Working on Purpose

Emotions are “energy in motion” and much more of a potent force in our lives than most people understand. When we leave them unexpressed, stuffed, unacknowledged, or numb them out, emotions have to go somewhere so lie in wait, latent, for the opportunity while often growing bigger and more intense. And then they can unexpectedly erupt in our interactions with others or even make us sick. Learning...

Emotions are “energy in motion” and much more of a potent force in our lives than most people understand. When we leave them unexpressed, stuffed, unacknowledged, or numb them out, emotions have to go somewhere so lie in wait, latent, for the opportunity while often growing bigger and more intense. And then they can unexpectedly erupt in our interactions with others or even make us sick. Learning...

Emotions are “energy in motion." When we leave them unexpressed, stuffed, unacknowledged, or numb them out, emotions have to go somewhere so lie in wait, latent, for the opportunity while often growing bigger and more intense. And then they can unexpectedly erupt in our interactions with others or even make us sick. Learning where emotions originate in our body and how to use them to get present t...

Work is at least one-third of our lives, if not more. And yet, only 16 percent of the global workforce is fulfilled in the work they do. That figure is at least partly so because the leaders inside many organizations do not see people as individual, wholly unique beings with special talents – but rather as “human resources” to be dispatched or engaged in a set of tasks. The tremendous opportunity...

Work is at least one-third of our lives, if not more. And yet, only 16 percent of the global workforce is fulfilled in the work they do. That figure is at least partly so because the leaders inside many organizations do not see people as individual, wholly unique beings with special talents – but rather as “human resources” to be dispatched or engaged in a set of tasks. The tremendous opportunity...

People ache to find their purpose. And often, it’s been with you your whole life – you just didn’t know how to recognize it as such. That persistent, niggling part of yourself that just won’t let you alone? Probably your purpose. That thing that everyone recognizes as being uniquely you and they count on for? Probably your purpose expressed. For Sheryl Lynn, her purpose was ultimately recognized a...

People ache to find their purpose. And often, it’s been with you your whole life – you just didn’t know how to recognize it as such. That persistent, niggling part of yourself that just won’t let you alone? Probably your purpose. That thing that everyone recognizes as being uniquely you and they count on for? Probably your purpose expressed. For Sheryl Lynn, her purpose was ultimately recognized a...

Only 16 percent of the global workforce is fulfilled in the work they do. That figure is at least partly so because the leaders inside many organizations do not see people as individual, wholly unique beings with special talents – but rather as “human resources” to be dispatched or engaged in a set of tasks. The tremendous opportunity that beckons is to first stop believing the lies we’ve come to...

For Sheryl Lynn, her purpose was ultimately recognized as that insistent calling toward anything that brought her joy. She recognizes she needed it, and so does everyone else. And now, she’s built a platform around her brand called JOYELY. And she’s supporting a Joy Movement set to serve 1 billion people as they find, be, and share their joy with the world. Take a seat, you’re worth it. Working on...

When you’re UP to something in life, you’re going to need a good dose of resilience to push through the inevitable hurdles that stand between the place you are today and where you strive to be tomorrow. That’s when you lean in on your inner “sisu” the Finns gave us to reach for that gritty, can-do spirit to unleash creativity and better problem solving. There, you’ll find your inner bravery and br...

When you’re UP to something in life, you’re going to need a good dose of resilience to push through the inevitable hurdles that stand between the place you are today and where you strive to be tomorrow. That’s when you lean in on your inner “sisu” the Finns gave us to reach for that gritty, can-do spirit to unleash creativity and better problem solving. There, you’ll find your inner bravery and br...

When you’re UP to something in life, you’re going to need a good dose of resilience to push through the inevitable hurdles that stand between the place you are today and where you strive to be tomorrow. That’s when you lean in on your inner “sisu” the Finns gave us to reach for that gritty, can-do spirit to unleash creativity and better problem solving. There, you’ll find your inner bravery and br...

When you’re UP to something in life, you’re going to need a good dose of resilience to push through the inevitable hurdles that stand between the place you are today and where you strive to be tomorrow. That’s when you lean in on your inner "sisu" the Finns gave us to reach for that gritty, can-do spirit to unleash creativity and better problem solving. There, you’ll find your inner bravery and br...

What does leadership in the COVID-19 pandemic look like? The answer greatly depends on the leader and has massive ramifications as life and business have been turned upside down. In this episode, Leadership Women’s president and CEO shares straight from the trenches how she refocused her leadership to reassure the team through her presence and cast a vision for their brighter future. Together, the...

What does leadership in the COVID-19 pandemic look like? The answer greatly depends on the leader and has massive ramifications as life and business have been turned upside down. In this episode, Leadership Women’s president and CEO shares straight from the trenches how she refocused her leadership to reassure the team through her presence and cast a vision for their brighter future. Together, the...

What does leadership in the COVID-19 pandemic look like? The answer greatly depends on the leader and has massive ramifications as life and business have been turned upside down. In this episode, Leadership Women’s president and CEO shares straight from the trenches how she refocused her leadership to reassure the team through her presence and cast a vision for their brighter future. Together, the...

Doing business in today’s increasingly interdependent marketplace on one shared planet calls for conscientious and enlightened leadership. Adherence to sustainable business practices that are economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally friendly is the order of the day. In this episode, we talk with a sustainability and ethics expert about essential high-impact corporate sustainab...

Doing business in today’s increasingly interdependent marketplace on one shared planet calls for conscientious and enlightened leadership. Adherence to sustainable business practices that are economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally friendly is the order of the day. In this episode, we talk with a sustainability and ethics expert about essential high-impact corporate sustainab...

Doing business in today’s increasingly interdependent marketplace on one shared planet calls for conscientious and enlightened leadership. Adherence to sustainable business practices that are economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally friendly is the order of the day. We talk with a sustainability and ethics expert about essential high-impact corporate sustainability leadership...

The coronavirus pandemic has provided a forced hard re-boot. Everything has now changed in the way we live, work, and do business. And in confronting COVID-19, we’ve finally realized that we are a planet of people unified and interdependent as one and that we must steward our way forward very differently. Rooted in higher purpose, servant leadership, and a multi-stakeholder orientation, individual...

The coronavirus pandemic has provided a forced hard re-boot. Everything has now changed in the way we live, work, and do business. And in confronting COVID-19, we’ve finally realized that we are a planet of people unified and interdependent as one and that we must steward our way forward very differently. Rooted in higher purpose, servant leadership, and a multi-stakeholder orientation, individual...

In confronting COVID-19, we’ve finally realized that we are a planet of people unified and interdependent as one and that we must steward our way forward very differently. Rooted in higher purpose, servant leadership, and a multi-stakeholder orientation, individuals and companies alike now have the opportunity to create a conscious culture that ushers in a better future for our everyday lives and...

Want to vastly improve the quality of your life, relationships, and work? In this technological age when gadgets handily separate people from meaningful connection, embracing the Japanese concept of ichigo ichie offers a richness to the everyday moment and encounter. Learn how you can harness this simple practice to become aware of and in tune with the magic and wonder in everyday interactions and...

Want to vastly improve the quality of your life, relationships, and work? In this technological age when gadgets handily separate people from meaningful connection, embracing the Japanese concept of ichigo ichie offers a richness to the everyday moment and encounter. Learn how you can harness this simple practice to become aware of and in tune with the magic and wonder in everyday interactions and...

Turns out there’s a simple, yet powerful dynamic that enables business to thrive today: Purpose as the crucial foundation and execution as the catalyst to fulfill it. Striking the right balance is the opportunity. And when leaders help employees align with the organization’s purpose and facilitate their experience of work as a meaningful and a worthy way to spend their precious lives, fulfillment...