In leadership, we now frequently talk about purpose. It’s mainstream and it’s powerful. Business can be a lever for doing good in our communities, and for making a better world. If you haven’t come across the concept of B Corp Certification previously, I urge you to watch this video. You don’t have to go downContinue reading “Business and doing good”
Category Archives: Sustainability
Authentically authentic!
Two years ago I posted my definition of authenticity. Authentic is still one of the current buzz words and for me, once I see a word being used in discussions around mainstream marketing, I know it’s been well and truly kidnapped. Authentic is a word we should be using and to help reclaim it, hereContinue reading “Authentically authentic!”
Look Out!
Be the inspiration – become a leader to people outside of your organisation as well as leading your own team. Be the dynamic external leader that seeks to truly change the world
So what exactly is one?
We talk a lot about sustainable communities but we all tend to think that we know what it means, without ever describing it. I believe that sustainably communities are those who have achieved balance across these three factors:
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”
Go forward
I haven’t blogged for a while now as I pour my creative thoughts into my book – “The Zone, where business and purpose collide” I did however want to share this proverb. I think it’s so fitting, both for this period in time but also for a sustainable future. Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata. Haere whakamua.Continue reading “Go forward”
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”
The Optimistic Cynic 