Purpose Inspired: by Wayne Visser

Wayne Visser

Prof. Wayne Visser, PhD, shares his reflections on what it means to be purpose-inspired - for business, society and each one of us. The podcast explores how business can be a force for good in the world, and how individuals can make a positive difference. Covering topics like corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable business and transformational change, each series is based on one of Dr Visser's books that synthesizes the emerging ideas, practices and lessons learned on the journey to becoming purpose-inspired.

  • 21 minutes 47 seconds
    S6.E46: Reasons for Hope

    Episode 46 - the final episode of Season 6 - includes the following sections:
    - Giving our witness statement
    - The fundamental elements of thriving
    - Living the questions
    - Reasons for hope
    - Thriving as a superorganism
    - Change the world (poem)

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    5 March 2026, 12:00 am
  • 16 minutes 40 seconds
    S6.E45: Courageous Leadership and Ikigai

    Episode 45 includes the following sections:
    - Courageous leadership
    - Regenerating yourself
    - Fresh insight: Ikigai
    - Rise up, new leaders
    - To lead (poem)

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    26 February 2026, 12:00 am
  • 16 minutes 22 seconds
    S6.E44: Strategic, Caring and Innovative Leadership

    Episode 44 includes the following sections:
    - Strategic leadership
    - Caring leadership
    - Innovative leadership

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    19 February 2026, 12:00 am
  • 17 minutes 51 seconds
    S6.E43: Foundations of Thriving-Driven Leadership

    Episode 43 includes the following sections:
    - The Leadership Parable of Gulliver the Goose
    - Systemic Leadership
    - Inclusive Leadership

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    12 February 2026, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 17 seconds
    S6.E42: The Lever of Leadership

    Episode 42 includes the following sections:
    - The time for action is now
    - Acting now (poem)
    - Leadership
    - Giants among us
    - Finding your inner superhero
    - The lever of leadership

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    11 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 23 minutes 21 seconds
    S6.E41: The Values Dividend

    Episode 41 includes the following sections:
    - Redesigning portfolios
    - Reshaping playing-fields
    - Spotlight: EU Green Deal
    - The values dividend

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    4 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 21 minutes 6 seconds
    S6.E40: Partners, principles, purpose, performance

    Episode 40 includes the following sections:
    - Re-aligning partners
    - Renewing principles
    - Redefining purpose
    - Reassessing performance

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    27 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 22 minutes 4 seconds
    S6.E39: The Integration Imperative

    Episode 39 includes the following sections:
    - The integration imperative
    - Fresh insight: SQuELCH issues
    - Integration brings innovation synergies
    - Key concept: Synergy
    - Integrated value management
    - Rethinking patterns

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    20 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 19 seconds
    S6.E38: Innovation for Crisis Response

    Episode 38 includes the following sections:
    - Innovation for crisis response
    - Case spotlight: Ushahidi’s disaster response- Acts of courage
    - Alive
    - Regenerating Organizations
    - Integration
    - Food for thought

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    13 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 17 minutes 20 seconds
    S6.E37: Innovation for climate adaptation

    Episode 37 includes the following sections:
    - Daring to draw down carbon
    - Regenerative solutions: Project Drawdown top 5
    - Innovation for climate adaptation
    - Regenerative solution: Mangrove forests

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    6 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 21 minutes 4 seconds
    S6.E36: To Net Zero and Beyond

    Episode 36 includes the following sections:
    - To net zero and beyond
    - Unilever’s carbon rainbow
    - The race for renewables
    - Breakthrough innovation: Extreme solar
    - Driving the electrification trend
    - Hot trend: Fleet managers as energy brokers

    Season 6 of Purpose Inspired is based on the book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, as read by the author and host of this podcast, Wayne Visser.

    Thriving is available in the following formats:
    - Hardback
    - Ebook
    - Audiobook

    30 October 2025, 12:00 am
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