Member Since 2021
Alex Husted
HELPSY
Philadelphia Area
Alex is a founder and co-owner of HELPSY, the largest used clothing collection company in the Northeast US. HELPSY is also the only Certified B Corp in the used clothing business. He works tirelessly to curb the massive amount of textiles that are currently discarded and manage a triple bottom line. He also speaks frequently about what it means to be a B Corp and an environmentally focused business.
SKILLS
- Design Thinking
- Sustainability
- Facilitation
RECENT CONTENT
March 9th, 2023
10 ways leaders can encourage team collaboration instead of competition
Apply these tips to keep employees motivated without comparing themselves.
July 27th, 2022
Why saying 'no' can strengthen a business relationship
Maintaining a professional and positive tone, in your response to a colleague's request, can strengthen your business relationship and build common ground.
June 16th, 2022
Thinking about starting a business?
When you're a small business owner tasked with juggling multiple areas of the company, it can seem intimidating at times because you want your business to be a success in the industry. You can reach short- and long-term goals by focusing on your own personal strengths.
March 14th, 2022
12 ideas to enhance team collaboration and communication skills
Embolden your introverted employees to make their voices heard.
March 3rd, 2022
Get 'unstuck' with these 15 motivation-boosting strategies
Feeling "stuck" can have a negative impact on multiple areas of your business. Thankfully, there are ways to reignite your creative spark.
February 25th, 2022
How to break the cycle of a bad (networking) habit
13 tips to improve your social engagement skills and build better alliances.
January 13th, 2022
16 signs of a toxic work environment (and how to address the root issue)
Negativity on the job leads to critical issues for leadership and their staff members.
January 11th, 2022
Here's how to make key leadership meetings more meaningful
Give the right leaders a creative space to help move your organization forward in the new year.
January 7th, 2022
If an employee needs a new role, here's how to find the right fit
If a team member exhibits low performance but high potential, it may be time to pivot them toward a different position.
January 6th, 2022
12 in-demand technical hires leaders want to make in 2022
As companies seek to win the war for tech talent, here are the positions business leaders want to fill in the new year.
September 3rd, 2021
Ambitious goals for your company? 14 secrets to building the workflows to reach them
To accomplish a challenging goal, you've got to have the right game plan for your team.
September 2nd, 2021
11 leaders share techniques to prioritize projects and make progress on goals
Don't let multiple projects or big goals overwhelm you; instead, learn to prioritize and keep moving forward.
August 4th, 2021
13 leaders share the biggest mistakes they've made (and learned from)
Every professional story includes some mistakes and missteps—including the stories of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
July 7th, 2021
13 tried-and-true ways to retain and engage existing customers
Customer retention may be cheaper than new lead generation, but you need the right strategies to successfully earn repeat business.
June 15th, 2021
Sharing the love: 15 business leaders share great ways to support your team members
It's never been more important for leaders to show their team members their appreciation than in the past several months—and there are many ways to do it.
May 28th, 2021
15 tips to encourage vigorous (but respectful) workplace debates
Debate in the workplace is essential to collecting and considering diverse opinions, but it must be done respectfully.
May 27th, 2021
15 essential questions to ask before you seek capital for your business
Seeking capital to fund growth can come with strings attached, so it's important to ask yourself and your investors the right questions.
April 13th, 2021
Business growing fast? 10 mistakes to watch for when scaling
Growth is a primary goal for almost every business, but if you don't have the right strategy for scaling up, it may hurt your business in the long run.
COMPANY INFO
HELPSY
In the US, more than 85% of discarded clothing goes into the trash when 95% could be reused or recycled. HELPSY is working with all stakeholders to keep clothing out of the trash including towns, businesses, landowners, schools and the fashion industry.
AREA OF FOCUS
- Sustainability
- Waste Diversion
INDUSTRY
Social impact & nonprofit