{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Conscious Capitalists","title":"Rethinking Strategy in Radical Uncertainty: Lessons from Patagonia","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2385,"description":"What happens when a global brand famous for saving the planet from itself decides to challenge the very DNA of corporate leadership?\n\nIn this first episode of The Conscious Capitalists’ Summer Series, hosts Timothy Henry and Kate Adams speak with Charles Conn, Chair of Patagonia, co-founder of Monograph, and former senior partner at McKinsey. Together, they explore how conscious enterprises can thrive in a world of radical uncertainty — from geopolitical shocks to disruptive technologies — by rethinking the way leadership works.\nCharles takes us inside Patagonia’s approach to leading with purpose, agility, and trust, showing why the old top-down, control-heavy playbook is no longer fit for a future that demands resilience, innovation, and courage. From breaking hierarchies to empowering frontline teams, he reveals how to build organizations that adapt fast and stay true to their values.\nThis is more than a conversation about business — it’s a blueprint for a new era of leadership. Charles shares stories and strategies from the boardroom to the trailhead, illustrating how authenticity, curiosity, and conscious capitalism can create lasting impact in both business and society.\nListeners will gain insights into:\nWhy traditional leadership models are collapsing — and what’s replacing them\nPatagonia’s trust-first culture and how it fuels innovation\nHow conscious capitalism drives agility in uncertain markets\nThe role of curiosity in making better decisions\nPractical ways to shift from hierarchical control to empowered teams\nBalancing purpose with performance without losing momentum\nHow leaders can thrive — not just survive — in disruptive times\nWhether you’re a CEO looking to future-proof your organization, a startup founder hungry for agile growth, or a leader seeking to balance profit with purpose, this episode offers a rare inside look at what it takes to lead consciously in the face of unprecedented change.\n\n**\nIf you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/b_GDVKezGjdpesU-7Xe8Xw8YXhPGy_TRl7o7877GmVo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84N2Rm/YmY2Nzk0NGMyMzUx/OTYxOWQ5NGU4YTNl/ZDZiNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}