Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett

Blaine Bartlett
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Soul is the blueprint inside of every thing that tells it what it is and what it can become. When we meet anything at that level, we will respect, protect, and love it.  Capitalism as it is practiced today is designed to destroy the two resources it needs to function – the planet and the people. Compassionate Capitalism may sound like an oxymoron AND it is the most powerful model we have for ensuring sustainable success - for ourselves, our businesses and our planet. Every organization has a “soul” or spirit that is its founding source. It is a non-replicable creative advantage that connects to literally everything. This connection is fueled by compassion and knowing how to access and leverage this unique “soul” is a crucial key to sustainable success for all life on the planet!

  1. 3d ago

    The Surprising Relationship Between Internal Coherence and Business Impact

    Join me and my guest Arnaud Saint-Paul, Founder & CEO of Tapuat PBC as we explore the core essence, the soul, that drives authentic success. Discover how internal fragmentation mirrors external chaos and how cultivating coherence across seven foundational pillars (presence, inner peace, joy, non-attachment, selflessness, unity, and purpose) can revolutionize your leadership and organizational dynamics. You'll learn about innovative tools like the Coherence Index and the Seven Pillars framework, which help leaders measure and enhance harmony within teams and organizations. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/sobecommunity   Summary Explore the profound connection between the soul of business and leadership, emphasizing coherence, non-attachment, and the heart economy movement. Arnaud Saint-Paul shares insights on how inner harmony influences organizational success and personal fulfillment.   Key Topics The concept of the soul of business as a tuning fork The relationship between internal and external fragmentation The seven pillars of heart leadership: inner peace, joy, non-attachment, selflessness, unity The Heart Leadership Index (HLI) and coherence measurement The role of non-attachment and trust in leadership The symphony metaphor for organizational coherence The impact of fragmentation on business and personal life Pragmatic approaches to spiritual leadership and coherence The importance of embracing chaos as part of coherence Tools and frameworks for mapping and improving organizational coherence Takeaways The soul of business is like a tuning fork, guiding organizational harmony. Internal fragmentation reflects externally, affecting business health. Seven pillars of heart leadership influence organizational coherence. Measuring coherence with the Heart Leadership Index helps track progress. Non-attachment and trust are crucial for authentic leadership. Organizational coherence is akin to a symphony, requiring organization and trust. Embracing chaos is essential for creating coherence and innovation. Pragmatic spiritual leadership involves present moment awareness and inner alignment. Mapping coherence fields reveals instability points and growth opportunities. Leadership is a dance with life, requiring flexibility, trust, and presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  2. Jun 25

    Mary Hagen, CEO of Colossol

    “Putting The Fun In Fundraising” Join me and my guest Mary Hagen, CEO of Colossal (https://colossal.org), a global leader in modern giving, offering a unique and powerful alternative method for charities to raise money and awareness for their organizations and the important work they do. With her extensive experience in business development, Mary’s primary role is contributing her expertise as a leader in business to help grow Colossal’s positive reach and value. From expert marketing insights, perceptive consulting, innovative growth plans, and leadership coaching, Mary continues to greatly contribute to the longevity and growth of the company. From the time she was initially hired in 2020, Colossal has quadrupled in size and is ongoing in effectively promoting and assisting charitable causes and organizations from all around the planet. SHOW NOTES  SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/sobecommunity Summary In this episode, Mary Hagen, CEO of Colossal, shares innovative approaches to fundraising that combine community engagement, fun campaigns, and impactful philanthropy. Discover how her team creates viral competitions, builds community, and revolutionizes charitable giving. Key Topics Innovative fundraising strategies Community engagement and belonging Creative campaign development and execution Fundraising as a growth strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  3. Jun 15

    Conversational Debt...It Will Break Your Company with Gustavo Razzetti

    “The Cost Of Conversational Debt” Join me and my guest Gustavo Razzetti (https://gustavorazzetti.com), a culture change instigator, speaker, and CEO of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy. He helps leaders build teams that talk about what matters—even when it's uncomfortable. His real-life insights come from leading more than 1,500 workshops with teams at Mars, Microsoft, Merck, Globant, and the Inter-American Development Bank. A regular contributor to Psychology Today, his work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, and Forbes. He is the author of Remote, Not Distant and Stretch for Change. His newest book is Forward Talk: The Bold New Method For Getting Teams Unstuck. Gustavo helps teams say what everyone's thinking but no one's saying. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://bit.ly/SOBECommunity   Summary Explore the transformative power of effective communication and culture in organizations with Gustavo Razzetti, author of Forward Talk. Discover how mastering conversational depth, trust, and addressing conversational debt can unlock team potential and foster a thriving organizational culture. Key Topics The role of communication in organizational culture The concept of conversational debt and how to address it Building trust within teams and organizations The importance of masterful communication and conflict management  Takeaways Effective communication is the foundation of organizational success. Conversational debt accumulates when conversations are avoided or misunderstood. Building trust requires intentional actions and positive requests. Cordial harmony can mask underlying issues that weaken teams. Small, forward-moving actions can start transforming organizational culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  4. Jun 8

    Navigating AI's Ethical Frontier with Fern Halper, Ph.D.

    Join me and my guest Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP of Research at TDWI (https://tdwi.org) and the Founder of the AI Foundations Group (https://aifoundationsgroup.com). Fern is a nationally recognized expert and thought leader on data and AI. She has been recognized as a top 10 thought leader in AI governance and a top 50 Women Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers on AI. Her career includes serving as a lead analyst at Bell Laboratories and a partner at industry analyst firm Hurwitz & Associates, as well as teaching at both Colgate University and Bentley University. She has been published hundreds of times and her most recent book is Data Makes the World Go ’Round: The Data, Tech, and Trust Behind AI Success. SHOW NOTES  SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://bit.ly/SOBECommunity Summary In this engaging conversation, Blaine interviews Dr. Fern Halper, a leading expert in AI governance and data-driven business strategies. They explore the ethical, societal, and organizational implications of AI, emphasizing the importance of human judgment, critical thinking, and responsible AI development.  Key Points AI governance and standards The role of human judgment in AI Ethical challenges and bias in AI The future of work with AI and agents The importance of critical thinking in AI adoption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  5. May 26

    Business' Biggest Threat

    “Business' Biggest Threat” Join me and my guest Doug Stephens, Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet (www.retailprophet.com) and widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost retail industry futurists. His creative and intellectual work have influenced the strategies of global brands including IKEA, Nike, Coca Cola, Louis Vuitton, and L’Oréal. He is an international bestselling author of three books on the future of retail including his most recent, Resurrecting Retail: The Future of Business in a Post-Pandemic World. His unique perspectives on retail and consumer behavior have been featured in many of the world’s leading publications and media outlets including The New York Times, The BBC, The Business of Fashion, The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company. SHOW NOTES  SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/sobecommunity Summary In this engaging conversation, Blaine and Doug Stephens explore the evolving role of business in society, emphasizing the importance of organizational values, trust, and purpose. They discuss how the soul of a business influences its competitive advantage and the need to reconnect with foundational principles to ensure sustainability, democracy, and customer delight.   Key Topics The importance of organizational values and the soul of a business The impact of corporate culture on trust, loyalty, and performance The shift from shareholder primacy to stakeholder engagement and democracy Historical evolution of business ethics from the 1950s to today A practical business plan for sustainable competitive advantage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  6. May 18

    Building Fulfillment: Letting Go Of Outcomes with Jack Wagoner

    “Building Fulfillment Thru Letting Go” Join me and my guest Jack Wagner. At 19 years of age, Jack is the youngest guest I’ve had on the show, and he is amongst the wisest. Jack moved to the south of France alone at the age of 16, learned to speak French, and started his first business at 17. Today he's a TEDx speaker, host of The Grateful Podcast (top 2.5% globally, 130+ episodes), and a keynote speaker whose work lives at the intersection of behavioral neuroscience and peak performance. His framework, the Duality of Gratitude and Ambition, helps leaders perform at the highest level without losing what makes it worth it. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://bit.ly/SOBECommunity Summary Join Blaine Bartlett and Jack Wagoner as they explore the duality of gratitude and ambition, the nature of reality, and how to cultivate fulfillment and meaningful connections in life and business. Discover insights on letting go of attachment, creating shared realities, and living as a distribution center of positivity. Key Topics • The duality of gratitude and ambition • The construction of reality and shared perceptions • Letting go of attachment to outcomes • The role of neuroscience and philosophy in understanding the mind • Building deeper human connections and shared realities • Reality is a construct of many minds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  7. May 11

    Disrupted

    “We’re All A Work In Progress” Join me and my guest Andre W. Thornton, Founder & CEO of Whitman Consulting (consultwhitman.com). Above the bathroom sink in his home is a phrase that reads, “Change lives by helping people reach their full potential”. This desire has evolved into a purpose statement for Whitman Consulting that serves its clients by accelerating the development of their leaders. Andre has lived his life as an example of how someone can pursue their purpose while in the corporate world. The results he has created are rooted in the competencies that advanced his career and are now transferred to others through Whitman Consulting’s leadership development services. SHOW NOTES   SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://bit.ly/SOBECommunity   Summary Join Blaine and Andre Thornton in a candid conversation about reconnecting with your "founding fount," navigating disruptions, and leading with purpose and authenticity. We unbundle how chaos and disruption are essential drivers for growth, both personally and professionally and the profound connection between the soul of business, leadership, and personal growth. Discover how disruption, self-awareness, and purpose drive sustainable success and authentic leadership.   Key Topics In this episode: The concept of the "soul of business" as a source of life and purpose How businesses and individuals lose connection to their original source as they grow The importance of self awareness and self management in leadership Andre's personal journey from Lockheed engineer to leadership coach and author of Disrupted The role of chaos and disruption as catalysts for growth and innovation The stabilizers and accelerators of growth through chaos The metaphor of knowing how to return to one's center during disruptions The influence of metaphysics, frequency, and manifestation in leadership and life Practical insights on fostering resilience and resourcefulness in turbulent times Sound Bites "I know where my center is and I can come back to it quickly." "When you're off balance, you're overcompensating." "Disruption gives us an opportunity to reimagine who we are."  Guest Links LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewthornton Website - https://www.andrewthornton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  8. Apr 27

    The Role Of A Lifetime

    “The Role Of A Lifetime” Join me and my guest Pam Sherman (thepamsherman.com). Pam is an actor, writer, leadership consultant and recovering lawyer who was profiled in People Magazine about her transition from lawyer to actor. She works with Fortune 50 companies, law firms, advertising agencies, and is a highly rated global resource for the leadership organizations EO, Vistage, and YPO. Her nationally syndicated column, The Suburban Outlaw was published in the Democrat + Chronicle and on the USA Today Network for 15 years. Her new book Play You, the Role of a Lifetime has just been released. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Power of You! Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you Summary In this engaging conversation, Blaine and Pam Sherman explore the intersection of theater, leadership, and the Soul of Business. They discuss how authenticity, believability, and relationship management are vital for effective leadership and building trust in organizations. Key  topics The connection between theater and leadership The concept of believability versus authenticity The importance of relationship management in business How to bridge the believability gap for better influence The role of emotional intelligence and relational awareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
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Soul is the blueprint inside of every thing that tells it what it is and what it can become. When we meet anything at that level, we will respect, protect, and love it.  Capitalism as it is practiced today is designed to destroy the two resources it needs to function – the planet and the people. Compassionate Capitalism may sound like an oxymoron AND it is the most powerful model we have for ensuring sustainable success - for ourselves, our businesses and our planet. Every organization has a “soul” or spirit that is its founding source. It is a non-replicable creative advantage that connects to literally everything. This connection is fueled by compassion and knowing how to access and leverage this unique “soul” is a crucial key to sustainable success for all life on the planet!

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  • Creator
    Blaine Bartlett
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    256
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2020-2026 by Blaine Bartlett All Rights Reserved.
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