When organizations face a crossroad, the instinct is often to stick to the familiar and double down on what worked yesterday. But for
Peter Georgariou, founder and CEO of
karmadharma, true growth happens in the "empty room"—the space where leaders have the courage to visualize a future unburdened by the past.
In this episode,
Matt Poepsel sits down with Peter to explore the integration of strategy, creativity, and people. Peter shares why he views his firm as "Deloitte for do-gooders," the necessity of leading from the heart in a world that is "breaking as a species," and how purpose-driven businesses can navigate the complex balance between making a profit and making a difference.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The Integrated Stool: Why strategy, creative, and people must be treated as one cohesive idea rather than separate departments
- Living in the Gray: How to build the risk profile necessary to take "small bets" in an unpredictable market
- Creativity as a Lens: Moving beyond logos and fonts to use creative thinking as a problem-solving tool for business models
- The ROI of Purpose: Navigating the complexity of B Corp status and why the next generation is "voting with their wallets"
Highlights:
(
0:00) Meet Peter Georgariou
(
02:15)Deloitte for Do-Gooders: The 10-year journey of karmadharma
(
11:21) Reclaiming creativity in business
(
15:38) Why people and culture are a soul-level calling
(
19:23) Purpose-led orientation
(
25:29) Left Brain, Right Brain, and Heart
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Lead The People is your guide to unlocking your true potential as an authentic leader. Hosted by Dr. Matt Poepsel—The Godfather of Talent Optimization—this podcast dives deep into the art and science of what it takes to lead at the next level. With insightful conversations and practical strategies, each episode equips executives, strategic HR pros, and aspiring leaders with the tools it takes to boost performance, inspire teams, and drive meaningful impact. Whether exploring the latest workplace trends or tackling real-world leadership challenges, Lead The People offers an enlightened approach to leadership. Embark on a rewarding journey to become the leader your people deserve—the leader you were meant to be.