Episode 24: Glen Hill. Purpose Led Leadership

Leading with purpose sounds inspiring, but in real life it can feel complex, emotional, and at times overwhelming. Many leaders, especially in not-for-profit and volunteer-based organisations, carry the weight of responsibility while trying to keep people aligned, motivated, and connected to the mission. In this episode of Lead Well Live Well, Mark Bilton speaks with Glen Hill, Director of National Engagement at Baptist World Aid Australia. Glen brings broad international not-for-profit experience and deep insight into leading purpose-driven, volunteer-reliant organisations. Together, they explore what purpose-led leadership looks like in practice. This is a grounded conversation about navigating complexity, building trust, and leading people well when authority alone is not enough. In this episode, they discuss: • What purpose-led leadership really means beyond good intentions • The unique challenges of leading volunteers and mission-driven teams • How trust, communication, and clarity shape culture and impact • Why leaders in complex organisations must lead themselves first • Practical reflections for leaders across not-for-profit, business, and professional environments Whether you lead a not-for-profit, a business, or a team within a larger organisation, this episode offers thoughtful insights to help you lead with greater clarity, steadiness, and purpose.