Ask leaders in any country this essential question. Mar 25, 20 in a previous blog post, i introduced the concept of social return on investment, or sroi. The worlds most valuable asset kindle edition by paul alofs. Passion capital, the worlds most valuable asset paul alofs. More valuable than financial, human, or intellectual capital, passion capital is the energy, intensity, and sustainability leaders use to build lasting value and. The creed is a beacon for excellence and unifies all of our aspirations, activities, and ambitions at the foundation, said paul alofs, president and ceo, the princess margaret hospital foundation. Paul alofs, the president and ceo of the princess margaret cancer foundation, has decided to step down from his position. The turnaround kingston general hospital has accomplished could not have been possible without passion capital, says paul alofs, president and chief executive officer, the princess margaret cancer foundation and author of passion capital, the book that inspired the awards program. The worlds most valuable asset 20 and continues to speak frequently on the subject of how to build longterm success for your career, company or cause.
Daughter sarah has just accepted a new job as marketing manager of the nfls jacksonville jaguars. Paul alofs, author of passion capital and president and ceo of the princess margaret hospital foundation, commented on passion capital, which he calls the worlds most valuable asset. So many books by successful leaders are vanity projects. Paul alofs ceo and bestselling author of passion capital. Developed by the new economics foundation nef, sroi is a tool that helps nonprofits measure the impact of their programs and services in economic terms. Paul alofs dropped by speakers spotlight hq to vlog about his presentations. Passion capital presents seven principles for growing and investing in this new asset class and includes over fifty insightful stories drawn from business, notforprofit, the arts sector, and politics. The worlds most valuable asset paul alofs, signal, 20120508. Paul alofs ceo, the princess margaret cancer foundation, author of passion capital 1. The caf of a firm spells out the kinds of businesses the firm wants to be in, the strategy of the firm, the types of investments that make sense for the firm, the approach of the firm towards conglomerate diversification, so on and so forth.
Read passion capital the worlds most valuable asset by paul alofs available from rakuten kobo. We are looking forward to another great year of programming. Im fortunate to work for the organization paul alofs currently oversees and can attest to how well he embodies the principles he succinctly describes in this book. If you were to have fallen asleep in 1491 and woken up in 1496, very little would have changed. Hire for passion and commitment first, experience second, and credentials third. January 20 newsletter butlerwarren county shrm the buzz. Passion capital by paul alofs whole foods market foods scribd. Now in his 14th year of running the historic organization, alofs will leave behind a admirable legacy. I work in the notforprofit sector with many young and aspiring volunteers and staff and this book will be recommended to all our emerging leaders. Throughout june, we have been exploring the concept of creating and sustaining passion within a corporate culture, using an article by paul alofs as a.
How to attract and engage more customers by integrating seo, social media, and content marketing, lee odden, ceo of toprank online marketing offers a practical approach for companies and business leaders to integrate search and social media optimization with content to boost their relevance and visibility for. Passion capital specialises in seed and earlystage funding rounds in tech businesses from across europe. The worlds most valuable asset, awardwinning senior executive paul alofs outlines seven principles for growing and investing in a revolutionary new asset. It focuses on the ecommerce, analytics, and finance industries but has recently extended its investments to fraud prevention, cyber security and wearables. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The fund has backed over 30 businesses to date and looks for investee companies. Its no secret that these hard times have been even harder for the black community.
To be eligible kgh had to demonstrate the seven principles of passion capital, as outlined in paul alofs book passion capital. Dec 22, 2010 the worlds most valuable asset in a time of crisis. To elaborate the change, the impact of innovation, and the creation myth, paul alofs writes the following in his book passion capital. The worlds most valuable asset paul alofs thank you for being late thomas friedman passion capital paul alofs above the line urban meyer and wayne coffey when. Optimize ove brand design passion capital paul alofs performance. Dolce magazine spring 2018 by dolce media group issuu.
Paul alofs historic career after 14 years, paul alofs, president and ceo of princess margaret cancer foundation, is retiring and leaving behind an admirable legacy written by. In a previous blog post, i introduced the concept of social return on investment, or sroi. The primary focus will be on the sharing of ideas and innovation in the seniors housing sector, as well as the analysis of recent trends and developments and their impact on business strategy in the senior living industry. The passion that begins in our hearts and ignites our spirit of generosity can accomplish amazing things. Paul alofs for his dedication, passion and commitment. Alofs is an awardwinning senior executive in the retail, entertainment, internet, marketingservices, and socialenterprise sectors, as well as the bestselling author of passion capital. You dont want to be simply a stepping stone on an employees journey toward their own passion. In this groundbreaking book, veteran business leader paul alofs ushers in a whole new way of thinking about the very definition of success and reveals how to acquire the worlds most valuable. When one person loves more than the other by dean c. This vision is based on our creed or statement of beliefs, which directs all of our energy and passion. Reach the speakers directly usin their twitter handles. Alofs that the passion exhibited within an organization constitutes its greatest asset.
Read online and download ebook the passion paradox. Canadas passion capital awards program was inspired by the awardwinning book passion capital by paul alofs, which outlines seven principles for growing and investing in a revolutionary new asset passion capital. If you were to have fallen asleep in 1491 and woken up. Its time for 20 membership renewals and emails will be sent out soon inviting you to continue your membership with bwshrm. Passion capital is the worlds most valuable asset claims paul, it is tangible it is the energy. Sun tzu, and a new world order 3 defining passion capital 10 creed. Join us this may for a fullday event designed for those interested in seniors housing in canada. Read the wealth choice success secrets of black millionaires by dennis kimbro available from rakuten kobo. Passion capital is a revolutionary asset that will completely change your idea of how to build longterm success for your career, company, or cause. Enable cultural change by bringing the right people into your. Paul alofs ceo bestselling author of passion capital. How to make extraordinary things happen in organizations.
The primary focus will be on the sharing of ideas and innovation in the seniors housing sector, as well as the analysis of recent trends and developments and their impact on business strategy in. Enable cultural change by bringing the right people into your organisation. Passion capital is a revolutionary asset that will completely change your idea of how to build long term. Paul alofs is the president and ceo of the princess margaret cancer foundation and the bestselling author of passion capital.
The caf of a firm spells out the kinds of businesses the firm wants to be in, the strategy of the firm, the types of investments that make sense for the firm, the approach of the firm towards conglomerate diversification, so. Paul alofspresident and ceo of the princess margaret cancer. Canadas passion capital awards program was inspired by the awardwinning book passion capital by paul alofs, which outlines seven principles for growing and investing in. Renowned speakers challenge business leaders at the. The worlds most valuable asset hardcover may 8 2012 by paul alofs author 3. Paul alofs is the author of a recently published book which is on several top sellling lists, called passion capital.
Exploring 8 rules for creating passionate corporate cultures round four june 26, 2012 client information, corporate culture, diagnosis, employee engagement, interesting articles, leadership training and development, our blog, rave 0. Sport management in australia ebook by david shilbury. Passion capital by paul alofs penguin random house, princess margaret. She has spent the last 2 years working at boston consulting group in boston. Paul alofs uses the tools of a master storyteller and leader, to help readers embody the change they seek. In this groundbreaking book, veteran business leader paul alofs ushers in a whole new way of thinking about the very definition of success and. Passion capital is a revolutionary asset that will completely change your idea of how to build longterm success for you. Sport management in australia provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation of sport in australia. Ride to conquer cancer 2008 launched the toronto ride after over 2 years of due diligence. Canadas passion capitalist award getpassioncapital. She loved bcg but is following her passion capital to work for the jags. Based on the bestselling book passion capital by paul alofs, canadas passion capital is a national awards program that celebrates canadian organizations who achieved longterm success by creating passion capital. Passion vs enthusiasm you will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm. The princess margaret hospital foundation is one of canadas.
This book is a project of passion from a man who made an actual mark in massive te. He went through the building blocks of passion capital, as well as the rules that create a companys culture. Passion capital by paul alofs free download as pdf file. Colin macdonald receives honorary degree at saint marys university. Writer paul alofs gives his 8 rules for creating a passionate work culture in fast company. Just launched last night, passion capital is a heartfelt, personal, and well laid out first effort, making it a light but impactful and thought provoking read. Kgh wins national passion award khsc kingston health. Enable cultural change by bringing the right people into. Passion capital by paul alofs whole foods market foods. Intangibles innovation assessment the kaieteur institute. In the wake of the appearance of paul alofs book passion capital, knightsbridge human capital solutions took it on themselves to support the development of a. Alofs has held highlevel positions at various companies since 1989, going from hmv.
Below ive created a fictional case study that illustrates how a nonprofit called the toronto literacy foundation determined its sroi. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Created in may 2012, the canadas passion capitalists awards highlight the excellence of canadian enterprises who promote passion within their organization. Capital allocation framework diversification finance. Recognized in 1995 as one of canadas top 40 under 40 business leaders when president of hmv canada, paul currently serves on the dean. It outlines trends in participation, the role of government and private organisations, different models of delivering sporting services, and the benefits and drawbacks of increasing commercialisation. Passion in the workplace a critique of paul alofs thesis. Paul alofs is an awardwinning senior executive who has achieved success in the retail, entertainment, internet. He works closely with christine and together they mobilize passion capital across the hospital and fundraising organizations and within their community of supporters in the greater toronto area through a number of innovative programs. Alice cooper, sun tzu, and a new world order 3 defining passion capital 10 creed. The scientific secrets of perfect timing daniel pink.
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