Purpose Inspired: by Wayne Visser
Prof. Wayne Visser, PhD, shares his reflections on what it means to be purpose-inspired - for business, society and each one of us. The podcast explores how business can be a force for good in the world, and how individuals can make a positive difference. Covering topics like corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable business and transformational change, each series is based on one of Dr Visser's books that synthesizes the emerging ideas, practices and lessons learned on the journey to becoming purpose-inspired.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 187
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
S5.E19: Integrated Value (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue our exploration of integrated value, beginning wit the 6-step process of implementation: 1. Listen Up! (stakeholder materiality), 2. Look Out! (integrated risk), 3. Dig D…
S5.E18: Integrated Value (Part 1)
In this episode, I begin by examining whether Creating Shared Value (CSV) is a revolution or clever con. Many argue that CSR and sustainability are not the way to unlock change. I have been one of th…
S5.E17: Social Responsibility (Part 4)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through social responsibility. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- First Steps Towards CSR 2.0
- Towards …
S5.E16: Social Responsibility (Part 3)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through social responsibility. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- The Principle of Circularity in CSR 2…
S5.E15: Social Responsibility (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through social responsibility. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- The Principle of Creativity in CSR 2.…
S5.E14: Social Responsibility (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin to explore the process of unlocking change through social responsibility. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- The Rise and Fall of CSR
- The Ages and S…
S5.E13: Stakeholder Engagement (Part 3)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through stakeholder engagement. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Convetit Keeps Our Head in the Cloud…
S5.E12: Stakeholder Engagement (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through stakeholder engagement. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Value-action Gaps Make Stakeholder F…
S5.E11: Stakeholder Engagement (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin to explore the process of unlocking change through stakeholder engagement. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Moving Social Media Beyond a Marketing …
S5:E10: Corporate Transparency (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through corporate transparency. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Increasing Importance of Sustainabil…
S5:E9: Corporate Transparency (Part 1)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through corporate transparency. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Trends in Corporate Accountability
- …
S5:E8: Technological Innovation (Part 4)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through technological innovation. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Closing the Loop on Steel
- Eco-inn…
S5:E7: Technological Innovation (Part 3)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through technological innovation. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Lessons from Egypt in Building a C…
S5:E6: Technological Innovation (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through technological innovation. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Sustainable Tech in Africa: A Case…
S5:E5 - Technological Innovation (Part 1)
In this episode, we start to explore the process of unlocking change through technological innovation. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- How To Use Technology To Make Our Pla…
S5.E4: Transformational Leadership (Part 3)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through transformational leadership. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Overcoming the Barriers to Sust…
S5.E3: Transformational Leadership (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of unlocking change through transformational leadership. In particular, the episode includes the following topics:
- Systems Change is a Multi-Playe…
S5.E2 - Transformational Leadership (Part 1)
In this episode, we look at unlocking change through transformational leadership. More particularly, the episode covers the following topics:
- Why Today’s Crisis of Leadership is Tomorrow’s Opportuni…
S5.E1: Introduction - The Art of Letting Go
The theme of this series is pursuing the frontiers of sustainability by unlocking change. So much of making a successful transition to a more sustainable future (which is by no means certain) depends…
S4.E29: Smart, Shared and Sustainable – The Alchemical Quest
This final episode of the season looks to the future of business responsibility with 10 forecasts for the next 10 years. In the podcast, Prof. Dr Wayne Visser reads the Epilogue from his book, The Qu…