Media
“ Mike isn’t one of these airheads given to business speak bullshit – let’s run this thing up the flagpole and see who salutes it – but a down to earth Leither.”
Sunday Express
"A former busker who went from drifter to entrepreneur now hopes to help businesses become more dynamic and forward thinking. He will try and convince businesses that adopting a positive outlook will make the entire nation more dynamic and forward thinking."
The Daily Record
"With negative thinking an anathema to Mr Stevenson, he’s launching his efforts to unleash a “social virus” that will sweep its way through Scottish business, sport, education and everyday life."
The Edinburgh Evening News
"Keynote speaker Mike Stevenson, former community worker and now managing director of award-winning, Edinburgh-based Communications company Design Links, commended the contribution of smaller businesses to communities.
And he drew on his experiences of working in some of the most difficult parts of Scotland and the impact business can have on communities. He said: “The notion of corporate social responsibility can be traced back to Andrew Carnegie – a Scot.
“It is in our blood to use our good fortune to help others and I see great examples every day.
“But all too often it is only the bigger companies who are recognised for their actions.
“Yet, the people picking up awards for the passionate work they do in West Lothian are leading the way and showing the impact smaller businesses have in the community. We should shout that from the rooftops.”
West Lothian Courier