Lettuce Talk About Ethics

Actions speak louder than words . 3 weeks. 21 days. 504 hours. 30,240 minutes. 1,814,400 seconds. Protests erupted in every single state in the United States and around the world following the murder of George Floyd. Fighting for equality. Justice. Change. The recent uproar about police brutality and racism has garnered attention, and expectations for change have extended to retailers, brands, and other businesses . A lot of businesses have put out statements, often from the chief executive officers, regarding combatting racism. Companies like Apple  and Walmart  have put out statements condemning racial violence and committing to fight against racial injustice. Apple and Walmart, among others, have also pledged $100 million to this fight. But is that enough? A lot of employees are speaking up about diversity within their organizations. Many companies talk about diversity and inclusion and how they have a diverse workplace. Brickson Diamond, the chief executive of d...

Jacinda Ardern is the third Prime Minister of New Zealand, and the youngest since the mid-1800s, elected at age 37 . She was able to uniquely engage with many voters, and specifically, " her ability to communicate with people and talk in an open and honest way that [didn’t] sound like a traditional politician. " Ardern started her political career in high school and quickly rose to power. She worked as a researcher for the PM Helen Clark, and in 2007, she became the second woman ever elected president of the International Union of Socialist Youth, the world's largest international political youth organization. She also has experience working in political Cabinets in Britain. I think Ardern is a great example of a conscious leader. An article by The Atlantic said "Her leadership style is one of empathy in a crisis that tempts people to fend for themselves. Her messages are clear, consistent, and somehow simultaneously sobering and soothing. And her approach i...

With the coronavirus pandemic suddenly causing communities to quickly run out of supplies, Crowley Logistics has come to the rescue. Crowley Logistics , based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a privately held family- and employee-owned company that provides marine solutions, energy, and logistics services in domestic and international markets. It is part of Crowley Maritime Corporation, which has been operating for 128 years. They maintain a fleet of 200 vessels, consisting of RO/RO (roll-on-roll-off) vessels, LO/LO (lift-on-lift-off) vessels, articulated tug-barges (ATBs), tugs and barges. Their land-based facilities and equipment also include terminals, warehouses, tank farms, office buildings, trucks, trailers, containers, chassis, cranes, and other specialized vehicles. Crowley Logistics has helped deliver fresh food for people in need in New York City. NYC was one of the hardest-hit cities with the coronavirus pandemic over the last couple of months. Also, Crowley has bee...