A Book Launch, a Big Question and a Different Kind of Growth
On Monday evening, we welcomed guests to Oxstalls Campus at the University of Gloucestershire to mark the launch of Realising Good Growth: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders - the new…
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Good Growth, Good Business - What Earth Day Means to Us
Every year, Earth Day prompts a global conversation about the kind of world we're building. For businesses, that conversation is becoming harder to sidestep - and for those of us who believe that business can and should be a force for good …
World Book Day: The Book That Asks Business Leaders to Choose a Different Path
Every World Book Day, we're reminded that the right book at the right time can truly change the way you see the world. This year, we want to share one that we think every business leader should read. Realising Good Growth: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders by Professor Steve Kempster and Dr Stewart Barnes opens not with a business framework or a growth strategy, but with a question that stops you in your tracks. Our children - and certainly our children's children - may one day ask: why did you let this happen?…
If the UK's Economy is Shrinking, Why are these Businesses Growing?
More disappointing reports on the UK economy have just been published. Why is it then that a group of businesses with a Gloucestershire connection are achieving an average growth rate off the charts?…
How Purpose-Led Leaders Turn Teams Into Communities
You can see the difference in how people talk about their work. In a task-driven team, conversations revolve around deadlines and deliverables. In a community, people talk about why the work matters. The question is: what creates that shift? Purpose-led leaders don't manage tasks - they connect people to meaning. …
Leading with Purpose: How SMEs Can Drive Positive Impact
March is B Corp Month, a global celebration of businesses using their influence as a force for good. This year’s theme, #GenB, recognises the collective impact of nearly 10,000 Certified B…
Purpose-Led Leadership and World Environment Day
Driving Regenerative Change In an era where environmental concerns are increasingly at the forefront, purpose-led leadership has emerged as a critical approach for organisations aiming to make a…
What if you could change the world?
Picture this: a world where catastrophic droughts, rising sea levels, and mass migrations reshape our planet's landscape. It may sound like a scene from a dystopian novel, but according to Professor Steve Kempster, this could be our impending reality.…