In this funny and insightful talk, Chuck Blakeman explores the hallmarks of the Participation Age, and their attraction to the next generations of stakeholders and leaders. Chuck started and built eight businesses in 25 years in the U.S. and internationally, and now uses his leadership experience to advise others. His company, Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and peer advisory for business leaders worldwide in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia. His 2010 book, "Making Money is Killing Your Business," was named No. 1 Business Book of the Year by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the largest business owner association in America. His new book released in Nov. 2013 is "Why Employees are ALWAYS a Bad Idea."

How does this new business perspective affect

the bottom line?

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Published on Jul 16, 2014 by TEDx. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.