The 5Cs

Charlene Norman

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Healing the globe can take many different paths. Imagine if most businesses took the lead in healing the planet and helping the people. Imagine the profit; imagine the impact. Imagine if it worked beyond our wildest dreams! Practical insights, provocative points of view. Simultaneously inspiring and educational. Join Charlene Norman every Saturday at 6 a.m. EST for this 2.1 version of Exploring Compassionate Capitalism.

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It's Supposed to Feel Impossible

A reflection of the podcast learnings of the last nearly four years. With host Charlene Norman Covering these key highlights -The Myth of the Success Story -The Decades-Long Timeline of Real Change -Individual vs. Systemic Change: The Paradox at the Heart of Transformation -A Realistic Timeline: The Five Stages of Transformation -Asking Better Questions Together Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

19 min
12/20/2025

Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Transformation

In the first episode, host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting Impact took a brutally honest look at the in between stage we are all living through -- the messy middle. In the second episode, she began sharing the thoughts of Ernesto van Peborgh founder of the Seva Institute and prolific writer on Substack as a case study we can all learn from. In the third episode, she showed how the problems we face are not just personal or organizational—they are systemic. The “multi-polar traps” of complexity theory are everywhere and yes, they can be debilitating. In this, the final episode, she finishes reading Ernesto's account, and shows how to navigate the messy, uncertain, and often lonely middle passage of transformation, with five practical, deeply-explored practices. She ends with an invitation. Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

22 min
12/13/2025

Into the Vortex

In the first episode, host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting Impact took a brutally honest look at the in between stage we are all living through -- the messy middle. In the second episode, she began sharing the thoughts of Ernesto van Peborgh founder of the Seva Institute and prolific writer on Substack as a case study we can all learn from. In this episode, she weaves through how the problems we face are not just personal or organizational—they are systemic. The “multi-polar traps” of complexity theory are everywhere and yes, they can be debilitating. Key Highlights -Understanding Systemic Traps: The Real Enemy -Building Capacity: Holding Paradox and Uncertainty -Developing Capabilities: Tools for Navigating Complexity -Embracing the Vortex: The Emotional Journey of Transformation -Living with Grief: Turning Sadness into a Compass -Purpose as Lifeline: Climbing the Ladder Out of Darkness -Action Steps for Leaders: Navigating the Edge Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

22 min
12/06/2025

When Power Becomes a Hollow Shell

In the first episode, host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting Impact took a brutally honest look at the in between stage we are all living through -- the messy middle. In this episode, she begins sharing the thoughts of Ernesto van Peborgh founder of the Seva Institute and prolific writer on Substack as a case study we can all learn from. Key observations we can make -Recognize the Hollowing of Success -Understand the True Cost of Power -Embrace the Descent: Leaving the Comfort Zone -Move Beyond Material Divestment to Existential Investment -Accept That the Journey Is Ongoing (and Messy) Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

15 min
11/29/2025

The Gap: Why No One Talks About the Middle

There is some degree of burnout in the lives of those trying to make a better world. Host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting Impact takes a brutally honest look at the in between stage we are all living through. This first episode looks closely at the messy middle Key Highlights -The Myth of the Overnight Transformation -Why the Messy Middle Matters—Now More Than Ever -The Real Costs of Change: What Success Stories Don’t Tell You -Actionable Strategies for Surviving (and Thriving) in the Messy Middle -Embracing the Mud, Not Just the Lotus -You’re Not Alone—And That’s the Point Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

17 min
11/22/2025

Taking Back Control: Building Businesses for the Long Term

The final episode looks behind one of the most persistent—and misunderstood—mantras in business: “The market demands higher returns.” With host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting impact This episode focuses entirely on Taking Back Control: Building Businesses for the Long Term Key Highlights The market isn’t a single, unified force. It’s a collection of actors—investors, shareholders, analysts, customers—each with their own interests and time horizons. This means you have agency. You can choose which investors and stakeholders to engage with. It also means short-term pressure is not inevitable. AND, the loudest voices aren’t always the majority. Long-term thinking is possible—and necessary—especially in sustainability and climate sectors. Listen in to learn how. Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

25 min
11/15/2025

Who's Really Making the Demands

The look behind one of the most persistent—and misunderstood—mantras in business: “The market demands higher returns.” With host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting impact This episode is all about Following the Money. Who or What Exactly is Making the Demands? Key Highlights: -The Real Drivers Behind “Market Demands” -Private Equity & Venture Capital: The Clock is Ticking -The Short-Term Trap: How Investor Pressure Shapes Decisions -Activist Investors: The Loud Minority -Executive Compensation: When Leaders Think Like Traders -Making Better Trade-Offs: A Framework for Long-Term Thinking -Sustainability: The Ultimate Long-Term Investment Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

19 min
11/08/2025

Where Did This Really Come From

A new series into one of the most persistent—and misunderstood—mantras in business: “The market demands higher returns.” With host Charlene Norman of Good Stewardship; Lasting impact If you’re a business leader, executive, or anyone who’s ever sat through a board meeting where this phrase was uttered (likely with a dramatic sigh and a PowerPoint slide), you know how powerful and paralyzing it can be. But what if the “market” isn’t the all-powerful, faceless force we’ve been led to believe? What if the real drivers are far more specific, and the consequences of following this myth are more damaging than we realize? Key Highlights -The Origin Story: How the Myth Began -The 1980s: Corporate Raiders and the Rise of Short-Termism -The Lasting Impact: Executive Compensation and Activist Investors -The Real “Market”: Who’s Actually Making Demands? -The Consequences: What’s at Stake for Long-Term Value -How Leaders Can Push Back and Prioritize Sustainability Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance. The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business. Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

17 min

Healing the globe can take many different paths. Imagine if most businesses took the lead in healing the planet and helping the people. Imagine the profit; imagine the impact. Imagine if it worked beyond our wildest dreams! Practical insights, provocative points of view. Simultaneously inspiring and educational. Join Charlene Norman every Saturday at 6 a.m. EST for this 2.1 version of Exploring Compassionate Capitalism.

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Charlene Norman
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

164
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The 5Cs