Conscious Capitalism by John E. Mackey & Raj Sisodia Summary
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Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey reveals how purpose-driven companies outperform traditional ones. Featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, this bestseller shows how Google, Patagonia, and Costco balance profit with purpose - creating value for all stakeholders while transforming capitalism itself.
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When Capitalism Gets a Conscience
Picture a grocery store submerged under eight feet of floodwater-inventory destroyed, equipment ruined, no insurance. Most would call it over. But what happened next defied every cynical assumption about business: neighbors showed up with tools, suppliers extended credit despite zero guarantees, and employees worked without pay. Twenty-eight days later, Whole Foods Market reopened. This wasn't charity or obligation; it was love. People loved what the store represented enough to save it. That moment shattered the assumption that business relationships are purely transactional. It revealed something profound: when a company stands for something meaningful, stakeholders don't just participate-they become devoted advocates. This realization sparked a movement challenging everything we think we know about capitalism.
The Hero We Forgot to Celebrate
Four Pillars of a Better Way
The Four Faces of Purpose
The Stakeholder Symphony
Why Conscious Capitalism Wins
Your Move: Business as a Force for Good
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