89. Purposeful Leadership and the Business of Doing Good - with Paul Dunn

The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

What if your business could change lives every single day? In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Paul Dunn, four-time TEDx speaker and chairman of B1G1 (Business for Good), to explore how businesses can create extraordinary impact through purpose and giving.

Paul shares how true leadership goes beyond profit, showing us how aligning business with social good leads to innovation, resilience, and deeper meaning. From redefining success to building a legacy of philanthropy, this is a powerful conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and quiet achievers seeking to make a real difference.

Discover why small, consistent acts of giving are transforming communities worldwide — and how you can be part of the movement.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Purpose in Business: Why businesses that lead with purpose are the ones shaping a better future.
• Leadership Redefined: How leadership grounded in service and impact inspires deeper trust and engagement.
• The Ripple Effect of Giving: The extraordinary story of B1G1 and how small businesses are creating massive change through everyday transactions.
• Philanthropy Made Practical: Why philanthropy isn’t only for large corporations — and how small, consistent acts of giving add up.
• Social Good as Strategy: How aligning business goals with social good unlocks innovation and resilience.
• Living a Legacy of Impact: Paul’s reflections on why the real measure of success is not what we accumulate but what we contribute.

Memorable Quotes

“When you put giving at the heart of your business, everything changes — your customers, your team, and the way you lead.” – Paul Dunn

“Purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you choose and commit to every day.” – Paul Dunn

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This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Chapters

1. Welcome to the Quiet Warrior Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Paul Dunn's Entrepreneurial Journey (00:01:18)

3. The Birth of B1G1: Business for Good (00:08:31)

4. Calm Presence vs Chaotic Energy (00:13:43)

5. Fostering Humanity Flourishing (00:20:15)

6. Imposter Syndrome and Authenticity (00:29:39)

7. When Things Break, They Open (00:38:33)

8. Closing Thoughts and Connections (00:44:03)