Slowing Down
Inspired by Kit Hindin. Why is my answer always “busy”,to the question, “how are you?”I’ve forgotten to stay still.Breathe deep and remain true. My calling and my purpose,are drowned out…
Mark Ambundo with an African perspective on Western Culture and taking advantage of opportunities
Growing up in Kenya and what life is like in the city of Nairobi, what impresses about Western culture when viewed from an African perspective, how community is different, the…
Kit Hindin on Ministry of Awesome and the value of Slowing Down
On what makes coming home from overseas so special, working with entrepreneurs as ‘Start-Up Activator’ at Ministry of Awesome, the scary/exciting moment you decide to launch out on your own…
Daniel Flynn on Thankyou
Co-founding the Australian Social Enterprise Thankyou at 19, being transparent about the ups and downs of the journey, what keeps you going on an entrepreneurial marathon, the importance of purpose…
The Tree
Inspired by social entrepreneur Daniel Flynn. Standing beneath this green tree its branches are widesweeping above you.Farther than you realisewaving back and forth.Living. Like a dancer. I see you therestanding underneath.Selling…
Why Social Enterprises need ‘new clothes’
Social enterprises often operate as limited liability companies, but new legal structures to govern them have been introduced in a number of countries. Lawyer Steven Moe argues we need these…
Cultivate
Inspired by urban food farmer Bailey Peryman. Hard ground like pavement abandonedOnly allows for some weedsUntil you break it up into good soilA chance at new life for some seeds…
Dr John Vargo on Organisational Resilience
Working in Silicon Valley in the 1970s, what resilience is in an organisational context, how theory was turned into a living labratory when the earthquakes hit Christchurch and what organisations…
Seeds: Talking Purpose Podcast
Steven Moe pitches the reason for creating the podcast “Seeds: Talking Purpose”. This was at ‘coffee & jam’ the weekly event hosted by Ministry of Awesome in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Shanna on being 10
What it feels like to turn 10, what kids can teach adults and what they wish we knew, the keys to developing a growth mindset, some innovative transport ideas, how…
Fatherhood
Inspired by 10 year old Shanna Moe. You are far more preciousthan this poem,or anything else I will ever be involved in creating.For you embody allmy hopes and dreams.Life itself.You spur…
Lianne Dalziel on being the Mayor of Christchurch
The one where we learn about a childhood without TV but plenty of imagination, becoming a Member of Parliament, how the earthquakes sparked the decision to become Mayor, the future…