S6E12 - Liam Black

Leading with Purpose and Compassion

Episode Summary: 

In this episode of The Longest Day Podcast, Leah sits down with Liam Black, a renowned social entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Liam shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leader in social enterprises and offers powerful insights on leadership, purpose, and resilience. His candid stories about successes, failures, and the importance of compassion in leadership make this episode a must-listen for aspiring changemakers.

Key Points:

• Liam's early life and the experiences that shaped his values.
• Transitioning from business to social entrepreneurship.
• The power of storytelling in leadership.
• Balancing purpose and profit in social enterprises.
• How to stay resilient in challenging times.
• Practical advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs.

Best Quote: "Leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about creating spaces where people can bring their best selves and collectively find the answers."

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: How to Lead with Purpose and Compassion by Liam Black (2023)
• Social Enterprise UK (https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/)

Guest and host information

Find Liam Black here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-black-03763a8/ 

Subscribe to Liam's Substack "Peace, Love and Profit" here: https://liamblack.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web

Find Leah Brown FRSA here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-brown-frsa-b71b0844/ and @leahtalks_ on Instagram, TikTok and X.

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