Passion and Purpose Author:John Mackey Conventional wisdom said a natural food store could never compete with the big supermarkets, but today Whole Foods Market is a thriving multi-billion dollar success with more than 270 locations. Pioneering CEO John Mackey has rewritten the rules for how companies can flourish in today's marketplace and serve a higher purpose in the world. With P... more »assion and Purpose, he shares his philosophy of "conscious capitalism"--a revolutionary mission-driven business model that unifies profitability with integrity, compassion, and global responsibility. Listeners join Mackey as he explores: * The "stakeholder" philosophy: how a company can benefit shareholders, employees, vendors, customers, and the environment without compromising its financial viability * How much should executives be compensated? Should all salaries be known to all employees? Mackey tackles the most controversial questions about his principles * Finding a place for philanthropy, passion, idealism, and love in a competitive economy, and more. If you hear the word "capitalism" and immediately think of "greed," John Mackey has news for you: it doesn't have to be that way. With Passion and Purpose, the architect of one of the most inspiring stories in modern business invites listeners to join him in reclaiming capitalism--to change it from a system of avarice to a force for good.« less