Paul Klein
paulatimpakt.bsky.social
Paul Klein
@paulatimpakt.bsky.social
Impact Leadership Advisor | Entrepreneur | Forbes Leadership Contributor | Author | Musician
@sabrinhaplease.bsky.social and @jessiereyez.bsky.social are are making a difference doing what they love most - thx to Marika Anthony-Shaw, founder & CEO of Plus1, and former member of @arcadefire.com Read my new article in @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Corporate Activism Under Donald Trump: A Fight For Survival. Click to read my article in @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
September 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The American Eagle Outfitters’ campaign with Sydney Sweeney may be generating massive awareness but the Coach Foundation’s Dream It Real program is setting a new standard for authenticity and impact. www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...

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Social Impact And Luxury Brands - Getting It Right
American Eagle Outfitters is generating headlines and controversy, but Coach is approaching social impact in a way that is truly in their genes.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The Impakt Forum is harnessesing the ideas and experiences of the remarkable corporate, non-profit and academic leaders from around the world. Impaktforum.org
July 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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🧵 NEW: DEI thriving globally. U.S. embassies sent letters to EU countries demanding end to DEI. Their response?

“'I’m reminded of what Glinda the Good Witch said to the Wicked Witch of the West: ‘You have no power here. Be gone,’' said Levine Stearns." @forbes.com

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DEI: Under Attack In America, Thriving Around The World
The political pressure on American businesses to roll back DEI programs continues unabated but around the world DEI is thriving.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Read my latest article in Forbes - How To Make The World A Better Place. www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
Ten Principles For How To Make World A Better Place
Ten principles that leaders, impact professionals and communities can use to help make the world a better place.
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April 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Social entrepreneurs, sustainability experts, social policy advocates, nonprofit CEOs, community organizers and other impact leaders are more valuable than ever. Click to read my latest article in Forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
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April 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In my latest Forbes article, I explore how leaders can thrive in an era of moving targets. www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
Your Targets Are Moving: Do You Know How To Lead?
Corporate leadership depends on having clear targets. Under the Trump administration, leadership has shifted to aiming for lowered or disappearing targets.
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March 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Corporations are facing increasing scrutiny over their commitments to positive social impact, startups have an opportunity to lead by defining what it means to be a better business. www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
Why Startups Are Better Businesses
Corporations are under increasing scrutiny over commitments to social impact and startups have an opportunity to lead by being better businesses.
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March 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
For my latest article for Forbes, I interviewed Andy Fishburn, Managing Director of Virgin StartUp about why startups are "better businesses." www.forbes.com/sites/pklein... @forbes.com
Better Business: Why Startups Will Be The New Impact Leaders
Corporations are under increasing scrutiny over commitments to social impact and startups have an opportunity to redefine what it means to be a “better business".
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March 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Donald Trump's destiny is to be a failure - to himself, his businesses, and his country. www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
Not A Founder, Not A Leader
Donald Trump embodies some elements of a founder but lacks the operational discipline of an effective CEO. His approach isn't sustainable for him or for the country.
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March 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today I am the number 1 trending author on @forbes.com ! Out of more than 60.000 authors! I remain more committed than ever to sharing positive, inspiring stories about social Impact leadership and helping to advance progressive change.
March 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Donald Trump embodies some elements of a founder but lacks the operational discipline of an effective CEO. His approach isn't sustainable for him or for the country.
Donald Trump: Founder, Leader, Or Failure?
Donald Trump embodies some elements of a founder but lacks the operational discipline of an effective CEO. His approach isn't sustainable for him or for the country.
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March 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This morning Fatemeh Alhosseini, PhD and I met with The Honourable Edith Dumont Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor to share how the Impakt Foundation for Social Change is changing lives for refugees. For more about the Impakt Foundation visit: impaktfoundation.ca
March 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
When everything feels uncertain, one word can help you re-discover your purpose. Read my article in @forbes.com to find out how! www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
When Everything Feels Uncertain, One Word Can Unlock Your Purpose
If the current political chaos has caused you to loose your sense of purpose, this simple process will help you reclaim your purpose at work and at home.
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March 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I'm so grateful that my book Change for Good was published by ECW Press. ECW are champions for Canadian authors - and always have been, and always will be Canadian. @ecwpress.bsky.social Thank you ECW!
March 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In Canada we do business differently - everybody wins.
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In Canada Everybody Wins
In an era marked by radical political, economic, and social uncertainty, Canadian business leaders have redefined what it means to be successful.
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March 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today, business leaders have a choice to make: retreat, continue and stay silent, or step up and benefit from progressive resistance. www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...
Progressive Resistance: Eight Ways To Benefit From Social Progress
Today, business leaders have a choice to make: retreat, continue and stay silent, or step up to benefit from progressive resistance.
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March 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What would it take to create a movement of progressive resistance that propels positive impact over the next four years?
March 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I'm excited to share my latest @forbes.com article, "Made in Canada: A Playbook for Business Leaders in America." This is timely, to say the least.
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Made In Canada: A Playbook For Business Leaders In America
In an era marked by radical political, economic, and social uncertainty, Canadian business leaders have redefined what it means to be successful.
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February 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
What’s the best way to get more women into the C-Suite? To find out, click below to read my new article in @forbes.com
Equitable Leadership: How To Get More Women Into The C-Suite
More women are becoming leaders but progress remains slow. It’s important to celebrate positive news but systemic barriers continue to hinder women’s advancement at work.
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February 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
@benstiller.redhour.com Check out how the Impakt Foundation is creating belonging and community for refugees in Canada. #refugees #newcomers
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Centre for Belonging and Community
YouTube video by Impakt Foundation for Social Change
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January 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin
January 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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It’s past time for Congress to take action and restore our reproductive rights: Join the @ACLU’s campaign to urge your reps to pass federal legislation that safeguards our reproductive freedom – including abortion and birth control. Take action now: action.aclu.org/reproductive...
January 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM