How do you build a business culture where people feel safe, supported—and actually want to stay?
This powerful episode of Knack 4 Business brings back mindfulness mentor and seasoned entrepreneur Lalith Gunaratne of Sage Ontario, who walks us through five foundational leadership strategies that help business owners and leaders stay aligned with their purpose—while retaining great talent.
From co-founding a solar energy company in war-torn Sri Lanka to advising organizations like the World Bank and the UN, Lalith shares how grounding your business in daily mindfulness and values like respect, integrity, and transparency transforms not only your team—but your bottom line.
You’ll hear how leaders can reflect daily, balance power with humility, and build respectful communication, even under pressure. Lalith also explores what happens when businesses grow too fast, and how to avoid losing your culture in the process.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
- Why every leader needs a daily mindfulness practice
- How to lead with purpose instead of fear
- Power dynamics: positional power vs. personal power
- Building emotional safety for your team
- Managing growth while protecting your culture
- Real-world stories of failure, recovery, and resilience
- Balancing profit with ethics and sustainability
🌱 Guest Info & Contact: 👤 Lalith Gunaratne
Website: mindfulsage.net
Email: lalith@mindfulsage.net
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lalith-gunaratne-7b20319
🙌 Special Thanks To:
- 🎙️ Carl Richards from Podcast Solutions Made Simple
- 🏡 Fred Crouch from Property Wizard Podcast
- 🧠 Jovan Strika from @Hive
Also to:
🤝 Melanie Webber – business partner
🎙️ Wayne Pratt – co-host from Motive8U Inc.
🎙️ Bernie Franzgrote – co-host and creator
🎧 Listen + Connect:
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