Reality Proves Possibility- Our Award-Winning Docuseries
In a world where many feel overwhelmed how can we continue to create a better future - a world that works for everyone? Our Tribeca winning documentary film series showcases Humanistic Leadership in Practice and serves as inspiration for better leadership and management across the globe. Narrated by legends including Jeff Bridges, Ben Stiller, Sonia Manzano and Brian Cranston, we showcase hidden gems of human ingenuity that demonstrate that humanity can do business better.
Vision and Purpose of "Reality Proves Possibility"
In these turbulent times it is easy to lose sight and forget what is important. Humanistic Leadership is a term for those practices that have endured over time. These practices have proven resilient and better than current mainstream management and leadership practices. They focus on the protection of dignity- the inherent value of life- and create enabling conditions for human and planetary flourishing. The below films serve as real life inspirations of organizations that outperform economically and contribute to human and planetary flourishing not as a handwaving tagline but as integral to its mission.
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Enlighten Your Mind: A Humanistic Leadership Institute Gallery of Wisdom
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Mondragon- Humanity at Work
For over 80 years this Spanish Cooperative has proven that employee-owned companies can perform and exist in a global marketplace, creating good jobs and meaningful engagement. Narrated by Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad" fame, this story is about how humanity can "break good".
SEKEM - Desert to Oasis
For over 45 years, SEKEM has proven that regenerative agriculture is the key to better soil- agriculturally and socially. Narrated by Ben Stiller, this film highlights human ingenuity in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It demonstrates what is possible for Humanity at large in times of climate change and social division.
Natura - Beauty for Well Being
Highlighting how a Beauty company can be the source of environmental, social and personal healing, this film highlights humanistic leadership that protects the dignity of people and the environment.
Why these organizations were chosen
We have done research on humanistic organizations for the past 25 years and have highlighted a sample of globally active businesses. This is to showcase the universal potential for humanistic leadership and highlight its resilience as many organizations have been active for many decades.
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Greyston Bakery/ Ben & Jerry's
Narrated by Academy Award Winning Actor Jeff Bridges this documentary highlights the power of dignity-based hiring practices.
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Barry Wehmiller- Manufacturing with Dignity
In this short documentary we highlight the possibility of humanistic leadership even in areas that most consider impossible- manufacturing. While most companies in the United States moved manufacturing to low-cost labor countries, the example of Barry -Wehmiller shows how humanistic leadership can prove superior and be profitable.
Impact and themes explored
Dignity
Flourishing
Flourishing
Dignity signifies the intrinsic value of life that cannot be expressed in prices. Most leadership and management practices therefore do not pay attention to dignity as it does not show up in a cost benefit analysis. Paying attention to dignity however is the key to unlocking hidden potential.
Flourishing
Flourishing
Flourishing
Traditional management and leadership practices are concerned with effectiveness and efficiency. Yet, most people across the globe wish to live to thrive and flourish. Shifting the objective of leadership to support human and planetary flourishing creates new opportunities that energize.
Possibility
Flourishing
Possibility
Many leaders are embracing a "can't" do doomsday approach. The possibility of human survival and thriving gives rise to cynicism. Yet, it is what humanity deeply desires. Humanistic Leaders provide grounded hope and spaces to explore what is truly desired and possible.
Filmmaker bios/team
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