Martin Luther King Jr’s achievements were shaped by his ability to balance spirituality and practicality — could this combination help business become a force for good?
Too entangled in our systems to conceive of viable alternatives, we must help our children surpass us by nurturing critical thinking and creativity, confidence and care.
Unrestricted by borders, language or political cycles, capitalism unites the world in its ability to spread ideas. Brands like Patagonia show how this power can be harnessed for positive impact by linking profit with purpose.
Our biggest challenges are united by a common cause which has trapped society in a prisoner’s dilemma. To escape we must realise that our fates as a global community are intertwined, and focus on nurturing cooperation instead of competition.
Huge sums of philanthropic capital lay dormant; to unlock its potential a new middle ground must form between the traditionally distinct worlds of grant funding and equity investments.