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The Caring Economy with Toby Usnik
Hosted by Toby Usnik · EN
Looking for purpose-driven career or business advice? Want to match your personal brand with a values-aligned organization? The Caring Economy is your destination. Join us weekly for insightful discussions with influential leaders sharing how they balance purpose, profit, and legacy in today's challenging business landscape. Topics range from corporate social responsibility to brand stewardship and beyond.
Discover how to transform your career or business through caring principles. Engage with us on LinkedIn (Toby Usnik) and Twitter (@Tusnik) using #TheCaringEconomy.
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The Ripple Effect of Care: Scott Jackson’s Vision for Impact
Jan 3, 202500:29:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Caring Economy, host Toby Usnik sits down with Scott Jackson, a visionary leader in global development and the President and CEO of Global Impact. With decades of experience addressing some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, Scott shares insights into the power of collective action, the importance of sustainable partnerships, and the personal moments that shaped his journey. From his early days as an advocate for social change to his current work mobilizing resources for communities in need, Scott’s story is a testament to the transformative potential of leadership rooted in empathy and purpose. Discover how Scott and his team are redefining philanthropy by turning hope into measurable outcomes and why the work of global impact organizations is more critical than ever. Whether you're looking to be inspired or gain practical insights into making a difference, this conversation will leave you with a renewed sense of possibility and commitment to creating positive change. Don't miss this episode of The Caring Economy!
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Granting Change: Sam Caplan on Tech, AI, and Empowering Nonprofits
Dec 17, 202400:31:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Caring Economy, host Toby Usnik sits down with Sam Caplan, a visionary leader at the intersection of technology and social impact. Sam shares his inspiring journey—from his unexpected beginnings as a poet to his influential work driving innovation in the nonprofit sector. As a champion for leveraging technology and AI to empower organizations and scale social good, Sam dives deep into how digital tools are transforming philanthropy, data transparency, and collaboration across sectors. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about using tech for good, scaling impact, and redefining the way nonprofits create change. Tune in for insights on leadership, innovation, and the human side of driving progress in a tech-driven world. 🎧 Listen now to learn how technology is making a difference for nonprofits and the communities they serve.
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A New Chapter for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors with Latanya Mapp
Dec 4, 202400:33:34Tap to summarizeThis week on The Caring Economy, Toby Usnik sits down with Latanya Mapp, President and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and author of The Everyday Feminist. With a career spanning continents and causes, Latanya has led efforts with the UN, Planned Parenthood Global, and grassroots women’s movements around the world. Now at the helm of RPA, she’s rethinking how philanthropy can drive faster, smarter solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. What You’ll Learn: The importance of collaboration and pooled resources in solving systemic issues How Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors supports bold ideas and transformative action Latanya’s perspective on empowering grassroots leaders to create sustainable change Why radical listening is the key to understanding communities and fostering impact Latanya’s insights on leadership, philanthropy, and the power of grassroots action will leave you inspired to think differently about your role in creating change. Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this whole series!📚 Get her book, The Everyday Feminist🌐 Learn more about Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors: https://www.rockpa.org/
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Rewriting the Rules of College Success: Adam Weinberg’s Game-Changing Leadership at Denison University
Oct 23, 202400:35:35Tap to summarizeIn this thought-provoking episode of The Caring Economy, host Toby Usnik is joined by Adam Weinberg, President of Denison University. Adam is a trailblazer in higher education, pushing the boundaries of what a liberal arts college can achieve in the 21st century. Under his leadership, Denison has not only weathered challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic but has emerged stronger, more innovative, and more committed to preparing students for a rapidly changing world. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Adam is transforming Denison University to meet the needs of today’s students The critical role of mentorship and civic engagement in shaping future leaders The integration of AI and technology into a liberal arts education Why emotional intelligence and intellectual humility are essential for success How Denison is redefining what it means to prepare students for life, not just careers Whether you’re interested in leadership, education, or how colleges can better prepare students for the future, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of higher education. Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this whole series!
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Eric Nee, Editor-in-Chief of Stanford Social Innovation Review
Apr 15, 2022Tap to summarizeEric Nee is editor-in-chief of Stanford Social Innovation Review, a position he has held since 2006. SSIR produces a quarterly magazine, website, webinars, podcasts, and conferences, all serving leaders of organizations engaged in social change. SSIR has partners around the world who publish local-language editions of SSIR in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese. Eric has more than 40 years of experience in the publishing industry. Before joining Stanford University, he was a senior writer for Fortune. While there, he helped Time Inc. launch eCompany Now (where he was executive editor), which later became Business 2.0. Before joining Fortune, Eric launched Forbes’s Silicon Valley bureau, where he was bureau manager. He also served as editor-in-chief of Upside and held positions at a variety of other technology publications. Eric is the author of the book “Information for Everyone: The Applied Materials Story.” He earned a BA in American Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He lives in Palo Alto, Calif., with his wife Tekla, a senior editor at IEEE Spectrum magazine. The Caring Economy made it onto FeedSpots Top 30 CSR Podcasts Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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