What is the role of the company and the leader in this changing world?

I am fascinated by the impact of global trends – technology, political, resources, demographic – on corporations and leadership. Leaders are under increasing pressure. Trust in corporations is on the decline, and ever more vocal citizens are forming themselves into worldwide communities of interest to influence corporate policy. And yet, while these pressures may be sweeping away some of the leadership capabilities we hold dear, they clear the way for new ideas about what leadership can and should be.

I’ve explored this from a couple of angles in two of my books and made the link with culture and purpose in the concept of ‘signature processes’.

This theme is at the centre of the MBA elective on the future of work that I teach at London Business School. Each year I’m joined by a range of CEOs and political commentators to discuss their views on corporate purpose.

I am an active member of the Drucker Foundation and have spoken about the role of corporate purpose at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council. I’ve also chaired the World Economic Forum Council on Leadership.

• Find out more about my speaking opportunities on this topic here.