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Supporting Faith in the Workplace: Four Companies Leading the Way in 2026

Inside the growing movement to recognize religion as a core part of workplace diversity.

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne March and Elaine Pofeldt | April 23, 2026

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Joy to the World – Thanks to Technology Created by High-Tech Anthropology

Richard Sheridan shares the human-centric design that makes Menlo Innovations unique in its operations and aspirations.

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | April 30, 2026
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Most New Managers Fail; the Solution Is Obvious but Ignored

LifeGuides founder Mark Donohue has a game-changing answer.

By Mark Donohue | April 16, 2026

Featuring the Center’s TOP Social Capital Business Leaders for April 2026

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Julie Sweet

Chair & CEO at Accenture
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Stephan Jacob

Co-Founder & Chief Global Officer at Cotopaxi
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Haviv Ilan

President & CEO at Texas Instruments

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John Goodbrake

Owner & CEO at Master’s Transportation
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Tina Rogers Brown’s Secret Strategy for Helping Clients Scale: Focus on the Human Side of Business

Even in the age of AI, leaders who prioritize people will have an edge, says the founder of Vector Holding Group.

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | April 9, 2026
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Isak Pretorius Is Forging a Sustainable Economic Future for Africa’s Population

By leading ForAfrika as a bridge between the nonprofit and for‑profit worlds, he’s created a circular model that rejects those limiting labels and focuses instead on one holistic goal:  ‘being for good business.’

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | March 26, 2026
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***UPDATE***: As Barry-Wehmiller Transitions to a New Generation of Leadership, One Thing Stays the Same: Its Focus on People

Chairman Bob Chapman and his son, company president Kyle Chapman, still operate on the principle that all team members ‘are somebody’s precious child.’

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | February 24, 2026

Social Capital in Action

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At e.l.f. Beauty, chairman and CEO Tarang Amin aims to create an ownership mindset by empowering employees. “At e.l.f. Beauty, every employee is a shareholder, and we operate as a High Performance Team where accountability and collaboration go hand and hand,” he says. “This creates an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up, taking smart risks and bringing their whole selves to work.” That mindset has led to 26 consecutive quarters of net sales and market share growth. Learn more about how he has built a culture of growth in “e.l.f Beauty Is All About Empowerment.”

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e.l.f. Beauty Is All About Empowerment

CEO Tarang Amin leads with a commitment to make beauty accessible for all and to democratize access to opportunity.

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | April 2, 2026
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Matt Wilkerson Breaks Down the Barriers to Entry for Millions of Young Job Seekers

Extern co-founder creates access and opportunity for students and learners when the job application demands ‘experience.’

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | January 29, 2026

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Because Taking Care of People is taking care of business: Our mission is to improve company performance, the lives of employees, customers, and those in the community through an integrative social capital model that rewards all stakeholders.

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Authors of ‘Capital Evolution’ Share a Bold Reassessment of Capitalism in America

Seth Levine and Elizabeth McBride argue for an alternative model that recognizes the increasing influence of business in society and the need for companies to consider stakeholders beyond just shareholders. 

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | February 12, 2026
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Garry Ridge Supercharged WD-40 on Heart and the Powerful ‘Why’ Connection for Its Employees and Customers

'Soft' takes hard work – and creates stronger results, as Garry proved at WD-40 and now coaches through 'The Learning Moment.'

By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt | January 8, 2026