Leading the way to global impact, empowering people, and redefining success with purpose-driven leadership.

I’ve traveled regularly to and from Costa Rica, and during that time, I’ve worked on a book about fast fashion and the reuse economy. We have a significant global waste problem that is killing the planet and adversely affecting living beings. What if I told you that between 100 to 150 billion pieces of clothing... READ MORE

I started my work life at a job in a work-study program when I was 15 years old. That first job was at GallenKamp Shoes, and little did I fully appreciate at the time that it would be the spark for my career. Decades later, after climbing the corporate ladder and founding a multi-million global... READ MORE

Is your company or business looking for a way to create a culture of engagement? If so, one approach you should consider is volunteer opportunities for your team or employee volunteer programs (EVPs). One of the best ways to bring people together and increase productivity is to create human-to-human opportunities. Our team at Funds2Orgs and... READ MORE

The idea of philanthropy started in Ancient Greece. Meaning “love of humanity.” Flash forward to the present day, and it seems diluted. Unfortunately, people think of the ideas of philanthropy and charity as the same, but they’re not. The concept of charity is outdated. Yes, there are moments when it’s essential to be charitable, but... READ MORE

Leadership and management changes and departures are part of doing business for any company. Still, these changes can cause teams to experience anxiety. Even if we live in a time of constant change, many people don’t feel comfortable with it. When change happens at the leadership or management level, it creates anxiety about the unknown.... READ MORE

The reality of overcoming adversity comes in many forms. For our team, it came in the form of Uriel Tarin. Uriel was a member of our team and is someone whose memory still lives on in the memories of our team members who knew him. The reason for this is simple. In his kindness, attitude,... READ MORE

No matter what’s going on with political division in our country, companies always seek profitability. For instance, we realize that some segments of our population care very much about climate change. Others don’t consider it a top priority. Still, business leaders should lean into what makes sense for their companies and profitability. One approach that... READ MORE

Sales is something that I’ve been doing since my first job in a shoe store during a high school work and school program. But, the reality is that everyone’s ‘selling’ every day—and they don’t have to have a career in sales. If you’re a parent, think of the requests of your kids who try to... READ MORE

As a global business leader, I’ve always believed that putting people first is crucial. And in the digital era, that hasn’t changed. Moreover, in a highly competitive landscape where people increasingly have trouble speaking to a person at a company, it’s more important than ever to master sales support. Our team thinks this has made... READ MORE

Have you experienced a drop in sales recently? It does happen at times, and seasonality may cause ebbs and flows to sales numbers. However, any drop is still something to keep an eye on—if not to be concerned about—and not meeting forecasts isn’t good for business. As a result, business leaders should be consistently proactive... READ MORE