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Cecilia Edwards continues her discussion with Don Williams, the former CEO and chairman of Trammell Crow Company. Listen as they highlight how Don and his team established the Foundation for Community Empowerment (FCE) and their strategies for addressing gang violence, affordable housing, and improving public education. Learn about FCE's role as a neutral third party and convener in collaboration with the community. Discover how they leveraged their credibility to make changes at scale and work towards community involvement to create lasting impact.

Don Williams, Former Chairman and CEO of Trammell Crow Company shares his insights on working to strengthen low-income neighborhoods in Dallas. Don created a commission to address inequities in Dallas and developed the Dallas Together Covenant, which included commitments to diversity and regular reporting of ethnic minority employee representation. Learn about Don's journey to build trust in the community through his encounter with a legendary principal of Lincoln High School and the importance of partnering with those most at risk to drive tangible change. Discover how listening and engagement can transform communities and improve their conditions. Tune in to the next episode to hear strategies Don used to strengthen low-income neighborhoods and the importance of trust in this work.

Welcome to 'The Business of Impact' podcast's introductory episode, a Wavestone podcast hosted by Cecilia Edwards. This episode uncovers the inspiration behind this podcast, Cecilia's journey, and her 'Collaborative Transformation Framework.' She discusses her experiences at Smith College, the U.S. Air Force, Berkeley Business School, and BCG that led her to believe in collaborative efforts for significant societal change. As a partner at Wavestone, she's committed to applying her extensive experience in business transformation to societal change. She invites listeners to join her on this journey as she explores her guests' motivations and contributions towards caring for our planet and its people. 'The Business of Impact' is for all of us - to inspire us to act, share insights, and highlight the importance of collaborative efforts for accelerated change. Let's make an impact together.

Welcome to The Business of Impact, a podcast that dives into the stories of global business leaders who are leveraging their resources and influence to drive collaborative transformation and to unite stakeholders to accelerate positive societal change. Your host, Cecilia Edwards, is a partner at Wavestone, the global consultancy focused on driving transformation through the combination of business insights and technology know how, all executed in a sustainable manner. On "The Business of Impact", you'll hear from senior executives of major corporations, pioneers from corporate ecosystems and influential societal leaders. "I believe we all have the potential to change the world." Cécilia Edwards