TED Talk – Miller – Sustainable Wealth

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WHEN WE DESIGN ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS WHAT IS THE VALUE, THE WEALTH, THAT WE ARE CREATING?

It Is Time to Redefine, Redesign, Capitalism!

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The Real Capital of a Corporation, Person or Nation

Spiritual Capital: The degree to which individuals are centered by higher purpose and unifying values.

Social Capital: The Level of internal and external trust.

Human Capital: The sum of human competence and motivation.

Innovation Capital: Innovation may be either technology (product), or process (how we make, deliver, service). The business of business is to innovate.

Financial Capital: The net of the financial assets and liabilities.

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How leaders and followers view the assets

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In Summary…

The Life Cycles of Leadership and Culture

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Is the Downfall Inevitable?Or, Can We Achieve an “Ever advancing civilization, the day not to be followed by night?”

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How Capitalism Really Works

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Emerging and Declining Wealth Profiles