Lord Andrew Mawson OBE is one of the UK’s leading Social Entrepreneurs — and in this fascinating episode, he shares how real, lasting change and regeneration starts with people, not policies.
From growing up in Bradford to becoming a crossbench peer in the House of Lords, Andrew recounts his critical leadership moments — including living among addicts in Kingston, pioneering the Bromley by Bow Centre, and playing a key role in bringing the 2012 Olympics to East London.
We unpack the power of “loitering with intent,” the failure of top-down bureaucracy, and why building truly mixed communities — where business, beauty, and belief intersect — is the future of social impact. Andrew also shares how his work on social prescribing earned him the prestigious Albert Medal, and reflects on what churches, governments, and entrepreneurs must learn to create sustainable change.
You’ll learn:
Why bureaucracy often fails where people succeed
How to scale purpose-driven work without losing its soul
The business principles communities and churches need to rediscover
Why beauty, detail, and persistence matter in systems change
What “loitering with intent” can unlock in your leadership
👉 Listen now to rediscover what’s possible when you build with heart, stay the course, and get curious about the people right in front of you.👉 Visit www.amawsonpartnerships.com to learn about Andrew’s work.
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