
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 gives?
Join us LIVE this Thursday on The Bliss Business Podcast with guest Bob Gappa, Founder & CEO of Management 2000, as we explore how great leadership starts with purpose, and why that purpose must be operationalized to build real engagement.
<…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 With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we break down how to keep your purpose real, measurable, and aligned across your entire organization. We also look at brands that back it up with action and transparency.
📅 Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 🕗 …
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, stronger cultures, and better business outcomes.
In this week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Ward, Founder and CEO of Paminga, a modern marketing automation platform built as a simpler, more powerful alternative to Mark…
Can you build a business that does good for the world and makes a profit? Colin McIntosh has done it—twice.
📊 According to Deloitte, purpose-driven companies grow three times faster than their competitors.And 63 percent of consumers prefer to buy from companies that reflect their values (Cone Communications).
Join us for this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast with Colin McIntosh , Founder & CEO of @SheetsGiggles and @SheetsResume as we explore how conscious capitalis…
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 stronger trust, improve retention, and drive higher performance across teams.
In this week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Katharine Manning, Author, Public Speaker, and President of Blackbird. Katharine is the author of The Empathetic Workp…
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 Business Podcast, we explore how tone and voice bring your brand’s purpose to life, not just in what you say, but in how you say it.
📅 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 🕗 8:00 AM PDT
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tu…
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 effective leadership, culture, and business growth.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Kath Allen, Founder of Hike Doggie Inc & Hike Doggie Franchising LLC, and Abbey Lee, Partner of Hike Doggie Inc & Hike Doggie Franchis…
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, and environment that shape behavior. The real transformation begins when we fix the culture.
In this week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and Founder of The Learning Moment.
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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 it in a way that deepens impact without losing the essence of who you are.
In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we explore how to refresh your mission so it continues to inspire, guide, and connect, while staying true …
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 wellness tool rather than a powerful leadership and business strategy. Leaders who integrate mindfulness into their business DNA can foster more focused, empathetic, and resilient teams.
In this week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Cin…
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 replicate. Purpose-driven product marketing turns what you sell into living proof of what you stand for.
In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we explore how your offer can become a statement of your values, building tru…
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 week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by David Greer, Leadership Coach and Author of Wind In Your Sails: Vital Strategies That Accelerate Your Entrepreneurial Growth. As a serial entrepreneur and transformational coach, David helps lea…
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.
In this week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Bo Lowery, Vice President of Marketing at Wild Birds Unlimited. Bo has helped grow one of the most beloved brands in specialty retail by turning stores into hubs of community, nature, and belo…
🧠 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 and brand loyalty.
This Thursday, join us LIVE for a new episode of The Bliss Business Podcast featuring Howard Waterman, Founder and CEO of The Waterman Group. Howard is an influential communications strategist and award-winning board advisor with over t…
🧠 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 The Bliss Business Podcast, we explore what it really means to create a purpose platform for your content strategy, and how to shift from random acts of marketing to a brand narrative that resonates long-term.
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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🧠 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 were at the heart of every customer interaction?
In this week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Sardone, Founder of AutoKnerd, to explore how genuine care, transparency, and trust are redefining what it means to sell.
…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 powerful tools for leaders who want to build resilient and high-performing teams.
In this LIVE episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Nicolais, CEO of Loyalty Business Brokers, to explore how mindfulness shapes leadership, reduces…
🧠 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 brand apart for years to come.
In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we dive into how brands can carve out their unique white space by leading with a belief rather than just selling features.
📅 Wednesday, July 30…
🧠 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 where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.
In this LIVE episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Devan Kline, Co-Founder and Visionary of Burn Boot Camp, a brand that has transformed from a fitness concept into a nationwid…
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 live episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Dyer, Culture Catalyst, Entrepreneur, and globally recognized expert in remote work and leadership.
His 7 Pillar Strategy has helped thousands of organizations unlock new levels of productiv…
🧠 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 this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we unpack how to create purpose-led customer personas that speak to the why behind the buy—and why traditional segmentation is no longer enough.
📅 Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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🧠 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 edge.
In this week’s episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we explore The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business with Christine Heckart, CEO and Founder of Xapa, a former C-suite executive at companies like Microsoft, Cisco, and Juniper Networks.
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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.
This Thursday on The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re talking with Tyler Wynn, President of Ledgers USA, about what it means to build business through community, not control.
Tyler leads a purpose-driven accounting firm that puts people before process. …
🧠 55% of consumers say they’re more likely to trust a brand that tells a compelling story aligned with its values (Source: Edelman Trust Barometer).
Too many companies say they have a purpose. But how many can actually story it?
In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we unpack what it really means to build your brand narrative around purpose, and why your purpose needs to be more than a slogan.
📅 Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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