Beautiful Business

In this episode, Steven Morris and Gene Early discuss: The journey to one’s self Paradox of vulnerability Experiencing agape Elders and leaders   Key Takeaways: Our origin story is so important, it’s the narrative that we live - though not always articulated or aware of. It’s a narrative that gets created through an event or a series of things that brings out a compelling motivation. Vulnerability...

In this episode, Steven Morris, Libby Wagner and Owen Ó Súilleabháin discusses: Commodifying arts and the artistry of conversation What does artistry really mean? Reverence and humility Beauty in business, in leadership and in life   Key Takeaways: Conversation is an artform and it’s more studied in companies or businesses. Artistry is the impulse and the yearning to create. It’s the genius that v...

In this episode, Steven Morris and Sarah Santecroce discusses: When work doesn’t feel like work Learning from the pandemic A better way to market your business Evolution of marketing    Key Takeaways: You know you’re doing something right when your work feels good and when you profit from it in multidimensional ways - not only in monetary value, but in meaning, in life, and in impact on others.  P...

In this episode, Steven Morris discusses: The role and responsibility of designers and creatives Leading with awareness and authenticity Experiencing vulnerability and doing meaningful work How business should impact others    Key Takeaways: Creatives have a greater responsibility to understand the impact they have on the people they influence.  Giving yourself a licence to be seen as a Human is a...

In this episode, Steven Morris and Nicolas Petit discuss: The engine of corporate culture Movement: bringing humanity to the workplace Taking advantage of organizational network analysis The hidden strength of weak ties   Key Takeaways: Corporate culture transforms all according to what behaviors and stories are spread from peer-to-peer. Let your mission be more than just following orders, achievi...

In this episode, Steven Morris and Jenny Blake discusses: The Great Recalibration Tips for overgiving people pleasers Finding your zone of genius Trusting your intuition    Key Takeaways: You don’t have to leave your job in order to recalibrate. But it does take some honesty to recognize that what you’re doing is already draining you - at that point, it might be necessary to make a change towards...

In this episode, Steven Morris and Chris Cooper discusses: What is Elevation and why is it important? Key things that leaders must know  Income-focused businesses versus Beautiful Businesses Creating a legacy with your business   Key Takeaways: Elevation is an inner journey in the leader to be the best version of themselves and to inspire their members to be the best version of themselves too. It’...

In this episode, Steven Morris and Gay Hendricks discuss: Living to inspire others to live their best life Breaking through your upper limit  Loving yourself and loving others Making relationships work   Key Takeaways: The great joy of life is being able to do what you most love to do while you’re doing things that inspire other people to do what they want to do Recognize your upper limit - know w...

In this episode, Steven Morris discusses: What is Presenteeism? The issue with presenteeism Absenteeism versus presenteeism Creating business with both meaning and profit Key Takeaways: The Beautiful Business (book) offers an antidote to both Absenteeism and Presenteeism. Presenteeism is when people show up in work, but are not productive in the job which happens because of many factors like burno...

In this episode, Steven Morris and Denise Lee Yohn discuss: Importance of aligning your brand identity with your internal culture Understanding leaders and how to lead effectively Reconciling faith or belief with career Having good personal branding versus showing your genuine self Advice for younger people or those who aspire to level up their career Key Takeaways: Cultivating a strong brand iden...

Welcome to Beautiful Business, the podcast where functional evolves into beautiful. Many business owners strategize the purpose and function of their business, but few strive to make it “beautiful.” Each week, listen in as Steven Morris and his guests discuss brand, culture, and business strategies that will create new ways to shape your beautiful business. If you are ready to evolve your business...