The Boldt Company adds environmentalist Aldo Leopold`s writings to its employee orientation

“A Sand County Almanac” used to reinforce the Wisconsin construction firm’s organizational values.

Appleton, Wis. ­–  March 3, 2021 – At The Boldt Company, every new employee is invited to read Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac and participate in a one-on-one discussion with CEO Tom Boldt as part of the onboarding process. Leopold’s book is widely regarded as one of the most influential texts on environmentalism and conservation, based on his years of stewardship on land in rural Wisconsin. On the surface, the book is a guidepost for sustainability and environmental responsibility, but a deeper dive shows Leopold’s lessons apply to today’s business culture.

“The book is all about values,” said Buddy Huffaker, Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation. “It’s draped in nature, but it’s asking us to stop and think about what is meaningful, where do we get all of our health and wealth from whether you’re in conservation or building a building.”...