Leaving Planet Simple
Sustainability executives are bombarded with a flood of advice, much of which is preaching to the choir. Leaving Planet Simple is different. Authored by a highly educated resilience scientist with real-world business experience, it is a thought-provoking book that offers profound insight into revamping business paradigms to navigate the uncertainty and variability of a changing planet. A key insight is the importance of integrating sustainability into foundational corporate strategy, decision-making, and value creation to build corporate resilience. Dr. Gold does a remarkable job to distill complex concepts into actionable advice that resonates with experienced executives. The book is a must-read for business leaders seeking to transform their organizations to succeed in the twenty-first century.
— Diane Kappas, Retired VP Global Sustainability, Fortune 200 materials company
In Leaving Planet Simple: Embracing ESG, Sustainability, and Resilience to Transform Your Business, Dr. Alex Gold challenges conventional business models and encourages leaders to embrace sustainability as a core element of their strategy. The book is not just a guide; it is a call to action for businesses to rethink their operations in the face of environmental and social demands.
Dr. Gold argues that the business landscape has evolved, and sustainability is now a prerequisite for long-term success. Drawing on his extensive research in resilience science and his experience in corporate strategy, Dr. Gold provides a framework for businesses to adapt and thrive in a sustainable world. He uses clear, actionable insights backed by real-world examples to show how integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects can drive innovation, improve competitiveness, and enhance profitability.
About Dr. Alex Gold
Dr. Alex Gold is a resilience scientist and author of Leaving Planet Simple, helping business and society navigate change through the lens of the adaptive cycle. His work integrates scientific insights on system dynamics with practical strategies for building resilience amid complexity and uncertainty. Alex advocates for embracing the adaptive cycle to better understand and lead through the continuous transformations shaping our world.
Born and raised in the USA, Alex spent over a decade as a professional in Australia and is a dual citizen of both countries. He currently resides in Washington, DC.
On this Substack, he shares ideas to support leaders and communities in thriving through systemic change.
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