Working on Purpose

Working on Purpose

Do you want TO HELP CREATE a world where people are passionate about their work? Where INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS 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 Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Episodes

Purpose Reset: Aligning What Matters Now for You, Your Team, and Your Organization

July 1, 2025 • 51 mins
Purpose isn’t a fixed asset, distant goal, or a destination—it’s a dynamic journey of ongoing alignment, learning to align one’s strengths and skills, values and intentions, and focus on the impact on people, community and the world around us. Join us as the guests reveal how to continually reset purpose for yourself, your team, and your organization. This living approach fuels higher engagement, sparks greater innovation, and help...
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Unleashing the Independent Workforce: Freedom, Power, and New Possibilities

June 17, 2025 • 49 mins
More professionals are stepping into the freedom of independent work—on their own terms. This episode explores the shifting tides of the workforce, where freelancers and solo practitioners are redefining stability, career control, and increased income. We explore what it means to work with purpose as a freelancer or gig-based pro—and how to fly free like a bird while building something lasting. We unpack how companies can benefit t...
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What Your Words Reveal: Uncovering Culture Through Everyday Organizational Language

June 10, 2025 • 50 mins
Have you ever noticed how strange the language of a new workplace seems when you first join? Even disorienting, yet how fast you pick up the new language? That shared way of speaking isn’t just habit—it’s culture in action. In this episode, Gill Ereaut reveals how analyzing everyday language inside organizations can unlock deep insights into their true culture—and how becoming conscious of it can open the door to meaningful change.

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Live Life in Crescendo: Vitalizing Through Each Decade to Make it Your Best and Embrace the Spirit i

June 3, 2025 • 51 mins
Your ticket to vitality is to continue caring for yourself, seeking more ways you can help lift others, and to cultivate and express your own creativity and talents that connect you while inspiring others. The world needs you, will you give us what you’ve got? Join us as we talk with CC Young, whose mission is to curate whole-person wellness, empowering mature adults to live out their dreams and interests, changing the paradigm of ...
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In a Meaning-Obsessed World, What Does “Meaning” Really Mean?

May 27, 2025 • 50 mins
As more people seek fulfillment and impact in their careers, the words “meaning” and “purpose” are often used interchangeably. But are they truly the same? What exactly qualifies as meaningful, and how do we define meaning itself? What is purpose, and where does it come from? In this thought-provoking conversation with renowned philosopher Thaddeus Metz, we explore the nuanced dimensions of meaning—how it shapes our lives, work, an...
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Unlocking Your Potential: The SWIFT Method to Living Fully

May 20, 2025 • 50 mins
Join us for a look at David Cohen's SWIFT methodology — a powerful blueprint encompassing Social, Work, Inner, Financial, and Taking Care of aspects. This episode delves into how SWIFT empowers individuals to set meaningful goals, maintain focus, and achieve life's aspirations with clarity. Whether you're seeking abundance, fulfillment, or simply want to live life to the fullest, this episode offers practical insights and inspirati...
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Beyond Balance: Creating Fulfillment in the Modern Workplace with Dr. Tracy Brower

May 13, 2025 • 50 mins
Join in as we engage with Dr. Tracy Brower, sociologist and author, to discuss redefining work-life balance and cultivating fulfillment in today's dynamic work environments. Drawing from her extensive research and publications on happiness, work-life fulfillment, and the future of work, Dr. Brower offers insights into building cultures that prioritize well-being, connection, and purpose. This conversation is for leaders aiming to n...
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The Future of Work Is Now: Reinventing Work and Leadership for What’s Next

May 6, 2025 • 49 mins
Work is being radically redefined—where, when, why, and how we work is changing fast. In this eye-opening conversation, futurist Rishad Tobaccowala shares how leaders can stay ahead by rethinking work and embracing transformation. From evolving organizational models to the new “why” behind work, learn what it takes to lead and thrive in the workplace and business of tomorrow.

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Leading with Higher Awareness: Unlocking Your Full Leadership Potential to Higher Levels of Service

April 29, 2025 • 50 mins
Most leadership books and experts only scratch the surface. Brian Cunningham takes us deeper, revealing how expanding your Awareness Quotient (AQ) transforms your leadership impact. Join us for a unique journey into higher service, personal growth, and leadership mastery—from parking lot attendant to CEO, Brian's story and insights will elevate how you lead and live.

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Unconventional Psychology Hacks for Bold, Human-Centered Leadership

April 22, 2025 • 50 mins
Compare yourself to others. Think about death. Love your worry. Strange advice? Maybe. But leadership enthusiast Sebastien Page makes a powerful case for flipping conventional wisdom on its head. Drawing from positive, sports, and personality psychology, he shares bold, counterintuitive strategies to help you lead with more humanity, clarity, and impact.

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Is the Meaning of Your Work, Working for You?

April 15, 2025 • 52 mins
Work isn’t just about a paycheck— it’s the framework that shapes our lives. In this episode, we explore the tension between pursuing a job, a career, or a calling and the practical realities of economic necessity. From the fallout of 9/11 to the global upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen how societal shifts influence our work-life connection. What if we flipped the script? Instead of letting work dictate our lifestyle, co...
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The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance

April 8, 2025 • 49 mins
In a world where so many feel unseen, undervalued, and unheard, creating a culture where people know they matter is powerful—and essential. Join Dr. Zach Mercurio as he shares how mattering fuels performance, belonging, and well-being, and why this often-overlooked leadership skill may be the most important one of the next generation. Building a culture of significance isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a competitive advantage. Learn to lea...
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Conflict Resilience: Turning Disagreement into Growth and Connection

March 25, 2025 • 51 mins
Conflict is everywhere, from our personal relationships to workplaces and society at large. Too often, we either retreat into echo chambers or lash out with hostility, leaving us stuck in cycles of resentment and division. But what if conflict wasn’t something to fear or avoid? In their groundbreaking book Conflict Resilience, law professor Robert Bordone and neurologist Joel Salinas introduce a radical new approach—befriending con...
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The “Generator” Leadership Method: Elevating Workplace Wellness

March 18, 2025 • 51 mins
Discover how to shift from an Extinguisher to a Generator leader, transforming workplace wellness and boosting employee satisfaction, commitment, and productivity. Explore how this enlightened approach not only enhances your bottom line but also extends wellness benefits beyond your team, enriching communities. Join us as Katina Sawyer, PhD shares insights on fostering a culture where everyone thrives and leaving a lasting leadersh...
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The Flourishing Effect: How Thriving Employees Drive Competitive Advantage

March 11, 2025 • 51 mins
The pandemic transformed work forever, yet many leaders still cling to outdated practices that stifle autonomy, growth, and meaning—killing engagement and squashing performance. But what if thriving employees were the key to unlocking next-level success? In this episode, Tonille Miller, author of The Flourishing Effect, reveals how organizations can harness human potential, create high-performance cultures, and turn flourishing int...
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The Power of Everyday Leadership: Small Actions, Big Impact

March 4, 2025 • 51 mins
): Leadership isn’t just about grand gestures—it’s woven into everyday moments. It’s how we connect, communicate, and collaborate in ways that lift others. True leadership is personal, relational, and accessible to all. By shifting our view, we see that leadership happens everywhere, in small yet powerful ways. Tune in to explore how your daily actions shape the lives around you. Guest: Ross Blankenship

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The Hidden Costs of Forced Office Returns: Why Productivity and Well-Being Are Suffering

February 25, 2025 • 50 mins
In the rush to mandate full-time office returns, many leaders are ignoring a hard truth: The workforce has fundamentally changed. The quiet, focused environment of remote work rewired our brains—making the noisy, distraction-filled office a productivity killer. Forcing employees back may seem like a win, but at what cost? This episode unpacks the real impact on satisfaction, stress, and the very productivity companies think they’re...
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Trust-Driven Leadership: Overcoming Roadblocks and Strengthening Workplace Connections

February 18, 2025 • 45 mins
Trust is the foundation of great leadership—but too often, leaders unknowingly create barriers that weaken connection and impact. In this episode, Russel Lolacher shares how clear leadership definitions, intentional time investment, and trust-driven strategies can transform workplace relationships. We’ll explore the seven roadblocks leaders put in their own way, how to enhance clarity and impact at work, and why time is the most va...
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The Flexibility Imperative: Essential in Creating a Destination Workplace that Unleashes Potential

February 11, 2025 • 50 mins
Flexibility isn’t just an employee benefit -- it’s a strategic imperative that drives productivity, profitability, and innovation. It’s resisted as an operational standard when leaders mistakenly believe it reduces engagement, innovation, or culture. This conventional thinking limits both the organizational results and the individual potential of the employee. What’s often missing is an actionable framework, which when well impleme...
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Revitalize Your Company: How to Measure and Amplify the Experience of Purpose for Lasting Impact

February 4, 2025 • 49 mins
Purpose in business attracts employees who are willing to work for less to feel fulfilled, customers who are ready to pay more for meaningful products, and investors who recognize the higher returns of purpose-driven companies. But how can you activate purpose in your organization? And how can you be sure it’s making a difference? Join us to learn a simple yet effective approach to measuring and managing the experience of purpose, ...
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