Calendar of Events
05/22/2008 03:00 PMLviv Business School & Exec Speeches
Three Hours and a half
Dr. Mark takes an hour of an 11am - 4 pm five-hour Café Seminar at the Atrium of the Ukranian Catholic University on values-based business: the challenges and opportunities of business powered by values. At 5:00 pm, he is offering a 2.5 hour open Master Class for top managers based on his book, True to Yourself. The session will include substantial question and answer periods and interaction. Dr. Mark will also use material from his forthcoming book, More than Money. For more information and/or to register, please e-mail Anton Arapetyan.
05/21/2008 01:30 PM
Lviv Business School of UCU Speeches
Two Hours and a half
Dr. Mark opens the MBA program at the Lviv Business School of Ukranian Catholic University with an hour and a half speech on values-based leadership challenges and effective execution, based on his book, True to Yourself. That session is followed by an hour session with university students on values in life and choosing a profession that matters, based on his forthcoming book, More than Money. For more information, please e-mail Anton Arapetyan.
04/23/2008 04:30 PM
Wharton Social Impact Club/School Events
One Hour
Dr. Mark speaks to Wharton's Social Impact Club, host for Net Impact's 16th Annual U.S. conference, November 13-15, and meets with the conference design team. For more information, please e-mail Ashish Mehta.
04/02/2008 10:00 AM
Duke Fuqua School Footprints Conference
One Day
Dr. Mark will give the Opening Keynote and lead two career sessions at the day-long Duke Fuqua School of Business Footprints Conference, which celebrates the convergence of private, public, and social sectors to create sustainable social and environmental benefit. Sponsored by Duke's Net Impact/Social Impact club, Dr. Mark will speak on values-based leadership from his last book, True to Yourself: Leading a Values-Based Business, and his forthcoming book, "More than Money: Questions Every MBA Needs to Answer. He will also run a session at Chapel Hill at 7:30pm for the Duke and UNC at Chapel Hill new Net Impact undergraduate chapters. For conference registration, please click here.
03/26/2008 07:00 AM
University of Alberta B-School Events
One Day
*** Check out the Media Release post-coverage of the Eric Geddes breakfast speech. ***
Dr. Mark begins his second day at University of Alberta at 7:00am as the guest lecturer for the Eric Geddes Breakfast Lecture Series for 170 business leaders. During the two hour event, Dr. Mark will speak about "Growing People, Growing Products, Growing Profits," focusing on the key characteristics of values-based leadership, based on his recent book, True to Yourself. At 10:00am, he will lead an ethical/environmental marketing class for undergraduate students. At 2:00pm, he'll be the guest lecturer for the one and half hour Capstone Strategy class, focusing on social entrepreneurship and the creation and development of Net Impact. After student meetings, at 6:30pm, he will give a guest lecture on CSR emerging trends for an hour, followed at 7:30 by a a Net Impact dinner in the evening. For more information, particularly the Eric Geddes breakfast lecture, open to the public, please e-mail the School staff.
03/25/2008 08:00 AM
University of Alberta B-School Events
One Day
Dr. Mark spends the first of two days at the University of Alberta's Business School, hosted by Net Impact co-chairs Casey Mckenzie and Eric Petz and MBA Assocation VP Lazina Shamseer. At Noon, he'll discuss socially responsible careers for an hour and a half for the MBA Forum of MBA students and undergraduates, including career guidelines from his Fall 2008 book, "More than Money: Questions Every MBA Needs to Answer." At 2:00pm, he will lead two one hour sessions on values-based leadership for the school's technology transfer office that provides consulting services for early stage technology companies, TEC Edmonton. The day ends with a talk and Q&A session at a 6:00pm dinner at the Stollery Executive Development Centre for the school’s Business Advisory Council, senior executives who advise the school. Dr. Mark will discuss issues such as employee retention in tight labor markets for an hour. For more information, please e-mail the School staff.
01/18/2008 01:30 PM
2008 Ross Net Impact Forum
Two and a half hours
Dr. Mark leads two interactive sessions on social entrepreneurship and bottom of the pryamid for the 2008 Ross Net Impact Forum, "Leading in Thoughtful Action." For more information, please e-mail the Forum staff.
01/17/2008 06:30 PM
2008 Ross Net Impact Forum
Two Hours
Dr. Mark gives the opening keynote for the 2008 Ross Net Impact Forum, "Leading in Thoughtful Action," January 17-18, at the University of Michigan. Over 400 students, faculty and practitioners attend the forum with its three keynotes and dozens of panels and sessions. Ross Net Impact has received the chapter of the year award the past two years. For more information, please e-mail the Forum staff.
01/16/2008 05:30 PM
Ross Net Impact & Career Development
One Hour
Dr. Mark addresses the student body, "Making a Life, Making a Living: Ten Lifelines for a Meaningful Career" in Room E1530-1540. The event is open to the public. For more information, please e-mail the Net Impact Forum staff.
01/16/2008 04:15 PM
U of Michigan Undergraduate Net Impact
One hour and 15 minutes
Dr. Mark will give an informal welcoming speech with discussion at a reception for the new University of Michigan undergraduate chapter of Net Impact in Roome E1550. For more information, please e-mail the Matt Taylor.
01/08/2008 10:45 AM
2008 Fast Company Social Capitalist Award
45 minutes
Honoring 45 social entrepreneurs who are changing the world, Dr. Mark will speak on "Running a Purpose Based Organization" at the Westin Washington D.C. City Center, as one of the keynoters celebrating the award recipients. For more information, please e-mail Keith Hammonds.
11/02/2007 03:45 PM
Net Impact 15th Annual Global Conference
Hour and a Half
*** Check out the Owen's Blog coverage of the conference: interviews, videos, photos and reactions. ***
At the site of Net Impact's 15th Conference, "Building a Sustainable Future: What Will You Do Next?," held at the Owen School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Dr. Mark speaks on a work/life balance panel. For more information on the session, please e-mail Devon Wyatt.
11/02/2007 01:45 PM
Net Impact 15th Annual Global Conference
Hour and a Half
*** Check out Dr. Mark's 6-minute Video Interview about the conference, the founding of Net Impact and future plans for expansion. ***
At the site of Net Impact's 15th Conference, "Building a Sustainable Future: What Will You Do Next?," held at the Owen School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Dr. Mark speaks about how to live a fulfilling life of service and substance. For more information on the session, please e-mail Brie Robinson.
11/01/2007 05:30 PM
Vanderbilt Undergrad Student Body Speech
One hour
In concert with the 2007 Net Impact Conference, "Building a Sustainable Future: What Will You Do Next?," held at the Owen School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Dr. Mark will be speaking at the Wyatt Rotunda to the undergraduate student body about the challenges and opportunities for incorporating CSR into one's career and personal life. For more information on the session, please e-mail Elizabeth Bennett.
11/01/2007 12:15 PM
Vanderbilt Undergrad NI Lunch Session
One hour
An introductory session with the newly launched undergraduate chapter of Net Impact at Vanderbilt, one of Net Impact's first 12 undergraduate schools. Dr. Mark will speak about values-based business and the potential role of Net Impact in students' careers. For more information on the session, please e-mail Elizabeth Bennett.
10/15/2007 12:00 PM
UC San Diego Rady Mgmt School NI Speech
Hour and a Half
Dr. Mark speaks and answers questions at UC San Diego's Rady School of Management students interested in Net Impact, followed by informal networking. With him will be one of the SVN innovation award winners, 25-year old Morgan Simon, executive director of Responsible Endowments Coalition. For more information, please e-mail Saleem Van Groenou.
10/13/2007 07:45 PM
SVN 1st Annual Innovation Awards
Two Hours
At the Social Venture Network annual Open Conference, we celebrate our 20th anniversary at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mark will moderate the first ever SVN Innovation Awards. Nine of the ten winners will be on hand for this entertaining program. Check out these award winners and expand your horizons on what's possible! The evening will end with a special Video Tribute to Dame Anita Roddick, a pioneer and beloved long-time SVN member.
10/13/2007 10:45 AM
Innovative Practices in Social Enterprise
Hour and a Half
At the Social Venture Network annual Open Conference, we celebrate our 20th anniversary at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel in La Jolla, California Dr. Mark will facilitate a session on the Innovative Practices of Social Enterprise. For more information or to register for the October 11-14 "World Changing Ideas: Innovation in Action" conference, please visit the conference site. NB: Conference was sold out as of October 1. Sorry.
10/10/2007 07:30 PM
CSU Sustainable Enterprise Speaker
Hour and a Half
*** Check out the CSU Calendar of Events and Promotion for more details and to RSVP. Catch the 90-minute video of the speech itself.***
Dr. Mark's auditorium speech to the Fort Collins, CO public on his "Ten Lifelines for Leading a Meaningful Life." The speech is drawn from his last two books, his New York Times Business Best Seller, Making a Life, Making a Living® and True to Yourself, and his 3-CD audio series, Finding Work That Matters. For more information, please e-mail Joey Darnell.
10/10/2007 04:30 PM
Sustainability Class at Colorado State U
Hour and a Half
A class session with instructor Paul Hudnut, a founder of CSU's innovative new master's degree program in Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise, GSSE, directed by Carl Hammerdorfer, former country director for the Peace Corps. The unique 18-month program is linked closely with nearby environmentally oriented sustainable businesses, like Envirofit, of which Hudnut is a founder and director. The 21 incoming students mix academic work with practical application at these nearby businesses. For more information, please e-mail Paul Hudnut.
10/09/2007 06:00 PM
Values Based Leadership Class at U Denver
Hour and a Half
A class session with Professor Kevin O'Brien's values in business course at University of Denver's Daniels School of Business. Check out Daniels' revolutionary curriculum of a required 20-credit hour courses in sustainable business: the Daniels Compass. Dr. Mark will speak the three characteristics of values-based leaders, based on his leadership book, True to Yourself, followed by questions and discussion. For more information, please e-mail Prof. Kevin O'Brien.
10/09/2007 02:30 PM
Sustainability Discussion at U Colorado
Hour and a Half
An informal meeting in the Koelbel Building with 30 Net Impact MBA candidates to discuss sustainability and curriculum changes at University of Colorado's Leeds School Business. The Leeds Case Competition is the oldest socially responsible case competition for Net Impact, entering its seventh year. The Leeds MBA program regular ranks in the top twenty in the world for integrating social and environmental stewardship into their curricula and research. For further information about Leeds and/or the competition, please e-mail Leeds NI chapter president Chad Arnold.
10/08/2007 07:00 PM
Discussion of NI at Colorado State
Two Hours
An informal meeting with Colorado State College of Business students interested in Net Impact. With CSU's unique new master's degree program in Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise, GSSE, Net Impact's role is different at CSU. For further information about the meeting, Net Impact in general, or the GSSE program, please e-mail Joey Darnell.
10/08/2007 04:30 PM
Sustainability Class at Colorado State U
Hour and a Half
A class session with instructor Paul Hudnut, a founder of CSU's innovative new master's degree program in Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise, GSSE, directed by Carl Hammerdorfer, former country director for the Peace Corps. The unique 18-month program is linked closely with nearby environmentally oriented sustainable businesses, like Envirofit, of which Hudnut is a founder and director. The 21 incoming students mix academic work with practical application at these nearby businesses. For more information, please e-mail Paul Hudnut.
09/06/2007 12:00 PM
Brandeis Heller School & IBS NI Speech
Two hours
"How to Have a Social Impact" Kick-Off for the new Heller School Net Impact Chapter in Zinner Forum at Brandeis' Heller School for Social Policy and Management for students and faculty from The Heller School and the International Business School. For more information, please e-mail June Wang.
06/21/2007 07:15 PM
Athens Professional Net Impact Chapter
Two hours
Organized one-year ago as Net Impact Hellas Professional by chapter president Dimitris Stathopoulos, Net Impact's Athens chapter hosted an informal evening gathering and talk with the Net Impact co-founder. Dr. Mark spoke about Net Impact's history and current plans to expand in Europe, as well as corporate social responsibility around the world. A book signing was followed by a pleasant Greek dinner.
06/20/2007 05:45 PM
Hellenic Social Contribution Award Speech
One hour
Organized by the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence, CSE, whose managing director, Nikos Avlonas, spoke at the Net Impact 14th Annual Conference last October held at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, Dr. Mark gave a keynote speech on socially responsible leadership at the Hellenic Advertisers Association special one-day event for the HAA Social Contribution Awards 2007 at the Goulandris Natural History Museum's GAIA Centre for Environmental Research and Education in Athens, Greece.