As leaders, we can no longer ignore the fact that our people are actively seeking meaning and purpose at work. There's not doubt that your most enlightened people (the ones you most need to keep) are searching for purpose. They're either looking for another job in a more purpose-driven company or a not-for-profit or they're considering starting their own business. Perhaps they've not considered … [Read more...]
New Year, New Purpose?
The EOFY is a time when financial performance tends to take precedence over everything else. For a few crazy weeks (or even months) it’s all about sales, revenue, expenses, budgets, share-price and maximising profit while minimising tax. Even our most socially responsible companies can show signs of being driven by their pocket in the mad scramble to end the year on a financial high. It’s the … [Read more...]
How to write a powerful Purpose Statement & 10 of the Best
If you're about to spend time and money on a purpose initiative in your company, the first step is to undertake a critical review of your company purpose statement to ensure it's a solid foundation on which to engage and activate your people. So, what makes a powerful purpose statement? There's many essential things to consider in writing a statement whether that’s for a company, team or … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Prepare for Purpose Success in 2019.
Within the next 5 years, it will become inconceivable that a company will exist for the sole purpose of maximising profit. Companies that are not actively demonstrating they’re shifting their organisation towards a ‘higher purpose’, will simply become extinct. In fact, in the 2015 HBR/EY Business Case for Purpose research, 89% of the 474 executives researched stated they understood the importance … [Read more...]