Thoughts on Purpose

Scaling a data consultancy based on values – David Ellis

Scaling a data consultancy based on values – David Ellis

In a world where we (rightly) look for companies whose business it is to help us solve the climate and social crises we face, do you have a role if…
“There may have been guns involved” – Greg Lavery’s journey to founding a circular economy business

“There may have been guns involved” – Greg Lavery’s journey to founding a circular economy business

“If there was a moment that said something was wrong in this world to me…” With that opening, my ears perked up. Villagers forced off an island (“there may have…

The servant leader and my rights

I (and many others) write a lot about the responsibilities of the leader, and what we should be doing to better the lot of our teams and our companies. What…
From the Dalai Lama to Experian – Isabel Kelly’s road from campaigner to business change

From the Dalai Lama to Experian – Isabel Kelly’s road from campaigner to business change

What human impact does your business have? Isabel Kelly watched first hand how business influence was used to secure the release of political prisoners. That left her with a lasting…
Great companies don’t prioritise size over mojo – Bo Burlingham

Great companies don’t prioritise size over mojo – Bo Burlingham

Bo Burlingham‘s excellent book, “Small Giants“, charts the stories of companies for whom being great is more important than being big. In each case, the founders or CEOs faced very…

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