By Alexander Green In my last two columns, I’ve discussed the value of “Conscious Leadership,” as defined by Whole Foods founder and CEO John Mackey in his new book of the same name.
Conscious leaders connect people to purpose and hold themselves – and their organizations – to the highest ethical standards.
Businesses that do this have higher employee retention, dependable suppliers, loyal customers, better reputations, fewer regulatory and legal hassles, greater market share, and bigger profits.
How do you become a conscious leader?
It begins with a robust commitment to self-improvement.
Before we can consciously lead others, we have to learn and grow ourselves.
John cites Benjamin Franklin’s …read more