Merv Jersak
Lead With Purpose
Most organizations don’t fail because of bad strategy, weak technology, or poor processes. They fail because leadership breaks down in the human moments of execution. The Lead With Purpose Podcast, hosted by leadership consultant and former IT project executive Merv Jersak, explores the real disciplines that determine whether teams struggle under pressure or perform with clarity and cohesion. After four decades working inside complex organizations, Merv saw the same pattern repeated everywhere: high-performing producers promoted into leadership roles but rarely trained in the skills required t...
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7. Jul 2026
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