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The Ethic of Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 7th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
Kenneth J. Barnes
Mar 29, 20244 min read


The Method of Work in a Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 6th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
Kenneth J. Barnes
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Food Co-Ops: A Recipe for Mutuality
Some of my fondest memories of living in the small mountain town of Hendersonville, NC, are of my weekly visits to our local food co-op....
Karen Kuykendall
Mar 15, 20244 min read


ABOVE THE NOISE: A CONTRARIAN SPEAKS TRUTH ABOUT LEADERSHIP
Approaching 14 years at the helm of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (currently at $2B in assets under management, 250 employees, and 11...
Tom Gryp
Mar 8, 20244 min read


The Nature of Work in a Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 5th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
Kenneth J. Barnes
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Capitalism & AI
What is the purpose of technology? Ostensibly, it is to make people's lives better and easier. We have seen the benefits of technology in...
Karen Kuykendall
Feb 23, 20244 min read


Capital in a Virtuous System
This is the 4th in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
Kenneth J. Barnes
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Better Capitalism in Action – Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
Can faith and business coexist? Currently with $2B in assets under management, 250 employees, and 11 locations, Notre Dame Federal Credit...
Tom Gryp and Bob Kloska
Feb 9, 20244 min read


The Purpose of Virtuous Capitalism
This is the 3rd in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. See...
Kenneth J. Barnes
Feb 2, 20244 min read


The Men Who Built America (at Any Cost)
Like many of my fellow TV watchers, I am intrigued by series that feature real people. In particular, my husband and I have become...
Karen Kuykendall
Jan 26, 20244 min read


Redeeming Capitalism from the Top Down
This is the 2nd in a series introducing the book Redeeming Capitalism by Ken Barnes. You can pick up the start of this series here. And I...
Kenneth J. Barnes
Jan 19, 20243 min read


Bank of Dave: Thinking Through Your Banking Options
Ah, January. Instead of the most wonderful time of the year, we have now entered what many people see as the dreariest time. The...
Karen Kuykendall
Jan 12, 20244 min read


Redeeming Capitalism - Ken Barnes
Among the victories in our Better Capitalism work is finding, connecting, and collaborating with others working to improve America’s...
Kenneth J. Barnes
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Standout Ethical Startups of 2023
With just a few days to go until 2024 begins, the inevitable lists of 2023 are current features in many information outlets. The most...
Karen Kuykendall
Dec 29, 20234 min read


Precarious Christmas 2023
This post first published on December 24, 2021. Given its timelessness, we thought it appropriate to re-share it with our expanding...
Aaron Hedges
Dec 22, 20233 min read


6 Temptations of an Entrepreneur
A friend who devotes his time helping equip others effect transformative change, like us here at Better Capitalism, shared with us a...
Paul Knowlton
Dec 15, 20234 min read


The Most Charitable Time of the Year
During the holidays, it seems like everyone is tugging on your heartstrings and at your shirtsleeve to make a donation. From Giving...
Karen Kuykendall
Dec 8, 20235 min read


Want to Initiate Meaningful Corporate Change?
Interested in how to motivate big business bosses to take positive social steps forward? So are we! This week’s post is an abstract from...
Paul Knowlton
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Saving Christmas, One Gift at a Time
Corporations are often a focus of my writing, and with good reason. Large companies are powerful and have the ability to affect the kind...
Karen Kuykendall
Nov 24, 20234 min read


The Dark Side of Self-Made
You’ve heard that it’s far better to learn from someone else’s mistakes than to learn from your own. Like a banker investing with other...
Paul Knowlton
Nov 17, 20234 min read
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