Employees increasingly want their employers to become more responsible corporate citizens. This playbook by Stanford Social Innovation Review outlines how employees can be effective change agents and how leaders can respond to employee activism.

Businesses must take meaningful climate action or face scrutiny from regulators, activists, and litigators. With rising backlash against greenwashing, leaders must build trust by proving their commitment. This piece by Harvard Business Review outlines five "business activism" practices to help companies move beyond empty promises and drive real change.

Being an ally means supporting diversity, but true impact comes from action, not just intent. Activists engage directly in change, and the next generation has the opportunity to step up. This guide by Harvard Business Review outlines how to move from allyship to activism by leveraging strengths, joining ERGs, sponsoring colleagues, addressing microaggressions, and setting SMART goals for meaningful impact.

CEO activism has grown significantly in recent years, with executives increasingly taking public stands on social and political issues. From LGBTQ+ rights and police shootings to climate policy and immigration, corporate leaders are now engaging in contentious public debates and taking action.

In 2015, Starbucks baristas were asked to write “Race Together” on cups to spark conversations on racial inequality, highlighting a growing trend of companies involving employees in social and political issues.

Employees are demanding that managers engage on topics like climate change and racial equity — and leaders need to be ready to respond.

To change the world, first change yourself. In 'A New Earth,' Eckhart Tolle presents a powerful guide for transforming human consciousness. By addressing the ego's role in creating personal and global dysfunction, Tolle offers practical insights and practices for change. This book encourages readers to rise above materialism and ego-driven behaviors to help foster a more enlightened and harmonious world.

In 'The Activist Leader,' Jon Miller and Lucy Parker present a compelling vision for business leadership in the 21st century. They argue that to tackle today's critical issues—such as climate change and inequality—leaders must adopt an activist mindset.

In 'Active Hope,' Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone provide a transformative guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed by global challenges like climate change and social injustice. The book introduces the concept of Active Hope, which empowers individuals to transform despair into action through practical exercises and inspirational stories. Using the Spiral of Reconnection, readers learn how to find their unique role in creating a more sustainable and compassionate world.

This workbook, developed by Yebokola, is designed to complement workshops in the Work That Reconnects tradition. It guides participants through the Spiral of Active Hope, encouraging reflection, engagement, and meaningful action in response to today’s global challenges. Through structured exercises and prompts, it supports individuals in finding their role in The Great Turning—shifting from business-as-usual to a life-sustaining society.

The Global Risks Report, developed in collaboration with Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group, explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade, against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict. As cooperation comes under pressure, weakened economies and societies may only require the smallest shock to edge past the tipping point of resilience.