In this Thought Spark episode, Rita McGrath speaks with Jean Oelwang, founding CEO of Virgin Unite and author of Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen. The conversation explores how genuine human connection, co-creation, and shared purpose can drive large-scale change across business, society, and the planet. Drawing on examples like the Elders initiative, DuPont’s ozone leadership, and partnerships like Ben & Jerry’s, Oelwang highlights how deep, values-driven relationships—grounded in trust, humility, and love—fuel both social transformation and organizational resilience. Their discussion reframes success not around profit or hierarchy, but around ecosystems of trust, shared ownership, and collective purpose that bind people, companies, and the planet in mutual flourishing.