DO GOOD

Advance Praise for Do Good "A great read for any company seeking to incorporate a social mission into their brand, without sacrificing profits. Anne Bahr Thompson's model of Brand Citizenship offers compelling advice and creative yet practical ways to connect with all stakeholders."-- Jay Coen Gilbert, co-founder of B Lab, the nonprofit behind the B Corp movement "Do Good offers a timely blueprint for building a strong brand with social impact at the core, as customer and employee expectations for the role business plays in society continue to increase."-- Andy Polansky, Chief Executive Officer, Weber Shandwick Worldwide "Anne Bahr Thompson's five-step Brand Citizenship model offers a new lens on the challenge of stewarding brands in an era of change and increasing complexity for brand owners." -- David Bickerton, Director of Communications, BP plc "Anne's book underscores what we experience each day as we work with the CEOs and companies in our coalition, and what the research has shown: that under-standing and meeting significant stakeholder needs is critical for companies to prepare for 2020. Do Good is required reading for leaders who want to meet today's business challenges head-on." -- Daryl Brewster, CEO, CECP: The CEO Force for Good "With her remarkable background and decades of experience, Anne Bahr Thompson has succeeded in joining profitability with purpose (a long-sought synchronization seldom achieved today) and crafted an exceptional framework for businesses to attain Brand Citizenship--which virtually guarantees a business success. A compelling read for everyone in business, I heartily endorse Do Good."-- Archie Carroll, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Terry College of Business, University of Georgia; senior coauthor of Business and Society, 10th Edition "Do Good is engaging, insightful, convincing, and useful. In a world where consumers, employees, and shareholders demand more from the brands they engage with, this book--and the unique Brand Citizenship model Thompson proposes within it--is essential reading for any business leader looking to unlock value and help their organization earn an extraordinary and irreplaceable role in people's lives." -- Kevin Jasmin, Director of Corporate Brand Strategy, TD Ameritrade