This is an inspiring look at the positive effects of conscious capitalism. In this turbulent economic environment, capitalism has had its fair share of critics. But despite the position we currently find ourselves in, there is much good that can come from this system. "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. No matter what we do - whether it's making widgets or high finance - doing it right by serving key stakeholders first (from customers to clients), taking a larger role in community and society, and believing in the value of products or services you offer can make capitalism a force for good that reverberates around the world. In "Be the Solution", top thought leaders 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 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. Michael Strong (Austin, TX) 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
Preface
Pt. 1 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and How to Liberate It 1
Ch. 1 Context by Michael Strong 3
Ch. 2 The Entrepreneur as Hero by Candace Allen 37
Ch. 3 The Opportunity: The Creative Powers of a Free Civilization by Michael Strong 51
Pt. 2 Conscious Capitalism 71
Ch. 4 Creating a New Paradigm for Business by John Mackey 73
Ch. 5 Social Business Entrepreneurs Are the Solution by Muhammad Yunus 115
Ch. 6 Business as Service: "Doing Well to Do Good" by Kartar Singh Khalsa 125
Ch. 7 Leveraging Entrepreneurship for Social Change by Donna Callejon 133
Pt. 3 What Do We Need to Do So That Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World's Problems? 139
Ch. 8 Solving All Environmental Problems by Michael Strong 141
Ch. 9 Eliminate Global Poverty by Michael Strong 173
Ch. 10 Is Economic Freedom for Everyone? by Hernando de Soto 197
Ch. 11 Can Entrepreneurs Help Us Improve Our Understanding of the World? by Michael Strong 211
Ch. 12 Improving Health, Happiness, and Well-Being by Michael Strong 227
Pt. 4 Living a Life of Flow 275
Ch. 13 The Upward Flow of Human Development - Maps of the Terrain: From Success to Significance - The Five Bottom Lines of Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Don Beck 277
Ch. 14 Arete and the Entrepreneur by Brian Johnson 305
Ch. 15 The Creation of Conscious Cultures in Support of Human Flourishing by Michael Strong 327
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