Flourishing enterprise : the new spirit of business / Chris Laszlo and Judy Sorum Brown ; with John R. Ehrenfeld, Mary Gorham, Ilma Barros-Pose, Linda Robson, Roger Saillant, Dave Sherman, and Paul Werder
Published
Stanford, California : Stanford Business Books, an imprint of Stanford University Press, 2014
From sustainability to flourishing -- Why this, why now? -- The roots of flourishing -- Introduction to the reflective practices -- Foundational, individual practices -- Team and organizational practices -- Systems-level practices -- Conclusion : the path forward
Summary
The notion of responsible business has infiltrated our markets, and ""going green"" is now a part of our mindset. But, sustainability as we know it is not enough. Flourishing-the aspiration that humans and life in general will thrive on the planet forever-should be a key goal for every business today. This is a bold concept, like sustainability was a decade ago. Just as sustainability has become a matter of course, so too will flourishing become a cornerstone of business tomorrow. How are companies to attain this big-picture goal? Drawing together decades of research along with in-depth intervi