John and Jennifer Garrett: Doing Good is Good Business
July 21, 2021In this series, called “Doing Good is Good Business,” RecognizeGood asks Austin-area business and community leaders that exact question – why IS doing good is simply good business? In this video, we hear from John and Jennifer Garrett of Community Impact Newspaper. John: “CI’s culture is our values – it’s Jennifer’s, and …
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When it comes to serving those in need, there’s one woman who does it all.
July 8, 2021Ebonie Trice founded Mission Accomplished seven years ago in response to the rise in homelessness in Austin and has now served thousands of neighbors in need. Ebonie founded her nonprofit after her own struggles left her with a clear realization of the gaps not traditionally covered by existing programs assisting those affected by homelessness. The …
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2021 Ethics in Business Awards
June 11, 2021It’s easy to talk about ethical leadership when times are easy. It’s another thing entirely when times are tough and the future is uncertain. As RecognizeGood continues in our mission to share the best examples of ethical business leadership, the business community joined together – virtually – on June 3rd, to celebrate organizations of all sizes …
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Right Thing = Good Business w/ Tami Andres, Goodwin & Company
June 2, 2021RecognizeGood: Goodwin & Company has a pretty robust set of programs and trainings and really seems to take ethical development seriously. What’s the impetus for that mindset surrounding employee well-being – did it come from the founders, or is it just developed over time? Tami Andres: You know, it’s interesting, it’s kind of been here …
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Right Thing = Good Business w/ Trammell Cooper, Genesis Wealth Management
June 2, 2021RecognizeGood: How important is it to be able to maintain ethics, build trust and keep building a better business? Trammell Cooper: One of our key mottos at Genesis Wealth Management is we do the right thing, because it’s the right thing to do. That core philosophy drives who we are in our personal and professional …
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Right Thing = Good Business w/ Misty Whited, Austin Community Foundation
June 2, 2021RecognizeGood: You’ve been at Austin Community Foundation for a while, so how have you seen the culture grow and develop over time with continuous improvement? Or was it there when you started and y’all continue to shepherd it? Misty Whited: I believe it was there when I started. I think a lot of it has to do …
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