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Connect: How Companies Succeed by Engaging Radically with Society

by John Browne , Robin Nuttall , Tommy Stadlen

Summary & Key Takeaways

Did you know that up to thirty percent of your company’s potential earnings are completely out of your control? Sudden government regulations, community protests, and shifts in public opinion can wipe out millions in value overnight. Today, we explore “Connect” by John Browne, Robin Nuttall, and Tommy Stadlen to reveal why treating society as an external annoyance is destroying modern businesses. Discover why traditional Corporate Social Responsibility is a failed experiment, and learn how the power of “Radical Engagement” can help you secure your social license to operate.

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About the Author

John Browne

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John Browne, Baron Browne of Madingley, is a renowned British businessman best known for serving as the CEO of BP from 1995 to 2007. A leading authority on corporate strategy and social responsibility, he pioneered the oil industry’s shift toward environmental consciousness. Beyond his executive …

Robin Nuttall

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Robin Nuttall is an Expert Partner at McKinsey & Company and a prominent authority on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. He co-authored "Connect: How Companies Succeed by Engaging Radically with Society" alongside former BP CEO Lord Browne. With an economics doctorate from Oxford …

Tommy Stadlen

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Tommy Stadlen is a technology entrepreneur and bestselling author known for his expertise in corporate purpose and sustainability. As a Founding Partner of Giant Ventures and a former McKinsey consultant, he co-authored "Connect: How Companies Succeed by Engaging Radically with Society" alongside …

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