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- #071 - Passion Fuels Progress | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 5
In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores why passion—when cultivated and paired with purpose—is one of the most powerful drivers of performance, resilience, and fulfillment.
Through personal stories, coaching insights, and science-backed strategies, Tim explains how to identify your red threads, reframe mundane tasks, and harness passion as a competitive advantage in life and business.💡 Topics Covered:Why passion fuels progress and resilienceThe science of “red threads” and flowHow leaders can harness passion as strategyDaily practices to cultivate passionReframing tasks to create meaning#LeadWithPassion #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #PersonalGrowth #Performance13 min - #070 - Leading Across Generations: Trust, Belonging & Teams (with Meghan Grace)
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys talks with generational researcher and author Meghan Grace about the challenge of leading across four generations in today’s workplace.
From trust and belonging to stereotypes and the future of Gen Alpha, Meghan shares data-driven insights and practical advice for leaders who want to build engaged, high-performing multigenerational teams.
💡 Topics Covered:
Life stage vs. generational effects
Loyalty, security, and shifting workplace expectations
The rapid pace of change and its impact on employees
Universal human drivers: pay, purpose, trust, belonging
How to avoid stereotypes and leverage generational strengths
Preparing for Gen Alpha in the workplace
#GenerationalLeadership #MeghanGrace #WorkingWellPodcast #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement
58 min - #069 - Never Too Late | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 4
In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys reminds us that age isn’t an excuse to wait or hold back. Whether you’re 18 or 88, your potential is right in front of you—if you’re willing to act.
Through personal stories, lessons learned, and real-world examples from every generation, Tim explains why age is irrelevant and how mindset—not birth year—determines growth.
💡 Topics Covered:
Why age is irrelevant to success
Breaking free from waiting for permission
Rediscovering childlike possibility
How different generations are rewriting the script
Growth mindset as the key to thriving at any age
#AgeIsIrrelevant #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth
7 min - #068 – Grow Talent, Let Them Go: Rethinking Retention (with Mark Peters)
What if your best strategy for solving talent shortages was to invest so deeply in your people that they outgrow you—and you cheer them on?
In this episode, Tim Borys talks with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms and author of The Retention Trap, about why smart leaders focus on developing people for what’s next. They unpack the Great Lakes vs. Great Salt Lake analogy, why education is the next big benefit, and how small companies can use their close connections to help employees grow.💡 Topics Covered:
Why retention shouldn’t be the goal
How to build a talent ecosystem that flows
Investing in education and resilience
The role of AI in training and development
How small companies can lead the way
00:00 Introduction to Talent Shortage Solutions
00:31 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:08 Rethinking Retention Strategies
04:40 The Great Salt Lake vs. The Great Lakes Analogy
06:34 Small to Mid-Market Company Challenges
16:26 The Source: A Collaborative Employer Initiative
24:00 The Cost of Turnover and Employee Development
26:05 Personal Stories and Family Business Insights
28:10 Workplace Wellbeing and Leadership Mindset
29:39 Blaming External Factors for Employee Problems
30:12 Investing in Employees for Better Outcomes
31:00 Mindset Shift: Scarcity to Abundance
36:20 The Role of Employers in Solving Social Problems
43:50 AI in Workforce Development
45:53 Preparing for the Future Workforce
53:50 Tangible Steps for Leaders
55:54 Conclusion and Call to Action
👉 Listen now and rethink what “good leadership” looks like.
#MarkPeters #TheRetentionTrap #TalentDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #WorkingWellPodcast #GrowYourPeople #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfWork
59 min - #067 - Think Big, Grow & Expand | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 3
In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys challenges you to move beyond safe, incremental goals and embrace bold, 10X thinking.
Discover why small goals keep us stuck in mediocrity and how setting bigger visions transforms not just your results, but your mindset, habits, and impact. Tim shares personal stories, practical frameworks, and leadership insights to help you stop playing small and start building the life you’re truly capable of.
💡 Topics Covered:
Why incremental goals keep you stuck
The power of 10X thinking
Breaking free from false trade-offs
Linking vision to daily habits
The role of rest and recovery
How community accelerates growth
#ThinkBig #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast
12 min - #066 - Inclusive Workplaces: Beyond Performative DEI (with Marcie Hawranik)
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, host Tim Borys speaks with Marcie Hawranik, founder of Canadian Equality Consulting, about the realities of building inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workplaces.
From the difference between equity and equality to the pitfalls of performative DEI, Marcie shares practical strategies for leaders who want to move beyond words and create meaningful change.
💡 Topics Covered:
Why equity is more powerful than equality
The role of leaders in driving culture
Moving beyond performative DEI
Small actions that create lasting momentum
How inclusion fuels innovation and performance
#InclusiveLeadership #MarcieHawranik #WorkingWellPodcast #EquityInAction #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
57 min - #065 - Living Your Why | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 2 – P2
In this follow-up to Lesson 2 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys shares how to move from simply knowing your why to living it every single day.
Through practical strategies, examples, and reflection tools, you’ll learn how to align habits, commitments, and decisions with your deeper purpose. This is where clarity becomes action—and where fulfilment starts to compound.
💡 Topics Covered:
Making your why actionable
Avoiding “purpose overwhelm”
The power of micro-moments
Aligning your calendar with your values
Building trust and momentum over time
#PurposeDriven #LiveYourWhy #52LifeLessons #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment
15 min - #064 – Leading Change: In a Tech-Driven World (with Eryn Peters)
In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys talks with Eryn Peters, a global future-of-work strategist, about the skills leaders need to thrive in the age of AI, constant change, and remote teams.
They dive into change leadership, intentional culture-building, managing hybrid teams, and how to communicate across complexity. If you're leading in a remote or tech-heavy environment, this episode is a must-listen.
💡 Topics Covered:
Change leadership vs. change management
Rethinking culture in remote and hybrid teams
The human cost of unintentional tech adoption
How to lead through AI transformation
Modeling well-being as a leader
#FutureOfWork #RemoteLeadership #ErynPeters #WorkingWellPodcast #ChangeLeadership #HumanCenteredDesign #TimBorys
1 hr 2 min - #063 - Find Your Why | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 2 – P1
In this solo episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores the power of knowing your why. Why do you show up every day? Why are so many smart, passionate people burning out?
Through personal stories, research, and practical insights, Tim explains why purpose is the missing ingredient behind motivation, resilience, and performance. If you're stuck in “life zombie” mode, this episode is your wake-up call.
💡 Topics Covered:
Why burnout happens when purpose is missing
How mindset, habits, and purpose work together
The science of happiness and what you can control
How leading companies embed purpose into their culture
What to do if you’ve lost your why
🎧 Listen now and reignite your passion—for work and life.
#PurposeDriven #FindYourWhy #TimBorys #WorkingWellPodcast #52LifeLessons #BurnoutRecovery #MindsetMatters #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership
18 min - #062 – Fun at Work: Smartest Leadership Strategy (with Joel Zeff)What if fun at work isn’t optional—it’s essential? 🎉 In this high-energy episode, Tim Borys chats with Joel Zeff, improv expert and author of Make the Right Choice, about why fun is a powerful leadership strategy.Joel shares how his experience in stand-up and improv comedy turned into a career helping 2,500+ organizations reignite passion and performance. Learn how creating joyful, safe, and energizing environments leads to greater innovation, stronger culture, and better results.Whether you're a CEO or new manager, this episode will change the way you think about team dynamics, recognition, and communication.💡 Topics Covered:Why “fun” is a leadership choiceHow improv principles build stronger teamsCreating psychological safety and ownershipEasy, budget-friendly ways to energize your team🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more actionable leadership conversations.#JoelZeff #LeadershipStrategy #WorkplaceCulture #ImprovLeadership #FunAtWork #WorkingWellPodcast #EmployeeEngagement58 min
About The Working Well Podcast
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An essential podcast for corporate leaders and executives. The Working Well Podcast lives at the intersection between Business Strategy, Leadership, and Human Sustainability. Success now and in the…
future of work requires learning, growing, and adapting our thinking, skills, and strategies to help people and businesses thrive. On the show, we dive into topics such as sustaining high performance in your people and teams, building a strong corporate culture, managing rapid growth and change strategies, and how executive leaders can drive incredible results while avoiding the burnout trap! From closing the "Wellness-Wellbeing Gap" and elevating employee experience to innovative organizational performance strategies, each episode explores new and trending topics, interviews executive leaders, and taps into the wisdom of business icons, trailblazers, and leaders in their field.