Purposeful Action Blog

Is Maximization of corporate profit the mission or main purpose of a corporation? What are other “purposes” and obligations? Present an in-depth “Ethical Guidebook” for executives and managers in a large corporation. Give your comments or examples which supports this case.
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In Mangoland, where mangos were the currency of trade, a bushel of the golden beauties was equivalent to $1 million in our money. Johnny, an up-and-coming Mangoland executive, was desperate to use his skills and experience to acquire mangos - to consume and to hoard. The orchards were owned by Mangotycoons, Mangolords and Mangopreneurs. One night, [...]

Here is a discussion topic on self or personal motivation.
Which inspirational leader, past or present, have you modeled your life after?
Explain, using examples and references, how this leader has helped you improve your personal or professional life, and relate your comments to the Four Principles for Purposeful Action.
This post was written by Margaux Ellis-Hall, who [...]

We know of many similarities between entrepreneurs and managers. However, to clearly understand these archetypes it is helpful to compare them. Think, research and discuss how these two archetypes differ from each other. Refer to your Archetype-Attribute matrices and research the Internet as you present and discuss your views on this question.
Play BrookMaster, emulating a [...]

Following our live and archived discussions from last week and tonight, and your research and experience, what light can you shed on this question? Asked in other ways, the question could be:
Are entrepreneurs innovative?
or,
Are innovators entrepreneurs?
Illustrate your comments with examples from industry, providing references and links.

Here is a systematic way to find out:

Consider any two prominent politicians - say, one from the US Congress and one from the US Senate - perhaps one Republican and one Democrat. Compare what the say they stand for with what they actually vote for and promote. Investigate how they were first elected and then [...]

It is a commonly held belief that “entrepreneurs are risk-takers.”
Consider also the statement, “gamblers are risk-takers.”
Are entrepreneurs gamblers?
Or do you believe that: “Entrepreneurs calculate risk and pass it on to those who are greedy?”
Let’s research and share views on these statements.

Principle of the Golden Goose:

The Principle of the Golden Goose has been taught for over two decades in finance classes for engineering students. Many have applied this principle and accumulated wealth beyond their imagination. You too can start building your wealth today and achieve financial independence - in threee simple steps:
Step 1: Create flow—of money. [...]

The following article is excerpted from a lecture by Prem Chopra on “Quality Improvement through Purposeful Action,” at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in September 2006. The text of the entire lecture can be found in Masters of the Game: Reaching Beyond the Nexus to Success and Happiness.
Can you cite some examples that shed light on [...]