One of the biggest opportunities for folks who want to make an impact through entrepreneurship is to tackle things that Corporate America has gotten wrong and so we’ve asked some of the best and brightest in the community to share examples of what Corporate America is getting wrong in their industries.

Christie Harrison

One of the primary missteps corporate America continues to make lies in its approach to professional development. There’s often a one-size-fits-all strategy that overlooks the unique skills and potential of individual employees. In my over two decades in corporate environments, I observed a stark lack of tailored development programs that cater to the specific growth needs of each individual. This neglect can stifle potential and reduce overall job satisfaction, which is why at Core Performance 38:16, we emphasize personalized development plans that truly resonate with and benefit the individual, helping them advance in their careers in meaningful ways. Read more>>

Ben Shahon

I think the chasm between corporate publishing and the independent sphere is pretty vast, not just in reach or exposure or cash, but in the very art they create. In the past year I’ve read brilliant books by working class folks, folks from outside the U.S., queer folks, and folks of other backgrounds that just don’t get the attention they deserve from big five publishers because their bottom line depends on putting out another Republican memoir or book by an imminently hateable pundit. And sure, I understand that it’s why they’re the wealthy publishers and the indie world is the indie world, but every time I pick up a book by an indie publisher and then read one by a Big 5 publisher, I’m reminded that the real art exists at the margins. Read more>>

Charles Mayfield

Corporate Skincare gets everything wrong–perhaps with the exception of marketing. They are absolute marvels at marketing and convincing consumers to pay top dollar for highly ineffective (and in some cases poisonous) products. There is a tremendous amount of hypocrisy and putting profits over consumer health. We were recently turned down by Leaping Bunny for their accreditation. If you don’t know, Leaping Bunny’s goal is to STOP animal testing of cosmetics products. We don’t test any of our products on animals–because we make natural products without chemicals and preservatives. Sounds like a perfect fit, right. Read more>>