Nicola Pye

Joined: 23 February 2026
Articles: 1

Features, For experienced L&D professionals, For HR, For L&D managers, For senior L&D, Leadership, Management, Managing teams, Reflective practice

Purposeful leadership: The mindset and the skillset shift L&D needs to back

Leading with purpose is key to achieving meaningful results in any field. Having a clear vision and strong ethics guides action and motivates toward success.

Nicola Pye argues that purpose only delivers results when leaders practise it daily, not just talk about it. Drawing on research and frameworks, she shows how to build the capabilities behind clarity, connection and energy, avoid the “purpose paradox,” and…