Common Purpose Blog

Common Purpose is currently in its 21st year, in which time we have met and engaged with so many leaders all over the world. In celebration of this, over the coming weeks we will be featuring blogs from 21 guest writers – a group of people who represent the diverse nature of the leaders we [...]

On the fourth night of the ‘troubles’ three young men were murdered in Birmingham, UK. The country waited in worry and anticipation for reprisal attacks on subsequent nights. It was left to the grief stricken father of one of the boys, Tariq Jahan, to provide some of clarity, wisdom and reason. In his voice, full [...]

The following is a guest blog from Natalie Cooper, Editor at Changeboard, as part of Common Purpose’s 21st birthday 21 blogs. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a term that’s been thrown around for a few years. Some leaders get it. The majority don’t. Yet the economy is crying out for a new era of ethical [...]

Adirupa Sengupta, International Director at Common Purpose, reflects on the Asian Women of Achievement Awards held last night in London. Last night I attended the Asian Women of Achievement Award at the London Hilton. I was shortlisted for the Social & Humanitarian Award…and thrilled to be, but also completely in awe of my contemporaries and [...]

Common Purpose is thrilled to welcome this guest blog from Seema Pathan, TV presenter for BBC’s Sportsround. Seema Pathan presented this year’s CHANGEit award at the Ministry of Sound in London tonight, and has shared her thoughts on young leaders’ initiatives. Tonight I presented the CHANGEit award at the Ministry of Sound in London. We [...]

Twenty years ago Nelson Mandela took his first steps to freedom from the Victor Verster Prison in Cape Town after 27 years of incarceration. Today, South Africa is celebrating this historical moment and the legacy of its first black and democratically elected president, his role in ending apartheid, and the immense change this meant for [...]

Not that it comes as a surprise, but the talk of widespread education cuts in the UK has hit the news headlines today. In fact, the headlines have been there for a bit. Projected cuts to universities mean fewer places and a brain drain of teaching and research talent, and The Prince’s Trust has also [...]

My house has been a bit of a hotel lately. For the last month there has been a constant flow of friends and family visiting. It has been fun. I like people staying over because it gives me a chance to catch up with people. As happens our conversations covered mutual friends, family members, life, [...]

We’re live blogging the Common Purpose Masterclass in Birmingham today asking speakers and attendees four questions: 1) What are you most inspired by right now? 2) What’s the best piece of leadership advice you’ve ever received? 3) Why is it key to connect with other leaders? 4) Why should we be led by you? Join [...]

There are some great leadership blogs that are not only engaging to read but useful leadership resources. Here are Common Purpose’s leadership blog recommendations: Blogging on Leadership Center for Leader Development CEO Blog — Time Leadership Coaching Tip: The Leadership Blog Dispatches from the New World of Work Extreme Leadership Great Leadership Leadership Turn Leadership, [...]