Business
A scientist with a corporate background, Dr. Wayne Wright is the Chairman of Maidstone Warriors Basketball Club - and an interviewee with a passion to help people live with meaning and purpose.In this episode Wayne discusses:- avoiding the 'boom and bust' two-year cycles which trap many social enterprises.- how by focusing on one human being means you can support many.- why businesses should play a part in shaping society.- the importance of making a profit and how Maidstone Warriors uses surpluses from some business activities to support impacts.- what basketball for all means in terms of participation, and why the entry point to basketball with Maidstone Warriors is not-competitive.- a heart-warming story of the team's impact.- succession planning, building resilience and organisational capacity.- how to align your passion, skills and purpose.