The world is getting more connected through technology and travel. Cuisines are evolving. Some people are scared of globalization, but I think people will always take pride in cultural heritage. John Mackey connectcuisinecultural Change image and share on social
The right actions undertaken for the right reasons generally lead to good outcomes over time. John Mackey actiongenerallygood Change image and share on social
We wanted to preserve as many jobs as possible, so when our sales continued to decline in August 2008, we did about a 5 percent reduction of our global staff. But in order not to cut any more jobs, we froze everybody's pay and put a hiring freeze on. John Mackey augustcontinuecut share on social
In general, when you travel, you get into a different reality and are able to more accurately reflect on your ordinary life. Hiking does that for me. John Mackey accuratelygeneralhike Change image and share on social
I really do believe that America has this weight problem - obesity issues - and we have all these diseases that we get - heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases - that are primarily lifestyle diseases. John Mackey americaautoimmunecancer share on social
The great thing about a culture is that once you really get it going, it evolves on its own. It's self-organizing. It's dynamic. It just feeds on itself. John Mackey culturedynamicevolve Change image and share on social
Not everyone is born to run a $4 billion company. There is no magic formula. I've learned, and I've grown by learning. That's why I've enjoyed being in business so much: It's stretched me. John Mackey bearbillionbusiness Change image and share on social
To me, you make a tradeoff. It might be a little bit more expensive. But you're getting a better tasting, higher quality food that's going to be better for your health and better for the environment. John Mackey biteenvironmentexpensive Change image and share on social
I was in my early 20s and open to alternative lifestyles. I thought, 'I bet you get a lot of attractive, interesting women in a vegetarian co-op.' John Mackey 20salternativeattractive Change image and share on social
Every man, woman and child consumes, on average, 43 teaspoons of sugar a day. In 13 days, that adds up to a five-pound bag of sugar. John Mackey addaveragebag Change image and share on social
