30 min
Caryl Stern’s Path to Creating a Better World Purpose 360
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Caryl Stern's remarkable journey spans more than 30 countries and several high-impact roles, including former CEO of UNICEF USA, former Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation, and present Chief Impact Officer at LionTree, an independent investment and merchant bank for creativity, community, and capital. From her inspirational upbringing (shaped by her mother who survived the Holocaust) to her innovative work at UNICEF, Caryl offers invaluable insights for navigating the complexity of a changing world. She shares poignant stories about the importance of urgency in helping children globally and how storytelling can mobilize support for essential causes.
Caryl also discusses her work at LionTree to drive social impact through innovative, for-profit solutions. Caryl’s journey illustrates how a sense of responsibility to create a better world can accelerate impact.
Listen for insights on:
Mobilizing support and awareness for critical causesTransitioning to new opportunities and career pathsEvolving as a leader to meet the needs of your organization Resources + Links:
Caryl Stern’s LinkedInLionTreeCaryl Stern’s PodcastCarol Cone on Listen on Purpose
(00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360
(00:13) - Lion Tree • Caryl Stern
(02:27) - Caryl’s Background
(06:52) - Leadership
(10:02) - Listening and Learning
(11:54) - UNICEF
(18:55) - Balancing Heritage with New Ideas
(21:56) - Walton Family Foundation
(24:44) - LionTree
(27:07) - Advice
(28:59) - Wrap Up
Caryl Stern's remarkable journey spans more than 30 countries and several high-impact roles, including former CEO of UNICEF USA, former Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation, and present Chief Impact Officer at LionTree, an independent investment and merchant bank for creativity, community, and capital. From her inspirational upbringing (shaped by her mother who survived the Holocaust) to her innovative work at UNICEF, Caryl offers invaluable insights for navigating the complexity of a changing world. She shares poignant stories about the importance of urgency in helping children globally and how storytelling can mobilize support for essential causes.
Caryl also discusses her work at LionTree to drive social impact through innovative, for-profit solutions. Caryl’s journey illustrates how a sense of responsibility to create a better world can accelerate impact.
Listen for insights on:
Mobilizing support and awareness for critical causesTransitioning to new opportunities and career pathsEvolving as a leader to meet the needs of your organization Resources + Links:
Caryl Stern’s LinkedInLionTreeCaryl Stern’s PodcastCarol Cone on Listen on Purpose
(00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360
(00:13) - Lion Tree • Caryl Stern
(02:27) - Caryl’s Background
(06:52) - Leadership
(10:02) - Listening and Learning
(11:54) - UNICEF
(18:55) - Balancing Heritage with New Ideas
(21:56) - Walton Family Foundation
(24:44) - LionTree
(27:07) - Advice
(28:59) - Wrap Up
30 min