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Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World’s Problems
By Michael Strong – Foreword by John Mackey
San Francisco, CA – We have been seeing the dark side of capitalism a lot lately. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and it won’t be—with the release of Michael Strong’s BE THE SOLUTION (Wiley, March 2009, $24.95) How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World’s Problems. Whole Foods CEO John Mackey, and Strong’s co-founder of FLOW, outlines the tactics to reclaiming capitalism—to change it from a system of avarice to a force for good.
Simply put, BE THE SOLUTION is a manifesto to conscious capitalism–how it works and what it takes to make it happen–which will inspire everyone who reads it to liberate their spirit to the cause of social entrepreneurism.
In addition, John Mackey’s first-ever audio program, Passion and Purpose, will be released April 1 by Sounds True. On this two disc audio CD, Mackey explores his philosophy of conscious capitalism—a revolutionary mission-driven business model that unifies profitability with integrity, compassion and global responsibility.
Though capitalism has taken quite a beating lately, there is indeed much good that can come from it. If applied correctly, capitalism can positively influence the world we live in – others have successfully done it, and more companies needs to give this change a chance.
John Mackey, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Kartar Singh Khalsa, and other well-respected individuals in this field lay out a path to personal and global prosperity in BE THE SOLUTION that anyone can put to work immediately to unleash the social entrepreneur that dwells within.
Throughout these pages, readers will become familiar with how practicing conscious capitalism can create jobs; provide investments for infrastructure, education, and training; develop new technologies to meet human needs; and cultivate financial wealth for all. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this unique book will ignite readers' passion, inspire them to make the most of their life, and expand their sense of what is possible.
No matter what we do–whether it's making widgets or high finance–doing it right by serving key stakeholders first, taking a larger role in community and society, and believing in the value of products or services we offer can make capitalism a force for good that reverberates around the world.
Michael Strong is a pioneer in education and independent learning. He is the founder of innovative Socratic, Montessori, and Paideia schools. Strong is also cofounder and serves as CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of FLOW–a think tank, inspirational organization, and catalyst for inspiring social entrepreneurship and conscious capitalism globally.
Foreword by John Mackey, Chairman and CEO of Whole Foods Market, which is a Fortune 500 company, and a "Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For" every year since 1998. Whole Foods is one of the top 12 supermarket companies in America and the world's largest natural foods retail chain. John Mackey was named the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003. Mackey is a strong believer in FLOW principles, has lived on a vegetarian co-op, and he and his wife Deborah both practice meditation and yoga.
FLOW was founded by innovative educator Michael Strong and Whole Foods co-founder and CEO John Mackey as a think tank, inspirational organization, and to serve as a catalyst for inspiring social entrepreneurship and conscious capitalism globally.
Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World’s Problems
By Michael Strong
Foreword by John Mackey
Wiley; March 2009; $24.95
978-0-470-45003-1
Passion and Purpose: The Power of Conscious Capitalism
John Mackey
2 CDs / 3 hours / $19.95
978-1-59179-688-6
Available in stores April 1, 2009
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