We’ve been nominated…twice. We would love you to vote for us?

Not our usual blog, but I have something special to share, along with a small invitation for you. On Friday, I received two surprising emails from Downtown in Business:  One said, “Congratulations, you have been nominated for ‘Change Maker of the Year 2026 Award’.” Another said, “Congratulations, UK for Good has been nominated for ‘Social Impact…

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Use Your Voice, Share Your Power: The New Role of Business in Society

Next Wednesday (9th July), I’ll be heading to Westminster for my first-ever Mass Lobby event. A whole bunch of organisations including WWF, RSPB, Wildlife Trust, and thousands of ordinary people will come face-to-face with their MPs to demand bolder action for climate and nature. It’s a moment of shared courage, a reminder that change doesn’t…

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Foundations for a Better Future

Introduction: A Shift in What Matters Most What does it truly mean to be a purpose-led business in 2025? And how can companies help drive the kind of long-term, systemic change the world urgently needs? These aren’t just questions for certified B Corps, they’re essential questions for every business that wants to remain relevant, resilient, and…

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Wicked Problems: Radical Solutions

Introduction: A Moment for Transformation As we enjoy the beauty and warmth of this stunning spring morning, it feels like a perfect opportunity to reflect on why we are where we are, and what the future holds. Balancing the beauty and fragility of our world is a challenge. Why does the world currently feel so…

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Empathy: The Leadership Superpower We Can’t Afford to Lose

Two contrasting quotes caught my attention this morning: “The fundamental weakness of Western civilisation is empathy.”— Elon Musk “The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism.”— Hannah Arendt One views empathy as a flaw, a hindrance to progress. The other sees…

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Navigating Uncertainty: Essential Reads and Resources for a Better Future

In a world that feels increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), finding sources of inspiration, knowledge, and actionable solutions is vital. The following resources – grouped into academic research, podcasts, videos, and books provide tools to inspire curiosity, courage, compassion, and collaboration. Academic Research Dr James Hansen Website: Columbia Climate SchoolOne of the world’s foremost…

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