.in/gn7H3ZkE

Too often, climate crises hit low-income regions the hardest, highlighting the disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable populations. The recent catastrophic flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, exemplifies this, leading to massive displacement with hundreds of thousands forced into shelters and 93% of the state affected. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gk48sX8J

The fight for justice is deeply interconnected. Marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of color, are often the first to feel the impacts of climate change and economic inequality. By embracing intersectionality and advocating for a stakeholder economy, we can help create a world where every voice is heard. Achieving true and lasting change requires us to first recognize how these struggles overlap and reinforce each other. Swipe to learn more ➡️