147 Unlocking Purpose in Organisations Scott McInnes & Professor Peter Hawkins

In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes has an insightful conversation with Professor Peter Hawkins , a leading authority in systemic coaching and leadership development. They explore the essential elements organi s ations need to thrive in the 21st century, emphasi s ing the importance of being purpose-led, stakeholder-centric, and fostering collective leadership. Hawkins discusses the critical role of organi s ational culture and learning, the dynamics of trust within teams, and the concept of WeQ —collaborative intelligence. The conversation also delves into the nature of connection in leadership and the need for organi s ations to discover their purpose rather than merely creating it. Hawkins shares practical examples and insights on how organi s ations can align their efforts to meet the needs of the future, ultimately highlighting the unique contributions that teams can make to drive meaningful change. Takeaways : Organi s ations must be purpose-led, not profit-led. Stakeholder-centricity is crucial for modern organi s ations . Partnership with stakeholders enhances organizational effectiveness. Teams should be more than the sum of their parts. Organi s ational learning must outpace external changes. Trust is essential, but addressing mistrust is equally important. WeQ , or collaborative intelligence, is vital for leadership. Connection in leadership should focus on shared purpose . Purpose should be discovered, not created. Organi s ational culture is shaped by collective patterns. Chapters : 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:13 Essential Elements for Organi s ations in the 21st Century 05:42 The Importance of Purpose in Organi s ations 08:25 The Role of Organi s ational Culture and Learning 12:54 Collective Leadership and Team Dynamics 17:16 Trust and Mistrust in Teams 18:42 The Nature of Team Relationships 22:10 The Concept of WeQ and Collaborative Intelligence 23:13 Connection in the Age of Technology 27:40 Understanding and Defining Purpose 31:30 Leading Towards an Evolving Purpose 37:12 The Unique Contribution of Teams and Organi s ations 39:47 Organi s ational Culture and Its Habituated Patterns 41:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with us: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram Connect with Prof. Peter Hawkins: LinkedIn | Website - Personal | Website - Company Keywords : leadership, organisational culture, purpose, collaboration, team dynamics, coaching, stakeholder engagement, collective intelligence, trust, systemic coaching

You can listen to 147 Unlocking Purpose in Organisations Scott McInnes & Professor Peter Hawkins online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

147 Unlocking Purpose in Organisations Scott McInnes & Professor Peter Hawkins is an episode from Building Better Cultures by Scott McInnes.

This episode is 38:53 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Building Better Cultures when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.