Businessess for Good

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the singer Prudence Mabhena. She has faced many difficulties in her life, but today she is making beautiful music.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/sp ... Show More

How do you greet people? Do you say hello, or shake hands? Tell us what you think. And then listen to today's Spotlight program on handshakes.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotli ... Show More

How can the world learn about a terrible war? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about a film about real life in the Syrian civil war.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFaceb ... Show More

What's the purpose of a company? In this bold talk, activist and filmmaker Abigail Disney imagines a world where companies have a moral obligation to place their workers above shareholders, calling on Disney (and all corporations) to offer respect, dignity and a living wage to ev ... Show More

‏نغطي لماذا يعتبر العمل من أجل الربح هو أفضل مؤسسة غير ربحية. لماذا وصف البعض ستيف جوبز من أبل بأنه أعظم محبي الخير (على الرغم من أنه يبدو أنه لم يمنح أموالًا للجمعيات الخيرية). هناك اعتقاد خاطئ شائع أن رواد الأعمال مدفوعون فقط بالمال والطمع. نتكلم لماذا لا يكون هذا هو الحال في ا ... Show More

‏We cover why a for profit business is the best non-profit.  Why some have called Steve Jobs of Apple the greatest philanthropist (even though it seems that he’s never given money to charity).  There is a common misconception that entrepreneurs are only driven by money and greed. ... Show More

Purpose has become a corporate buzzword over the past decade. Leaders are embracing the idea that companies can’t just do well financially; they also have to do good for society. But how many organizations are really walking the talk? Ranjay Gulati, professor at Harvard Business ... Show More

After the summer of 2020 in the United States, many organizations made a big push to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in their ranks and operations. But now, many fear that that momentum is slipping, especially in the face of economic headwinds. Laura Morgan Roberts, org ... Show More

Are you looking to make a move within your company? Maybe you want a new role or maybe you are trying to decide whether to change bosses. This week, we hear from listeners interested in advancing their careers and setting themselves up for success at work. Tune in to hear Mary an ... Show More

If a diverse workforce makes a better company, why don't more businesses hire internationally? Innovation and migration strategist Johann Daniel Harnoss details the advantage of global talent and how to best build the systems and culture to welcome immigrants to your staff. After ... Show More

In Wondery’s newest series, Business Movers, host Lindsay Graham dives deep into the inner workings of some of the most successful companies of all time. From the origin stories of their famed leaders to the million dollar idea that catapulted them to success, how exactly did the ... Show More