330 | Leyla Acaroglu | Innovating for the Future: Sustainability, Profit, and Business Transformation

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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From transforming industries to advocating for sustainability, Leyla Acaroglu is a trailblazer in the world of circular economy and sustainable design. In this episode, Leyla dives into the principles of the circular economy, sharing how businesses can integrate sustainable practices without compromising profitability. She also explores the role of leadership in creating a more responsible and future-focused world, offering actionable insights on how organizations can align their operations with social and environmental values. In this episode, Darius and Leyla will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:54) Leyla's TED Talk Experience (05:56) The Journey to Sustainability and Design (09:08) The Role of Education in Sustainability (11:57) The UN School of Disruptive Design (14:58) The Interconnectedness of Design and Life (18:04) The Importance of Composting and Sustainability (20:56) The Current State of Environmental Awareness (23:59) Capitalism and Its Impact on Sustainability (28:46) The Role of Regulation and Accountability (35:58) Innovative Solutions for Sustainability (40:54) The Impact of Climate Change on Insurance (46:53) The Future of Humanity and Nature (51:58) The Power of Individual Action (56:48) Understanding the Circular Economy (01:00:00) Barriers to Greatness and Gender Dynamics Leyla Acaroglu is a globally recognized sustainability expert, sociologist, and award-winning designer, known for her work in circular economy and systems thinking. Named Champion of the Earth by the United Nations and a Changemaker by LinkedIn, Leyla is a mainstage TED speaker who collaborates with global leaders to drive positive change for a sustainable and regenerative future. A serial social entrepreneur, she founded The UnSchool, an innovative knowledge lab for adults, developed the Disruptive Design Method, and serves as CEO of Disrupt Design and Swivel Skills, a platform for corporate sustainability training. Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/Darius. Connect with Leyla: Website: https://www.leylaacaroglu.com/ Website: https://www.unschools.co/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/leylaacaroglu Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.0	Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazda. I'm so pumped to have you
0:34.0	hear with me. And listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one, people were living their passions.
0:39.6	And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things
0:43.4	despite the odds against them.
0:45.2	Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders,
0:48.8	telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now.
0:53.0	Why? So it can help you step
0:54.5	into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might
0:58.9	hear a few solo episodes for myself, more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as
1:03.8	a CEO and founder to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your
1:08.4	business. So come be a fly on the wall,
1:11.0	enjoy the conversation,
1:12.2	and I'm stoked to have you hear of me.
1:16.3	Guys, welcome to this episode of The Greatest for you.
1:18.0	I'm your host, Darius, Meshazzaa.
1:19.1	And boy, do we have a special guest,
1:20.8	Leila.
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