Tomorrow the United States finishes the most chaotic presidential election of our lifetimes. It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day news cycle, but taking a step back, consider the unprecedented nature of this cycle…

We now have fewer than 40 days until we finish one of the most chaotic and unpredictable U.S. presidential elections in our lifetimes.

Regardless of industry, artificial intelligence is one of the hottest topics on everyone’s mind. How will it affect the workforce and economy? How can we use it to upskill our teams and increase our bandwidth? And, perhaps most importantly, how can we ensure we’re using new AI tools for good?

The arrival of GenAI to the tech ecosystem offers endless potential for creative problem solving and innovation in the workplace. However, as explored in the Social Innovation Summit 2024 Breakout Workshop “Using GenAI to Enhance Communications,” hosted by 18 Coffees, its enigmatic nature invites ambiguity, and with it, feelings of overwhelm for potential users.  “It’s hard to apply generative AI consistently because there is no shared definition of what AI is; there are too many applications and implications,” says 18 Coffee’s Managing Partner Caleb Gardner. 

This June, we had the honor of partnering with Landmark Ventures for our third consecutive year to lead social media and content strategy for their flagship event, Social Innovation Summit 2024 (SIS24) in our hometown Chicago. The conference was a dynamic gathering of thought leaders, philanthropists, global corporate executives, celebrity activists and social entrepreneurs dedicated to driving social impact and scaling change. We were thrilled to meet up with past 18 Coffees clients and Community Partners — it’s an event we look forward to each and every year.

I’m a millennial woman — of course I know my Enneagram type. I’m a 2 for those wondering, but much like my Zodiac sign or my Myers-Briggs archetype, I didn’t do much digging beyond the basic Type 2 traits once I discovered my particular identifier. When the 18 Coffees team recently found ourselves discussing popular professional assessments as part of our Team Member on a Page exercise, the Enneagram initially didn’t even cross my mind.

As a new Consultant at 18 Coffees, my background as a mental health clinician informs just about every aspect of how I approach client work. After years spent working in hospital settings, I know that mental health and emotional wellbeing are complex issues. Effective approaches to taking good care should honor that by being equally dynamic, thoughtful and honest.

Ahead of a stressful year, I wanted to share my take on effective self-care practices. Read more about how to take better care of yourself.

Join us at the Baumhart Center Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise & Responsibility on January 31 to “Reboot Your Network for A Better World”.

December’s notes on disruption from 18 Coffees co-founder Caleb Gardner exploring how current events are impacting business.

Ten book recommendations from 18 Coffees Community Partners for your 2023 summer reading list.

As a community-driven organization, 18 Coffees never passes up the chance to connect with fellow changemakers, and there is no better place to do so than Landmark Ventures’ annual Social Innovation Summit. Here are our top takeaways from #SIS23.

ESG is more than a buzzword. As we navigate 2023, it's essential that organizations continue to prioritize ESG, despite any political polarization or blowback they may face.

By embracing change management, organizations can achieve their goals and objectives, while creating a positive work environment for their employees.

We know AI can’t replace true thought leadership, but can it supplement our efforts so we have more time to spend on our clients’ incredible projects? Let’s find out.

Creating alignment between the demands of workers and organizational strategy will help make any ESG strategy more successful.

March’s notes on disruption from 18 Coffees co-founder Caleb Gardner exploring the inequities of layoffs within DEI.

Working remotely? Keep these things in mind when planning a workation.

18 Coffees asked three ESG experts what skills you need if considering a role with ESG. Here’s what they had to say.