Episode 362: The Purpose Portfolio: Curating Meaning, Momentum & Impact

What if the most important part of leadership begins after your biggest win?

In this episode, Chip Conley, Founder & Executive Chair of Modern Elder Academy, shares the arc of his 30+ year career from founding 52 boutique hotels through culture-led hospitality, to mentoring Airbnb founders while shaping global travel strategy, to building one first wisdom schools in Baja dedicated to relevance through curiosity and community.

You'll hear how letting go of old identities becomes leverage, culture becomes legacy, and relevance is crowdsourced through contribution.

Tune in to learn how one leader bridged hospitality into legacy, reshaped relevance without hierarchy, and built purpose as a lifelong leadership currency.

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The key moments in this episode are:

[00:27] Personal Stories of Grief and Resilience [01:13] Chip Conley's Career Journey [02:36] Mentorship and Midlife Wisdom [03:13] Early Life and Career Beginnings [04:00] The Power of Authenticity [05:43] Challenges and Triumphs in Leadership [08:09] Purpose and Midlife Reflections [13:43] Creating Inclusive Workplaces [21:02] The Emotional Atlas of Place [21:54] Discovering My Introverted Side [33:43] Generational Differences in the Workplace [41:50] Lightning Round and Final Thoughts