Working on Purpose

People are hungry today for meaning, passion, and inspiration. Finding purpose in our lives and work can not only generate those critical elements but also provide a certain integrity across their lives that guest Phil Sotok sees as missing for so many people. In this episode, we talk about why purpose is such a governing force today, how artificial intelligence and robotics are part of what will...

Finding purpose in our lives and work can provide a certain integrity across people's lives that guest Phil Sotok sees as missing for so many. In this episode, we talk about why purpose is such a governing force today, how artificial intelligence and robotics are part of what will be a changing workforce that catalyzes higher human contribution, and how companies and their employees win when they...

Sharon DeMattia found herself stuck in a life of external achievement, but lacking purpose. She observed the trends of disconnection—depression, anxiety, school shootings, suicide, war, and decided to act towards a different definition of success. She founded The AIM Project, a global art initiative about human connection, possibility, and freedom. The path she walked is an amazing adventure! She...

Sharon DeMattia found herself stuck in a life of external achievement, but lacking purpose. She observed the trends of disconnection—depression, anxiety, school shootings, suicide, war, and decided to act towards a different definition of success. She founded The AIM Project, a global art initiative about human connection, possibility, and freedom. The path she walked is an amazing adventure! She...

Sharon DeMattia found herself stuck in a life of external achievement, but lacking purpose. She observed the trends of disconnection—depression, anxiety, school shootings, suicide, war, and decided to act towards a different definition of success. She founded The AIM Project, a global art initiative about human connection, possibility, and freedom. The path she walked is an amazing adventure! She...

There’s a lot of talk about mindset these days. We all know that being around hungry, driven people inspires us to improve. But what almost no one understands about mindset is that it’s hard to change in isolation. It’s not just about reading books that help you grow. You need to get advice from peers on how they overcame the same problems and frustrations you’re facing. A powerful way to gain acc...

There’s a lot of talk about mindset these days. We all know that being around hungry, driven people inspires us to improve. But what almost no one understands about mindset is that it’s hard to change in isolation. It’s not just about reading books that help you grow. You need to get advice from peers on how they overcame the same problems and frustrations you’re facing. A powerful way to gain acc...

There’s a lot of talk about mindset these days. We all know that being around hungry, driven people inspires us to improve. But what almost no one understands about mindset is that it’s hard to change in isolation. It’s not just about reading books that help you grow. You need to get advice from peers on how they overcame the same problems and frustrations you’re facing. A powerful way to gain acc...

Police officers place themselves in harm’s way daily, have a duty to serve, and confront the difficult position of being with people often in their worst moments. How that police officer shows up on the scene can make all the difference in the outcome. And according to Deputy Chief Danny Barton, there’s room for improvement. And so as a man of purpose, he has taken a firm stand to help officers cu...

Police officers place themselves in harm’s way daily, have a duty to serve, and confront the difficult position of being with people often in their worst moments. How that police officer shows up on the scene can make all the difference in the outcome. And according to Deputy Chief Danny Barton, there’s room for improvement. And so as a man of purpose, he has taken a firm stand to help officers cu...

Police officers place themselves in harm’s way daily, have a duty to serve, and confront the difficult position of being with people often in their worst moments. How that police officer shows up on the scene can make all the difference in the outcome. And according to Deputy Chief Danny Barton, there’s room for improvement. And so as a man of purpose, he has taken a firm stand to help officers cu...

A small percentage of the world’s population actually wants to go to work on Monday morning. Something has gone terribly wrong in the corporate world and how the workforce is led today. But how did we get here? More importantly, what can we do to intervene in what looks otherwise to be a sure revolution in the workforce? In this “fireside chat” with renowned leadership expert Dr. Lance Secretan, w...

A small percentage of the world’s population actually wants to go to work on Monday morning. Something has gone terribly wrong in the corporate world and how the workforce is led today. But how did we get here? More importantly, what can we do to intervene in what looks otherwise to be a sure revolution in the workforce? In this “fireside chat” with renowned leadership expert Dr. Lance Secretan, w...

A small percentage of the world’s population actually wants to go to work on Monday morning. Something has gone terribly wrong in the corporate world and how the workforce is led today. How did we get here? More importantly, what can we do to intervene in what looks otherwise to be a sure revolution in the workforce? In this “fireside chat” with renowned leadership expert Dr. Lance Secretan, we le...

At a fundamental level, people across the world over crave connection to others and to a meaning and sphere larger than themselves often manifested in their spirituality. A significant number of them are in various stages of discovering their own unique purpose that can they can translate into meaningful work. It turns out this discovery really takes something from us to accomplish – and when we d...

At a fundamental level, people across the world over crave connection to others and to a meaning and sphere larger than themselves often manifested in their spirituality. A significant number of them are in various stages of discovering their own unique purpose that can they can translate into meaningful work. It turns out this discovery really takes something from us to accomplish – and when we d...

A significant number of people across the globe are in various stages of discovering their own unique purpose that can they can translate into meaningful work. It turns out this discovery really takes something from us to accomplish – and when we do discover our purpose and put it to work – everyone around us wins. We talk with motivational author Shawn Anderson who travels the world encouraging p...

Individuals and leaders in organizations are well-served when they embrace curious life-long learning, both in their work and their own self-awareness. Using a suite of assessment tools appropriate for your organization and initiative can be a powerful place to start. In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Bales of Lumina Learning about their suite of offerings and how Rebecca and I use them in ou...

Individuals and leaders in organizations are well-served when they embrace curious life-long learning, both in their work and their own self-awareness. Using a suite of assessment tools appropriate for your organization and initiative can be a powerful place to start. In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Bales of Lumina Learning about their suite of offerings and how Rebecca and I use them in ou...

Individuals and leaders in organizations are well-served when they embrace curious life-long learning, both in their work and their own self-awareness. Using a suite of assessment tools appropriate for your organization and initiative can be a powerful place to start. In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Bales of Lumina Learning about their suite of offerings and how Rebecca and I use them in ou...

Meaning and purpose are serious words in today’s juxtaposed world of technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics. It seems impossible to go a day without hearing something about purpose; I even saw the sign “food on purpose” as I passed a café in an airport recently. But did you know that we are actually living and working in a purpose economy today? Just what does that mean for our careers,...

Meaning and purpose are serious words in today’s juxtaposed world of technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics. It seems impossible to go a day without hearing something about purpose; I even saw the sign “food on purpose” as I passed a café in an airport recently. But did you know that we are actually living and working in a purpose economy today? Just what does that mean for our careers,...

It seems impossible to go a day without hearing something about meaning and purpose. But did you know that we are actually living and working in a purpose economy today? Just what does that mean for our careers, our leadership, and companies across the globe? Tune in to this episode with purpose expert Aaron Hurst to find out why purpose is so important, what you can do to get in touch with your o...

At a time when people crave meaning and purpose across their lives, companies have a real opportunity to make the difference and impact that truly sets them apart as employers and providers of goods and services. For some companies who have stood the test of time and managed to reinvent themselves to remain vibrantly viable, it’s not enough simply to generate increasing revenues. Instead, there is...

At a time when people crave meaning and purpose across their lives, companies have a real opportunity to make the difference and impact that truly sets them apart as employers and providers of goods and services. For some companies who have stood the test of time and managed to reinvent themselves to remain vibrantly viable, it’s not enough simply to generate increasing revenues. Instead, there is...