In 2020, the world was rocked by the sudden and indiscriminate spread of Covid-19. But for all the damage caused lives lost, economies roiled and jobs eradicated it also created opportunities for individuals and businesses to pause and reflect. Bushido Capitalism explores the ways in which this forced interlude has allowed us to reflect on the effects of a Great Acceleration of the last two decades and to critically evaluate where we should go next. Guided by updated values of Bushido, which have long been enshrined in Japanese culture but are rarely referenced in the West, this book presents ways in which we can use this current inflection point to become more responsible, ethical and sustainably minded citizens and business leaders. It underscores the importance of collaboration, humility and realism, but also of confidence, ambition and creativity. it demonstrates that businesses, particularly in a complex and polarised world, can be a force for the common good of society if run the right way. AUTHOR: Kengo Sakurada is the CEO of Sompo Holdings, a large mulitinational insurance company headquartered in Japan. He is a prolific international speaker and is passionate about sustainability, ethical governance and using technology for the wellbeing of all. SELLING POINTS: . Transform capitalism for your security, health and wellbeing . A short and powerful book about where the world has arrived, and what business can do to create a better future . Original insights on ethics and behaviour drawn from the Japanese Bushido code of conduct . Written by an international business executive and visionary, who is highly influential in the CSR space
- ISBN:
- 9781911671589
- 9781911671589
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Category:
- Business ethics & social responsibility
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
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22-07-2021
- Publisher:
- LID Publishing
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions (mm):
- 216x138mm
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