Working on Purpose

There’s much talk about the importance of leadership to set a clear vision, engage the hearts and minds of individuals within an organization, and drive critical business results. And we hear about different types of leaders, as researcher and author Goleman differentiate – situational, commanding, visionary, democratic, affiliative, pacesetting, coaching. Which one of those should we be? Do we ch...

There’s much talk about the importance of leadership to set a clear vision, engage the hearts and minds of individuals within an organization, and drive critical business results. And we hear about different types of leaders, as researcher and author Goleman differentiate – situational, commanding, visionary, democratic, affiliative, pacesetting, coaching. Which one of those should we be? Do we ch...

Out to intentionally create and live a company culture that customer satisfaction and business results, driversselect executives are passionate about their mission. Their governing mindset is that they’re in the CARE business, not the car business. Driversselect leaders share their determination to enact a virtuous cycle in caring for their customers, how they cascade their culture through their t...

Are you living your best life? Of course, none of us aspire to live a mediocre life, but still, why do so many end up working at jobs they hate or choose relationships that are unedifying and unsupportive? Why do so many settle for living lives less than what they truly want to live? This week's special episode explores the question, How do we live our best life? You'll want to be sure to listen t...

Are you living your best life? Of course, none of us aspire to live a mediocre life, but still, why do so many end up working at jobs they hate or choose relationships that are unedifying and unsupportive? Why do so many settle for living lives less than what they truly want to live? This week's special episode explores the question, How do we live our best life? You'll want to be sure to listen t...

Many people accidentally find themselves in careers they did not intend for themselves. But not all of them find their joy in having landed there. This guest is an exception, which should delight anyone who has children of their own or who is betting on the next generation who enter the workforce. Having graduated with a degree in Biology, Ms. Wainwright was surprised to get recruited to teach Bio...

Out to intentionally create and live a company culture that customer satisfaction and business results, driversselect executives are passionate about their mission. Their governing mindset is that they’re not in the “car business,” but rather the “care business.” Big difference. In this episode, we talk up close and personal with driversselect leaders about their determination to enact a virtuous...

Out to intentionally create and live a company culture that customer satisfaction and business results, driversselect executives are passionate about their mission. Their governing mindset is that they’re not in the “car business,” but rather the “care business.” Big difference. In this episode, we talk up close and personal with driversselect leaders about their determination to enact a virtuous...

We eat every day. But what we put in our bodies makes all the difference in the world to our health. Starting off early in life by learning to choose a nutritional diet is the foundation of a vibrant population. And yet, diabetes is at an epidemic level among Texan children, largely due to uninformed nutritional choices by caregivers. Having access to fresh and healthy food sources is critical to...

Many people accidentally find themselves in careers they did not intend for themselves. But not all of them find their joy in having landed there. This guest is an exception, which should delight anyone who has children of their own or who is betting on the next generation who enter the workforce. Having graduated with a degree in Biology, Ms. Wainwright was surprised to get recruited to teach Bio...

Many people accidentally find themselves in careers they did not intend for themselves. But not all of them find their joy in having landed there. This guest is an exception, which should delight anyone who has children of their own or who is betting on the next generation who enter the workforce. Having graduated with a degree in Biology, Ms. Wainwright was surprised to get recruited to teach Bio...

As the state of the workplace dynamically changes to meet technological disruptions and competitive demands, a segment of the working population begins to consider striking out on their own. Doing so requires having a vision that aligns with our own values and a well-considered strategy for growth. Proactively managing cash flow and careful consideration toward scaling the business are often overl...

We eat every day. But what we put in our bodies makes all the difference in the world to our health. Starting off early in life by learning to choose a nutritional diet is the foundation of a vibrant population. And yet, diabetes is at an epidemic level among Texan children, largely due to uninformed nutritional choices by caregivers. Having access to fresh and healthy food sources is critical to...

We eat every day. But what we put in our bodies makes all the difference in the world to our health. Starting off early in life by learning to choose a nutritional diet is the foundation of a vibrant population. And yet, diabetes is at an epidemic level among Texan children, largely due to uninformed nutritional choices by caregivers. Having access to fresh and healthy food sources is critical to...

Men and women approach work and sales differently. And both genders can learn something from the other. This episode with a gender expert focuses on how to empower and enlighten women in sales and business. This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) . B...

As the state of the workplace dynamically changes to meet technological disruptions and competitive demands, a segment of the working population begins to consider striking out on their own. Doing so requires having a vision that aligns with our own values and a well-considered strategy for growth. Proactively managing cash flow and careful consideration toward scaling the business are often overl...

As the state of the workplace dynamically changes to meet technological disruptions and competitive demands, a segment of the working population begins to consider striking out on their own. Doing so requires having a vision that aligns with our own values and a well-considered strategy for growth. Proactively managing cash flow and careful consideration toward scaling the business are often overl...

At Soulman’s, he and his team profoundly understand that culture eats strategy for breakfast and so have purposely created theirs to excel at food, service, and cleanliness. In this episode, Brett shares his own journey into the restaurant business, how he and his team created their culture based on faith, the importance of being a creative follower, and how he has developed his own leadership sty...

The workplace is comprised of women who excel at empathy and communication and men who bring the “hard skills” like critical thinking and problem solving… right? Uh no, not so much. But that type of either-or thinking is all too common. Unfortunately, it does not serve the interests of the men and women who make up the workforce nor the businesses who rely on their contribution of talent. So, what...

No matter what kind of work we do, having the skill to choose our words for maximum impact can make all the difference in our results. And finally, the manner we manage our diets, finance, and even relationships both at work and at home can be classified as either “cleansing or clogging.” In this episode, we explore these seemingly independent ideas and how they can be practiced and woven together...

In 1999, in Ecuador with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, SSgt. Morgan came under fire by a militant terrorist group and ultimately was thrown from the vehicle he was riding in, crushing his back, and leaving him paralyzed and face down in contaminated water. After two months in a coma, the road to recovery for SSgt. Morgan was long and daunting, plagued with debilitating pain, infe...

Principal Evan Robb believes students need to develop a growth mindset, be encouraged to think creatively, and are nourished by inspiration, something he relishes providing in his various forms of communication. In this episode, we explore the current challenges in middle school education and how Principal Robb delights in addressing them and turning them to positive advantage, connecting with the...

Corporate wellness programs today are common conversation fodder, and on this program we’ve featured many kinds of professionals who specialize in various corporate offerings. But consider the environment we work in and how it’s set up, which can make all the difference to our productivity, comfort, and contentment. And we often take the ambient nature of our surroundings for granted or don’t pay...

In order to perform optimally in a challenging environment, exceptional professionals and leaders are learning the importance and payoff of understanding their fears in depth and working through them to create new, healthier behavioral patterns that are conducive to deeper relationships, better results, and increased innovation. Similarly, working to increase levels of self-confidence in order to...

During his young teen years, Christopher Scott was given a prophecy by a priest who had occasion to meet him that he would live a remarkable life but would have to endure some horrific things along the way. Little did he know at the time just how resoundingly true and sobering this utterance would be. Only a few years later, he would find himself in prison for a murder he did not commit, spend 13...