Blake Mycoskie is the visionary founder of TOMS Shoes, pioneering the 'One for One' business model. This innovative approach seamlessly integrates consumer purchases with direct aid, providing shoes, restoring sight, and ensuring access to clean water. His philosophy, detailed in his best-selling book, champions the integration of social good into entrepreneurship and everyday life. Mycoskie's work inspires a global movement towards socially conscious businesses and consumers dedicated to creating a better future.
Known as the founder of TOMS Shoes and as a contestant on The Amazing Race, Mycoskie uses his experience with TOMS, as well as interviews with leaders of non-profits and corporations, to convey valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, transparency of leadership, and living by one's values.
Break the System, Live with Purpose, Be More Successful
Serial entrepreneur and business visionary Dale Partridge built a multimillion-dollar company differently than how the typical enterprise is built. He did so using seven core beliefs that he believes are the secret to creating a sustaining world:• People matter• Truth wins• Transparency frees• Authenticity attracts• Quality speaks• Generosity returns• Courage sustainsAnd now he is not alone. Every day major headlines tell the story of a new and better American marketplace. Established corporations have begun reevaluating the quality of their products, the ethics of their supply chain, and how they can give back. Meanwhile, millions of entrepreneurs who want a more responsible and compassionate marketplace have launched a new breed of socially focused business models. And you can too! In People Over Profit, find the courage to value honesty over deception, transparency over secrecy, authenticity over hype, and ultimately, people over profit.