Working on Purpose

In the age of information, new knowledge is constantly available yet difficult to utilize. In this episode, we learn from one of the world’s foremost experts on productivity a system to effectively manage the knowledge we accumulate. Through the four-step process called CODE – capture, organize, distill, and express – you can develop a “second brain” to manage your personal knowledge by leveraging...

One of the chief drivers of employee satisfaction and engagement is having the opportunity to learn and grow new skills and competencies. Companies that provide ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth enjoy higher engagement and retention levels than those that don’t. Going a step further, organizations help employees cultivate their passions and discover their purpose are the r...

Managers don’t need another opinion on what it takes to be a great leader. Instead, they need to learn to lead in a way that measurably and predictably delivers happier employees and better business results. Employee engagement is critical to a company’s success, and the manager affects the team member’s engagement more than any other factor. This episode discusses 3 simple guidelines that establi...

Workers today want to feel seen and appreciated for the unique beings they are. That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. Those leaders regularly engage with their team members on the deepest human level, which unlocks creativity, purpose, and results. By learning to have five simple conversations that build deep, authentic connections wi...

With five generations in the workplace today, leaders are tasked with adapting their style to motivate and foster and environment where team members want to stay and give their best. The bulk of the workforce will be comprised of Generation Y and Z by 2025, and this younger workforce insists on work they are passionate about and find meaningful. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM...

What would your organization look like if you made it a habit of helping your team members see the best possibilities in themselves and then helped them grow into that vision? In this episode, we learn from a 3-decade CEO of how instilling these practices enables each team member to desire their own accountability, creates an environment where processes are sought to improve over blaming people fo...

How can growth and transformation be best stewarded and amplified across society for maximum positive impact? Francisco Fernandez has accumulated a lifetime of personal and professional experiences that have proven to him the best avenues to amplify and cascade positive impact in the world education, media, business, civic society, religious organizations, and government. These platforms enable po...

It is often said that organizations are improved when more female leaders emerge to shape the organization toward more equity and inclusion. Yet, many women hesitate to assume top leadership roles or don’t stay long. How can female leaders learn to thrive instead of merely surviving? In this fireside chat with one of the trio of successful, well-regarded female leaders and authors, seven impactful...

Capitalism is not just about profit. Value comes from profits, and also positive impact on different stakeholders. This new spiritually-driven paradigm will usher our society and our planet in a new era of abundance. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET. Working on Purpose TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV ( www.talk4tv.com ). Working on Purpose Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radi...

There is an undeniable shift toward higher consciousness in business and the workplace. Meaning and purpose are considered requisite to engage the hearts and minds of team members while attracting committed customers. Increasingly, leaders understand the importance of connecting all stakeholders to the heartbeat of their business. Next, what about tapping into their soul? This episode discusses Dr...

According to Professor Lynda Gratton, a world-renowned thought leader on the future of work, “We are experiencing what is undoubtedly the greatest global shift in work for a century.” How do we make the most of it? Our collective consciousness raised, we’ve learned to want more from our lives and work. Is this our chance to radically design the way we work – forever? Working on Purpose is broadcas...

Followers crave knowing their leaders as authentic beings, to know their values and what they stand for. Yet the business of leadership is incredibly demanding, arguably more so in these pandemic times. When leaders surrender themselves to uncover and unleash their tender most real selves, they entice powerful connection to their organization among their followers while unleashing creative innovat...

The world is changing. Is your workplace keeping pace? It’s critical to move beyond recognition and appreciation, which are of course foundational to a healthy company culture. Giving your team members a voice in the company, supporting them with knowledge and training, and giving them purpose and equitable pay all translate into higher productivity and ultimately happier customers. You can find o...

Fear. A powerful and necessary human emotion. Yet, deadly once it seeps into the very DNA of an organization. Once there, it silently and insidiously drives dysfunction in every aspect of the organization: strategy, operations, cross-functional collaboration, human capital management, team dynamics, employee engagement, and employee well-being. It’s not about removing fear or denying it, but rathe...

Fear. A powerful and necessary human emotion. Yet, deadly once it seeps into the very DNA of an organization. Once there, it silently and insidiously drives dysfunction in every aspect of the organization: strategy, operations, cross-functional collaboration, human capital management, team dynamics, employee engagement, and employee well-being. It’s not about removing fear or denying it, but rathe...

Fear. A powerful and necessary human emotion. Yet, deadly once it seeps into the very DNA of an organization. Once there, it silently and insidiously drives dysfunction in every aspect of the organization: strategy, operations, cross-functional collaboration, human capital management, team dynamics, employee engagement, and employee well-being. It’s not about removing fear or denying it, but rathe...

Developing your ability to lead effectively in a remote or hybrid environment has become a whole new game. Learning to be an effective leader in this demanding environment requires you to be agile enough to grow and, lead and influence the team at a time when so much change and turmoil is still occurring. This is the new normal. Are you fit for the job? And how can you lead your team so they can p...

Developing your ability to lead effectively in a remote or hybrid environment has become a whole new game. Learning to be an effective leader in this demanding environment requires you to be agile enough to grow and, lead and influence the team at a time when so much change and turmoil is still occurring. This is the new normal. Are you fit for the job? And how can you lead your team so they can p...

Developing your ability to lead effectively in a remote or hybrid environment has become a whole new game. Learning to be an effective leader in this demanding environment requires you to be agile enough to grow and, lead and influence the team at a time when so much change and turmoil is still occurring. This is the new normal. Are you fit for the job? And how can you lead your team so they can p...

As close to 40 percent of employees returned to the office in March, the notion of “the workplace of the people” has become clearer than ever before – and it’s been quite a challenge for senior leadership. In this episode, we talk with a work culture guru about the more democratized environment appearing in workplaces around the country, and how leaders can take the reins on purposeful work and em...

As close to 40 percent of employees returned to the office in March, the notion of “the workplace of the people” has become clearer than ever before – and it’s been quite a challenge for senior leadership. In this episode, we talk with a work culture guru about the more democratized environment appearing in workplaces around the country, and how leaders can take the reins on purposeful work and em...

As close to 40 percent of employees returned to the office in March, the notion of “the workplace of the people” has become clearer than ever before – and it’s been quite a challenge for senior leadership. In this episode, we talk with a work culture guru about the more democratized environment appearing in workplaces around the country, and how leaders can take the reins on purposeful work and em...

Let’s get real – it’s difficult and uncomfortable for almost everyone to talk about race and racism at work. And yet, doing so in a way that increases understanding and connection is essential to reduce the costs of the lack of diversity in your organization. Study after study proves again and again that diverse businesses perform better on every metric that businesses use to evaluate success. It’...

Let’s get real – it’s difficult and uncomfortable for almost everyone to talk about race and racism at work. And yet, doing so in a way that increases understanding and connection is essential to reduce the costs of the lack of diversity in your organization. Study after study proves again and again that diverse businesses perform better on every metric that businesses use to evaluate success. It’...

It’s uncomfortable for almost everyone to talk about race and racism at work. And yet, doing so in a way that increases understanding and connection is essential to reduce the costs of the lack of diversity in your organization. It’s time to move away from excuses to take action on diversity and inclusion and recognize that there is still so much you can do to foster an environment of equity where...