Transitions. Reflections from (what I hope is) a Social Impact Thoughtful Mentor. Part II

Thank you to the many people who reached out to talk about their own transition journey and discuss ways we can collaborate. This phase is both fascinating, filled with hope and possibility and, as is always the case with uncertainty, wrapped in anxiety and a modicum of trepidation.

But this is about walking into the great unknown and breathing; being open to new possibilities; and being confident that things will emerge. They always do! For now, what a wonderful journey. Let's walk, literally (this weather invites that) or metaphorically, through this transition together.

These posts may be of interest to those who follow: #socialimpact #purpose #nonprofits #socialinnovation #lifetransitions #ESG #socialjustice #digitaleconomy #techstewardship

1. Social Impact Job. Daily Bread Food Bank. Vice President, Research & Advocacy. Toronto. Hybrid. Action. Apply by March 27th (or earlier) if you are a thought leader who wants to effect change in our communities using a rights-based lens and your exceptional research and analytical skills to tackle poverty and so much more. #socialimpactjobs #advocacy #povertyreducation Posted by Neil Hetherington and shared by Paul Nazareth, MFA-P .
2. The Digital Economy. Friend and colleague, Katie Gibson, is teaching a brand new course on "Public Policy for Canada's Digital Economy" with The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University and Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil Canadien des Innovateurs. The Dais presents this first of its kind, microcredential course over an 8-week period in which you'll develop a practical understanding of key policy choices and trade-offs for driving inclusive prosperity in the digital economy. Topics include: ✅Productivity ✅Workforce and Inclusion✅Competition✅Intellectual Property ✅Privacy and AI. Apply before April 5, and get 50% off the regular rate. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gZaQzw_ #professionaldevelopment #responsibletech #publicpolicy #digitaleconomy #course #techstewardship Katie Gibson Mark Abbott, P.Eng. George Irish
3. The Business Case for Purpose. There is so much evidence and data emerging daily on the Case for Purpose (I would argue that it is both a personal and business case) but the data can get overwhelming. Conspiracy of Love has pulled together many key facts in a downloadable 10 page report (link in title for this section). For example, "66% of consumers would switch from a product they typically buy, to a new produce from a purpose-driven company - The Cone/Porter Novelli Survey". "Interestingly, this figure goes up to 91% when Millennials are polled". Other great data comes from Sustainable Brands and Harris Poll; Accenture; Wall Street Journal; Edelman Trust Barometer; Benevity; Deloitte and so much more. Make sure this is filed in an accessible place for those presentations and grant applications. Thanks for recommending this resource Gordon Goldschleger (MBA, CPCC) . Of interest to: Coro Strandberg Mike Rowlands Shayla Meyer Mary Ellen Schaafsma Sarah Saso, CSR-P Ryan Adams Bruce MacDonald Elizabeth Dove Martha Hancock Josée Thibault, MCM and Phillip Haid and many more!

As noted, Gordon Goldschleger (MBA, CPCC) recommended this article so I asked him to indicate why by answering these three questions: (1) why does this business case for purpose interest him? (2) why was this article worth sharing? and (3) given our focus on action - what does he hope people do with this business case? Here is his video response. Let him know what you think?