About the episode

In today’s accelerated world, it has never been more important for leaders to behave in ways that build trust within their organisations and with stakeholders. As a result, there’s been a surge in interest around purpose-led leadership and how it translates to business.

In this episode, we ask what it means to lead with purpose. We explore how it starts with understanding your own sense of purpose, connecting that to your organisation's mission, and doing everything you can to achieve both.

Host Emma LoRusso is joined by Will Phelps, Associate Professor at the UNSW Business School. Will shares key findings from his research into what it means to lead with purpose and how it’s translating to the world of business.

We also hear from Annie Parker, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Microsoft for Startups. Annie shares how defining her personal sense of purpose has shaped her career and made her the leader she is today.

We close out the episode with dynamic duo, Pete Horsley and Alan Jones, founder and entrepreneur in residence at Remarkable — Australia Australia's first disability tech accelerator.

Speakers:

  • Emma Lo Russo, (AGSM MBA Executive 2013), CEO and Co-founder of Digivizer
  • Will Phelps, Associate Professor at the UNSW Business School
  • Annie Parker, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Microsoft for Startups
  • Pete Horsley, Founders of the disability tech accelerator, Remarkable.
  • Alan Jones, Entrepreneur in residence at disability tech accelerator, Remarkable.

Purpose-led Leadership - Part 2

About the episode

Today’s business leaders, both established and aspiring, are striving to do well and do good in the world and purpose-led leadership is a topic gaining much traction.

In this episode, we explore what it takes to lead with purpose - from identifying the personal contribution you want to make to the world through your career, to purpose-driven business models.

Host Emma Lo Russo is joined by Victoria Momsen, Strategic Planning Manager at Lendlease Digital. Victoria speaks to what is to be a purpose led organisation which starts with an assessment of the triple bottom line: the financial, social and environmental performance of your business.

Our second guest is Alison Harrington, CEO & Founder of Moove & Groove. Alison shares how her purpose-led startup is changing the lives of Australia’s older citizens through modern, digital technologies.

Finally, we’ll hear from Leisa Sargent, Senior Deputy Dean and Co-Deputy Vice Chancellor Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UNSW Business School. Leisa shares how her personal values align with her work and the role of inclusivity and diversity in purpose-driven leadership.

Speakers:

  • Emma Lo Russo, (AGSM MBA Executive 2013), CEO and Co-founder of Digivizer
  • Victoria Momsen, Strategic Planning Manager at Lendlease Digital
  • Alison Harrington, (AGSM Graduate Certificate in Social Impact 2016), CEO & Founder of Moove & Groove
  • Leisa Sargent, Senior Deputy Dean and Co-Deputy Vice Chancellor Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UNSW Business School.