In this conversation, social entrepreneur Russell McLeod, Founder of Mightyhum, shares his career journey, starting from his love for team sports and the collaborative aspect of it, which led him to pursue a business career. He worked at Free the Children and played a key role in launching the Me to We movement, joining the social enterprise arm of the organization and helping grow it to 42 million in revenue. After leaving Me to We, he founded Mightyhum, a consulting firm that supports purpose-driven businesses.

Russell emphasizes the importance of aligning a team and the challenges that can arise when things don't work well. He discusses purpose-driven organizations and his passion for working with companies that have a social impact. Russell also talks about the obstacles he faced during the collapse of WE and the effect it had on his personal and professional life.

Finally, he discusses the shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset when it comes to success & wealth and the importance of building resilient and profitable businesses.

"When I see the problems in the world, I actually think that business is uniquely positioned to potentially be the most important tool for solving them." ~ Russ McLeod

Key Takeaways

• The team aspect of sports can translate into the business world, where aligning a team is crucial for success.
• Running a business is like managing a growing organism, with humans being both the most powerful tool and the most disruptive force.
• Purpose-driven businesses founded with a social impact mission require careful alignment of mission and vision to create a multiplier effect.
• Obstacles and challenges are a part of the journey, and they can lead to growth and learning.
• Applying your skills in a way that challenges you, delivers meaningful outcomes, and allows you to put your values into action.
• Success should not be solely defined by wealth but by the ability to make a positive impact and find joy in the journey.

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