Episodes
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Marketing ROI with a Long-Term Lens
Emotionally connected customers deliver 306% higher lifetime value than merely satisfied ones (Harvard Business Review). In financial services, that number jumps to 800% . Yet too often, ROI is measured only by short-term cli...
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Avoiding Purpose-Washing by Staying Authentic in Your Actions and Claims
73% of consumers say they are more likely to trust brands that act consistently with their stated values across every touchpoint. But when promises outpace proof, audiences call it purpose washing. In this week’s Marketing Wi...
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Purpose in the Brand’s Tone and Voice
73% of consumers say they are more likely to trust a brand whose tone of voice feels authentic and consistent across every touchpoint (Edelman Trust Barometer). In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Busines...
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Growing Your Mission Without Losing Your Soul
40% of purpose-driven companies experience higher employee retention and stronger brand loyalty (Deloitte). As your business grows, markets shift, and your audience changes, your purpose may need to evolve. The key is doing i...
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: When Your Offer Becomes Proof of Your Beliefs
64% of consumers say shared values are the primary reason they form a relationship with a brand (Harvard Business Review). In a world where products can be copied overnight, your beliefs are the one thing competitors can’t re...
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Creating a Purpose Platform for Content Marketing
82% of consumers say they want brands to take a stand on values they care about, but only 43% believe brands actually deliver on that promise. (Source: Edelman Trust Barometer) In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from T...
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Positioning with Purpose
🧠 64% of consumers say shared values are the primary reason they form a relationship with a brand (Harvard Business Review). In a crowded market, features fade fast. But purpose, and the beliefs you stand for, can set your br...
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...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Purpose-Led Customer Personas
🧠 74% of consumers say they are more loyal to brands that understand them at a personal level (Source: Salesforce, 2024). Too many companies build personas based on demographics. But what if you built them around purpose? In ...
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...