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Over the past 8 years I've focused largely on sustainability in the motion picture industry. I'm proud to collaborate with many industry stakeholders to develop and strengthen their sustainability programs. My mission is to scale sustainable production solutions consistently. My vision is to change the climate of entertainment and transform with way the industry approached its craft. Specialties: sustainability strategy, engagement, program management, sustainability communications, data analysis
Zena Harris
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Those companies unwilling to change may find it difficult to keep up with evolving customer needs. The only true constant in the culture space is change. With fast-moving trends, quickly shifting consumer behaviors and often unexpected global events, the culture space can be difficult to navigate if you’re not willing to roll with the punches. The ability to pivot, rethink their strategy and embrace change often separates thriving companies from those that fall behind. If businesses want to succeed in this industry, they’ll need to make adaptability an important part of their strategy and company culture. To help, 11 business leaders from Rolling Stone Culture Council describe the importance of adaptability in their own companies and offer up their best tips for successfully implementing it into your own organization.
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Many of today's most successful leaders got to where they are thanks to words of wisdom they received early in their career journeys. The lessons we carry from early in our careers often shape how we lead, create and collaborate in the present. Whether it was advice about trusting your instincts, staying true to your voice or learning from failure, the right words at the right time can echo for decades. Below, members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the formative advice they received early on and how it continues to influence their work and perspectives today. Read on for their inspiring insights that you can take into your own professional journey.
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These steps can help create the kind of culture that employees will love to brag about. For a business leader, to empower your employees is to give them the tools, resources, support and courage they need to do their jobs well. While constant monitoring and micro-managing may have been a popular management style in years past, today’s leaders are looking for ways to weave empowerment into the very core of their company’s culture, ensuring every employee is able to contribute their best work. However, creating such a culture may require a significant shift from what currently exists in your organization. To build more collaboration, encouragement and positivity into your work culture, consider the following advice from the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council.
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The key is to focus on your cause and not your business. Whether it’s donating to a cause, giving their time and resources to those in need or partnering with a nonprofit organization, there are many ways for businesses to get involved in philanthropy. But while the main motivation behind doing good in their community may not have anything to do with scaling their business, telling stories of impact and philanthropy can be a great strategy for boosting business growth. The trick lies in how to tell these stories thoughtfully and sensitively in a way that will resonate with consumers across the board. As business leaders and master storytellers themselves, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council have a few tips for getting it right. Below, they offer up their best advice for telling compelling stories of impact that will lead to enhanced growth.
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With these tips, you can enjoy the holidays and feel productive at the same time. During the holidays, both your personal and professional to-do lists can often feel never-ending. With gatherings to attend, shopping to do, projects to wrap up and tasks to try to complete before you take off on PTO, finding a way to get it all done can seem impossible. To help ease your work-life balance during the busy holiday season, it’s key to get organized at work and put systems into place to help you bring your workload down to a more manageable level. To help, 11 business leaders from Rolling Stone Culture Council each discuss one tip they'd offer business leaders for how to tackle a long list of competing priorities during this time of year and get a little more enjoyment out of the festive season.
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Standing out isn’t just about having the best idea. In a world saturated by millions of businesses all claiming to have the perfect solution to whatever problem consumers have, trying to find ways to make your own business rise above the noise can seem like an impossible endeavor. However, even businesses with fierce competition can find ways of standing out — with the right strategy, of course. To truly get your business noticed and to amass a large following of devoted customers, you’ll need to think thoughtfully about your customers, their needs and what your business can provide that no other business can. To help get you started, nine business leaders from Rolling Stone Culture Council share their insights on differentiating your company from the competition and recommend a few steps you should remember to take to help ensure your success.
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Green Spark Group
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Founded in Vancouver, Canada, Green Spark Group got its start consulting on productions and has since developed into a full service sustainability agency, leading the industry through its evolution towards sustainable practices. To us, sustainability is a concept that takes into account social, environmental and economic responsibility. It's the ability of an organization to manage transparently its responsibilities for social well-being, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity over the long term. We believe that with a consistent approach to sustainable production we can foster a shift in mindset, practices and innovation and spark positive, lasting change. We offer a wide array of consulting offerings, education opportunities, and easy-to-use resources to help creatives and producers of all types function and excel within sustainable systems.