In this episode of Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers

welcomes a longtime friend and mentor, Bernie Borges, back to the

show for an insightful conversation on leadership, fulfillment, and creating a

culture of engaged employees. Bernie shares his journey

from marketing expert to developing a leadership framework that focuses on

helping leaders empower their teams to achieve both personal and professional

fulfillment.

David and Bernie dive deep

into the difference between happiness and fulfillment, and why fulfillment, a

deeper, more enduring sense of satisfaction, should be the ultimate goal for

leaders. Bernie explains how his Fulfillment-Centric Leadership Framework

has been designed to help leaders support their teams in reaching their fullest

potential, resulting in more engaged, loyal, and productive employees.

This episode is packed with real-world advice on how leaders

can navigate the modern workforce by focusing on fulfillment, recognizing the

value of personal relationships, and creating a work environment that fosters

achievement at all levels. Bernie also opens up about his experiences

developing this framework, the challenges he’s faced, and the incredible

feedback he’s received from both individuals and organizations looking to make

a positive impact in their workplaces.

Key Points:

Happiness vs. Fulfillment

Bernie explains the

difference between happiness (fleeting emotion) and fulfillment (deep, lasting

achievement), and why leaders should prioritize fulfillment.

The Five Key Life Pillars

Bernie introduces the Five Pillars: health, fitness, career, relationships, and

legacy, and how leaders can use them to guide teams towards fulfillment.

The Fulfillment-Centric Leadership Framework

Bernie outlines a 10-step leadership framework to help leaders assess their own

fulfillment and lead teams with conscious competence.

Addressing Employee Disengagement

With 77% of the workforce disengaged, Bernie advocates for leaders to focus on

personal and professional fulfillment to boost engagement and productivity.

The Power of Leadership That Understands Fulfillment

Bernie shares a story

of how understanding an employee’s needs and offering support led to greater

productivity and career success.

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