Working on Purpose

Are you living your best life? Of course, none of us aspire to live a mediocre life, but still, why do so many end up working at jobs they hate or choose relationships that are unedifying and unsupportive? Why do so many settle for living lives less than what they truly want to live? This week's special episode explores the question, How do we live our best life? You'll want to be sure to listen to this one as Shawn and I explore the secrets to what turns a mediocre life into a good one...and a good life into a great one. Ready to go for great?

Many people accidentally find themselves in careers they did not intend for themselves. But not all of them find their joy in having landed there. This guest is an exception, which should delight anyone who has children of their own or who is betting on the next generation who enter the workforce. Having graduated with a degree in Biology, Ms. Wainwright was surprised to get recruited to teach Biology classes at a private high school, accepted, and has never looked back.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Out to intentionally create and live a company culture that customer satisfaction and business results, driversselect executives are passionate about their mission. Their governing mindset is that they’re not in the “car business,” but rather the “care business.” Big difference. In this episode, we talk up close and personal with driversselect leaders about their determination to enact a virtuous cycle in caring for their customers, how they cascade their culture through their tribe of employees, and the business results these initiatives have yielded.

Out to intentionally create and live a company culture that customer satisfaction and business results, driversselect executives are passionate about their mission. Their governing mindset is that they’re not in the “car business,” but rather the “care business.” Big difference. In this episode, we talk up close and personal with driversselect leaders about their determination to enact a virtuous cycle in caring for their customers, how they cascade their culture through their tribe of employees, and the business results these initiatives have yielded.

We eat every day. But what we put in our bodies makes all the difference in the world to our health. Starting off early in life by learning to choose a nutritional diet is the foundation of a vibrant population. And yet, diabetes is at an epidemic level among Texan children, largely due to uninformed nutritional choices by caregivers. Having access to fresh and healthy food sources is critical to put health back into Texan diets.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Many people accidentally find themselves in careers they did not intend for themselves. But not all of them find their joy in having landed there. This guest is an exception, which should delight anyone who has children of their own or who is betting on the next generation who enter the workforce. Having graduated with a degree in Biology, Ms. Wainwright was surprised to get recruited to teach Biology classes at a private high school, accepted, and has never looked back. This episode kicks off the school year and showcases passion in teaching that sparks life-long learning and inquiry that makes learning just plain fun.

Many people accidentally find themselves in careers they did not intend for themselves. But not all of them find their joy in having landed there. This guest is an exception, which should delight anyone who has children of their own or who is betting on the next generation who enter the workforce. Having graduated with a degree in Biology, Ms. Wainwright was surprised to get recruited to teach Biology classes at a private high school, accepted, and has never looked back. This episode kicks off the school year and showcases passion in teaching that sparks life-long learning and inquiry that makes learning just plain fun.

As the state of the workplace dynamically changes to meet technological disruptions and competitive demands, a segment of the working population begins to consider striking out on their own. Doing so requires having a vision that aligns with our own values and a well-considered strategy for growth. Proactively managing cash flow and careful consideration toward scaling the business are often overlooked or ill-considered, yet can be the Achilles heel of the business.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

We eat every day. But what we put in our bodies makes all the difference in the world to our health. Starting off early in life by learning to choose a nutritional diet is the foundation of a vibrant population. And yet, diabetes is at an epidemic level among Texan children, largely due to uninformed nutritional choices by caregivers. Having access to fresh and healthy food sources is critical to put health back into Texan diets. Growing healthy communities and participating in growing food in school gardens help young people learn how to nurture and harvest nutritious food from the source.

We eat every day. But what we put in our bodies makes all the difference in the world to our health. Starting off early in life by learning to choose a nutritional diet is the foundation of a vibrant population. And yet, diabetes is at an epidemic level among Texan children, largely due to uninformed nutritional choices by caregivers. Having access to fresh and healthy food sources is critical to put health back into Texan diets. Growing healthy communities and participating in growing food in school gardens help young people learn how to nurture and harvest nutritious food from the source.

Men and women approach work and sales differently. And both genders can learn something from the other. This episode with a gender expert focuses on how to empower and enlighten women in sales and business.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

As the state of the workplace dynamically changes to meet technological disruptions and competitive demands, a segment of the working population begins to consider striking out on their own. Doing so requires having a vision that aligns with our own values and a well-considered strategy for growth. Proactively managing cash flow and careful consideration toward scaling the business are often overlooked or ill-considered, yet can be the Achilles heel of the business. Similarly, managing productivity to ensure key priorities get accomplished each day while weeding through the pile of other tasks that can be delegated elsewhere are key areas that must be developed into strengths for founding entrepreneurs to achieve their greatest success. In this episode, the guest shares openly, crisply, and candidly what it really takes to craft a successful business that embodies our desired business lifestyle.

As the state of the workplace dynamically changes to meet technological disruptions and competitive demands, a segment of the working population begins to consider striking out on their own. Doing so requires having a vision that aligns with our own values and a well-considered strategy for growth. Proactively managing cash flow and careful consideration toward scaling the business are often overlooked or ill-considered, yet can be the Achilles heel of the business. Similarly, managing productivity to ensure key priorities get accomplished each day while weeding through the pile of other tasks that can be delegated elsewhere are key areas that must be developed into strengths for founding entrepreneurs to achieve their greatest success. In this episode, the guest shares openly, crisply, and candidly what it really takes to craft a successful business that embodies our desired business lifestyle.

At Soulman’s, he and his team profoundly understand that culture eats strategy for breakfast and so have purposely created theirs to excel at food, service, and cleanliness. In this episode, Brett shares his own journey into the restaurant business, how he and his team created their culture based on faith, the importance of being a creative follower, and how he has developed his own leadership style over the years that lets him live his faith at work.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

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’sThis show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).