Working on Purpose

Today’s graduates are doing everything “right”—earning degrees, building credentials—yet many still struggle to land their first job. Meanwhile, employers are searching for talent that can contribute from day one. So what’s missing? Alexandra Levit explores the widening gap between what schools teach and what workplaces demand. She makes the case for work-based learning as a critical bridge. It’s time to rethink how we prepare people for work—and what “ready” really means.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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Here’s a hard truth: Most leaders are focused on the wrong thing. They chase performance, tactics, and productivity—yet overlook the one factor that drives it all: who they are being. In this provocative episode, Ryan Gottfredson reveals why only about 15% of people are genuinely self-aware—and how that blind spot is quietly limiting your impact. If you want to break through to a new level of leadership, stop tweaking what you do and start transforming the internal operating system underneath it

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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What if the very tools meant to make life easier are actually draining you? From endless notifications to late-night scrolling, today’s technology is keeping your cortisol levels spiked—and your body stuck in stress mode. Justin Hai breaks down how this invisible cycle fuels burnout, anxiety, and fatigue, and shares practical ways to break free, reset your system, and restore balance across your work, health, and life.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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Sometimes, the longest journeys are the ones that bring you home to yourself. In this heartfelt episode, entrepreneur Michael Yang shares how a 40,000-mile motorcycle journey became a moving meditation on his life—from his early years in Korea during wartime, to immigrating to the United States, to building a life of success, love, and family. This is an exploration of what it means to truly live, to honor where you’ve come from, and to embrace what brings you alive.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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What if supporting new and working parents wasn’t a disruption to your business—but a strategic advantage? In today’s multi-generational workforce, leaders are being called to design workplaces where people don’t have to choose between meaningful careers and meaningful lives. Joined by Beth Wanner, discover how innovative models like Mother Cover, providing leave coverage, can protect performance, prevent burnout, and create cultures where work actually works—for everyone.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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Leadership isn’t just about directing outcomes—it’s about cultivating what’s alive within your organization. In this thoughtful dialogue with Norman Wolfe, we explore the next evolution of The Living Organization and what it asks of leaders willing to grow into it. This episode centers on the inner journey: learning to see patterns, deepen your presence, and lead from a more integrated, whole self. Because when leaders evolve, organizations don’t just perform better—they come alive.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

AI is no longer a future conversation—it’s here, and it’s forcing a reckoning. Will you use it to cut costs and commoditize talent, or to amplify human brilliance? In this episode, we unpack the real leadership challenge of AI: navigating disruption while unlocking empowerment. The winners won’t be those who automate the fastest, but those who invest wisely in elevating customers, energizing employees, and transforming operations with intention and purpose.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

The world feels louder, harsher, and more divided than ever. It’s easy to get pulled into the chaos—reacting, withdrawing, or simply feeling worn down by it all. But losing yourself in the noise comes at a cost. So how do you stay clear, centered, and strong? In this episode, Dr. Ciaramicoli brings 45 years of experience as a clinical psychologist sitting with people in their darkest moments while helping them to heal and reconnect with the deeper strength that allows you to rise above division.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Only about 10% of the population are what psychologist Douglas Brackmann calls “The Driven.” They are the entrepreneurs, inventors, and elite performers who build companies, create new industries, and generate much of the world’s wealth. But their superpower comes with a shadow. Driven individuals are often chronically dissatisfied—always pushing for more, even after achieving what others would consider extraordinary success.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

For years, leadership conversations treated communication, empathy, and collaboration as “soft skills.” But in today’s complex workplaces, they’ve become hard core capabilities for team success. My guest Yadira Caro shares her Five C’s framework—a practical method she uses to help teams build the trust, clarity, and connection needed to work better together and perform at their best.

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.