Every major technology shift reshapes organizations, but only when leaders and employees adopt it together. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, author of The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work, joins us to share a step-by-step map for weaving generative AI into your organization by getting employees to create and roll out AI…
Complex times demand expansive thinking. When leaders only see what's familiar and comfortable, everyone loses ground. Cornelia Choe joins Working on Purpose to share how cultivating panoramic leadership — intentionally seeking all perspectives and honoring every stakeholder — creates a powerful ripple of growth that lifts every boat. Practical, inspiring,…
What do cupcakes, food waste, food insecurity, and purpose have in common? David Stenson, a social conscious pragmatist, turned an app first built to help his daughter sell cupcakes into EETZ Rescue, a tech-driven way to connect surplus food with people and organizations that need it. His work shows how…
Finding dealing with clients difficult or even impossible? It could be that it’s not about the customer at all, but rather the story you are telling yourself about the situation? Seven-time entrepreneur and author Paul Drew unpacks the deeply ingrained beliefs that drive perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing, performative busyness, fear of…
Many people see sports as physical conditioning and competition. Dallas Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux sees them as core preparation for life and leadership. In this inspiring discussion, he shares how baseball taught him to lead under pressure, earn trust, set standards, and steward culture. Learn why influence matters more…
A provocative conversation with Carson Kelly, who is pioneering a fascinating shift from extractive to generative organizations, bringing together neuroscience, organizational design, relational trust, and the emerging idea of the ROI of Care. We talk about why psychological safety and human connection matter to performance, what it means to build…
Scaling innovation requires more than ideas—it demands leaders who embody what Jason Wild and his co-authors call “the ABCs”: architect, bridger, and catalyst. Architects build cultures and capabilities that enable co-creation within teams. Bridgers connect across boundaries to access external talent and tools. Catalysts ignite movements that spread innovation across…
One day, it hits—you didn’t choose this life, you inherited it. Conditioned by expectation and culture, you’ve shaped yourself to belong. But at what cost? This episode with Tonille Miller dives into the moment of reckoning—and the courageous return to self that opens the door to a more authentic, fully…
Join Romie Mushtaq, MD as she unpacks the “Busy Brain”—the stress-fueled cycle behind anxiety, poor focus, and sleepless nights. Learn how her brainSHIFT microhabits help high achievers restore sleep, energy, calm, and purpose without walking away from meaningful work. She shares the personal health crisis that woke her up to…
Gender inclusion has too often been treated as an initiative to launch instead of a value to live. And something that benefits women, and not men. Brad Johnson and David Smith challenge leaders to build equitable workplaces through daily behaviors, male allyship, caregiving support, fair hiring, and measurable culture change—revealing…
What if the best way to serve a city is to first invest deeply in those who run it? City Manager Opal Mauldin-Jones shares how Lancaster transformed performance by strengthening its people—through ongoing learning, emotional intelligence, and bias-free hiring. The result: a more capable, connected workforce better equipped to serve…
What if the problem with work isn’t people—but the way we measure them? In this episode, future-of-work pioneer Jody Thompson makes the case for a Results-Only Work Environment, where performance replaces presenteeism, trust replaces control, and adults are treated like adults. Leaders gain clearer accountability, stronger productivity, and retention; employees…
Friction on your team? Conflict brewing? Before you manage around it — stop. Those differences in style, culture, and perspective might be your biggest untapped asset. Authors Susan MacKenty Brady, Stuart Kliman, and Lt. General (Ret.) Leslie Smith share six powerful actions to turn human difference into organizational strength —…
