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Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Tom Henry who is currently the learning and development coordinator for Whole Foods Market; his background is remarkable and he has vast professional experience in retail, leadership and executive development. The experience of retail has tremendously changed in the past 35 years, including the retail implosion of the 80 ́s and 90 ́s leading to the rise of the digital economy. Tom Henry is an avid believer in conscious capitalism and he’s become a respected voice in his community, his services both within Whole Foods and outside in the broader business community is truly inspiring. In today’s interview, he will share the principles of conscious capitalism while diving deep in the concepts of collective consciousness, diversity, inclusion, conflict, transformation, values and needs. Key Takeaways: [2:20] Tom Henry shares his experience in Berlin where he was invited to talk about conscious capitalism. [5:06] Tom Henry talks about the origins of his interest in conscious capitalism. [6:45] Conscious capitalism is about a higher purpose and that business is best when is not just about profit. [8:05] The four tenets of conscious capitalism. [09:46] The loss of purpose we experience as a society it is a consequence of the struggle of the world economies. [11:01] It is not about what we do, but about who we are and how we are when we are doing it. [11:10] First principle: Acknowledging your higher purpose. [13:51] Do what you can where you are. [14:50] Second principle: We think we are separate individuals, but we are actually just one collective consciousness. [18:02] When we observe something, we are part of it. [19:26] The ultimate diversity and inclusion is when you are able to see yourself as the other next to you. [21:04] The third principle: Transformation occurs through dialogue. [22:57] Values reflect our needs and motivations. [24:44] Tom Henry shares how the four core principles come alive in Whole Foods Market. [26:54] When there is no conflict in a company it could be a result of people being passive or hiding. [29:19] What do you want to be? Do you want to be right or do you want to be whole? [30:38] Tom Henry shares his perception of compassion. [32:43] Lighting round. [38:37] Nate’s three key takeaways from this conversation: We are in this together. Transformation occurs through dialogue. Values unite and beliefs separate. Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?, by Rick Warren Barrett Values Centre, Personal Values Assessment Tom Henry on Linkedin