Working on Purpose

Working on Purpose

Do you want TO HELP CREATE a world where people are passionate about their work, INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP HELP team members REALIZE THEIR GREATNESS, and capitalism thrives while serving the highest causes? Me, too. The Working on Purpose program is a thought leadership engine that ENLIGHTENS AND INSPIRES listeners with insights from ELITE business leaders and novel subject matter experts. Together, we’re WORKING ON PURPOSE TO STEWARD the future of work and BUSINESS to elevate us all. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Wednesday's at 6PM ET. The Working on Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). The Working on Purpose Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Episodes

September 28, 2023 50 mins
The COVID-10 wakeup call is one we will soon dismiss unless we cement the lifestyle changes into our routines before the window of change closes. Because if people relapse into the old ways, with their old habits, that would be a great tragedy. The opportunity to create a renewing world will be lost. And our unpreparedness for another attack would remain unchanged. The opportunity to R-E-N-E-W to save ourselves and the planet becko...
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Are you fit for leading today’s discerning workforce? As fast as people’s taste for an increasingly quality experience in life and work have evolved, you as a leader have been kicked upstairs -- being asked to perform at a higher standard than ever before to meet these demands. You must continually “sharpen your saw” to continue elevating your leadership skills and prowess. In this episode, you will learn what it takes to become an...
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Trust is an essential component to relationships and ultimately in producing great results inside organizations. But what is it, really? How is it developed? Nurtured? How does it work? What happens when it’s broken? And what does it take to repair it? In this fireside chat with Dr. Peter Kim, we learn through a truly human lens the answers to these questions and the promise of what trust and its restoration can bring to our lives.

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Starting out in high school and deemed “average” through an intelligence test, Steve Farrell went on to found two high-growth technology companies in Silicon Valley. He learned that this kind of success rewarded “doing,” but the real prize in life lied in “being.” His ultimate expression of his own gifts? Co-founding Humanity’s Team, a non-profit focused on helping people around the world awaken to their deeper selves and the inter...
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Most people grow up being encouraged to dedicate themselves to getting good grades in school, then pursuing a career that will deliver financial comfort and success. It is often only later in life after a few decades of this singular focus that they start to notice that something is missing. Beyond the money in their bank account and the notoriety or status they may have enjoyed, something just seems hollow. What so many people are...
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You started your business to serve a specific group of customers and make a unique contribution. Smashing. Did you know you can actually take the game of business even higher for your own greater fulfillment and greater impact by embracing stakeholder capitalism? Also known as inclusive capitalism, this is an approach to business that emphasizes considering the interests of all stakeholders involved, beyond just shareholders to del...
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What if you could inspire your organization into finding more promising ideas and turning them into dynamic action? Imagine a team of turned on people who are equipped with the strategic approach and open playing field to wrestle with your toughest business problems to continuously chart innovation and achieve dynamic results. Doing so rests on the idea of upstream work, where unknowns are sourced, synthesized, and reasoned through...
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Dr. Robert Lengel’s life and career have spanned the fields of engineering design, financial services, industrial sales, environmental research, consulting and academics. And frankly he’s concerned about the future of humanity. So much so that he has put forth a treatise on a necessary way forward that involves embracing both the outspoken aspects of intellect, information, rationality and the practical, as well as the quieter voic...
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Welcome to the era of the “empowered workforce,” a discerning, mobile, non-compromising body of talent unmistakably and justly now enjoying a favorable balance of power in companies. Gone are the days when bad or toxic leaders could demand workers endure long hours, time-sucking commutes, or meaningless work. Today’s game of business requires an elevation in leadership acumen – one that embraces compassion, empathy, and refined man...
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Women are often the underdogs and expected to lose, whether that’s in career, relationships, or opportunities in general. Women are often silenced and discounted and are considered “rude” or brash when they speak up for themselves. It’s through the hard work, grit, and determination that women will take their rightful place at work, home, and in society. When they are inspired and lifted by each other’s stories, they are expanded a...
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Mental health and well-being have finally made it to the top of the priority list for individuals and the companies that employ them. Increasingly, people are paying attention to their own health and well-being, even choosing to prize them over a well-paying or otherwise great job. Life can throw some real zingers at us – the kind that bring us to our knees. It’s learning how to respond to these “gut punches” and choose the foundat...
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Mental health and well-being have now become sirens summoning the attention and resources of leaders intent on engaging and retaining their people. What is necessary to fully manage a team to high performance is a combination of informed methodology and measurement. Dr. Pele shares his latest strategies and software for harnessing the Profitable Happiness approach to help companies create cultures of collaboration, innovation, and ...
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One thing many entrepreneurs don’t count on is that being an entrepreneur can be anything but freeing in terms of time and focus. Without proper guidance and an elevated mindset, entrepreneurs are prone to leaving other precious parts of life perilously underserved and their lives completely out of balance. To thrive in today’s ever-changing, crisis-prone times, entrepreneurs must learn to future-proof themselves and their business...
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People crave meaning and purpose in life and reach desperately to fill its void while attempting to contribute their talents at work to something worthwhile. Meaning and purpose have become vital elements of mental health, well-being, and vitality. Enter The Viktor Frankl Meaning Academy, devoted to teaching and promoting the work of Dr. Viktor Frankl, empowering individuals, organizations, and companies to live with greater meanin...
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Today’s talent is voting with their feet when they do not feel they are learning, being appreciated, and feeling fulfilled in their work. When until only recently, “customer is king” reigned strong, now more than ever a riveted focus on the quality of the employee experience is warranted if a company wants to grow and remain strong. Enter “the Experience Mindset,” a new operating model and an intentional, holistic approach that con...
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Big, hairy problems in the world require a combined force to confront and overcome. With the complexity of today’s times, working in silos won’t do. What’s required are “bridgebuilders,” a keen leaders who recognize the vastness of issues and the opportunity to transcend boundaries between public, private, and non-profit entities to tackle the toughest issues facing society. This episode ushers in the promise of “how government can...
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Change – it’s everywhere and seems to be increasingly accelerating as life and business continue to evolve. Rather than resist change, there is an opportunity to embrace the uncertainty that accompanies it and turn it into a catalyst for growth. To do so, you need you need a positive mindset and some practical strategies to embrace the change, adapt to the new circumstances, and harness the hidden potential ever inherent in uncerta...
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You’re up – don’t wait for someone else to step in or fix things. You can be the leader you want to become by strengthening your leadership intelligence. “Leadership is not about having a certain title or performing a particular role. Leadership is about the power to influence others,” explain authors/guests Lennick and Wachendorf, who remind us that even small acts of leadership can make a positive difference.

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Travis James, a long-time tech entrepreneur, celebrates the genius of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, natural language processing, IoT, and the recent splash, ChatGPT. In this episode, he shares his work on creating a technology platform that helps individuals control and manage their own medical records and how ChatGPT can make us smarter, more effective, and distinguished in our contributions.

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Did you know we each have our own Y.O.D.A.? - Your Own Decision Advisor, which is the inner voice that guides our choices? Anxiety, depression, loneliness, hopelessness, and fatigue are all capable of sabotaging a person’s Y.O.D.A. In this episode, an author shares how to build and strengthen our Y.O.D.A. skills, enabling us to make decisions that are grounded in our transcendent values, core beliefs, and high ethical standards. Gu...
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