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Since I wrote about the imperative for business leaders to stand up and speak out about topics that they believe in, that effect their business’ ecosystem, and the values of their missions, a lot more activity has occurred. Here’s a wrap up.

They discussed it at Davos.

Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of Blackrock, sent the same message to CEOs. He urged them to avoid short-term, quarterly earnings mentality and to engage the board in longer-term, purpose-driven activity.

To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society. Companies must benefit all of their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which they operate.

--Larry Fink, chairman and CEO, Blackrock

The Philadelphia Inquirer published commentary today from a collection of business leaders here.

Todd Carmichael, founder of La Colombe, describes his multi-faceted life as activist, explorer, and entrepreneur. He also talks about why he is committed to fair trade and paying fair wages, resisting and marching.
Julie Zeglen describes how millennials are channeling their anger into important acts of generosity.
Paige Wolfe shows we can each do something.

What do you need to speak up about? Or what are you mad-as-hell about?