Accounting Quote by Ray Anderson
“The status quo is a very powerful opiate and when you have a system that seems to be working and producing profits by the conventional way of accounting for profits. It's very hard to make yourself change. But we all know that change is an inevitable part of business. Once you have ridden a wave just so far, you have to get another wave. We all know that. For us, becoming restorative has been that new wave and we have been riding it for 13 years now. It's been incredibly good for business.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leadership, 2015
Transforming a company to restorative practices creates new growth cycles and business benefits.
In simple terms: Restorative change drives business growth.
Key Takeaway
Adopt sustainable, restorative strategies.
Themes
sustainability
business transformation
growth
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product design
- supply chain
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
systems thinking
circular economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can businesses measure restorative impact?
- What incentives encourage sustainable change?
A Different Perspective
Transitioning can be costly and meet internal resistance.
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