What is Purpose and Do Your People Have Enough of It?
The global challenges we face are increasing people’s desire to make a difference and act with a greater sense of purpose, however for many it feels out of reach because they lead busy and [...]
Should Recruiters Be Worried if Their People Lack a Bigger Purpose?
Purpose has evolved beyond the forms of social good that we are familiar with such as giving, volunteering and responsible business practices, to something that is much more strategic and core to [...]
Do Companies Know How Gen Z Thinks About Purpose?
Gen Zs and Millennials are similar in terms of their entrepreneurial spirit, however they approach purpose differently, which has flow on effects for companies seeking to attract and retain the [...]
How a Powerful Business Purpose Attracts the Best People
Have you ever been on the verge of signing the person your business really needs only for things to go quiet … and then … they turn down your offer and cease communications. Or maybe [...]
By Phil Preston
In Collaboration, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creating Shared Value, Designing Solutions, Innovation, Leadership, Teamwork
Posted 7 Big Trends that Coronavirus is Accelerating
In times of turmoil we must look through the noise and see the trends that will shape our future. Crises are not new, however this one is truly systemic and will be the defining global event for [...]
Lessons in the Language of Leadership from the Humble Barcode
What lessons does the humble barcode hold for the language of leadership? When you scan your groceries at the supermarket, it’s the barcode that makes it possible. First used on [...]
What Local Communities Teach Us About Effective Teams & Groups
What are the foundations for building effective teams and groups? When you think about it, work teams and groups are mini-communities in themselves. Therefore, if we know what makes local [...]
Why Do Some Owners Lack Vision for Improving Their Bottom Line?
I was contacted by “Mark” recently who was somewhat desperate to improve collaboration across the business he works in. As we talked it through, it became clear the owners lack the vision and [...]
How to help your project partners let go of control
If your project partners aren’t willing to let go of control your project may be doomed. So, how can you influence your partners to change their ways? An executive recently explained to me [...]
