Episodes
Building Community and Connection in Business with Brooke Clark
Only 37% of professionals say they feel their contributions are fully recognized at work (Gallup). Visibility is more than reputation, it is a career asset. Without it, even the most capable leaders risk being overlooked. Wit...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Gavin McMahon
Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts alone (Stanford Graduate School of Business). Yet in today’s data-driven world, many leaders overlook storytelling as a critical business skill. Without story, even the best idea...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Customer Connection in a Data-Driven World
According to PwC, 73% of customers say experience is a key factor in their purchasing decisions, yet only 49% of U.S. consumers say companies provide a good customer experience. This gap highlights the challenge many organiza...
The Future of Work in the Age of Generative AI with Professor Joseph Fuller
Generative AI could add up to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy (McKinsey). But while the potential is massive, the bigger question is: how will AI reshape the future of work, leadership, and culture? In this episo...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Dr. Ron Stotts
Leaders with higher emotional intelligence outperform peers in decision-making, collaboration, and resilience by a wide margin (Harvard Business Review). Yet too often, emotional intelligence is overlooked, treated as a secon...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Customer Connection in a Data-Driven World
A recent report by McKinsey found that companies leveraging customer analytics are 23 times more likely to outperform competitors in new customer acquisition. Yet many brands still struggle to connect with their audience in m...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Craig Larsen and Dr. Peter Fotinos
By 2030, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65 (U.S. Census Bureau). Yet, despite advances in medicine, millions still face preventable conditions tied to stress, aging, and hormonal imbalance. The challenge is no ...
Building Community and Connection in Business with Will Bartholomew
79% of consumers prefer to engage with brands that foster a sense of community (HubSpot). Yet many businesses still focus on transactions over relationships, missing the deeper loyalty and growth that come from connection. In...
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Breaking Down Silos Across Teams
A Deloitte study found that organizations with strong cross-functional collaboration are 60% more likely to exceed performance expectations. Yet many marketing teams still operate in silos, leading to missed opportunities, du...
Innovative Work Models for the Future with Liza Adams
Companies that redesign work models for agility and adaptability see 30% higher performance compared to peers (McKinsey). Yet many organizations still rely on outdated structures that cannot keep pace with the integration of ...
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...