Relationships at Work - the leadership podcast helping you build workplace connection, improve culture, and avoid blind spots. How Leaders Can Spark Purpose and Inspiration at Work w/ Dr. Alise Cortez
urpose isn’t a poster on the wall — it’s an everyday practice.
In this episode of Relationships at Work, Dr. Alise Cortez joins Russel Lolacher to explore how leaders can move beyond surface-level engagement and truly ignite meaning, connection, and inspiration in the workplace.
Drawing from her research in logotherapy, workplace meaning, and leadership development, Alise shares:
✅ Why leaders must first be inspired by their own lives
✅ How to embed purpose into workplace culture from onboarding onward
✅ The critical role of recognizing and rewarding kindness, empathy, and courage
✅ How relationships can elevate — or erode — a sense of meaning at work
✅ What to do when your purpose no longer aligns with your workplace
✅ Practical ways leaders can grow people into their fullest potential
This isn’t about slogans or vision statements gathering dust. It's about operationalizing humanity in how we work, lead, and connect — every single day.
Whether you’re a leader ready to elevate your team, or an employee looking to reconnect to your own sense of purpose, this conversation will give you the tools — and the hope — to start.
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