Change Starts from Within: Creating Social Impact | Leo Wong | TEDxMacEwanU

Leo Wong outlines the building blocks that are the foundation for creating real social impact in the world: curiosity, compassion, courage and community and encourages everyone to be a change-maker. Dr. Leo Wong, PhD is the Founding Director of the Social Innovation Institute at MacEwan University and an Assistant Professor in the School of Business. Dr. Wong teaches and researches progressive business practices that are aligned with conscious consumerism, responsible advertising, socially and environmentally responsible thinking and ethical decision-making, while working with a generation of students who will shape our sustainable world. He has done applied research with social enterprises, taught undergraduate and graduate business courses related to sustainability and designed courses focused on corporate social responsibility. In the community, Leo has been involved with a number of initiatives including the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management, the United Nations Global Compact, has volunteered on the board for the International Association for Volunteer Effort and founded local organizations focused on youth empowerment and youth volunteerism. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx