The Responsible Business Center presents
People Behind the Impact

A Podcast with Marc Siegel and Leigh Anne Statuto

People Behind the Impact explores leadership, sustainability and the future of responsible business. Each episode features candid conversations with accomplished leaders who discuss what it means to build successful companies proving that long-term value, ethical leadership, and sustainable thinking are true competitive advantages. Through thoughtful dialogue and real-world stories, our guests share how they’ve navigated their careers, the decisions that shaped their leadership, and how they balance innovation, growth, and responsibility. From entrepreneurs and executives to policy thinkers and sustainability pioneers, every episode offers a unique perspective on what it means to lead smart, ethical businesses in a rapidly changing world.

Episode 1- Building Responsible Business at Fordham

In our very first episode of “People Behind the Impact”, Marc Siegel and Leigh Anne Statuto are joined by Associate Dean of the Graduate School at the Gabelli School of Business and Managing Director of the Responsible Business Center, Dr. Barbara Porco. Together they explored the creation of the Responsible Business Center and what a Jesuit perspective brings to the sustainability landscape. The overall theme of the episode is based on the Jesuit principle cura personalis, “care for the whole person”, and how the Center encompasses this by focusing on responsible reporting, environmental stewardship and societal health. Dr. Porco also shares her personal journey into sustainability, from her work with SASB to her leadership in advancing the valuation and reporting of natural assets, offering a compelling look at the evolution of responsible business.  

Listen to Building Responsible Business at Fordham