Meaningful work is the foundation of engagement, performance, and fulfillment—yet so many people feel disconnected from what they do. In this episode, speaker, author, and professor specializing in human flourishing at work, Tamara Myles, breaks down the science of meaningful work and explains why it’s not about the job itself, but how you experience it. You’ll learn how leaders influence nearly half of that experience and discover the three core drivers of meaningful work—community, contribution, and challenge—that shape thriving teams. From the power of belief and feedback to the hidden impact of loneliness and bore-out, this conversation offers practical ways to create meaningful work for yourself and others, no matter your role.

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Join us for an electrifying conversation with best-selling author and management guru Joe Pine, co-author of The Experience Economy and his latest, The Transformation Economy. Joe takes us through his fascinating journey from a technical role at IBM to pioneering the concept of staging experiences and, ultimately, guiding transformations. Discover the critical mindset shift required to move your business from selling services and experiences to fostering meaningful, life-changing outcomes for your customers—or, as Joe calls them, “aspirants.” Learn why “human flourishing” is the true raison d’être of business and how embracing intentionality and accountability can transform trauma and aspiration into a powerful force for good in the world.

True workplace culture transformation begins not with increased control, but with the radical act of letting go. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners and author of Surrender to Lead, joins the show to share the “flashpoints” that redefined her leadership journey, from failing as a high-achieving executive at Oracle to finding emotional sobriety. She challenges the “work harder” muscle that often leads leaders into the “action trap,” offering instead a framework based on transparency, truth-telling, and leading with love. This conversation explores how surrendering the need for control allows leaders to foster psychological safety, navigate difficult transitions like mass layoffs with integrity, and drive sustainable business results by focusing on the beliefs that truly motivate human performance.