Insights from the Arena

Our antidote to generic, AI-generated content. Observations, patterns, discussions and provocations of what we've seen in the arena of leading people to create successful positive businesses.

Karmic Capitalist Podcast Stories from founders and advisors to businesses with values at the heart of their commercial model. From startups to post IPOs.

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Human Insight - based on our experiences, not AI's

Your team may not need a big purpose

Purpose in business is real. Everyone needs it. But not everyone needs it in the way that the purpose-brigade preaches.…
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When was the last time you gave your $Bn company to a charity?

Yvon Chouinard’s donation of Patagonia to an environmental charity was as stunning as it was not unexpected from him. But…
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Art and commerce collide to cut 93% carbon from the production of film sets

Art and commerce collide to cut 93% carbon from the production of film sets

This episode of the Karmic Capitalist podcast is a real testament to the role of innovation in cutting our environmental…
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Preparing the next generation of execs for business and impact – Tom Rippin CEO of On Purpose

Preparing the next generation of execs for business and impact – Tom Rippin CEO of On Purpose

For business to be better, we (i.e. humans) need to be better. The way most companies have been doing business in…
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Your business doesn’t care

Something (most) founders get, but others on the team less so. When something goes wrong or fails to happen, and…
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Is mental health a concern in your company?

Is mental health a concern in your company?

Mental health is a minefield for CEOs to deal with. {Disclaimer – I am not a mental health professional. Someone…
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What if you focussed your company’s work on improving lives rather than maximising profit?

How would your company look if you made an explicit decision to be guided in your strategy, your operations and…
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How to not “win” the wrong business

How to turn down revenue that isn’t aligned with your company’s purpose and/or values? As I’m currently on holiday with…
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Do you control your team or bring out the best in them?

Are you going to be the CEO who controls your team or the one who brings out the best in…
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