Running a Regenerative Business with Tre Cates

Regenerative Business and Living Systems Design with Tre Cates In this episode of Ruminations, host Bobby Gill delves into regenerative business practices with Tre Cates, founder of nRhythm. They explore the concepts of living systems design, organizational health, and the distinction between managing complexity versus control. Cates shares his experiences from working with the Savory Institute, the development of the Savory Hub model, and the transformation of businesses by applying regenerative principles. This episode offers deep insights into creating resilient and thriving organizations by focusing on the interconnectedness of people, processes, and the environment. Tre Cates is the founder of nRhythm, a consulting firm helping organizations around the world design systems that align with the principles of life itself—complexity, emergence, resilience, and interconnectedness. In this episode of @SavoryInstitute’s Ruminations podcast, Tre joins us to explore: - What It Means to Design a Regenerative Organization - The Difference Between Complicated and Complex Systems (and -- Why It Matters) - How Businesses Can Create the Conditions for Life, Not Just Profit +++ ALL EPISODES:  https://savory.global/podcast JOIN THE COMMUNITY + GET MEMBERS-ONLY PERKS:  https://savory.global/member GET INVOLVED WITH SAVORY INSTITUTE:  https://savory.global/find-your-path +++ TIME STAMPS: 00:35 Meet Tre Cates: Founder of nRhythm 01:18 Savory Institute and Holistic Management 01:39 Exploring Complexity and Leadership 02:12 Sponsor Message: Savory Journey Giveaway 04:15 Conversation with Tre Cates Begins 05:42 Understanding the Cartesian Split 08:38 Complexity in Agriculture and Beyond 16:54 Managing Complexity vs. Control 28:27 Patterns and Principles of Living Systems 32:09 nRhythm's Approach to Regenerative Organizations 43:27 Foundational Beliefs and Operational Identity 44:52 Monitoring Health and Emergence 51:20 Understanding Governance Structures 53:00 Creating Conditions for Success 55:42 Monitoring for Emergence 56:55 Embracing Emergence in Organizations 01:11:34 Case Study: Transforming a Boutique Firm 01:18:44 The Savory Hub Network and Decentralization 01:26:13 Influential Thinkers and Schools of Thought 01:33:19 Future Patterns and Societal Shifts 01:44:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action +++ This episode is brought to you by Savory’s Regenerating Members, a global community restoring over 100 million acres through holistic management. Join today for just $10/month and help regenerate 400+ acres every year:  https://savory.global/member Want to sponsor an episode?  https://savory.global/podcast +++ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: nRhythm • Savory Institute • Holistic Management +++ FIND US ON SOCIAL: YouTube: @SavoryInstitute Instagram: @savoryinstitute LinkedIn: Savory Institute +++ HAVE A GUEST SUGGESTION? We’d love to hear your thoughts:  https://www.tfaforms.com/5169997