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Confessions of a Radical Industrialist
- Profits, People, Purpose - Doing Business by Respecting the Earth
- Narrated by: Ray C. Anderson
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics
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Publisher's Summary
Thoughtful and winning, Confessions of a Radical Industrialist shows how Anderson revolutionized his company, while in the process bringing costs down, improving quality, making it one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For - and driving up profits.
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- C. T. Laughman
- 05-05-19
Gold Standard
This is probably my 5th time through this book, each time I am inspired by the climb of MT Sustainability. Truly ahead of his time, may god bless his soul. I can only imagine what a revised edition would say in today’s world. But had he been given the chance I’m positive Ray would be leading the charge.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-30-19
Ray anderson transformed the industrial landscape.
for any company who's interested, this is a blueprint for how to become sustainable as a business and also sustain the planet
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- Melina Garza
- 02-21-16
Relevant and Impactful Sustainability Story
Excellent book from Ray Anderson on his personal journey implementing sustainable and environmentally friendly business and manufacturing processes. His experiences, triumphs and failures lend wisdom to an industry that is challenged with staying competitive and relevant. He offers many stories from outside and inside his business on important sustainability themes. Many metrics and studies are also presented to drive points home.
The chapter I found most inspiring was social sustainability. This is a point that I hadn't paid much attention to and is a critical pillar to creating and sustaining a healthy community. Again, he offers many real and touching stories to give life to the topic.
I've purchased copies of this book for several friends as I believe his story resonates with business professionals of all backgrounds.
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- Dennis
- 04-07-10
Career changing book!
The blueprint for a sustainable organization. Can't recommend this book enough!