Purpose and People

As a changemaker, you are constantly facing challenges to gain buy-in, engage others on the journey and measure impact. In Purpose and People, Shannon Houde curates market insights and tried-and-tested best practices from global practitioners and thought leaders who have pushed beyond their roadblocks to achieve a personal purpose and scalable impact.

How Dow seeks to turn plastic waste into a circular resource

December 13, 2019

by Shannon Houde

The company's global sustainability director addresses her passion for social innovation, her philosophy for investments and what makes for successful collaboration.
Ask a CSO: What is a day in the life of Interface's chief sustainability officer really like?

September 11, 2019

by Shannon Houde

A Q&A with Erin Meezan, the visionary vice president and chief sustainability officer of Interface Inc.
- Leadership
- Corporate Strategy
How Stanley Black & Decker is using the SDGs to grow a 'new-collar' workforce

July 17, 2019

by Shannon Houde

The company’s CSR head takes on the fourth industrial revolution, skills gaps and leveraging purpose to cultivate thriving makers and creators.
How social entrepreneur Safia Minney is designing responsible sourcing into the fashion industry

May 28, 2019

by Shannon Houde

The founder of People Tree chats about how sustainable materials and a growing awareness of human rights are redesigning the apparel industry.
A unique culture and spirit: How Quantis empowers millennials, avoids hierarchy

April 5, 2019

by Shannon Houde

The consultancy's CEO Emmanuelle Aoustin shares her insights on creating a 'incredibly positive, calm yet dynamic' environment in which to nurture innovation.
The soft stuff matters most: How to create scalable impact in a complex global culture

January 23, 2019

by Shannon Houde

How Martha Herrera Gonzalez, CSR chief at construction materials company Cemex, got 1,500 employees to buy into the idea of "building a better future."
- Corporate Strategy
- Employee Engagement
How to be a responsible game changer

October 1, 2018

by Shannon Houde

Insights into how Arm, a heavy hitter in mobile chips and artificial intelligence, aligns tech design with social responsibility.
What does it really take to lead in these uncertain times?

June 28, 2018

by Shannon Houde

Stephen Howard, chairman of Power to Change, explores what he sees as the 'two styles of leadership.'
- Leadership
The No. 1 way to win buy-in through hearts and minds

March 29, 2018

by Shannon Houde

David Williams, chief executive at Impact International, reveals the biggest pain point for managing change and the "nemawashi" opportunity.
- Marketing & Communication
- People & Purpose