Arnoud De Meyer
“A bold and timely reframing of the profit-versus-purpose debate, this book challenges conventional thinking and offers a compelling roadmap for leaders who want to create lasting value by solving real human problems. Grounded in powerful stories and practical insight, it inspires readers to move beyond sacrifice-driven sustainability and embrace steward leadership as a path to […]
Jolanda Grob
“As Group Chief People Officer operating in an era defined by volatility, technological disruption, and declining institutional credibility, I believe Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit by Rajeev Peshawaria offers a timely and practical blueprint for leadership. Steward leadership reframes the false trade-off between profit and purpose, showing how long-term resilience, ethical integrity, and interdependence can become […]
Sanjay Sarma Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“This book makes a powerful argument: to achieve sustainable profitability, businesses must pursue profitable sustainability. Widespread internet connectivity coupled with powerful AI is making the world increasingly transparent. Labeling these current times the “naked era,” Peshawaria offers a clear framework for building organizations that create enduring value amidst a time of fragile public confidence—economically, socially, […]
Desmond Kuek
“At a time when businesses face growing scrutiny over their responsibility to society, the debate between profit and purpose is often framed as a zero-sum choice. In Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit, Rajeev Peshawaria challenges that assumption head on. Drawing on rigorous research and real-world examples, he shows how organizations create enduring value by solving meaningful […]