Democracy isn’t just a political system; it’s the foundation for a fair economy. And as an entrepreneur, you have the power to strengthen it every day. Rosan Smit, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at De Correspondent, wrote a book called This Is Fascism—a clear, concise guide to recognizing the signs of fascism, understanding its consequences, and, most importantly,… Continue reading Rosan Smit – How to Build a Business That Defends Democracy
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Why Extreme Wealth Is Your Business – Ingrid Robeyns
Did you know the 50 richest people in the Netherlands earn €1 million per week in passive income? While you work hard for your business, your team, and your family. This isn’t just unfair; it threatens our democracy. But there’s a solution: limitarism. Ingrid Robeyns, philosopher and economist, challenges us to ask: How much wealth… Continue reading Why Extreme Wealth Is Your Business – Ingrid Robeyns
Post-Growth Business: How Melanie Rieback Redefines Success
What if your business could thrive without endless growth? What if success meant creating value for society, not just extracting profit? Melanie Rieback shows us how. Melanie Rieback is the CEO of Radically Open Security, a company that proves businesses can be both profitable and purpose-driven. What I admire most is how she uses her… Continue reading Post-Growth Business: How Melanie Rieback Redefines Success
The Doughnut of Balance: A Lesson from Kate Raworth
What if the secret to a thriving business and a thriving world isn’t endless growth, but balance?Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Model shows us how. Kate Raworth, a renegade economist, created the Doughnut Model—a simple yet powerful way to understand our planet’s limits and humanity’s needs. She didn’t just stop at theory. With the Doughnut Economics Action… Continue reading The Doughnut of Balance: A Lesson from Kate Raworth
Maja Göpel’s Secret to Powerful Communication and How You Can Use It
What if I told you that the way you communicate could be the key to unlocking your business’s greatest impact? Maja Göpel knows this better than anyone—and today, I’m going to show you how to do it too. Maja Göpel is a political economist, sustainability scientist, and co-founder of Scientists for Future. But what truly… Continue reading Maja Göpel’s Secret to Powerful Communication and How You Can Use It
The Power of Seeing: How Michelle van Tongerloo Teaches Us to Care for the Invisible
What if the first step to changing the world is simply… seeing it? Michelle van Tongerloo doesn’t just write books. She writes mirrors. Komt een land bij de dokter forces us to look at the people we’ve learned to ignore—the ones sleeping on benches, the ones we step around on our way to work. And… Continue reading The Power of Seeing: How Michelle van Tongerloo Teaches Us to Care for the Invisible
Build freedom with habits, not willpower – Wendy Wood
Want more freedom in your business? Stop relying on willpower. Wendy Wood’s 30 years of research prove that habits—not motivation—create the structure and security every entrepreneur craves. Wendy Wood’s book, Good Habits, Bad Habits, showed me that the most successful entrepreneurs don’t burn out chasing big goals. They build small, repeatable systems that free up time, reduce stress, and create… Continue reading Build freedom with habits, not willpower – Wendy Wood
Democracy as a habit with Eva Rovers
Eva Rovers – Democracy as a Habit What if I told you that democracy isn’t just for politicians? That you—yes, you—have the power to shape the world around you, every single day? Eva Rovers proved it’s possible. And her story will show you how to turn civic engagement into a habit that transforms not just your… Continue reading Democracy as a habit with Eva Rovers
How Katherine Hayhoe Teaches Us to Connect with Values
What if the key to inspiring change isn’t about being right—it’s about being understood? Today’s lesson: Meet people where they are, not where you want them to be. Why Katherine Hayhoe Touched MeKatherine Hayhoe doesn’t just talk about climate change—she listens. As a climate scientist and author of Saving Us, she’s mastered the art of… Continue reading How Katherine Hayhoe Teaches Us to Connect with Values