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: […]
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 […]
When stuck in a purely managerial mindset, individuals may prioritise short-term goals, task-oriented thinking, and rigid structures, which can stifle creativity and limit employees’ potential. Leadership requires a shift in mindset that emphasises emotional intelligence, purpose-driven actions, and a broader perspective that sees employees as valuable contributors with unique talents. This shift from management to […]
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.
Never have the courage to drill down and discover who you are. vision is always secondary, and mission comes first. There is no need for a compelling purpose, and you are supposed to go first and lead the group because they told you so. Identifying the challenge facing the business or the group is trivial […]
If you are seeking peace more than people’s noise and attention You aren’t bothered by criticism. You are mostly at peace with your past. You read more than scrolling up and down on your phone. Meaningful conversations matter a lot than shallow ones. A smaller social circle that does not exceed the number of fingers […]
If you are going to fail, fail quickly, but if you are going to succeed, do it steadily. I heard the first part of this statement from someone, but I have decided to complete the second part. Quick success often turns into a failure overnight, but a culmination of success is gained accumulatively. It is […]
When we face new challenges, we must adapt our tactics to resolve them. Using the old ways does not yield new results or overcome them. To change our tactics, it requires changing our mindsets. This is of the essence. Diagnosing the problem is the first step into the solution. A new challenge means a new […]
When one of my friends asked me this question in 2014, I remained silent not only for a couple of minutes, but for a couple of months wondering in silence about the philosophy and purpose of my life. It led me to read and research different books then write my own book. It is a […]
If you have not achieved what you set yourself to achieve, do not settle. The journey might be long, but it is worth running, trying, failing, reflecting, and adjusting. The destination is important, but the learning and experience gained along the way is worthwhile.
