Working on Purpose

In today’s ultra-competitive, hyper-connected business environment, many companies are finding their leaders must stay informed of and on top of workforce trends that shape how human capital is acquired, developed, and performs in order to remain viable and innovative. They must find a way to individually activate an authentic work experience for their workforce, which may in part be accomplished by intentionally crafting a purpose-driven culture. Leaders need to continue to develop their skills to elicit employee commitment, elevate productivity and performance, and drive business growth. At the same time, employees are looking for fulfillment from their work and are determined to achieve their full potential. As individuals they need to embrace change to achieve more meaning, mastery, and momentum in their work life, which can in part be accessed by tapping the superhero within to embrace their own potential. In this episode, we explore all these topics and more.

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It’s not for everyone but many people will at some point ask themselves, shouldn’t I just be off working for myself? The feeling of self-sufficiency and charting one’s own course in life seems to be a draw for many people across the globe. Being an entrepreneur offers the opportunity to build a legacy organization and perhaps impact a great number of people. But is it truly for you? In this episode, we feature a long-time serial entrepreneur who shares his perspective on what he sees as four kinds of entrepreneurs, the basic business types one can entertain, and some key considerations about oneself to take into account in evaluating whether entrepreneurship is a viable track for you.

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It’s not for everyone but many people will at some point ask themselves, shouldn’t I just be off working for myself? The feeling of self-sufficiency and charting one’s own course in life seems to be a draw for many people across the globe. Being an entrepreneur offers the opportunity to build a legacy organization and perhaps impact a great number of people. But is it truly for you? In this episode, we feature a long-time serial entrepreneur who shares his perspective on what he sees as four kinds of entrepreneurs, the basic business types one can entertain, and some key considerations about oneself to take into account in evaluating whether entrepreneurship is a viable track for you.

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Most everyone wants to lead a happy and abundant life and feel they’ve had an impact that made a difference to others. They want to feel productive and meaningfully engaged in their lives. But not everyone finds a ready path to creating such a life for themselves. Or something goes awry along the road of life, and they need help getting back on a fitting and productive path. In this episode, we talk with motivational and productivity expert who helps people find their passion and purpose. Even if you feel you’re on your right path, this episode promises inspiration and guidance to help you pursue an even more productive and fulfilled life.

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Most everyone wants to lead a happy and abundant life and feel they’ve had an impact that made a difference to others. They want to feel productive and meaningfully engaged in their lives. But not everyone finds a ready path to creating such a life for themselves. Or something goes awry along the road of life, and they need help getting back on a fitting and productive path. In this episode, we talk with motivational and productivity expert who helps people find their passion and purpose. Even if you feel you’re on your right path, this episode promises inspiration and guidance to help you pursue an even more productive and fulfilled life.

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Our connected lives have made us more aware of the problems facing humanity than ever before, and yet few people feel empowered to be a part of an authentic solution. Dissatisfaction with old models of solving problems combined with the increased awareness of local, national, and global challenges have created a readiness for the emergence of new approaches. In this episode, you will hear of a unique business model of empowerment designed to involve more average people in creating sustainable and rewarding change. We will hear from the founder and visionary behind MPACT Project, a start-up platform combining the popularity of crowdfunding, holistic poverty solutions, and enlightened self-interest to grow a movement of people who care

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Our connected lives have made us more aware of the problems facing humanity than ever before, and yet few people feel empowered to be a part of an authentic solution. Dissatisfaction with old models of solving problems combined with the increased awareness of local, national, and global challenges have created a readiness for the emergence of new approaches. In this episode, you will hear of a unique business model of empowerment designed to involve more average people in creating sustainable and rewarding change. We will hear from the founder and visionary behind MPACT Project, a start-up platform combining the popularity of crowdfunding, holistic poverty solutions, and enlightened self-interest to grow a movement of people who care

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Outer space - does it allure and call out to you? Does it fascinate you to ponder how the universe and galaxies come into being? How do galaxies grow over time and change dramatically across different regions of outer space? How do they grow their stars, black holes, and dark matter? These are some of the questions that drive the research of this episode's guest, Dr. Shardha Jogee. She will share her early deep fascination with science, how she dared to dream big, and how it all culminated against all odds in her career as an astronomer, professor, and chair of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin. She will discuss some of her exciting research using NASA's Hubble, Spitzer, and Herschel Space Telescopes, McDonald Observatory, and the future Giant Magellan Telescope, and invite young minds to join the journey of scientific exploration. She will also share the excitement of advancing Texas Astronomy in her role as department chair.

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Outer space - does it allure and call out to you? Does it fascinate you to ponder how the universe and galaxies come into being? How do galaxies grow over time and change dramatically across different regions of outer space? How do they grow their stars, black holes, and dark matter? These are some of the questions that drive the research of this episode's guest, Dr. Shardha Jogee. She will share her early deep fascination with science, how she dared to dream big, and how it all culminated against all odds in her career as an astronomer, professor, and chair of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin. She will discuss some of her exciting research using NASA's Hubble, Spitzer, and Herschel Space Telescopes, McDonald Observatory, and the future Giant Magellan Telescope, and invite young minds to join the journey of scientific exploration. She will also share the excitement of advancing Texas Astronomy in her role as department chair.

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Governed by a continuous curiosity for commerce since the age of 10, Mark Phillips has made a life of finding ways to spot opportunities in the marketplace that position him for success. His is a unique perspective that propels him to capitalize on business opportunities that are simply not obvious to most of us. Though he was able to retire at age 32 from the sale of a successful venture, he’s begun and run one venture after another ever since – reveling in the joy of playful and productive creativity in enterprise. Boundlessly energetic, he delights in ongoing enterprise and encouraging others to find ways to be happy at work, so they can lead an enjoyable life – and just have fun!