330 | Leyla Acaroglu | Innovating for the Future: Sustainability, Profit, and Business Transformation

From transforming industries to advocating for sustainability, Leyla Acaroglu is a trailblazer in the world of circular economy and sustainable design. In this episode, Leyla dives into the principles of the circular economy, sharing how businesses can integrate sustainable practices without compromising profitability. She also explores the role of leadership in creating a more responsible and future-focused world, offering actionable insights on how organizations can align their operations with social and environmental values.

In this episode, Darius and Leyla will discuss:

  • (00:00) Introduction and Background
  • (02:54) Leyla’s TED Talk Experience
  • (05:56) The Journey to Sustainability and Design
  • (09:08) The Role of Education in Sustainability
  • (11:57) The UN School of Disruptive Design
  • (14:58) The Interconnectedness of Design and Life
  • (18:04) The Importance of Composting and Sustainability
  • (20:56) The Current State of Environmental Awareness
  • (23:59) Capitalism and Its Impact on Sustainability
  • (28:46) The Role of Regulation and Accountability
  • (35:58) Innovative Solutions for Sustainability
  • (40:54) The Impact of Climate Change on Insurance
  • (46:53) The Future of Humanity and Nature
  • (51:58) The Power of Individual Action
  • (56:48) Understanding the Circular Economy
  • (01:00:00) Barriers to Greatness and Gender Dynamics

Meet Leyla:

Leyla Acaroglu is a globally recognized sustainability expert, sociologist, and award-winning designer, known for her work in circular economy and systems thinking. Named Champion of the Earth by the United Nations and a Changemaker by LinkedIn, Leyla is a mainstage TED speaker who collaborates with global leaders to drive positive change for a sustainable and regenerative future. A serial social entrepreneur, she founded The UnSchool, an innovative knowledge lab for adults, developed the Disruptive Design Method, and serves as CEO of Disrupt Design and Swivel Skills, a platform for corporate sustainability training.

Meet Darius: 

Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is on a quest to create 1,000,000 Core Value Driven Organization by 2030. He is calling this “The Core Value Revolution.” Darius is an alumni of the Birthing of Giants Entrepreneurial Program at MIT and Stagen Integral Leadership Program. Darius’s accolades include being ranked #9 Top Rated CEO in America on Glassdoor, has won numerous Stevie Awards, and has founded and grown organizations that have been ranked #40 in the Inc. 500 and were ranked #3 Best Places to Work By the San Francisco Business Time. He is all about the P’s: Passion, Pizza, Puzzles, and, especially, Pink Unicorns. His book, The Core Value Equation, is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and is available at www.thecorevalueequation.com.

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