Just Doing The Right Thing in Business: Richard Firth

Technology for Good: Empowering a Brighter Future

At the Conscious Leadership & Ethics Summit 2022, Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings, a company that embodies the spirit of conscious business. With its commitment to nurturing talent, skills, and financial support, MIP Holdings is a shining example of how business can be a force for good.

As Richard begins his talk, he shares with us the story of how MIP Holdings’ journey to becoming a conscious company began. It started with a small competition, where someone put their name forward, and they did fairly well. But it wasn’t until they received their BBBEE Level 1 accreditation that Richard realized the true power of their approach.

“We didn’t go out consciously going for that Level 1,” Richard explains. “But it was all the little things we were doing that amounted to that accreditation.” He emphasizes that conscious business is not just about grand gestures, but about the small, everyday actions that add up to make a difference.

As Richard shares more about MIP Holdings’ journey, it becomes clear that their commitment to quadruple P – reporting, people, planet, profit, and purpose – is not just a slogan, but a way of life. From building a system to track and trace perpetrators in cases of abuse, to funding sniffer dogs that are making phenomenal arrests, MIP Holdings is demonstrating the power of conscious business in action.

One of the most striking aspects of Richard’s talk is his emphasis on the importance of purpose. “If you want to give, give it,” he says. “And it will come back in another way.” This philosophy is reflected in MIP Holdings’ decision to build an online method to evaluate people’s way of thinking, and their game that helps young people develop programming skills.

The results are staggering. Over 400 young people have gone through the program, with 95% of them being African from rural areas and earning an average of more than 30,000 Rand a month. This is not just a success story; it’s a testament to the power of conscious business in empowering communities and creating positive change.

As Richard concludes his talk, it’s clear that MIP Holdings is not just a company – it’s a movement. A movement that challenges the status quo and inspires others to follow in their footsteps.

So what can we learn from Richard’s story? How can we apply the principles of conscious business in our own lives and organizations?

The answer lies in embracing a mindset shift. One that recognizes the power of small, everyday actions to add up and make a difference.

As Richard says, “Never lend, never borrow. If you want to give, give it.” And when we do, watch how the universe responds.

The Power of Purpose: A Call to Action

As we conclude this conversation with Richard Firth, we are reminded that conscious business is not just a trend – it’s a way of life. A way of living that recognizes the interconnectedness of people, planet, and profit.

So what will you do today to make a difference? Will you lend your skills, time, or resources to a cause that matters?

The power of purpose is not just about MIP Holdings – it’s about us. It’s about our ability to choose how we live, work, and play. MIP Holding was a proud Partner of the Conscious Leadership & Ethics Summit 2022.