Watch Episode 5 of the New Normal - Nikki, Daniel and Josh Recap

Nikki, Josh and Daniel had a great conversation today, discussing some of the best pandemic business and investment adaptation strategies we've learned about since we started this series five weeks ago. There's a lot of amazing work happening in the responsible business and investment space, and a whole lot of room to learn, grow and expand.

The topic of culture figured prominently in our recap conversation (see below). Following this, we look ahead to future conversations. Nikki, Josh, and Daniel each shared a topic that has yet to be covered extensively in The New Normal and feels important to address. 

• Culture, culture, culture. Business follows culture and the pandemic is sparking major shifts in culture and behavior. Smart businesses and investors—especially in the social impact space—will have their fingers on the pulse of these changes and get ahead of the curve. 

• Macroeconomic trends. Taking stock of the big picture and understanding where the economy and society are headed is crucial. Josh would like to see more discussion at this level, to support our ground-level decision-making as responsible investors and business leaders.

• Disaster capitalism. From resource grabs to suspension of habeas corpus and loss of civil liberties, Nikki wants us to understand how businesses and governments are responding—sometimes badly—and what we can do about it. 

• Grief and mental health. We are losing many things, from jobs to community to loved ones. Daniel wants us to be prepared for the mental health challenges that come with crisis, and to make space for grieving processes so we can stabilize ourselves.

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