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. Alan Mulally is one of the most iconic CEOs of our times, known for his turnaround of Ford Motor Company. What many people who have never worked for him don't know about his culture of "love by design," one built on showing employees the company truly appreciates and even loves them. In Alan Mulally says "All You Need Is Love--And A Great System," he shares the ideas that have powered his success, and the achievements of his team. His motto: "To serve is to live." It's the essence of what Social Capital is all about. 

Ford Motor's turnaround from a $17B loss was "not complicated."

We honor 10 Social Capital business dynamos nominated by other Social Capital honorees.

Cultivating Trust As A Leader
The New Revolution: Access
Selling Socks and Saving Soles

Bob Burg's classic The Go-Giver sold more than 1 million copies, thanks to its uplifting approach to business. In The Go-Giver Influencer,  he looks at the concept of influence and how it affects our empathy, ability to conduct civil discourse and ability to see the perspective of others. If you're concerned about the future of democracy, you won't want to miss this book. As Marshall Goldsmith puts it, "This may be the most important Go-Giver book yet--and in today's polarized world, it could not be more timely." For more of Marshall Goldsmith's ideas, see "Startling Revelations Link Life and Business Success."

With the holidays approaching, why not help the important people in your life bring some flair to their writing projects? The Bolt Action Pen ($99) is made in Texas and comes in titanium, copper, bronze and Zirconium. The pens have a lifetime warrantee. As the maker Tactile Turn puts it, "A good tool should be used daily and passed along to future generations to enjoy." That type of sustainability is an idea that fits right into the Social Capital movement. For more Social Capital ideas, check out "The New Revolution: Access."

Nerdy’s Online Tutoring Helps Schools Tackle America’s Education Crisis. Founder Chuck Cohn is on a mission to transform how people learn through technology. It's an issue that is top of mind during National Education Week.

Americans at every income level are feeling the sting of inflation, with 26% of those making $150,000 or more seeing major strain, according to a Wall Street Journal poll. It's yet another reminder of why the financial wellness programs Social Capital companies have embraced are so important. Want to bring the latest ideas to your company? Check out "CEOs Who Share The Wealth."

Maraia Tanner, CEO of STAR HARBOR Academy and Campus, believes that happy customers result from a happy team. "To me, that means recognizing that employees are first people -- with lives, hopes, dreams, bucket lists, family," she says. She has set up the company to help employees achieve their own life goals on both the professional and personal front. Tanner was nominated for our "Leaders' Picks For Best Leaders of 2022!" list by underwater lab Proteus's CEO Lisa Marrocchino. And here's our story on Proteus: "Underwater Lab For-Profit Uncovering Secrets To Save Humanity." Leaders like this give us all hope for the future. 

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