The Patagonia Way: Vincent Stanley on Responsible Business, Book Launch Special.

What if your company actually wanted your boldest ideas - and acted on them?

Patagonia’s success proves that giving employees freedom and responsibility creates innovation that lasts.

In this special mini episode of Work That’s Worth It, Georgi shares one of the most powerful stories from her interview with Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia and co-author of The Responsible Company. This is one of the standout conversations featured in Georgi’s book, Work That’s Worth It.

You’ll hear how one employee’s bold proposal led Patagonia to donate 100% of its Black Friday sales to environmental causes - and why this kind of idea-sharing is normal inside a company that values purpose over play-it-safe.

00:00 – Intro: What makes a workplace truly worth it
01:20 – Vincent Stanley on listening cultures vs. performative ones
02:42 – How a single employee sparked Patagonia’s recycled paper movement
04:40 – Black Friday & the 100% donation idea from a new employee
06:31 – Patagonia’s unique retail culture: Empowerment over permission
07:55 – Why real innovation depends on employee freedom
09:25 – Georgi’s reflection: A culture where your voice matters
10:34 – Special offer for podcast listeners (free book chapters)

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