Leadership

The Confectionery Foundation advocates for practices that drive sustainable, long term growth and profitability for the confectionery industry. For this reason, we are thrilled Rand Stagen spoke at the recent National Confectioners Association State of the Industry Conference and revealing the drivers behind the “winning formulas” of next-level companies whose organizations exemplify the shift towards purpose, stakeholder management, and long-termism. Mr. Stagen is Managing Director of Stagen Leadership Academy and Board Member of Conscious Capitalism, Inc.

“Rand stimulates your thinking about leadership, market trends and competitive advantage.”
Robert Nelson, Chairman Ex Officio The Confectionery Foundation
Chairman and CEO Elmer Chocolate

Recommended Resources for Building Better Businesses

ORGANIZATIONS
Conscious Capitalism

B Corporations

Shared Value Initiative

Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism

Focusing Capital on the Long Term (FCLT)

Economics of Mutuality

RESOURCES

Stagen’s Stakeholder Worksheets: Click here to download the set of 4 worksheets

Rand Stagen’s 3/2019 Next Level Leadership presentation in PDF:
Click here to download Mr. Stagen’s presentation slides

A Call For Long-Term Capitalism Magazine Article By Rand Stagen: Click to read the article

Larry Fink CEO Letter: Click to read the letter

Ed Freeman Stakeholder Theory Video: Click to watch the Stakeholder video on YouTube

Michael Porter Shared Value TED Video: Click to watch the TED video

McKinsey Corporate Horizon Index: Click to read the Report

Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia
Click to buy the book and read reviews on Amazon

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THE CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM CREDO
We believe that business is good because it creates value, it is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange, it is noble because it can elevate our existence, and it is heroic because it lifts people out of poverty and creates prosperity. Free enterprise capitalism is the most powerful system for social cooperation and human progress ever conceived. It is one of the most compelling ideas we humans have ever had.

The Confectionery Foundation Leadership

The Confectionery Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization bringing together industry volunteers who are working on many outstanding initiatives, among them linking the next generation of talent in our communities with opportunities provided in and by American confectionery suppliers, retailers and manufacturers.

The Confectionery Foundation Board of Directors
Elizabeth Clair, Chairman
Tessa Porter, Vice Chairman
Steve Casey, Secretary/Treasurer
Amy Allured
Byard Ebling
Rick Fossali
Rebecca Silberfarb
Joanna Turner

Senior Advisory Council
Rick Brindle
Sara Clair, Chairman Emeritus
Robert Nelson, Chairman Emeritus
Chuck Castle
National Confectioners Association foundation representation:
John H. Downs, Jr; Elise Fennig; Tracy Thompson

Thank you to The Confectionery Foundation’s Strategic Plan members