Who is Tom? There is no Tom. If we sell a pair of shoes today, we give away a pair of shoes tomorrow. Originally we thought of "Tomorrow's Shoes," but I could only fit "TOMS" on the label. I had no idea everybody would want to meet him. There is no Tom; it's an idea for a better tomorrow.

Giving does not just feel good, but it's really, really good for business, and it's good for your personal brand.

The most important things are actually the easiest to obtain: great friends, good food, and a decent bottle of wine.

Giving is what fuels us. Giving is our future.

Your backpack is a part of your identity as a student.

The greatest competitive advantage is to allow your employees to be part of something. Something bigger than what you're doing.

Allow your team to incorporate giving into their life through their job. Not only do employees stay around a lot longer, they do a lot more good.