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April 25, 2019 by Simon Mainwaring

Each year SAP holds its annual conference, SAPPHIRE, which is a rallying point for a global network of customers that use SAP software and the cloud to execute a huge variety of B2B and B2C services. Simon Mainwaring, We First Founder and CEO, was invited to participate as a global thought leader, which involved interviewing […]

Each year SAP holds its annual conference, SAPPHIRE, which is a rallying point for a global network of customers that use SAP software and the cloud to execute a huge variety of B2B and B2C services. Simon Mainwaring, We First Founder and CEO, was invited to participate as a global thought leader, which involved interviewing …

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Filed Under: Conferences, Leadership, Purpose, We First Tagged With: purpose, sapphire now

January 25, 2019 by Simon Mainwaring

Having a clearly defined purpose that goes beyond generating shareholder profits is essential to thriving in today’s market. Consumers actively support brands that share their beliefs. Plus, purpose provides an insightful compass to navigate brand strategy and business decisions.  Companies that lead with purpose are better prepared for changing market conditions and build their brand …

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Filed Under: Causes, CSR, Innovation, Leadership Tagged With: business growth, impact, purpose, vsp global

October 12, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

I spoke with entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and personal growth guru Greg Voisen on his podcast Inside Personal Growth to talk about how a major life event led me to break free from an unfulfilling career cycle to find and pursue my own personal purpose. The wake-up call that I received inspired not only this purpose …

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Filed Under: Leadership, Purpose, Values Tagged With: Brand Growth, Greg Voisen, personal branding, purpose

September 10, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

Neoclassical economist Milton Friedman would argue that to maximize profit, companies should strive to get the cheapest labor required to manufacture a market-ready product. Indeed, many corporations outsource work to sweatshops in developing countries where labor is cheap and laws are lenient. In practice, however, strong teams build strong businesses. Recent research from Deloitte show …

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Filed Under: Community, Leadership, Purpose Tagged With: Chobani, Culture, purpose, social impact

Purposeful partnerships

March 16, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

Partnerships are an essential component of running a successful business. As the new wave of socially conscious consumers demand that companies give back to society, purposeful partnerships are increasingly important. Purposeful collaborations help define your brand and create a powerful narrative that can distinguish your business from the competition. Social impact can serve as an …

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Filed Under: Brands Tagged With: Brands, purpose

June 17, 2016 by Simon Mainwaring

This weeks vlog is not only about finding your personal purpose but the steps and keys to finding your professional purpose as well. Let’s get into it!

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Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: purpose

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