For Purpose – Page 8 – The Optimistic Cynic

One word to change the world

Vision statements have been in and out of vogue for as long as I can remember. I think most people recognize the value they can potentially bring but also know that so many are just empty ‘feel good’ words. Sometimes though, you come across a vision statement that is simply profound – like this oneContinue reading “One word to change the world”

Wait for it…

A book about how business can change the world, including: The Zone The Touchpoint Model Thoughts on changing our future After many months (many many months), the first rough draft has been finished. Now for the editing…

Seth Godin

Seth Godin isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I think this blog from him is worth sharing: A seat at the table Short-term profits are a lousy way to build a sustainable community. There’s always a shortcut, a rule to be bent, a way to make some more money now at the expense of theContinue reading “Seth Godin”

A nice quote

“As business leaders, we should not choose between profit or good; rather, we must choose to profit from good. And that requires connecting what we do with a purpose beyond profit – a reason to exist that meets our shared sense of ‘doing good’” Punit Renjen

Missing the point

Someone on LinkedIn posted about “why CEOs’ are still missing the point on social impact” My view is that the answer is “how long is a piece of string” There is never one reason and never one solution but I did contribute a couple of views: In our (NZ) context, SME’s can struggle to seeContinue reading “Missing the point”

Do our words actually speak…

A quick thought for a Monday afternoon. LinkedIn and other forms of social media are places, like so many, where people go out of their way to say the right things. This is especially true now that ‘for purpose’, ‘good cause’ ‘EQ’ and ‘diversity are buzz-words in mainstream use. We all need to remember though,Continue reading “Do our words actually speak…”

Be True

Thanks Eco Friend

Being very busy with my full time ‘day job’, I haven’t been out and about in the social enterprise / purposeful business space for a while (apart from with CSC Buying Group of course). When you’re head down, it’s easy to forget about the truly awesome stuff happening out there. This is why it’sContinue reading “Thanks Eco Friend”

Economic Development

If you’re on LinkedIn and connected with anyone from the Waikato, chances are you would have seen at least one post around the Waikato Regional Economic Development Agency – now called Te Waka and the summit held last week. Far from the collection of “Hamiltoncentric” corporates I feared would make up the majority of invitees,Continue reading “Economic Development”