Speaking of Purpose

Benevity

Speaking of Purpose is where big questions meet bold conversations. We sit with the tough questions, challenge assumptions, and uncover the deeper forces shaping business, leadership, and legacy. In each episode, we explore how purpose fuels resilience - within companies, individuals, and communities - through insightful interviews, candid conversations, and research-backed insights. Because in today’s world, impact isn’t a nice-to-have...it’s a business imperative. New episodes every other week.

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    Cisco’s Bold Approach to Setting Impact Goals

    The way you think about goal-setting in business is about to change. In this episode of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity, we're joined by Charu Adesnik, Executive Director of Cisco Foundation and Director of Social Impact and Innovation for Cisco Systems. We deconstruct the company’s audacious goal to positively impact one billion lives within 10 years, which they exceeded ahead of schedule.Tune in to hear Charu and Sona talk about executive commitment, using business to drive impact, dealing with the unexpected, having the grace to test, and learn and what it means to authentically scale a  vision to “power an inclusive future for all.” Show Notes: Cisco Networking Academy → https://www.netacad.com/ Cisco’s 40years of Impact → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/purpose/index.html Benevity’s State of Corporate Purpose Report → https://benevity.com/state-of-corporate-purpose-2025 Learn more about Cisco's 1 billion lives initiative → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/purpose/social-impact/one-billion-lives.html netacad.com Cisco Networking Academy: Learn Cybersecurity, Python & More Cisco Networking Academy is a skills-to-jobs program shaping the future workforce. Since 1997, we have impacted over 20 million learners in 190 countries.  https://www.netacad.com/ Cisco Cisco Purpose - Power an Inclusive Future for All Learn how Cisco's Purpose aims to combine our technology, our people, and our broader ecosystem to power an inclusive future for all.  https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/purpose/index.html benevity.com State of Corporate Purpose 2025 The corporate purpose landscape is in a state of significant flux, with nearly two-thirds of companies redefining their purpose strategy in the past year. Cisco Positively Impacting 1 Billion Lives Cisco changed over one billion lives for the better through social impact investments with 100+ global non-profit partners, and Cisco Networking Academy programs.

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    What Happens When You Talk to Someone You Disagree With?

    In a time when division is drowning out connection, could the key to unity be… a simple conversation? In this episode of Speaking of Purpose, host Sona Khosla sits down with Sandra Clark, CEO of StoryCorps, to explore the contact hypothesis — a psychology-backed idea showing how meaningful dialogue builds understanding across differences. Sona and Sandra unpack how StoryCorps’ One Small Step program brings people together for open, non-political conversations that focus on human connection. From real-world stories of empathy to surprising research insights, this episode highlights the quiet power of listening to bridge divides and strengthen community. Since this interview was recorded, StoryCorps has lost over $2M in federal funding. Support stories of discovery, connection and hope here → https://donate.storycorps.org/ Learn more about One Small Step → https://takeonesmallstep.org/ 00:00 Corporate Role in Political Dialogue 05:57 Journalism vs. StoryCorps: A Reflection 07:03 Unseen Stories of Blended Heritage 12:02 Bridging Divides through StoryCorps 14:14 "Rising Violence and Lost Faith" 17:10 "Bridging Divides: Wayne and Alton" 20:25 "One Small Step: National Conversation Movement" 24:34 Navigating Business and Diversity Integration 27:05 Value-Driven Storytelling in ERGs 31:32 "Authenticity in Modern Leadership" 34:40 "Neuroscience of Storytelling and Listening" 36:43 Inspiring Business Listening Sessions

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Speaking of Purpose is where big questions meet bold conversations. We sit with the tough questions, challenge assumptions, and uncover the deeper forces shaping business, leadership, and legacy. In each episode, we explore how purpose fuels resilience - within companies, individuals, and communities - through insightful interviews, candid conversations, and research-backed insights. Because in today’s world, impact isn’t a nice-to-have...it’s a business imperative. New episodes every other week.

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