Working on Purpose

The workplace is comprised of women who excel at empathy and communication and men who bring the “hard skills” like critical thinking and problem solving… right? Uh no, not so much. But that type of either-or thinking is all too common. Unfortunately, it does not serve the interests of the men and women who make up the workforce nor the businesses who rely on their contribution of talent. So, what can we do to embrace the traditionally gender-associated talents in both men and women in today’s marketplace, and enable each person to contribute to their fullest performance? Tune into this episode to join the movement and “expand the conversation.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Did you know that there is an actual neuroscience in communication that explains why words have a certain impact on us? And that we can consciously choose language to have an intentional impact on our listeners? No matter what kind of work we do, having the skill to choose our words for maximum impact can make all the difference in our results. And as we navigate our professional lives, it’s likely our interests will change and we’ll feel compelled to seek a new or different ways to make our livelihood – but how to identify our latent or emerging talents? And finally, the manner we manage our diets, finance, and even relationships both at work and at home can be classified as either “cleansing or clogging.” In this episode, we explore these seemingly independent ideas and how they can be practiced and woven together for a happier, more productive set of results at work and at home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Did you know that there is an actual neuroscience in communication that explains why words have a certain impact on us? And that we can consciously choose language to have an intentional impact on our listeners? No matter what kind of work we do, having the skill to choose our words for maximum impact can make all the difference in our results. And as we navigate our professional lives, it’s likely our interests will change and we’ll feel compelled to seek a new or different ways to make our livelihood – but how to identify our latent or emerging talents? And finally, the manner we manage our diets, finance, and even relationships both at work and at home can be classified as either “cleansing or clogging.” In this episode, we explore these seemingly independent ideas and how they can be practiced and woven together for a happier, more productive set of results at work and at home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Staff Sergeant Jason Morgan served in the United States Air Force as a member of an elite unit that provided meteorological and combat support for special operations missions. In 1999, with only a few days left in his deployment in Ecuador with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, SSgt. Morgan came under fire by a militant terrorist group and ultimately was thrown from the vehicle he was riding in, crushing his back, and leaving him paralyzed and face down in contaminated water. After two months in a coma, the road to recovery for SSgt. Morgan was long and daunting, plagued with debilitating pain, infections, and dozens of surgeries, as well as a leg amputation. But despite the immeasurable challenges SSgt. Morgan has faced over the past 17 years, he still has an incredible thirst for life and adventure. In this episode, we talk about the importance of overcoming adversity and the purpose that can be found in service to others.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Staff Sergeant Jason Morgan served in the United States Air Force as a member of an elite unit that provided meteorological and combat support for special operations missions. In 1999, with only a few days left in his deployment in Ecuador with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, SSgt. Morgan came under fire by a militant terrorist group and ultimately was thrown from the vehicle he was riding in, crushing his back, and leaving him paralyzed and face down in contaminated water. After two months in a coma, the road to recovery for SSgt. Morgan was long and daunting, plagued with debilitating pain, infections, and dozens of surgeries, as well as a leg amputation. But despite the immeasurable challenges SSgt. Morgan has faced over the past 17 years, he still has an incredible thirst for life and adventure. In this episode, we talk about the importance of overcoming adversity and the purpose that can be found in service to others.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Developing the next generation of the workforce is a formidable endeavor, and one the guest of this episode does not take lightly. Rather, Principal Evan Robb believes students need to develop a growth mindset, be encouraged to think creatively, and are nourished by inspiration, something he relishes providing in his various forms of communication. In this episode, we explore the current challenges in middle school education and how Principal Robb delights in addressing them and turning them to positive advantage, connecting with the community, and serving as a force to raise the bar in education across the nation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Developing the next generation of the workforce is a formidable endeavor, and one the guest of this episode does not take lightly. Rather, Principal Evan Robb believes students need to develop a growth mindset, be encouraged to think creatively, and are nourished by inspiration, something he relishes providing in his various forms of communication. In this episode, we explore the current challenges in middle school education and how Principal Robb delights in addressing them and turning them to positive advantage, connecting with the community, and serving as a force to raise the bar in education across the nation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Corporate wellness programs today are common conversation fodder, and on this program we’ve featured many kinds of professionals who specialize in various corporate offerings. But consider the environment we work in and how it’s set up, which can make all the difference to our productivity, comfort, and contentment. And we often take the ambient nature of our surroundings for granted or don’t pay them much mind, until we recognize work isn’t going as well as we would like it to. Or, someone like this episode’s guest comes into a workplace and waves her magic, professionally trained ergonomic wand and poof, we feel more “at home” at work, less tension in our bodies, and able to focus more readily on our tasks. In this episode, we’ll talk about the four “M”s critical to productivity in today’s workplace and a couple of practices listeners can immediately put to work to make their personal and work lives less stressful and more productive.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Corporate wellness programs today are common conversation fodder, and on this program we’ve featured many kinds of professionals who specialize in various corporate offerings. But consider the environment we work in and how it’s set up, which can make all the difference to our productivity, comfort, and contentment. And we often take the ambient nature of our surroundings for granted or don’t pay them much mind, until we recognize work isn’t going as well as we would like it to. Or, someone like this episode’s guest comes into a workplace and waves her magic, professionally trained ergonomic wand and poof, we feel more “at home” at work, less tension in our bodies, and able to focus more readily on our tasks. In this episode, we’ll talk about the four “M”s critical to productivity in today’s workplace and a couple of practices listeners can immediately put to work to make their personal and work lives less stressful and more productive.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.

Today’s workplace can register as incredibly stressful and yet also allow for magnificent opportunities for personal self-expression and the registration of meaningful impact for the employees who work within corporate settings. In order to perform optimally in such a challenging environment, exceptional professionals and leaders are learning the importance and payoff of understanding their fears in depth and working through them to create new, healthier behavioral patterns that are conducive to deeper relationships, better results, and increased innovation. Similarly, working to increase levels of self-confidence in order to leverage that strength across other seemingly non-related situations also gives professionals an edge. In this episode, we talk with a. n expert who helps professionals across many industries, job titles and professions find the courage and confidence to overcome obstacles, achieve targeted results with velocity and ask for what they want, and get it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-on-purpose--2643411/support.