What's next? | The value of values

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In this episode, of What's Next, we explore how corporate values shape decision-making in a time of political polarisation and markets that reward short-term performance. Ethics expert, Alison Taylor, and experienced board chair, Karen Wood, discuss the tension between purpose and profit, the realities of trade-offs, and how leaders can stay grounded while building trust and aligning values with action.;
KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 – Setting the Scene: Values in an Age of Disruption
05:42 – Why Values Matter More Than Ever
19:56 – From Words to Action: Making Purpose Real
36:18 – Navigating Politics, Pressure and the Future of Leadership
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction to series and guests
  • 05:42 Why Values Matter More Than Ever
  • 19:56 From Words to Action: Making Purpose Real
  • 36:18 Navigating Politics, Pressure and the Future of Leadership
26 Feb English South Africa Business · Investing

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