Hey there friends,
Since I returned from maternity leave earlier this spring, ideas for Reconsidered have been flying at me left and right. I’m feeling energized by all the potential and possibility — but also wary of overcommitting and spreading our team too thin.
That’s where you come in! Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning (that’s eight years, y’all 🤩) or have just joined, I’d love to hear your perspective.
We’ve put together a short survey to better understand who’s in our community and how we can support your work in more meaningful, energizing ways.
BONUS: If you leave your email at the end, you’ll be entered to win one of 10 free perks that we’re raffling off. Choose from:
👯♂️ A 3-month Change Hub membership (€229 value, for eligible sustainable business professionals only)
💻 Access to our New Rules of Sustainability Communications virtual course (€249 value)
Huge thanks in advance for your time. I can’t wait to read what you have to say!
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Founder, Reconsidered
Throughout May, we've been exploring AI for Impact as the month's Hot Topic. Members swapped favorite AI tools and best practices through our first-ever Resource Exchange and VoizAI Reskilling co-founder Anita Kelava shared how she uses AI to 10x her work in a live "How I Did It" session. We're excited to continue exploring as a community how AI can (responsibly) support our work as sustainable business professionals; care to join in?
I’m devouring Sarah Wynn-Williams’ Careless People, her controversial account of standing up the global public policy function at Facebook (now Meta). This article serves as an epilogue of sorts, detailing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s concerning (and frankly, pathetic) efforts to ingratiate himself with the Trump administration — and what that says about Meta’s approach to business and human rights. (18 minutes)
This analysis from Project Drawdown’s Aiyana Bodi surfaces a hopeful stat from a recent PwC report: despite what the headlines read, 37 percent of companies are actually increasing their sustainability ambitions, compared to just 16 percent that are pulling back their efforts. As encouraging as that is, Bodi argues that most climate action still falls short of what’s needed and explores the gap between corporate climate rhetoric and reality. (6 minutes)
In his new book Moral Ambition, historian Rutger Bregman interrogates the trend of society’s brightest and most privileged young people choosing (or getting lured into) “morally vacuous” but lucrative consulting and finance jobs. In this edition of The New York Times’ “The Interview” series, Brennan makes the case for taking a more “morally ambitious” career path. A necessary pep talk and reminder for anyone feeling stuck between making a living and making a difference. (17 minutes)
I’m loving this podcast from business storyteller Jay Acunzo, which dissects the “signature stories” of business leaders and entrepreneurs to surface actionable lessons on communications and connection. The episodes serve as welcome inspiration for those feeling frustrated by the glut of AI-generated fluff (oh hi 👋).
A whopping 49% of U.S. and Canadian shoppers have abandoned a product because of confusing sustainability claims, according to the latest Conscious Consumer Report from Public Inc. and IPSOS. The report unpacks what they call “the say-do gap”, providing research and insights to help sustainability professionals and marketing teams craft more compelling messages.
👉 DIG DEEPER: Our New Rules of Sustainability Communications online course walks through the latest regulations impacting green claims and surfaces clear, actionable guidance for communicating to consumers about sustainability. Need more bespoke support? We can help with that too.
Noemí Jiménez is the co-founder of qb. consulting and a member of the Reconsidered Change Hub. In this profile, she shares how she knew corporate responsibility was the right path for her, advice for those looking to switch careers and what she finds invaluable for her change agent work.
A few highlights from this week’s curation:
Find the best candidates in the (sustainability) biz by booking a Sponsored Job Post.
📆 June 17 — Breaking It Down: The New B Lab Standards with Darja Markek, B Lab Global | 💻 Virtual | Hosted by the Change Hub. In this members-only webinar, B Lab's Darja Markek will unpack the new B Lab standards and answer member questions.
📆 June 19 — (re)Imagining Sustainability | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Hosted by The Sustainable Link. Join an inspiring evening at the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam exploring how future literacy can help us reimagine sustainability with creatives, leaders and changemakers.**
**Partner Post. Looking for some friendly, engaged attendees at your next event? Share it with our audience by booking one of our *new* Sponsored Event Posts.
💼 Most clicked from the last issue… What is it like on the climate job market right now? — Grist. This overview of the current sustainable business labor market felt timely for you.
🧭 Purpose and wellbeing can coexist. Sustainable Ambition offers a method to pursue bold goals and support your life and personal resilience. The book will be available June 10th.**
📚 We’ve curated 100+ of the best online sustainability courses in the Reconsidered Upskilling Hub. This week’s partner picks: The UnSchool’s self-paced Systems Thinking, 3 Dimensions of Sustainability in Business 4 Week Sprint and Disruptive Design Methodology Masterclass. Oh, and Change Hub members get a 20% discount 🎁.
💥 In the Reconsidered LinkedIn group, members are sharing free ESG webinars, impact leader workshops and climate training programs. Join over 18,000 of us here.
**Partner Post. Share what you’re building/launching/scaling with our readers by reserving a Sponsored Post.
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