Compassion and empathy; fundamental to successful business
Compassion and empathy are critical, often excluded and often overlooked values that define not only our relationships to each other and to this world, but our corporate culture. With the renewed commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we explore why empathy and compassion are core business values and uplift corporate strategy.
The time to talk is now, and the time to act is yesterday
The system was designed to silence conversations about race and racism; and agriculture and science are no exception. Open Rivers Navigator’s special, 3-episode series with Dr. LaKisha Odom’s encourages us to take responsibility by listening, learning, acting and reflecting on how we as individuals and organizations can do better to support our colleagues and communities navigating oppressive systems.
Why compassion and empathy are core values for my business
When I decided to take a leap and start my own firm, Open Rivers, I knew that the principles that guided the business had to reflect my values as well as what I had learned over the past few decades.