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India Today
6 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
What Gen Z expects from CEOs and why most are failing
As the world plunges deeper into a digital-first, purpose-driven economy, the disconnect between corporate leadership and the expectations of Gen Z is no longer a subtle generational gap rather it's a full-blown crisis. According to Deloitte's 2024 Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 75% of Gen Z employees say they would leave a company that doesn't align with their personal values. Yet, less than 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs even mention social justice, sustainability, or mental health in their public no longer just talking about a different "work style." Gen Z, the first truly digital-native generation, demands a completely new leadership operating system. Most CEOs are still operating in Windows Gen Z Actually Wants (And It's Not Ping Pong Tables)Let's cut through the noise. Gen Z doesn't want performative culture. We want authenticity, accountability, and action. Based on conversations within founder groups, employee town halls, and platforms like Blind, here's what defines effective leadership in the eyes of Gen Z:1. Radical TransparencyInternal pay bands. Company runway. Investor sentiment. All open.67% of Gen Z employees say they distrust companies that do not share their financial status or salary structure (PwC Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey, 2023). 2. Values Over OpticsDEI and climate statements are meaningless without budget and board like Patagonia's Ryan Gellert or Canva's Melanie Perkins resonate because they act, not announce.3. Well-being as Infrastructure, Not Perks58% of Gen Z employees report burnout symptoms weekly (McKinsey, 2024).Offering Calm app subscriptions doesn't solve a toxic work culture. Having psychological safety, manager training, and 4-day work weeks might.4. Digital-Native CommunicationQuarterly memos are dead. Leadership now requires Slack threads, podcast updates, AMAs on Z doesn't follow authority, it follows credibility. And credibility is built in CEO Archetype Is ObsoleteHistorically, the CEO was a commander. Then a consensus-builder. Now, Gen Z wants a creator-operator:Creator: Someone who thinks and builds in public, shares rough drafts, interacts with users on X or Threads, and isn't afraid to say "I don't know."Operator: Someone who gets their hands dirty with product, community, and feedback loops. No more ivory Tobi Ltke (Shopify), who codes. Or Alex Bouaziz (Deel), who tweets roadmap updates before press releases. That's real-time, high-trust Z Isn't Soft. It's suggesting Gen Z is disloyal or disengaged miss the mark. What this generation exhibits is selective loyalty. They will commit fully but only to leadership that has earned their during a period of institutional collapse, from climate chaos to economic volatility, Gen Z possesses a sharp radar for performative leadership. They don't expect perfection. They expect CEOs Can Catch Up (and Stay Relevant)Audit Cultural RelevanceWhen was the last time the CEO spoke with a 24-year-old analyst? Can leadership list the top three Glassdoor complaints?Treat Culture Like ProductadvertisementCulture is no longer HR's job alone. It needs a cross-functional owner, a feedback loop, and a Gen Z Advisory CouncilEstablish a shadow board of employees under 30 to pressure-test ideas, flag blind spots, and keep leadership Isn't OptionalBy 2025, Gen Z will represent 27% of the global workforce (World Economic Forum). Leaders who fail to understand this demographic will struggle not just with retention, but with clock is ticking. Evolve or risk leading a company no one wants to work inputs from By Aayush Puri ,Head of ANAROCK Channel Partners and ANACITY- Ends
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
Huge Patagonia summer sale is live from $26 — here's 19 outdoor apparel deals I'd shop now
Ready for some outdoor adventures this summer? Patagonia is the ultimate brand to shop if you have hikes, camping trips or excursions topping your agendas. And right now, the retailer is offering up to 50% off its high-quality outdoor gear. If you're in need of a wardrobe upgrade that will have you ready for the great outdoors, Patagonia can be your one-stop shop for this season and beyond. From t-shirts and shorts to hiking pants and rain jackets, we're seeing must-shop deals starting at $26. I've also sprinkled in some unbeatable Patagonia deals courtesy of REI. Keep scrolling to check out my top picks from the sale! If you want to wear the Patagonia logo proudly, this is the hat for you. This close-fitting, low-crown trucker hat has an organic cotton front, a recycled polyester mesh back and an adjustable snap closure. It's like Patagonia knows the exact features you want from a hip pack and they've put it into this one. Stuffable into its own pocket when you want to store it away, it features an adjustable strap and double pockets for bigger and smaller valuables. If you're after a waist fit or slung over the body, this will do both — all while sporting a trendy colorway. This is such a classic versatile hoody, I can't quite believe it's been discounted so deeply. This is the kind of sweater that never goes out of style. It's only on sale in gray, but it's still available in every size except XS and XXL. This hoody is made from 30 plastic bottles, so you know you're wearing something that is benefitting the planet. This versatile technical top was designed for use on the bike trail. It's quick drying, has stretch for mobility and even has odor control for long-lasting freshness. It's a classic look that'll go with a whole range of outfits and will keep you stylish and comfortable no matter where your next outdoor adventure takes you. The Patagonia Endless Run Shorts are made of quick-drying fabric that not only keep you dry, but also allow for stretch and movement. There's also a side pocket and a back pocket to carry your snacks and phone. It's all in the name. These all-season hemp pants are built with a flexible 9.6-oz 55% industrial hemp/27% recycled polyester/18% organic cotton blend, and they're pretty perfect for just about any time of year. There's a carpenter pocket on the side to keep tools and tech secure, and an extra layer of fabric from shin to thigh for extra durability. Bring some beachy style to the summer gathering with this festive Hawaiian shirt. It's made made from soft 100% organic cotton plain weave that offers lightweight comfort in warmer weather. It's also perfect to throw in your suitcase for summer vacations. I love a good jumpsuit! There's nothing easier than throwing on one stylish piece and heading out the door. It's stretchy, quick-drying and wrinkle-resistant. It doesn't get much better than that! The Patagonia Pack Out Tights are ideal for running errands, lounging around the house, working out, and everything in between. They feature a sturdy yet flexible double-knit mossed jersey fabric that's great for high-stepping. The wide waistband also lies flat under a pack or a dress. This is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece that's great for high-exertion activities in colder conditions. Its vivid apricot color is also super eye-catching. A more streamlined take on the beloved Houdini jacket, the pullover variant skips the hood — making it a better option for joggers and cyclists — and features a half zipper rather than the whole enchilada. Like its sibling, the Houdini Stash 1/2-Zip Pullover is treated with a Durable Water Repellant (DWR) coating to keep you dry. For a warm fleece pullover option, look no further than the super-plush Patagonia Retro Pile Fleece Marsupial. Featuring a large communal front pocket with zippered access for either hand, plus a zippered chest pocket, this versatile and cozy garment is an impressive 51% off and sure to become your new cold-weather staple. Not only is this backpack an iconic "black hole" pack, it's also a hiking/commute bag. It has a laptop sleeve and a chest strap for those days when you have to be at the office until 5 but have a hike planned at 6. When the sun goes down, the Lost Canyon Vest is there to answer the call for creature comforts. This beautifully breathable shell is made from 2-ounce 100% polyester (70% recycled) taffeta with four-way stretch and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish, insulated with lightweight 80-g Thermogreen 100% recycled polyester. In short, it's a great daily-wear layer that's also great for the environment. Want something that's nearly as packable as the Houdini but with greater weather resistance and warming prowess? The Patagonia Wind Field Jacket is the ticket. Designed for folks training in cool climates, it features a stretchy, moisture-resistant outer layer with soft, breathable fabric under the arms for ventilation. I know July is a weird time to be buying a jacket, but winter's going to come whether we like it or not. The Nano Puff jacket is insulated with synthetic materials, which means even people who stay away from down can make use of this. Right now, the discount includes every color (black, white, orange, green, dark blue, light blue) and most sizes, but hurry! I'm not sure how long stock will last at this price. This women's hybrid fleece and insulated pullover from Patagonia is bound to keep you warm on chilly days and evenings. The fleece top provides wicking warmth, whereas the insulated Nano Puff-inspired lower offers extra weather resistance with water-repellent fabric and heat-retaining PrimaLoft insulation. (P.S. You can get the men's version for $229). Here's one of Patagonia's gender-inclusive styles. This cardigan is a remake of one of the brand's most iconic pieces to celebrate Patagonia's 50th anniversary. So, for just $243 you're getting vintage Patagonia at a fraction of the usual retail price. Save 30% on the Patagonia Insulated Powder Town Jacket, which features a two-layer H2No Performance Standard shell and Thermogreen insulation for waterproof breathability, and a taffeta liner for easy layering. The two-way adjustable hood is helmet compatible, and the low-profile powder skirt connects to any Patagonia snow pants. Note: the women's version of this jacket is on sale for $243.
Boston Globe
14-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Andrew Kassoy, 55, dies; saw capitalism as a force for social good
Advertisement His contradictory philosophy, Mr. Kassoy continued, was that 'you're here to care, to care for your workers, your community, the planet, the other people that you do business with in your supply chain.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up In 2006, Mr. Kassoy, Coen Gilbert, and Houlahan left the corporate world and jointly founded B Lab, a nonprofit network whose lofty mission is 'transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.' To accomplish its goal, B Lab certifies companies, known as B Corps, that meet verified standards of social and environmental performance. These include pay and working conditions for employees; ethical marketing and data privacy for customers; hiring practices and charitable causes in neighborhoods where businesses are situated; non-exploitive sourcing of raw materials; and the impact of energy use on the air and water in those communities. Advertisement Among the 9,979 certified B Corps companies that employ more than 1 million people in 103 countries, according to B Lab, are Patagonia, the outdoor apparel maker; Danone Yogurt; and Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Advocacy by Mr. Kassoy and others also led to the creation over the last 15 years of so-called public benefit corporations -- required to consider the public good in their business decisions, not just the interests of shareholders as in a standard corporation -- through legislation in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Those states include Delaware, where most public companies are incorporated. While business language can be rife with jargon, Mr. Kassoy spoke plainly about wanting to 'put purpose and profit on a level playing field.' In a 2020 Q&A with the Shared Future Fund, which finances projects that address climate change, Mr. Kassoy noted that it was the 50th anniversary of an influential article by economist Milton Friedman, published in The New York Times on Sept. 13, 1970, with the headline 'The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits.' That view had been baked into corporate law in Delaware and the teachings of Harvard Business School, Mr. Kassoy said, but it failed to make companies as sustainable as possible. 'I think the opportunity is to reverse all that,' he said. Many young people, he said, 'don't believe in capitalism. They feel like they don't have the same kinds of opportunities, that companies don't look at them as anything other than a resource to be exploited.' Advertisement Countering such cynicism, he said, required reimagining capitalism. To convey his message, he didn't always quote Friedman's doctrine or 'The Great Gatsby' and its portrayal of the irresponsibility of elite wealth. As a father of four, he also found incisive meaning in animated feature films and was fond of an aphorism from the 'Kung Fu Panda' movies: 'One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.' Mr. Kassoy helped start B Lab, a nonprofit network that seeks to transform "the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet." CALLA KESSLER/NYT Andrew Renard Kassoy was born July 8, 1969, in the La Jolla area of San Diego and grew up in Boulder, Colo., where his father, David Kassoy, is an emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado. His mother, Carol (Fuchs) Kassoy, a former music teacher, is a board member of the Colorado Music Festival. In a 2019 series in the Times about visionaries, Mr. Kassoy said that by the time he was in fifth grade he wanted to be an elected official or a policymaker. An early influence on the need for social justice and opportunity for all was his maternal grandfather, Reuben Fuchs, known as Ruby, who was then the principal at Clara Barton High School in New York City and started public-private partnerships to train vocational students. 'Ruby instilled in Andrew a view that the world and its systems could always be improved,' Mr. Kassoy's sister, Erin Falquier, a clean energy consultant, said in a text message. 'Like Ruby, Andrew saw challenges as exciting opportunities rather than barriers.' While on a grant from Stanford, he worked on his senior thesis on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, where he was mentored by an elder named Basil Brave Heart. It is one of the poorest communities in the United States, and Brandenburg, Mr. Kassoy's wife, said the challenges of extreme poverty that he witnessed 'really drove home the stark inequalities in this country' and were 'eye-opening in a way previous experiences hadn't been.' Advertisement He also served an internship with David Skaggs, then a member of Congress from Colorado. When Mr. Kassoy sought to return to work for him after graduating with a degree in political science in 1991, he recalled to the Times, Skaggs's response was 'Maybe, but I think not yet.' Skaggs advised him to do something in the world, like exploring the workings of the economy. Mr. Kassoy ended up working in private equity for 16 years and realized that he could create change without being a politician. But he began to reevaluate his career path after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and, he said, ultimately found Wall Street too focused on 'how quickly you could leverage something up and sell it with little interest' in the underlying business 'or the humans involved.' There had to be a better way, he thought, of running capitalism to 'benefit society and not just a few shareholders.' He was driven in his work, in the way he cooked -- his motto, his wife said, was 'Go big or order pizza' -- and in the way he exercised. He rode a bicycle up Mont Ventoux, a famously steep climb on the Tour de France course. Numerous times he climbed Longs Peak in Colorado, at 14,259 feet the tallest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Brandenburg said, though on occasion his ambition overcame his endurance. After Mr. Kassoy underwent his first round of chemotherapy in 2023, she said, he and friends hiked Colorado's Arapaho Pass to 11,906 feet before his stamina waned. He had to be helped down and was taken to an emergency room. Advertisement Mr. Kassoy left his daily involvement in B Lab in 2022. Over the past year, he wrote a critique of OpenAI and served as a senior adviser to a holding company, started last month, called Nine Dean, whose aim is to acquire midlevel businesses and hold them for the long term, relieving the immediate pressure to maximize profits. In addition to his wife, whom he married in 2013, his sister, and his parents, Mr. Kassoy leaves a daughter, Etta, and a son, Xavier, from his marriage to Brandenburg; and two sons, Max and Jed, from his marriage to writer and therapist Kamy Wicoff, which ended in divorce. 'The problems we face as a society, they're enormous and they can be totally overwhelming,' Mr. Kassoy said in a 2021 video. He often awoke in the middle of the night, he said, thinking, 'Climate change, we're screwed.' What is there to do? he asked in the video. Do something, he answered. 'At a minimum, just by taking action, it gives you a sense of meaning in your life.' This article originally appeared in
The Guardian
12-07-2025
- Science
- The Guardian
‘It can't withstand the heat': fears ‘stable' Patagonia glacier in irreversible decline
One of the few stable glaciers in a warming world, Perito Moreno, in Santa Cruz province, Argentina, is now undergoing a possibly irreversible retreat, scientists say. Over the past seven years, it has lost 1.92 sq km (0.74 sq miles) of ice cover and its thickness is decreasing by up to 8 metres (26 ft) a year. For decades, Perito Moreno defied the global trend of glacial retreat, maintaining an exceptional balance between snow accumulation and melting. Its dramatic calving events, when massive blocks of ice crashed into Lago Argentino, became a symbol of natural wonder, drawing millions of visitors to southern Patagonia. Dr Lucas Ruiz, a glaciologist at the Argentine Institute of Nivology, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences, said: 'The Perito Moreno is a very particular, exceptional glacier. Since records began, it stood out to the first explorers in the late 19th century because it showed no signs of retreat – on the contrary, it was advancing. And it continued to do so until 2018, when we began to see a different behaviour. Since then, its mass loss has become increasingly rapid.' Scientists and local guides warn that the balance is beginning to shift. 'The first year the glacier didn't return to its previous year's position was 2022. The same happened in 2023, again in 2024, and now in 2025. The truth is, the retreat continues. The glacier keeps thinning, especially along its northern margin,' said Ruiz. This sector is the farthest from tourist walkways and lies above the deepest part of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. The summer of 2023-24 recorded a maximum temperature of 11.2C, according to meteorological data collected by Pedro Skvarca, a geophysical engineer and the scientific director of the Glaciarium centre in El Calafate, Patagonia. Over the past 30 years, the average summer temperature rose by 1.2C, a change significant enough to greatly accelerate ice melt. Ice thickness measurements are equally alarming. Between 2018 and 2022, the glacier was thinning at a rate of 4 metres a year. But in the past two years, that has doubled to 8 metres annually. 'Perito Moreno's size no longer matches the current climate; it's simply too big. It can't withstand the heat, and the current ice input isn't enough to compensate,' Ruiz said. Ice that once rested on the lakebed owing to its weight, said Ruiz, had now thinned so much that it was beginning to float, as water pressure overtook the ice's own. With that anchor lost, the glacier's front accelerates – not because of increased mass input from the accumulation zone, where snow compacts into ice, but because the front slides and deforms. This movement triggers a feedback loop that further weakens the structure, making the process potentially irreversible. Xabier Blanch Gorriz, a professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, who studies ice calving at the Perito Moreno glacier front, said: 'Describing the change as 'irreversible' is complex, because glaciers are dynamic systems. But the truth is that the current rate of retreat points to a clearly negative trend.' He added: 'The glacier's retreat and thinning are evident and have accelerated.' Ruiz confirmed another disturbing trend reported by local guides: calving events are becoming louder, more frequent, and much larger. In April, a guide at Los Glaciares national park described watching a tower of ice the height of a 20-storey building collapse into the lake. 'It's only in the last four to six years that we've started seeing icebergs this size,' he told Reuters. Sign up to Down to Earth The planet's most important stories. Get all the week's environment news - the good, the bad and the essential after newsletter promotion In January of this year, Blanch Gorriz and his team installed eight photogrammetric systems that capture images every 30 minutes, enabling the generation of 3D models of about 300 metres of the glacier front. Initial comparisons between December and June already reveal significant ice loss. Satellite images further highlight a striking retreat over just 100 days. Today, nothing seems capable of halting the glacier's retreat. Only a series of cooler summers and wetter winters might slow the trend, but climate projections point in the opposite direction. 'What we expect is that, at some point, Perito Moreno will lose contact with the Magallanes peninsula, which has historically acted as a stabilising buttress and slowed the glacier's response to climate change. When that happens, we'll likely see a catastrophic retreat to a new equilibrium position, farther back in the narrow valley,' said Ruiz. Such a shift would represent a 'new configuration' of the glacier, raising scientific questions about how this natural wonder would behave in the future. 'It will be something never seen before – even farther back than what the first researchers documented in the late 19th century,' Ruiz nadded. How long the glacier might hold that future position remains unknown. But what scientists do know is that the valley, unlike the Magallanes peninsula, would not be able to hold the glacier in place. Perito Moreno – Latin America's most iconic glacier and part of a Unesco world heritage site since 1981 – now joins a regrettable local trend: its neighbours, the Upsala and Viedma glaciers, have retreated at an astonishing rate over the past two decades. It is also part of a global pattern in which, as Ruiz put it, humanity is 'digging the grave' of the world's glaciers.
Deccan Herald
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Why great leaders reflect before reacting
Reflecting on his old journal entry, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, reread, 'My gear is helping people destroy the places I love.' That realisation sparked Patagonia's transfer of $3 billion in equity to a climate-action trust, a decision driven by deep introspection. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently revealed her resignation stemmed not from exhaustion, as many believed, but from an inner reckoning: Am I still the leader I believe I want to be to do this job well?.I recall my conversation with then-Prince Charles at Cambridge. As a student, he shared that he struggled with boiling eggs. Laughing off this mishap, the future king disarmed hierarchy, illustrating candour in a culture that prizes learn from reflecting on experience, John Dewey reminded us a 100 years ago, but not from experience alone. Yet, in a culture where speed is perceived as strength, meaningful reflection is increasingly rare. Outrage eclipses society rewards performance and neglects authenticity, resulting in moral and emotional emptiness, despite professional success. And you may wonder, humble self-reflection aside, King Charles may be employing a British tactic used by those in power to put others at ease. So, what distinguishes introspection from performative humility? And, does that distinction matter?.True reflection involves wrestling with discomfort and questioning assumptions; it lowers anxiety and sharpens decision-making. This practice has ancient roots. The Bhagavad Gita frames Arjuna's battlefield paralysis as a crisis of moral high-profile leaders have partaken in this demanding ritual of introspection, humbling their egos by acknowledging fallibility. Aristotle termed this balance of deliberation and decisiveness phronesis. Lincoln wrote unreleased letters to temper his rage; Gandhi filled notebooks probing his motives. Churchill, a resolute leader who navigated Britain through challenging times, grappled with depression and exchanged letters with Chaplin, both voicing their inner struggles. Self-examination activates the brain's error-monitoring network, facilitating learning and not all mental churn constitutes fruitful reflection. Loud politics arises from brash folks reaching erroneous conclusions about how to act, while seemingly correct actions may come from those rigidly adhering to learned behaviours without true are not soul-searchers. They brood over the same thoughts, reinforce harmful distortions, and worsen their issues. Interactions with some people may feel draining or superficial. They may project their insecurities onto others, deflect, or double down when challenged, avoiding reflection to protect their fragile self-worth. Speaking to them can feel like you're talking to glass – superficial and lacking depth. If you point out a flaw, they may insist that it is you who is imagining things. The consequences of self-reflection – or its absence – ripple beyond the who revise their internal narratives tend to show higher civic engagement and stronger ethical behaviour. Employees who regularly reflect, a Harvard Bocconi study finds, perform in leaders is at its historic low globally. In this scenario, reflection is the most effective strategy leaders can use. According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, Lokniti-CSDS Youth, and Pew Research, about two-thirds of people around the world fear and mistrust their leaders. But Gallup's State of the Global Workplace report shows that when leaders admit mistakes and explain course corrections, trust in them rises the data reveals, a leader's willingness to interrogate themselves, not ideological purity, determines public trust. A study of 201,000 participants found that people care about how leaders make decisions, not what decisions. Those masterful storytellers who cast India's rise as inseparable from their own – tracing a path from railway platforms to the world stage – might ask themselves rarer questions: What did I misunderstand? And what, in truth, have I learned?.Without reflection, democracy becomes reactive, vulnerable to disinformation, jeopardising public safety. The 2025 Democracy Report from the University of Gothenburg warns that unchecked information flows in India are eroding democratic norms, skewing democracy norms a reaction-driven world obsessed with immediacy, the quietest act remains the most radical: listening within – and proving, through consistent and correctable action, that we have truly heard ourselves. Without disciplined self-reflection, learning stalls and relationships suffer; with it, people and institutions stay alive to do we make reflection habitual? Name the data. Begin with evidence – whether a journal entry, a quarterly metric, or a gut feeling – that something is off. Ambiguity resists accountability. Build a pause ritual. Ten-minute debriefs, weekly journaling, or asking 'what am I missing?' can interrupt runaway certainty. Act on accrued insight. Even when it's uncomfortable and the time you read this, I'll be back at Cambridge among many still trying to master, metaphorically, life's simple art of boiling an egg. Let's hope we have begun to understand: our inward gaze isn't weakness, it is the awakening of personal growth.
