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For private investors, impact is risk management: Reframe capital as a tool for resilience, relevance, and long-term value.

The US Gymnastics Team's Gold Medal Lesson for Business

Hailey Brue

August 9, 2024

Discover how the US Gymnastics team's focus on wellbeing redefines success, offering vital lessons for businesses to thrive.

Benchmarks Don’t Tell the Full Story. Here’s the Real Deal.

Tablecloth

July 16, 2024

Can proprietary benchmarks be trusted? Tablecloth CTO, Kelly Abbott, explores the flaws of proprietary data and reveals the path to meaningful insights for better decision-making.

The Power of Listening to Employees

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

May 24, 2023

Tablecloth CEO, Nelli Garton, PhD offers her insights on the thought-provoking report "Listen to Lead." Discover the power of diverse voices, qualitative data, and accountability for impactful change & engagement.

Navigating the Rapids: 4 Leadership Lessons From Whitewater Rafting

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

May 11, 2023

Tablecloth CEO, Nelli Garton, PhD navigates whitewater & uncovers leadership secrets! Discover how clear directions & teamwork, learned on the Kern River, drive business success.

How ESG Helps Rewrite the Boring Myths We Tell About Our Companies

Tablecloth

May 9, 2023

AI's core beliefs vs. business myths: An ESG lens reveals how defying convention can reshape companies and drive real impact.

5 Expert Tips to Writing a Powerful Impact / ESG Report

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

April 28, 2023

Discover how to craft an ESG report that captivates investors and stakeholders, with invaluable insights from seasoned professionals in the field.

The Business Case for ESG Impact Awareness in Private Equity

Tablecloth

October 28, 2021

Why is ESG investment an increasingly attractive strategy for private equity firms across the globe? Find out in this informative guide for investors and fund managers.

How to Weave Storytelling Into Your ESG Strategy (Because Investors Are Listening)

Tablecloth

October 5, 2021

Good storytelling has become a key component of any competitive strategy in the private equity industry.

Sustainable Agriculture in a Factory Farm World

Tablecloth

April 26, 2021

The unseen impacts of factory farming.

Knowledge Is Power

Amanda Young Greenwald

April 12, 2021

Employees and job seekers are placing greater value on the ability to learn and grow within the position and the company

What Constitutes A Good Job?

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

February 26, 2021

You know it when you have one. Tablecloth CEO, Nelli Garton, PhD explores creating "good jobs" beyond fair wages.

Valuing Our Interconnectedness

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

February 3, 2021

Biodiversity matters.

“Make That Change”: Why Paid Leave Is Good for Business and Humanity

Tablecloth

January 12, 2021

If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make the change.

At Tablecloth, We’re Always Learning

Amanda Young Greenwald

December 23, 2020

One thing we all have in common is that we like to learn. It’s embedded into Tablecloth’s culture.

The Harmful Myth of the "Flip Flop"

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

October 30, 2020

There was a stark moment in the Presidential debate last week that really made me sit up and take notice.

A Teaching Moment

Tablecloth

October 14, 2020

Last week, Landon Donovan became a hero to many, including, for the first time, me.

Begin Simply & Simply Begin

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

September 10, 2020

In life and in impact analytics my advice is the same, keep it simple and focus on what you can control.

Learning to Do Better

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

August 19, 2020

Why is it so critical to contextualize your data in order to make an impact? Tablecloth CEO, Dr. Nelli Garton, explains how trust and rigor are key to helping our clients put their data into perspective.

Same Storm. Not Boat.

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

July 11, 2020

The Covid-19 crisis has exposed so many socioeconomic inequities. In this editorial, Tablecloth CEO, Dr. Nelli Garton, reminds everyone to "examine your privilege."

There's an "It's Not Just Meat Between Buns" Investor in All of Us

Tablecloth

June 25, 2020

Check out Tablecloth Co-founder Kelly Abbott's latest editorial on the ins-and-outs of corporate social responsibility and insights into the role of businesses in today’s society.

The Golden Age of Newsletters: A Personal Reading List

Tablecloth

May 21, 2020

Tablecloth Co-founder, Kelly Abbott, shares his favorite newsletters for news, data, and a dose of laughter.

Social Contract or Self Interest?

Nelli Garton, Ph.D.

May 8, 2020

Unfortunately, our systems are doing exactly what they are built to do. It is time to reimagine them.

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