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Published Jun 2, 2022

Rapid Response: Why business must be a force for good, w/former American Express CEO Ken Chenault

Former American Express CEO Ken Chenault explores the essential role of core values in crisis leadership and corporate responsibility, advocating for businesses to champion societal issues while pursuing success. He emphasizes truth and integrity in leadership and highlights the pillars of responsible innovation in the age of AI and blockchain.
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  • Core Values

    Ken Chenault stresses that truth, character, and values are crucial for business leaders. He believes that these elements are more important than ever in today's society. Ken states, "The most important thing to me is the quest for truth, character and values" 1.

       

    Activism

    Ken Chenault integrates activism into his business career, particularly focusing on voting rights. He collaborated with Ken Frazier to organize an open letter about voting rights, which garnered support from hundreds of companies. Ken asserts, "Voting rights is fundamental to our democracy" 2.

       

    Impact

    Ken Chenault aims to make a meaningful impact through both his business and philanthropic efforts. He advocates for responsible innovation, aligning business practices with societal needs. Ken explains, "Responsible innovation should be integrated into the way you conduct your business" 3.

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