Jonathan Reckford

Does your company have a strong purpose? Employees and teams want to be inspired by their work and their leaders. Organizations that have a strong purpose tend to be more innovative and have employees who are more engaged and productive. In this talk by the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, Jonathan Reckford shares how you can build your teams, inspire your employees, and create a mission and purpose that will drive your company to new heights.

Today’s employees want to be part of a socially responsible company. They want to be part of a company whose purpose is to give back to communities. Employees who are part of a purpose-driven company are often more engaged and productive. So how can your company become more purpose-driven and socially responsible? In this talk Jonathan Reckford will share how public-private company collaborations can make for a better community and increased employee engagement.

How can you change the world when you’re just one person? How can you or your employees find purpose in life? Sometimes, the world’s problems seem too great to fix alone. However, each of us can do our part to effect change if we follow the seven simple virtues: kindness, community, empowerment, joy, respect, generosity, and service. In this inspiring talk by the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, Jonathan Reckford shares stories of everyday heroes who embody these virtues as well as three questions you need to answer to find your calling. You will come away from his talk inspired to find opportunities to give back to your community, neighborhood, or workplace with tools you need to lead a purpose-driven life.

How can we build the sort of cities we want to live in 20 years from now? How can we ensure that ordinary workers aren’t priced out of the communities they serve, and that cities are engines of opportunity for all? In this insightful talk, Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity will share the importance of providing adequate and affordable housing and land policies and what you can do to help.

In this fireside chat, go deep into the stories of Habitat for Humanity and the seven simple virtues for making a better world. Audiences will gain insights into how to lead and inspire others, how to cultivate the seven simple virtues in their lives, and how to give back to their own communities to make a better world.