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Dec. 30, 2025

The Power of Teaching Through Story: Putting Fear, Change, and Diminishment on Trial

Discover how learning to share unforgettable stories can turn you into a fearless, visionary leader. Emmy-winning reporter and broadcaster Monica Pierre takes the stage in a powerful theatrical performance, putting fear, change, and diminishment “on trial.” Learn how to confront what holds you back, embrace transformation, and avoid unknowingly shrinking those you lead. Join us to elevate your storytelling—and your impact—as a leader who inspires lasting change. Working on Purpose is broadcast ...
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Dec. 16, 2025

Design a Life You Love: How to Use Your Life Score to Guide the Way

Most of us are sprinting through life without a dashboard—mistaking motion for progress. In this episode, Bill Zujewski shares how to design a fulfilling life using ZenScore, a self-assessment tool from his book What’s Your Life Score? You’ll learn how to measure satisfaction across 8 life domains -- from Growth to Purpose —and turn vague feelings into actionable insight. Discover how clarity leads to better choices and a life lived with intention, balance, and joy. Working on Purpose is broadc...
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Dec. 9, 2025

Leading with Excellence: The Power of Continuous Honing in Tumultuous Times

Excellence today is not achieved through one-off transformations, but through the ongoing discipline of honing. Leaders who champion this mindset foster a culture of precision, resilience, and elevated performance. By continuously refining their approach and making constant micro-adjustments, they not only meet challenges head-on but also inspire their organizations to perform at the highest level. Continuous honing is the true path to enduring excellence in uncertain times. Working on Purpose ...
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Dec. 2, 2025

Your Inner Revolution: Becoming the Leader Only You Can Be

Every great movement begins with a single brave step inward. This episode invites you to discover your unique mission and align your leadership with your deepest truth. By embracing your values, amplifying your strengths, and reconnecting with your emotional depth, you can spark a revolution of authenticity and impact — starting with you. Guest: Dana Williams Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) ...
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Nov. 25, 2025

Getting Back Up: Cultivating the Resilience That Keeps Us Human

Machines can calculate and crunch mega loads of information in lightning speed, but they can’t yet navigate heartbreak, disappointment, or the grit it takes to stand back up when life throws a its punches. Resilience is a deeply human force—a mix of emotion, intuition, and lived wisdom. With AI growing more present in our lives, nurturing this inner strength may become our most important differentiator. Dr. McMorris shares his own experience navigating adversity and how to build resilience. Wor...
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Nov. 18, 2025

Widening the Aperture: Finding Freedom from the Habits That Keep Us Small

Cecily Mak joins us to reveal how dimming behaviors—like overworking, numbing, or self-soothing—quiet our inner truth. As she unpacks her own journey, she shows how facing what we avoid grants clarity, emotional depth, and renewed choice. This is your invitation to learn about reclaiming presence, agency, and the vibrant edges of being fully alive. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk...
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Nov. 11, 2025

When Work Becomes a Death March: One Leader’s Wake-Up Call

In today’s hustle-obsessed culture, overwork is often glorified as loyalty. For Roderick Jefferson, that mindset nearly cost him everything. After a devastating health collapse, he was forced to face the consequences of relentless drive. Now, he shares how faith, family, friends, and fun helped him recover—and why real success begins when you stop running yourself into the ground. His journey reminds us that the greatest success is not in how hard we work, but how fully we live. Working on Purp...
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Nov. 4, 2025

Evolving into the Secure Leader You’re Meant to Be

Every leader carries a story that shapes how they relate, influence, and inspire. Whether you lead from security, anxiety, or avoidance, you can rewrite that story. Learn to reexamine your personal narrative, extract its wisdom, heal old scripts, and consciously reauthor your path toward grounded, secure, and vibrant leadership. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (ww...
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Oct. 28, 2025

Why Work Isn’t Working: The 6 Overlooked Motivations Leaders Must See

Why do so many employees feel drained, unseen, or stuck at work? Often, it’s because leaders unknowingly still architect work as if everyone is driven by the same rewards. The truth? People come six distinct motivations, rooted in personal history, values, and nature itself. When organizations cater to only one, disengagement and frustration flourish. Join us as we explore James Root’s research and reveal how enlightened leaders can finally design work that inspires everyone to thrive. Working ...
560
Oct. 21, 2025

Leading in Chaos for High Performance: Wisdom Straight from the C-Suite

Leading for high performance in today’s complex, ever-changing world takes seeking out and drawing on a wealth of guidance from experts who can help you “see around corners” you didn’t even know existed. A leader in eleven successful mergers, transformations, and reinventions himself, Ken Banta has tapped into the wisdom and experience of a dazzling array of C-Suite leaders who provide perspective on navigating tariffs, government upheaval, and immigration crackdowns while blazing forward. Work...
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Oct. 14, 2025

The Culture Cure: Healing Toxic Workplaces from the Inside Out

Toxicity spreads silently, eroding morale, health, and performance. Marilyn Vetter, who transitioned from executive leadership in big pharma to leading a nonprofit, brings her wisdom on what it takes to identify toxicity and cure it. We’ll dive into what leaders must unlearn, why the C-suite often neglects its own growth, and how self-actualization and shared ownership of culture can turn workplaces into thriving ecosystems. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W...
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Oct. 7, 2025

Unleashing Meaning: The Secret Fuel of Fulfilled, High-Performing Teams

In a time of unprecedented change at work—remote teams, burnout, shifting values—one timeless force continues to drive engagement and performance: meaning. In this episode, we explore how leaders can activate meaning as the powerful engine behind both fulfillment and results. Discover three key aspects of meaning: building community, spotlighting contributions, and inspiring continuous challenge and growth to take your team to new heights in today’s times. Guest: Wes Adams Working on Purpose is...
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Sept. 30, 2025

Cultivating Followership: Unlocking the Potential of Today’s Teams

True leadership is not about power or hierarchy—it’s about inspiring others to step into their best selves. In this conversation, Tamra Ryan, longtime CEO and social enterprise leader, reveals 16 timeless lessons on building trust, courage, and shared purpose. We explore how leaders can nurture authentic followership and spark collective achievement that exceeds expectations. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www...
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Sept. 23, 2025

From Tormentors to Teachers: Transforming Life’s Hardest Questions

Uncertainty can feel exhausting, even paralyzing. Yet within our hardest questions lies the potential for clarity, resilience, and meaning. In this conversation, Elizabeth Weingarten guides us through four categories of questions that shift how we see ourselves and the world. Instead of chasing quick answers, we can learn to embrace questions as catalysts for growth, connection, and purpose. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of T...
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Sept. 16, 2025

Stop Settling: Break the Rules and Flourish

Too many of us are stuck in survival mode—numb, disconnected, and quietly shrinking. Carolina Lasso says it’s time to rebel against the lie that “getting by” is good enough. In this episode, she shares seven unapologetic principles for creating a life of joy, vitality, and purpose. If you’re ready to ditch the status quo and finally bloom into your fullest self, this conversation is your wake-up call. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com)...
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Sept. 9, 2025

Executive Abundance: Leading with Clarity, Credibility and Purpose for Cascading Impact

True leadership goes beyond hitting the numbers — it’s about creating meaningful impact that resonates with everyone you serve. In this episode Mitchell Levy explores how leaders can embody what he calls “Executive Abundance” by bringing clarity, credibility, and purpose to their role. We’ll look at what it means to lead in a way that energizes your personal life, inspires employees, delights customers, reassures investors, and uplifts the broader community. Working on Purpose is broadcast live...
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Sept. 2, 2025

Mastering Uncertainty: Unlocking the Superpower to Thrive in Chaos

What if uncertainty could become your greatest ally rather than your greatest fear? By learning to harness the energy of chaos, you can turn disruption into a catalyst for growth and creativity. This episode challenges you to stay calm in the storm, persist through life’s toughest moments, and seize opportunities others overlook. Mastering uncertainty isn’t just survival—it’s the superpower that allows you to thrive and lead boldly in turbulent times. Guest: Rich Diviney Working on Purpose is b...
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Aug. 26, 2025

When Work Sucks: Calling Out the Grind and Leading the Change

Let’s be real: much of modern work just plain sucks. The hidden frictions—pointless tasks, constant pressure, small daily irritations—drain workers and diminish results. But leaders can change this. In this episode, we expose what’s really going wrong beneath the surface and share strategies to redesign work so people thrive, contribute more fully, and organizations truly perform. Guest: Melissa Swift Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com)...
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Aug. 19, 2025

Is the World YOUR Office? The Work From Anywhere Workforce Trend You Just May Want to Adopt

Work from Anywhere (WFA) isn’t a trend—it’s a transformational shift. In this episode, Harvard Business School professor Prithwiraj Choudhury unpacks how WFA boosts access to top talent, improves productivity, and fosters innovation. When location is no longer a barrier, companies win by hiring from anywhere and workers thrive with flexibility. Learn why WFA, done right, is a triple win—for companies, workers, and communities. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on...
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Aug. 12, 2025

From Spark to Surge: How Great Leaders Turn Moments into Momentum

A single success can be powerful, but great leaders know how to turn that spark into a surge that carries a team forward. Momentum isn’t accidental—it’s created through intentional preparation, the right structures, and a culture that celebrates progress while keeping eyes on the future. In this episode, Don Yaeger and Bernard Banks share proven strategies for sustaining momentum so it becomes a self-fueling force for resilience, focus, and performance. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tues...
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Aug. 5, 2025

Mattering: The Signs, Sources and Significance of Feeling Valued and Adding Value for Well-Being

Mattering—feeling valued and knowing one adds value—is essential to mental health, wellbeing, and flourishing. How does one recognize mattering in oneself and others? Why does it seem so elusive in personal and professional life? What can individuals do to elicit it, how can leaders celebrate it, and how do we collectively embrace it to champion the world we can all thrive in? Guest: Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4c...
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July 29, 2025

Pushing Limits, Crossing Lines: Doping, Pressure and the Morality of Performance

Doping scandals in sports often spotlight the athlete—but what about the coaches, sponsors, and systems that silently endorse the chase for results? From competitive cycling to corporate boardrooms, performance expert Alexander Hutchison shines a light on how pressure for results can lead individuals and institutions to quietly bend the rules. He unpacks the complex dynamics behind doping and challenges us to rethink how we define fairness, success, and accountability in competitive environments...
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July 22, 2025

Leading from Within: How Self Leadership Fuels Organizational Culture

Carlos Hoyos—Senior Global Executive Coach, shares how self leadership isn’t just a personal journey, but a catalytic force for cultural transformation. He reveals how mastering self discipline, emotional intelligence, and personal accountability becomes the starting point for leaders who want to reshape their organizations. Strategies such as aligning personal values with corporate purpose and using self governance to model sustainable change will drive engagement, trust, and agility. Working ...
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July 15, 2025

What Matters Most: The Hidden Power of Proving You Matter

"We don’t need more programs. We need more proof. When people see the difference they’re making, they don’t burn out. They burn bright,” says Wendy Lipton-Dibner. Even the most mission-driven organizations can miss one essential truth: people aren’t just working for a paycheck or even a purpose—they’re yearning for proof that their time, talent, and care are making a real difference. In this conversation, we consider what if showed people the transformation they’re creating? Working on Purpose ...