Working on Purpose

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Do you want TO HELP CREATE a world where people are passionate about their work? Where INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS HELP team members REALIZE THEIR GREATNESS, and capitalism thrives while serving the highest causes? Me, too. The Working on Purpose program is a thought leadership engine that ENLIGHTENS AND INSPIRES listeners with insights from ELITE business leaders and novel subject matter experts. Together, we’re WORKING ON PURPOSE TO STEWARD the future of work and BUSINESS to elevate us all. 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 .

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September 10, 2026Episode 60649 min

Unleashing Innovation at Scale: The ABCs of Leadership

Scaling innovation requires more than ideas—it demands leaders who embody what Jason Wild and his co-authors call “the ABCs”: architect, bridger, and catalyst. Architects build cultures and capabilities that enable co-creation within teams. Bridgers connect across boundaries to access external talent and tools. Catalysts ignite movements that spread innovation across entire ecosystems. When leaders learn to activate these roles, they unlock and amplify the genius already inside their company. 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 .

September 1, 2026Episode 60550 min

The Life You Didn’t Choose: A Reckoning with Who You’ve Become

It’s crazy how “life” sneaks up on you and everyone but you is suddenly running your life. You absorb family expectations, cultural norms, and unspoken rules about who we should become. You’ve learned to contort ourselves to fit what the world rewards. Until we finally realize we’re lost. The opportunity, the beckoning, is a reckoning and finding a roadmap back to yourself. To find your way toward flourishing. Guest: Organizational psychologist Tonille Miller. 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 .

August 25, 2026Episode 60450 min

Curing the Busy Brain: From Stress-Success to Sleep, Sanity, and Purpose

Join Romie Mushtaq, MD as she unpacks the “Busy Brain”—the stress-fueled cycle behind anxiety, poor focus, and sleepless nights. Learn how her brainSHIFT microhabits help high achievers restore sleep, energy, calm, and purpose without walking away from meaningful work. She shares the personal health crisis that woke her up to the cost of wearing stress as a badge of honor. You’ll also hear why sleep, technology boundaries, food, hormones, and belonging are essential to reclaiming your vitality. 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 .

August 18, 2026Episode 60350 min

Fair Share: Making Gender Fairness a Leadership Value, Not a Program

Gender inclusion has too often been treated as an initiative to launch instead of a value to live. And something that benefits women, and not men. Brad Johnson and David Smith challenge leaders to build equitable workplaces through daily behaviors, male allyship, caregiving support, fair hiring, and measurable culture change—revealing why fear, silence, and performative programs keep organizations from the talent and trust they claim to seek. 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 .

August 11, 2026Episode 60250 min

Leading a City by Growing Its People: Inside Lancaster’s Transformation

What if the best way to serve a city is to first invest deeply in those who run it? City Manager Opal Mauldin-Jones shares how Lancaster transformed performance by strengthening its people—through ongoing learning, emotional intelligence, and bias-free hiring. The result: a more capable, connected workforce better equipped to serve residents with purpose and pride. 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 .

August 4, 2026Episode 60151 min

Why Work Sucks—and How a Results-Only Work Environment Can Finally Fix It

What if the problem with work isn’t people—but the way we measure them? In this episode, future-of-work pioneer Jody Thompson makes the case for a Results-Only Work Environment, where performance replaces presenteeism, trust replaces control, and adults are treated like adults. Leaders gain clearer accountability, stronger productivity, and retention; employees reclaim dignity, energy, and life. A serious invitation to rethink work entirely. 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 .

July 28, 2026Episode 60050 min

Friction to Fuel: Turning Team Difference Into Unstoppable Strength

Friction on your team? Conflict brewing? Before you manage around it — stop. Those differences in style, culture, and perspective might be your biggest untapped asset. Authors Susan MacKenty Brady, Stuart Kliman, and Lt. General (Ret.) Leslie Smith share six powerful actions to turn human difference into organizational strength — and expose the hidden landmines keeping leaders stuck in yesterday's playbook. Your team's complexity is calling. Will you answer? 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 .

July 21, 2026Episode 59950 min

Negotiating from the Highest Self: Where Wisdom Meets Win-Win

What if your next negotiation became an expression of your highest self? Beyond tactics and techniques lies a deeper way of engaging—one that honors both your aims and the humanity of those across from you. Dr. Mehrad Nazari shares the principles of Enlightened Negotiation, a spiritually grounded approach inspired by Eastern wisdom traditions. Through 8 guiding laws, you’ll learn to bring greater awareness, intuition, and creativity into your negotiations, transforming them into shared 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 .

July 14, 2026Episode 59850 min

The Culture Ripple: Transforming Invisible Beliefs into Excellent Culture

Discover how invisible beliefs shape behavior, performance, unity, and purpose at work and beyond. Drawing from The Culture Ripple, this conversation with Steve Gandara explores how to replace limiting beliefs with liberating ones, build service-over-self cultures, foster true accountability, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, inspired, and empowered to flourish. 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 .

June 30, 2026Episode 59650 min

Enter the Mission Generation: Redefining Career, Contribution, and Calling

A new career narrative is emerging—one driven less by prestige and more by purpose. People everywhere are seeking to use their gifts in service of something larger than themselves. This episode invites you into the Mission Generation: a movement reshaping how we think about work, success, and fulfillment—and how you can step into meaningful contribution that rebuilds our future, no matter where you are in your career. 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 .