Blog

Based on his years of leading innovative and inclusive organizations,

Mark X. Cronin shares insights on inclusive hiring and inclusion 

in the workplace, business with a purpose 

(know your why and your values) and 

building customer relationships to create raving supporters.

What Drives Your Organization? Start with Purpose.

What Drives Your Organization? Start with Purpose.

Why does your organization exist, not what you do, but why? What’s the heartbeat behind what you do? Saying you...

by Mark CroninJune 10, 2025
How We Hire our Warehouse Staff and Create Meaningful Jobs for People with Differing Abilities

How We Hire our Warehouse Staff and Create Meaningful Jobs for People with Differing Abilities

At John’s Crazy Socks, we sell more than just socks, we’re in the business of spreading happiness. That mission lives...

by Mark CroninJune 4, 2025
Is it an Accommodation or an Innovation?

Is it an Accommodation or an Innovation?

Many business leaders have told me they hesitate to hire people with disabilities because they worry about the accommodations involved....

by Mark CroninJune 3, 2025
A Litle More Joy, A Little More Empathy

A Litle More Joy, A Little More Empathy

“Emotional intelligence is inclusion. It is the ability to be your true self and be accepted. Emotional intelligence is a...

by Mark CroninMay 30, 2025
Medicaid Fuels Disability Employment, Why Are So Few Talking About It?

Medicaid Fuels Disability Employment, Why Are So Few Talking About It?

At John’s Crazy Socks, more than half our colleagues have a disability and they depend on Medicaid for their jobs....

by Mark CroninMay 22, 2025
Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore As the parent of a son with Down syndrome, I’ve lived...

by Mark CroninMay 21, 2025