This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Canva's surprising decision of choosing integrity over inflation. They put people before profit and it may pay off more in the long run. We can learn a lot from their brave decision to remain authentic in a changing world. Tune in and see why Canva may just be the world's best "place" to work. Also, at the top of the show, we give Tony Bennett a tribute for his commitment to excellence in light of his early retirement announcement.

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Do you know your purpose? Do you know what mission you've been assigned to for this season in your life? Perhaps a small voice has been nagging at you? This short episode will leave you with 6 practical ways to find clarity and make progress on your mission and purpose in life.

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If automation is helping your work day, is it in a healthy way? Is it helping others in need or helping someone’s bottom line? Does technology have the chance to take your job or make your job...better? How can we respond to an ever-growing automated world of robots? Listen in as I connect the dots of the strikes of our ports, the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, to the future of automation in our world.

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Though stakeholders and consumers are benefiting, Amazon employees are caught in the middle.  Amazon's hustle culture and being told to return to the office full-time paves the way for many industries, small businesses, and big corporations. We are all influenced directly or indirectly by their policies and philosophies. This episode will dive into the history of the 40-hour work week and pros and the cons of mandating office hours.

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J.R. Ewing, the main star of the legendary soap opera, Dallas, was a character that you either loved or hated. He was a narcissist and it got him shot. This episode connects the dots between J.R., The Tower of Babel, and today's rat race and what that means for the state of the family...and what we can do to protect our homes and family culture.

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Choosing to be others-focused pays more and pays off! We are quick to count our blessings that make us feel comfortable, but how can we find blessings in our adversity, the challenges that grow our hearts? The answer is community.

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Sometimes we miss the moment because we are too busy trying to capture the moment. Even when we are busy, we must slow down, we must create boundaries, and rhythms that can stand the tests of our overwhelming tasks and ambitions. And in the moments of seeing our life flash before our eyes, we must remember to put it all in the correct perspective. This episode will leave you with 4 valuable timeless reminders of how to slow down, detach from the phone, and embrace the moment.

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Jumping off the treadmill of achievement takes a lot of courage. But sometimes, it takes a major life event to point us to another way of life that puts our values and priorities in the correct perspective. In this episode, Dr. Dawn Baker shares her journey of burnout and the events that propelled her to a more fulfilling life.

Dr. Dawn Baker is the physician, writer, speaker, and lifestyle design coach behind Practice Balance. She helps high-octane professionals step off the treadmill of achievement, rediscover their true selves, and cultivate a practice of balance that’s right for them. She is the author of Lean Out: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance, and the host of the Lean Out Podcast. Dawn is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor who is passionate about off-grid living, homeschooling, fitness, and travel.

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Are we spending too much time working for a good retirement that we aren't fully living today? This episode points out some of the hazards that are right in front of us and will leave you with some practical tips on what we can do right now with our time and money.

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The U.S. Men's basketball team almost failed to win gold because of indecisiveness. They were paralyzed by overthinking in the pressure of the moment. They were bailed out by Steph Curry's heroics. But winning happened well before the game started and this is where we can apply Curry's approach on and off the court, to our game of life.

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