Ralph Nader's 'The Rebellious CEO' Highlights Socially Responsible Leaders

The book profiles 12 CEOs who have successfully balanced profits with social responsibility, offering a unique perspective from a well-known corporate antagonist.

• Ralph Nader's new book, 'The Rebellious CEO,' profiles 12 corporate leaders who he believes have successfully balanced profits with social responsibility.
• The CEOs profiled include Ray Anderson, a carpet-tile manufacturing executive who set sustainability goals for his company, and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, known for his conservation efforts.
• Nader also commends these CEOs for their attention to the consumer level, citing Southwest Airlines as an example, despite its cancellation of over 16,000 flights last year.
• Throughout the book, Nader uses these profiles to highlight what he sees as the shortcomings of today's corporations.
• Despite his reputation as a corporate antagonist, Nader praises these CEOs for not forgetting the bottom line, noting that all insisted 'nothing would be possible if they didn't pay attention to profits.'

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