Today, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Paul Hargreaves, the inspiring CEO of Cotswold Fayre — one of the UK’s leading fine food suppliers. Our conversation was a powerful reminder of how purpose-driven leadership isn’t just good business — it’s a force for good in the world. Paul is doing something truly special: […]
Ever met someone who’s a walking, talking footnote from a government-funded textbook? I recently had a conversation with one — a dear friend, a product of the broken educational conveyor belt — and it felt like debating a robot programmed to say: “If it’s not peer-reviewed, it doesn’t exist.” Here’s the problem:Our education system isn’t […]
The future doesn’t belong to managers of process — it belongs to leaders of purpose.To those willing to trade control for connection. Efficiency for empathy. Compliance for commitment. As Chief Purpose Officers, we champion a fundamental shift: From management thinking rooted in the old factory brain — hierarchical, transactional, mechanical — To human-centred leadership focused […]
A CPO – Chief Purpose Officer – is not just a title. It’s a transformational leadership role. A purpose-driven leader who reveals and articulates the true DNA of the organisation: its purpose. Once the CPO is on board, the journey begins with developing the organisation’s leaders first—empowering them to tap into their highest potential and […]
Most visions and purposes start as fuzzy statements—broad, uninspiring, and often lacking clarity. What separates leading organisations from non-leading ones is how they refine and translate that vision into a clear, actionable purpose statement. A true purpose-driven organisation doesn’t just declare what it believes in—it aligns its actions and impact to make that purpose a […]
In 2015, I witnessed a troubling incident involving a colleague who had served as the company’s finance manager for five years. As the financial year drew to a close, the CEO decided to implement budget cuts to save money, proposing layoffs as the solution. Despite the finance manager presenting several viable alternatives to avoid job […]
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“Chief Purpose Officer” set to release on March 31, 2025, emphasises the critical need for organisations to abandon outdated managerial mindsets.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 […]
Is your organisation stuck in an outdated managerial mindset? It’s time to unlock transformational leadership and command real impact! 💡✨ In Chief Purpose Officer, Kamil reveals the game-changing shift every organisation must make—moving beyond outdated management to a purpose-driven future. The secret? Empowering a Chief Purpose Officer (CPO) and establishing a Purpose Department to elevate […]
Kamil Toume, Chief Purpose Officer of Purpose Vanguards Int, clarifies one of the most misunderstood areas in business: the key distinction between management and leadership. The difference lies in their core focus—management is about overseeing assets, inventory, stocks, and shares, while leadership is about inspiring and empowering people. True leaders, such as Martin Luther King […]
Leadership is evolving. The old ways of management—focused solely on efficiency, control, and short-term gains—are no longer enough. Today, organisations must elevate leadership, inspire employees, fulfil customers, and drive meaningful transformation. The answer? The Chief Purpose Officer (CPO). If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker looking to reshape the future of your organisation, this book […]
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