Patagonia

An unofficial qualification to become chief executive of Patagonia seems to be an interest in extreme sports, a strong meditation practice or both. The previous C.E.O. practiced Tibetan Buddhism. The one before that was a ski bum who liked…

“I just think this is a new time, and these are new responsibilities for businesses. But I don’t think they’re particularly onerous—they require us to work harder, but they’re also much more engaging for the employees, and much more…