It’s no secret that Howard Schultz, Starbucks’ Chairman, is a fan of blockchain. In fact, in February, Schultz announced that Starbucks is likely to utilise blockchain technology as part of a new payments app. He’s certainly not the first executive of a global brand to express an interest in blockchain technology. However, he may be one of the first to act. So why should we care?
In a world where leaders and start-up founders are predominantly male, topics such as motherhood and even more so pregnancy are extremely rare, especially about how they fit in with the world of work.
When the “True North” of your purpose doesn’t just lead back to you, you are grounding your self-worth in creating a better world for others. It is what psychologist Erik Erikson called “generativity.” Simply put, it means giving to the next generation.
As society becomes ever more insular and virtual pleasures replace real-life hardships, it is understandable why most people are tempted to put themselves first.
However, with this self-obsession comes a serious mental health warning: