Before we talk about hiring a Chief Purpose Officer, we must pause and ask a harder question: is the organization ready for one? If the company’s pulse beats for profit alone, the answer is no. A purpose officer cannot thrive in a system built solely to count, not to contribute. The purpose-maker seeks transformation, not […]
Kamil Toume, author of Chief Purpose Officer and Founder of Purpose Vanguards, argues that the world’s leading businesses are no longer run by managers—they’re led by meaning-makers. For the top 1%, appointing a Chief Purpose Officer (CPO) is no longer optional; it’s a strategic necessity. In an era defined by disruption, disconnection, and rising expectations […]
If you’re ready to lead-whether as a business or an individual-now is your moment. This is more than a launch; it’s the beginning of a movement to create real, lasting change. Every day is a chance to make an impact. Every voice, especially yours, matters. By joining PurposeVanguards, you’re not just observing-you’re stepping up, multiplying […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moving from control to empowerment, from efficiency to engagement, and from rigid hierarchy to genuine collaboration. This isn’t about simply being ‘nice’—it’s about unleashing productivity, loyalty, and creativity through a more human-centered approach. To move forward, management must evolve into true leadership, defined by purpose, adaptability, and respect. By moving beyond outdated norms, we create […]
Kamil’s upcoming book, Chief Purpose Officer (CPO), presents the transformative role of the CPO as the architect of leadership, tasked with designing a new leadership framework for organisations. A key focus is on how this role redefines traditional models, promoting purpose-driven, value-based leadership. The book’s core message underscores the urgent need to move beyond the […]
Developing the organisation begins with developing the leaders. Leaders in the organisation should be humble enough to understand that they cannot move an inch in developing their organisations unless they develop themselves first. It is one of the most ever ignored problems in organisations.
Most people confuse leadership with management, especially among the executives in organisations. The only real challenge to achieving great leadership is to understand it. Most managers and leaders are lost in mistaken business beliefs and practices inherited from the industrial and factory model of management. Kamil presents a solution in his book Separating Grain from […]
