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Raising capital is challenging in any market, particularly for social ventures. Choosing funding partners to match your journey is key. Here are 4 lessons.
By being open ourselves, we can destigmatize mental health issues and help rally support when someone we know is facing stressful issues.
WeSpire’s design paradigm is getting people to do things by increasing ability, increasing motivation and putting nudges and triggers to get them to do it.
Once we have the one thing approach to climate, the focus can turn to getting everyone to hear this message and be motivated to act.
Earth Day celebrations are awesome, but we need every day to be Earth Day.
Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.
The new IEA 10 point plan outlines ways we all can cut our energy use to help Ukraine — and save the planet.
With ambitious ESG goals, companies will have more resilience, a better reputation, and stronger financial performance.
When environmental policy, sustainable investment, and community will come together, we can save our blue planet.
Spring officially starts on Monday. Eager to shed the chill of Winter with these past Sparks that bring hope.
Maintaining hope, especially in difficult times, is key to boosting mental health and wellbeing.
GreenBiz22 was full of peer-to-peer learning and thought leadership around engaging employees in your ESG efforts on the road to Net Zero.
A lack of diversity in medical research has resulted in toxic side effects that turned out to be much more prevalent in people of color.
As business tech leaders, we should speak out loudly for peace and support humanitarian efforts already underway.
On average, Americans consume three pounds of added sugar a week or about three times the recommended amount.
At the end of January, Brené Brown released an episode of her podcast, along with a worksheet, called Living into Our Values. She challenged her
Hiring managers often go through the motions of inclusion and diversity, but don’t ultimately hire diverse candidates.
Rabbi Cytron-Walker’s effort to create a welcoming environment for all in spite of danger is a testament that inclusion overcomes hate.
For years, Elon Musk took the top spot in “living person I most want to have lunch with”. This week, it officially changed to Larry
To get to Net Zero, companies need to engage employees & help them understand their carbon footprints, which catalyzes action & innovation
The four reasons for hope listed in today’s Saturday Spark illustrate we are fully capable of fixing the world’s most pressing problems.
When disaster strikes, leadership, communication & preparedness are important, yet caring mattered the most when it came to saving lives.
With WeSpire, your ESG strategy can be targeted based on employee attributes to allow for greater personalization and employee engagement.
The future of the car industry is electric. Over the next ten years, you are likely to go electric too, if you haven’t already.
Giving Tuesday, which started in 2012 and is credited to Henry Timms at the 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations.
If your back hurts, you are not alone. Excessive sitting due to the switch to remote work is leading to long term physical health risks.
A few months back, I was asked to make a list of CEOs that I think represent the best of purpose-driven leadership. One of the
Every generation has its flaws, but quelling generation-based fears frees us all up to focus, together, on building a better working world.
What is causing the upswing of companies to announce new net-zero commitments prior to COP26? The number one reason is corporate reputation.
Adapting your approach, and being patient with yourself, will enable you to take all the positives that conferences have to offer.
ESG covers a broad swath of topics from environment to diversity, equity and inclusion to cybersecurity and privacy.
Part of reducing the stigma about mental health is making it common to talk about, yet employees say leaders don’t talk about it but wish do.
The great resignation is upon us, but it’s not too late for companies to double down on ESG programs as one way to keep the people they have.
People who travel are shown to be more open minded and entrepreneurial. But the harsh reality is that travel, is a huge source of someone’s personal carbon footprint.
The importance of values in a time of crisis is key. Leadership lessons from 9/11 teach you to be at your best when the world is at its worst.
Recharge days are not the only way to support employee wellbeing. WeSpire offers numerous programs that can help with employee wellness.
Companies have saved nearly $9 billion in energy costs during the pandemic. The problem is that energy is just moving over to your employees.
This week, the international body of scientists that regularly review what’s happening with the climate (the IPCC) released their first report in eight years. The
For the past two weeks many of my evenings have been spent at the 2020 Olympics. I rarely watch TV, let alone sports. However, I
Recently I was asked to speak to the women’s employee resource group of one of our customers about networking. The organizer shared that many women
Not long ago, I was talking to an attorney friend who works closely with a lot of startups. We were catching up on business when
Don’t discount Veterans in your hiring and equity practices. They have tremendous skills, leadership, and potential when included.
As leaders consider the future of work, recent research on the 4 day work week points to increased wellbeing, productivity, & happiness.
While traveling near or far this summer, choose local. It’s better for the environment, the economy, and most importantly you.
Most people want to make more sustainable choices but don’t know how. Can a new quiz can help you figure out how to Live Good?
Observing Juneteenth as a holiday is an opportunity to learn more about our history and celebrate equity, unity, and justice.
What would be the impact if the default rental car option was a hybrid? See how this simple shift would help us reach our 2030 emissions goals.
Companies are having trouble filling open positions. Is it labor market insanity or are there other underlying reasons to consider and address?
The workplace needs to be a supportive community for our collective COVID grieving that helps all of us who have lost loved ones.
Coming back together after a year apart is so great in many ways, and can also be a little awkward at times. Here are 7 ways to deal with it at work.
This Mother’s Day, consider all the moms in your life & what they’ve been through this past year. It’s time to support them how they need it and consider the Marshall Plan for Moms.
Giving and getting feedback is an essential part of business and life. Doing so with radical candor is even more effective.
As we start to emerge from our cocoons and return to work, leaders need to consider psychological safety as we design the new hybrid world.
WeSpire is thrilled to announce that as of Earth Day 2021, we are officially a Public Benefit Corporation, which aligns our mission, values, and purpose
Ever wonder, of all the sustainable actions you could take, what one green thing is the most impactful? For Earth Day 2021, what’d your one green thing that you will try this year?
If this year has demanded one skill in particular, it’s adaptability. It’s time to keep focused on the big picture, but be flexible and creative as we re-evaluate the path forward. It is filled with opportunities to try new things and find better solutions to the ways we’ve always done things, even Easter Dinner.
From everyday allies to business leaders, our AAPI colleagues & neighbors need us to break through the hate to build more inclusive spaces.
Unlocking untapped funds for nonprofits takes novel approaches to corporate giving, employee matching, and personal philanthropy.
At the anniversary of the pandemic, now is the time for reflection and recalibration to design what we want our post-pandemic normal to be.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that leaders need to be better humans. What have you done recently to learn how to be a better human?
Our research shows access to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) programs has dropped 35% since 2019. Possible causes? Reliance on in-person activities and volunteer leadership, as well as the lack of technology.
With 10 years left to meet the bold imperatives set forth by the SDGs, the key question now is how can we achieve all 17 targets by 2030?
The struggles of working parents have never been more acute than during the pandemic. Cultural changes about parenting and work are needed.
The line from GreenBiz that stood out to me came from Former CEO of Unilever Paul Polman: “We are short on leaders and trees.”
During the pandemic, we have been able to see clearly that organizations—not just individuals—have different levels of resilience.
In a global business, leaders need to rethink and redefine the workday and teamwork. It’s a very small planet and we are now tightly connected.
What matters most for a thriving life at any age, besides healthy habits, is dedication to continuous learning.
Most leaders are aware of the mental health impact of the past 10 months. Yet, the enormity of the physical toll of suboptimal work from home conditions is only beginning to be understood.
Georgia is an great example of the phrase “you get what you organize for.” It is also a reminder of how long it can take for organizing efforts to pay off.
How can business leaders leverage the idea of purpose to boost the happiness and engagement of their people at work?
As I reflect on the most important leadership lessons I have learned over the course of 2020, three rise to the top.
You have to understand the source of your emissions to know how to get to zero. As the saying goes, you can’t manage what you don’t measure.
We all need a hope intervention, but how do we do it? There are a number of exercises, but one of the simplest is to answer three questions.
Even in the midst of loss, there are things for which we can be grateful. Exercise your appreciation by taking time to reflect.
In early September, I got back into a rowing shell for the first time in seventeen years. Only this time, instead of 7 other women
Now is the time in your career and in your life when you most need to find and use your compassion superpower. So, what should you do?
It’s not just the US reporting significant stress over the election; the world is on pins and needles. Here’s the best advice for leaders over the next few weeks.
I have chosen as a CEO to make my opinions clear to my employees and to many others as well. But I have drawn a line at sharing my opinions with our users.
The Behavioral Project Library is the first solution of its kind, offering 350+ prebuilt employee engagement programs in areas that align with corporate initiatives.
The future may feel impossible to predict, but I encourage all of us to take a page from gardening and use this time to prepare to grow.
In behavior change, one of the most important lessons is to set “right-sized” goals. One recipe for success? Dream big and start small.
WeSpire’s methodology uses triggers to inspire employees to take action. These calls-to-action are embedded in our employee engagement platform.
The death of RBG — and the resulting surge of attention on gender equality — has reminded us we still have a lot of work to do.
People are tightening their belts during COVID. It isn’t how anyone would have chosen to reset their budget, but there are ways leaders can help.
Only 32% of employees are resilient, but research shows resilience brings more energy, confidence, enthusiasm, and better concentration.
The “firsts” in our lives matter. They have an outsized impact on progress. Who in your life is trying to be the first at something?
The ability to vote in the U.S. has been a hard fought battle for many and barriers continue to emerge. This year give employees time to vote.
A purposeful pause is a known practice for restoring balance. As we wind down summer and gear up for the rest of 2020, you have permission to pause.
No one says that achieving consistency is easy. When an inconsistency emerges, leaders simply need to work to fix it and underscore their support.
Ask yourself: “If I died today, what would I regret?” Write down what comes to mind, if anything. Then, just go.