03 - Leading with Integrity: The Future of Business & Ethics with David Grayson CBE

How can leaders stay resilient, lead with integrity, and navigate the complexities of today’s business landscape? In this episode of Insights From The Coalface, I’m joined by Professor David Grayson CBE, Chair of the Institute of Business Ethics, co-host of All In: The Sustainable Business Podcast, and author of 10 books on corporate responsibility.

David shares his extraordinary journey—from surviving a life-threatening illness as a child to becoming a global thought leader in sustainable business. His career has spanned academia, business, government advisory roles, and leadership in social enterprises, giving him a unique practical perspective on corporate responsibility and ethical leadership.

We discuss:

✅ Why businesses must prioritise ethics, purpose, and sustainability to stay competitive

✅ The biggest leadership challenges today, including the rise of CEO burnout

✅ How culture eats strategy for breakfast—and why leaders must take ownership of it

✅ The importance of agility, resilience, and systems thinking in a rapidly changing world

✅ Why collaboration is key to driving meaningful, long-term change in business

🔹 Plus, David shares his Leader’s Survival Kit—including his secret to staying grounded, inspired, and effective in high-pressure roles.

🎧 Listen now for a masterclass in leadership, corporate responsibility, and the future of sustainable business.

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