Leaders today have to navigate the demands of the world. Those demands can feel like a tension between purpose and performance-as if there is a choice between doing good and doing well.
When put into practice in the right way, purpose makes your business generative.
The forces of generative business create outcomes that drive growth, valuation and pricing power, plus improve people’s lives and benefit society. This isn’t idealistic: the purpose of generative businesses is a positive intent behind their core businesses, not a borrowed cause. And this isn’t accidental: generative businesses work hard to embed their purpose into the culture and the organization, so everyone can act on it.
We spoke to executive leaders from a range of organizations-representing $589B in market cap and responsible for 400,000+ employees-about their experience putting purpose into practice.
In the full report you will find:
Insights and examples from C-suite executives from 20+ organizations
Actionable diagnostic tools and frameworks
The cross-functional benefits of a generative business model
The 7 drivers of purpose-powered growth and how to leverage them in your business