Can A Global Tech Company Be 6 Star? With Dave Blanchard & James Burkitt - #9

This episode is a gem mined from the history lessons of commercial growth, evolution and commercial success. Dave and James took us on a journey that left us all wanting more. We discussed what a 6-star business truly means in our evolving society and how competition needs to make way for greater needs coming from a community perspective, that's woven by purpose and care.  In this engaging and informative conversation we cover many topics:10:10 Why the world needs 6 star businesses12:39 Businesses exist for the good of the people and community, not the business13:55 The inside experience of a global tech 6 star business16:40 The outside customer experience of the global tech 6 star business20:40 Do businesses exist for the benefit of shareholders? or the community?28:00 Is business a competition? or a journey?34:30 The direction of our new economyPlus, we learnt first hand what it was like to work for a global 6-star tech business, AND we learnt first hand what it was like to be served as a customer by the same global 6-star tech business.Brilliant, interesting, and thought provoking.Enjoy!Here is some information on both guests and where you can find them:Dave BlanchardFounder, Cognesis; Fractional CMOI help business owners and CEO’s attract more and better customers to their business by providing strategic marketing leadership at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full time marketing executive.LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cognesisW: www.cognesismarketing.com  W: www.advisorycloud.com/profile/Dave-Blanchard James BurkittDirector, Corporate Training Solutions AustraliaHow can we best engage others to achieve their best, and great outcomes for their team (or organisation) ? .. my favourite quote comes from Richard Branson:"Train people well enough so they can leave; treat them well enough so they don't want to. .."LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jburkittW: https://www.ctstraining.com.auThe purpose of the Six Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are connecting and collaborating, and healing businesses and the world as we do it.If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected] hosts,Aveline & PeteThe purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others. If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]