Uplifting Employees More Than Your Bottom Line

With Sam Wolf 

Photo Credit: Gwen Fluhr

From Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sam Wolf shares his journey from a high-stakes litigation lawyer to becoming the COO and General Counsel of Falling Colors, one of the world’s top-ranked B Corps. After years of facing the physical and mental toll of "shareholder primacy" and professional burnout, Sam shifted his focus toward building a business model that legally protects social impact and prioritizes the "double bottom line." 

Sam explains the crucial differences between B Corp certification and Benefit Corporations, offering a deep dive into how companies can bake purpose into their legal DNA. He shares his unique thoughts on flourishing and well-being, highlighting practical ways his company supports employee health like their "four-hour" response rule and a commitment to local community sourcing. Sam’s story is a powerful look at how legal structures and intentional leadership can be used to create a more fair and sustainable world. 

Caught By: Gwen Fluhr & Arthur Sherwood

Woven By: Nima Sherpa Lama

Inferred SDGs

SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing

Promoting health and well-being is crucial for sustainable development. Healthy populations live longer, are more productive, and save more, contributing to the economic growth of their communities and countries.

SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

Promoting sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs that stimulate the economy while not harming the environment.

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, & Strong Institutions

Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels supports equality and helps societies prosper.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development ensures a coordinated and cohesive effort toward achieving all other goals.