Welcome to the latest edition of the Social Capital Newsletter. Social Capital is an intangible asset at the heart of a new and dynamic view of success, one that is changing business and the world as we know it during one of the most difficult and turbulent times in recent history. Trust is surprisingly rare in the business world, and one reason is the mindset that employers and employees are natural adversaries. Social Capital leader Aron Ain, executive chair of UKG, and former CEO, found that it doesn't have to be that way. He helped fight widespread mistrust among the company's culture after he took the helm. A big part of his strategy: Being willing to earn trust. "Leaders and managers can earn employees' trust by behaving respectfully and communicating honesty," he writes in "Cultivating Trust As A Leader." If you're looking to build more open, honest relationships with your team, you won't want to miss this piece. 

Former UKG CEO reveals how he empowered his team by letting go.

CEO Christian Ulbrich leads global real estate services company to make a better world.

Financial Strength And Strength Of Character--Both Are Needed For Success

JLL Shows How Companies Can Do What Governments Can't To Make The World More Sustainable

Too Many Employers And Employees Are Locked In A Zero Sum Game Power Struggle

Leadership experts Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith join forces in this must-read on the 12 habits holding women back in their careers and strategies for overcoming them. At the time they published How Women Rise in 2018, no one could have predicted the impact of the Covid pandemic on women's employment and the Great Resignation that followed. Today, the book is more relevant than ever, with tips that will help women network more effectively, delegate strategically, take credit and more--all tools that will help in overcoming the systemic inequality that Social Capital leaders are fighting. For more of Goldsmith's ideas, check out "Marshall Goldsmith Shows Us How To Increase Value By 'Giving It Away.'" And for insight into how one company is speaking to a new generation of mothers, check out "Liz Tenety Gives Motherhood A Platform For Change."

Eat healthier this winter by exploring hydroponic indoor gardening. The AeroGarden Harvest Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit ($204.89) includes seeds for popular cooking ingredients like Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, thyme and mint, with room for six plants to grow in its sleek, stainless steel planet. The hydroponic system allows you to keep your garden watered even if you are away. For more ideas on sustainability, be sure to read "JLL Shows How Companies Can Do What Governments Can't To Make the World More Sustainable." 

Leaders Who Are Making The World A Better Place: We honor 10 Social Capital CEOs chosen by their peers--all past honorees--for their overall respect for people.

48% of large employers say they've seen an uptick in workers using mental health services, and 29% say more workers are seeking family leave due to mental health issues, according to research by Kaiser Family Foundation. Trends like this validate the work that Social Capital CEOs have been doing to put employees' health and wellness first. For creative ideas on this front, check out "The Wellbeing Factor."

As the world of travel opens back up, some companies are adapted better to the sudden surge in demand than others. Marriott falls into the former camp. It has a long tradition of keeping guests happy, and that stems from an equally long tradition of prioritizing employees. In "The Legacy of Marriott," CEO Tony Capuano illustrates how he is helping that proud history live on by building a culture of caring throughout the company. The culture is built around a framework of decision-making that is relevant to every Social Capital CEO. Read on for an article that may change the way you think about business. 

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