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The 5 Secrets of Enduring Companies

By on August 9, 2014
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Think long term value vs. short term profits. Enduring companies understand that in order for the business to thrive long-term, they need to think long term about how their impact will affect the world for years to come. They understand that the business cannot thrive if the people it impacts are not thriving as well. Common in Japan, this idea of thinking long-term is seen across cultures and is not unique to business. In traditional aboriginal cultures such as the Iroquois Indians, there is a widely held belief that all actions taken today must consider the impact they will have on the community for seven generations into the future.

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About Andrea Jacques

Andrea Jacques is the founder of Kyosei Consulting and the author of Wabi-Sabi Wisdom: Inspiration for an Authentic Life (available on Amazon.com). She has spent more than 30 years developing the potential of people and businesses worldwide, five of which were in Japan. A dynamic speaker, coach, and facilitator, her work integrates spiritual insight with top-tier leadership, wellness and sustainability consulting to help individuals and organizations build thriving, purpose-driven cultures where employees know their work truly matters. She can be contacted through her website at www.kyoseiconsulting.com