Digging Deeper

Taylor & Francis

Digging DeeperHow Purpose-Driven Enterprises Create Real Value\nAuthor(s): Dietmar Sternad, James J. Kennelly, Finbarr Bradley\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Greenleaf Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781783535385, 978-1783535385\nSynopsis\nWhat is the primary purpose of business? The standard answer is `making profits, but some visionary entrepreneurs and leaders fundamentally disagree. Instead of just making money, they choose instead to dig deeper and make a difference through creating real value improving the lives of others even as they find deeper meaning in their own. These leaders build enterprises that provide identity and a sense of purpose, create positive relationships and a place to learn and thrive, embed sustainability in all that they do, and strive to improve the quality of life of all of their stakeholders. Although not their primary focus, they also make healthy profits, as their unique approach to value creation provides the.