Thoughts on Purpose

“Purpose-driven people are problem solvers and doers” – Ruth Hartnoll, CEO of Matchstick Creative

“Purpose-driven people are problem solvers and doers” – Ruth Hartnoll, CEO of Matchstick Creative

A fundamental principle if you want to do purpose well in your company is to look after your profit. Note that “look after” is not the same as “maximise”. Ruth…
What effective collaboration to tackle climate change looks like – Harriet Lamb of Ashden

What effective collaboration to tackle climate change looks like – Harriet Lamb of Ashden

I have two firsts in this Karmic Capitalist podcast episode. First, Harriet is the first CBE to deign to accept my humble invitation to be a guest on our podcast!…
“Who knew that coffee grinds sticking to Teflon would be a thing?” George May, MD of bio-bean

“Who knew that coffee grinds sticking to Teflon would be a thing?” George May, MD of bio-bean

How challenging has it been to get your company going? I think getting a new product to market has to be one of the more challenging businesses to get going.…

Self help and save the planet snakeoil

Watching the promises made at COP26 fritter away brings to mind the similarities between it and most company strategy awaydays and self-help retreats. One of the things that most of…
Marketing has fuelled ill in the world. It can do better.

Marketing has fuelled ill in the world. It can do better.

Marketing has been responsible for sooo many of the ills we’re suffering in today’s world. Overconsumption is the biggie. Encapsulated in the perceptive statement that “we buy things we don’t…

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