Productive Joy Finding your Golden Nugget of Wisdom with Steven Foster
In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Steven Foster, a self-professed connector of humans and founder of One Golden Nugget. Steven shares his 30-year experience of building, losing, and rebuilding businesses and the importance of collecting wisdom from those experiences and from others.
He and Dr. Christie discuss the value of living in the present and the role of kindness in achieving happiness. Steven discusses his efforts to create a purpose-driven business centered around sharing wisdom through co-authored books and underscores the significance of purpose over mere profit.
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Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.
With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:07 Steven's Journey of Failure and Wisdom
03:01 Golden Nuggets of Wisdom
04:42 Defining Productive Joy
06:11 Building a Purpose-Driven Business
07:55 Connecting People and Sharing Wisdom
14:25 Advice for Overcoming Challenges
21:34 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion
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