How the Satell Institute Changed the Thinking of One CEO

As the CEO and Managing Director of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, with offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Joseph A. Dougherty has always felt a commitment to give back to the communities where his firm practices. As a nationally recognized litigator, Joe’s practice primarily focuses on post-employment disputes, often involving the enforcement and defense of employment agreements, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and protection of competitively sensitive business information.

Satell Conference highlights the inspiring benefits CEOs look for in CSR

On April 10, 2019 nearly 150 prominent CEOs from the Philadelphia region and beyond gathered for the Satell Institute Private CEO Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The purpose of the conference was for the CEO attendees to learn about CSR, share successes, and have idea exchange about how to build thriving communities.

National Librarian of the Year Speaks on the Power of Transformative Partnerships with Businesses

It was a paradigm shift. In the past libraries were primarily about books. Today libraries serve an amazingly wide range of learning and information needs. They run from computer training to early literacy, from job search assistance and teaching English to yoga classes, from preschool story time to healthy cooking classes, from exploring travel adventures to how to handle personal taxes, and much more.

Philanthropy is Key to Unlock Philadelphia’s Potential

Don’t let your past define you. It’s a saying many of us have heard. Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, chose a different approach: Embrace your past as motivation to build a brighter future? That’s just what he chose to do.

Groundbreaking Scientific Evidence that CSR Affects Consumer Purchasing Behavior

As a result of independent, groundbreaking research commissioned by the Satell Institute, significant statistical evidence has been found for the proposition that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including community and philanthropic support, drive favorable consumer perceptions of companies and positively impact actual, individual consumer purchasing behavior.

Great Lawyer and Civic Leader Tells of the Vital Role of CSR as an Enabler and Inspiration to the Community

John F. Smith III recently retired following a remarkable career as a highly-esteemed lawyer as well as an effective civic advocate for Philadelphia. After being on the winning side of important cases and a leader in his firm, John was named Chancellor of Reed Smith University, a joint continuing education initiative developed in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Enabling Visioning Through Multi-Year Commitments

As keynote speaker at the Satell Institute’s Fall CEO Conference, Philadelphia businessman David L. Cohen, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation, took a deep dive into one of the Institute’s key principles – the multi-year commitment.

93% of CEOs now believe purpose of business goes beyond wealth creation

The recent YPO 2019 Global Leadership Survey points to a significant cultural shift underway. Business leaders are increasingly moving away from Milton Friedman’s strict view of the role of business to a belief that business plays an important role in positively impacting society. The survey engaged 4,154 respondents including 2,283 CEOs across 110 countries.