Featured Guest Series Episodes
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The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Brendan Kamm
90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can recognize their emotions in real time (TalentSmart). This gap matters because emotional intelligence, paired with gratitude, may be the most u...
Conscious Capitalism in the Age of AI with Kevin Surace
Companies that embrace conscious capitalism outperform the market by 10x over a 15-year period (Firms of Endearment study). Yet as AI adoption accelerates, many leaders face a critical question: How do we ensure innovation se...
Leadership, Engagement, and Why Purpose Matters with Bob Gappa
Is your leadership model aligned with purpose, or just performance? Only 32% of employees feel engaged at work (Gallup). And yet, companies with strong purpose report 30% higher innovation and retention (McKinsey). So what gi...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Michael Ward
90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can identify their emotions as they happen (TalentSmart). Emotional intelligence isn’t a “soft skill.” It’s the foundation of effective leadership...
The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Katharine Manning
Only 36% of employees in the U.S. say they feel engaged at work, and lack of empathy from leadership is often cited as a leading cause of disengagement (Gallup). Yet research shows that leaders who practice empathy foster str...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Kath Allen and Abbey Lee
Emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart from their peers (Harvard Business Review). Yet too often, EQ is dismissed as “soft skills” instead of being recognized as the foundation of ef...
Fix the Culture, Not the People: Lessons from the Dean of Dumbassery
Organizations with strong, positive cultures see employee engagement rates up to 72% higher than those with weak cultures (Gallup). Yet too often, leaders focus on “fixing” people rather than addressing the systems, values, a...
Mindfulness in the Workplace with Cindy Van Eeckhout
Mindfulness practices in the workplace can reduce stress by up to 32% and boost productivity by 12% (American Psychological Association). Yet in many professional environments, mindfulness is still treated as a personal welln...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with David Greer
Emotional intelligence is responsible for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart (Harvard Business Review). But EQ isn’t just about managing emotions. It’s about leading with intention, presence, and purpose. In this e...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Bo Lowery
Franchise brands that prioritize emotional connection can outperform competitors by up to 85% in revenue growth (Gallup). But connection doesn’t happen by chance. It’s designed through leadership, systems, and shared purpose....
Building Community and Connection in Business with Howard Waterman
81% of consumers say they need to trust a brand before making a purchase decision (Source: Edelman Trust Barometer). Trust and connection are not just nice-to-haves in business, they are the foundation for long-term growth an...
Kindness and Empathy in Car Sales with Andrew Sardone
Companies that lead with empathy see up to 23% higher customer loyalty and a 32% boost in sales (Source: Gallup). Car sales often get a bad reputation for being high-pressure or transactional. But what if kindness and empathy...
Mindfulness in the Workplace with Michael Nicolais
Companies that integrate mindfulness into their culture see 20% less burnout and 35% higher productivity (Source: Deloitte). In a world where constant hustle often overshadows presence, mindfulness is becoming one of the most...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Devan Kline
Companies that foster strong connections among employees see 50% higher retention and 56% greater productivity (Source: Harvard Business Review). But true connection is about more than metrics. It’s about creating communities...
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Chris Dyer
Companies with strong cultures see up to 4x higher revenue growth (Bain & Co.). But culture isn’t a perk or a plaque on the wall. It’s a system. And the best leaders know how to design it intentionally. In this episode of The...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Christine Heckart
90% of top performers rank high in emotional intelligence, yet only 36% of people can accurately identify their emotions in real time. (Source: TalentSmart) In today’s business world, EQ isn’t optional. It’s a competitive edg...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Tyler Wynn
Is connection the missing metric in business? 📊 A recent Gallup study revealed that employees who feel a strong sense of community at work are 3.2 times more likely to be engaged and 68% less likely to experience burnout. On ...
The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Glenn Poulos
What if the real competitive edge in sales wasn’t hustle, but humanity? 📊 Research shows that emotionally intelligent leaders drive up to 20% higher performance outcomes (McKinsey, 2023). Yet many still treat empathy as optio...
The Role of Empathy in Leadership with Holly Golebiowski
Can empathy in leadership be the difference between a culture that thrives and one that breaks down under pressure? 📊 According to Deloitte, leaders who express care increase team loyalty by 62%. Yet empathy is still often vi...
Redefining Elder Care: Building Connection with Dignity and Purpose with Patricia Morrison
What if elder care wasn’t just about services, but about restoring dignity and human connection? 📊 According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 percent of adults over 60 experience loneliness or isolation, which h...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Laura Rice
Can emotional intelligence be the key to stronger teams, better performance, and deeper brand loyalty? 📊 According to McKinsey, leaders with high emotional intelligence drive 30% higher engagement and 20% stronger performance...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Tom Wood
Can business be a place where deep connection and shared purpose thrive? 📊 According to a report by EY and Harvard Business Review, 89% of executives believe a strong sense of collective purpose drives employee satisfaction a...
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Ryan Scott
Are traditional work models holding your company back? According to Gallup, only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. Disengagement costs companies billions—but it doesn’t have to. Join us for this episode of The B...
Fostering a Culture of Inclusivity in the Workplace with Sheree Knowles
A recent McKinsey study found that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability. Yet, many leaders still struggle with building cultures that go...