In a world where the integrity of Mother Nature is constantly being challenged across industries, Bruce Piasecki emerged as a game-changer for the business landscape. Innovation, as the cornerstone of modern-day business, has been embraced by Bruce to have a social impact through his activities. Bruce’s hurdles, in retrospect, were never observed as hurdles; they were mere timeouts to recollect and move forward. His viewpoint on life has a sense of uniqueness that propelled him to trailblaze an innovative outlook.
A storyteller and an environmentalist, Bruce has catalyzed modern business to be more responsible in practices through his array of books. His books are born out of his experiences as a business founder and contributed to the betterment of the present-day societal landscape.
Anecdotes of Life
A celebrated author and the founder of AHC Group Inc., Bruce Piasecki has an inspiring life story that influences many. Born in Long Island on February 1, 1955, Bruce had a sportsman spirit as a high-school basketball player, which served as a goad to him in his later life. His daunting spirit rose him to occasions, eliminating self-doubt and overcoming fears to craft a life that not many can do. As a bookworm himself, his readings inspired him. “Each book I read was like a window to open me to a bigger world than my birth.” And with each open window, Bruce stepped into the worlds of business, environmental degradation, and social welfare. Driven by the motto of Purpose before Profit, Bruce established his first-ever business venture, the American Hazard Control Group, a management consulting firm. His experience as a basketball player guided him through the process of nurturing the business like a basketball team.
Lessons Learnt
With the foundation of the AHC Group, Bruce learned some valuable lessons in his life that directed him toward becoming a game-changer rather than a business person. Running the business equipped him with knowledge and experience as it swam through the areas of environmental strategy, energy, materials, corporate governance, and product innovation. With this venture, Bruce soon learned the importance of directing a business in the right direction, where it can have a positive social impact rather than just making money. This realization propelled his career to a more noble and purposeful direction as he emerged as a change agent of climate solutions and an inspiring leader managing changes.
A Journey to Authorhood
As an advocate of climate solutions, Bruce Piasecki has been contributing to change for over 40 years. However, most of his contributions derive from his authorship. Bruce wrote over 20 books in his career, most of which are aimed at resolving climate issues. Bruce authored “Doing More with Less: The New Way to Wealth,” which secured his 5th position on the New York Times bestseller list. David Gibbons reviewed it as “a fine book that weaves its way through the definitions of frugality and historical context as framed by the lives of Benjamin Franklin among others.” His journey as an author expanded his way towards promoting climate solutions proactively.
Bruce voiced his environmental concerns in his books, calling for businesses to be more cautious about their operations and activities, compelling them to be sustainable not only in their thoughts but in their actions also. However, his recent two books are exemplified as one of his best creations, unique in their own ways. As a business strategist and writer, Piasecki addressed various topics, from waste management to environmentalism, from sustainability to the future of capitalism.
Doing More with One Life
Bruce added another star to his authorhood with his memoir *Doing More with One Life: A Writer’s Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future* in 2023. This book has crafted autobiography in a whole new manner by projecting and reflecting on his life story. *Doing More with One Life* is a literary creation that talks about absences defining our lives and the tears in the fabric that we try to repair spending our whole life. ‘The art of losing’ remained at the core of this memoir of Bruce. An excerpt from this book reflects on his approach towards life and grief – “This calculation of fatherly loss—like Freud standing before his father burning in dream—matters. This kind of loss is as useful as prayer.” He later articulated that a creative person blooms under stress, and it serves as a catalyst for their creativity.
Wealth and Climate Competitiveness
Wealth and Climate Competitiveness is a remarkable book by the NY Times bestselling author, serving as a beacon to climate change and capitalism. In this book, Bruce addresses the root causes of various social concerns of the twenty-first century, such as racial inequity, inclusiveness, white supremacy, and more. He tactfully handles the role of wealth and innovation in resolving climate crises by focusing on the impact of corporations in this regard. In this work, Bruce Piasecki puts forward the rippling effects of certain prejudices that hinder climate progress. Piasecki defines climate competitiveness as a solution to decentralization, decarbonization, and digitalization for the future. Wealth and Climate Competitiveness has received much recognition and praise, marking it as an insightful creation for corporations.
“Climate competitiveness is a comprehensive corporate response to a range of issues surrounding business and society.”
Chairing Creative Force Foundation and More
Bruce, with his wife and editor Andrea Carol Masters, established the Creative Force Foundation with the aim of awarding writers under the age of 40 and contributing to business and society. As the CEO of this foundation, Bruce is steering innovation and creativity with his unwavering dedication to facilitating creative expressions and empowering creators. Bruce continues to push his boundaries with his ingenious ideas to mark his glorious presence in the world of business and society. Piasecki spearheads The Workshops and Corporate Affiliate Program twice a year in Phoenix, focusing on delivering tangible results on leadership and sustainability. This not only encourages knowledge-sharing but also nurtures forward-thinkers. As an innovator, Bruce’s contribution is synonymous with social reformers’ as he has committed himself to connecting the dots of climate change, business, and innovation.
