In this post, Kamil Toume, author of the upcoming book “Chief Purpose Officer” set to release on March 31, 2025, emphasises the critical need for organisations to abandon outdated managerial mindsets. Toume stresses that this shift is essential for effectively fulfilling the Chief People Officer (CPO) role in today’s evolving business landscape.

The author argues that traditional management philosophies often clash with a purpose-driven leadership perspective, which is crucial for inspiring and empowering employees. He explains that questioning purpose can undermine leadership and erode its core values, making the true challenge in achieving great leadership lie in understanding its essence.

Toume highlights that for companies deeply rooted in management-driven approaches, an unwillingness to shift toward purpose-led leadership makes the CPO role nearly impossible to succeed in. This aligns with the growing recognition of the CPO’s strategic importance in driving long-term growth and organisational success.

The video underscores the transformative role of the CPO as an architect of leadership, tasked with designing a new framework that promotes purpose-driven, value-based leadership within the organisation.

This perspective reflects the broader trend in modern business where purpose-driven leadership is seen as a key factor in enhancing workplace engagement, satisfaction, and overall organizational performance.