A few good habits for bringing people together.

Hi, I’m James Murphy. Oswald + Co explores a simple question, what brings people together?

For two decades, I've explored that through coffee shops, social enterprise, placemaking and community engagement.

I've learnt that sometimes the strategy isn't the problem. What's missing underneath is trust, connection and a genuine sense that people have a part to play.

Those things rarely come from grand gestures. They grow through small things, done with great care.

The Full Cup Philosophy
A few good habits I've picked up along the way:

01/ Lead with generosity
Give before you ask

02/ Earn trust one cup at a time
Small, caring actions build trust over time

03/ Connect on a human scale
Create an open invitation to belong and contribute.

Today, I bring that thinking to leaders and teams trying to build trust, strengthen relationships and bring people together around something that matters.

Good things start with good habits.

Working on a trust, culture, ownership or engagement problem?
Let's chat: james@oswaldandco.com