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Episode #83: The whole story- the founding, growth and challenges of building Whole Foods
Episode #83: The whole story- the founding, growth and challenges of building Whole Foods
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Length:
81 minutes
Released:
Jun 24, 2024
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we welcome John Mackey, the visionary co-founder of Whole Foods Market and co-author of Conscious Capitalism. Hear the compelling story of the origins, challenges, and growth of Whole Foods from co-founder and long-time CEO John Mackey. From 1 store to over 500 stores, John shares important examples and practices of Conscious Capitalism in action at Whole Foods; from aligning values and value through compensation to the lessons learned from unionization efforts.John shares his journey of awakening through the lens of business, discussing the principles of conscious leadership and the significance of servant leadership in his career. The conversation delves deep into the philosophies and practices that have defined John's career, exploring the broader implications of conscious capitalism in today's business world.John also introduces his latest venture, Love.Life started with the sheer hunger to build a culture of prioritizing physical and mental well-being as well as personal growth and healing. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that offers valuable insights into the transformative power of conscious business practices.**If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Nathan Wheatley as Editor and Rithu Jagannath as Associate Producer.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & Raj
Released:
Jun 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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