Two weeks ago, I received the greatest gift. An academic, Katherine, who is now recognised for outstanding work in her field approached me and said: "You probably don't remember me, but many years ago I was afraid of speaking in public and you encouraged me to just...
What if you sell products that are legal, but cause harm?
As a purpose-driven or purpose-curious leader, what would you do if your business sold a product line, such as tobacco, that is legal but proven to cause harm? Let's say you're a supermarket executive and your stores sell cigarettes. It's a small part of your overall...
5 Steps for Putting Corporate Purpose Into Practice
Corporate purpose unlocks performance, resilience and competitive gains, as evidenced by a study of 28 high-performing companies that found ‘purpose’ was central to their ability to overcome declining growth and profitability. Notwithstanding the success of leading...
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 most generations alive today. Arundhati Roy furnishes us with:...
7 Big Social Trends that Coronavirus is Accelerating
[THIS BLOG HAS BEEN UPDATED & REPUBLISHED] In times of turmoil we have to look through the noise and identify the social trends that will significantly shape our future. Crises are not new, however this one is truly systemic and will be the defining global event...
Three Ways Employers Can Support Mental Health Challenges
According to SANE Australia, 45 per cent of people will be affected by mental health challenges during their working lives. This means it's very likely that you or someone you know will be struggling now or in the future. From an employer's perspective, Beyond Blue...






