How do you grow a purpose-driven business?

This is a question I ask myself daily and I have been looking for guidance to help me do this with the mission at Thrivall | B Corp Pending .

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I was therefore delighted to discover HOW TO LEAD WITH PURPOSE – a new(ish) book by purpose-driven founder, investor and mentor Liam Black .

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As another reviewer has said – it’s a great ‘little book that packs a punch’, and to continue the boxing theme – the sub-title is ‘lessons in life and work from the gloves-off mentor’. I read it over the course of a weekend and found it highly engaging, hugely practical and very insightful.

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Liam blends personal anecdotes from his own wide-ranging business journey, together with observations and case-studies from other mission-led leaders and regular pauses to facilitate readers’ own self-reflection. Ultimately it helps you consider how you can develop your own unique leadership style rather than following a cookie-cutter approach as outlined in other, inferior books of this nature.

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Liam’s book combines a perfect balance of humour and hard truths from lessons learned and conversations with other business leaders who Liam has met and mentored along the way. I took great comfort and inspiration from Liam’s candid stories, pragmatic common sense and belief and drive to work towards creating positive impact through business.

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Liam sensitively tackles the topics of celebrity, social media, gender and mental health in relation to social enterprise. The way he addresses these challenges head-on is both refreshing and highly relevant for our current times while also providing valuable hands-on advice.

If you are also looking to ‘make the world better; to do work that has meaning beyond the bottom line; to leave [your] mark and experience agency and fulfilment’ then you must also read this book!