What happens when leadership shifts from command and control to purpose and empathy?

Join us on The Bliss Business Podcast to find out!

🎙️ Hosts Tullio Siragusa and Michael Liwski will sit down with Stephen Sakach, founder of Zero Company Performance Marketing and creator of the BLISS concept—Build Love Into Scalable Systems—to discuss:

✅ The journey from centralized authority to self-management.

✅ Using OKRs to empower teams and align with purpose.

✅ How Zero Company’s transformation inspired AI CMO, an empathy-driven AI platform.

✅ Why love, empathy, and connection are the future of business.

💡 Key Takeaway:

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation for innovation, stronger teams, and scalable success.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation about leading with purpose and transforming the way we work.

What role does empathy play in your leadership?

Share your thoughts!

🚀 Purpose Beyond the Mission Statement 🚀

How can organizations remain relevant in a rapidly changing world? By embracing an evolutionary purpose—a dynamic force that grows with the company, its people, and the market it serves.

In the latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, Stephen Sakach, and Tullio Siragusa take a deep dive into the concept of evolutionary purpose. Together, they explore how leading businesses like Patagonia and Buurtzorg stay adaptable while empowering teams to align with purpose-driven decision-making.

🎙️ Key Takeaways Include:

✅ What evolutionary purpose means and why it’s more than a guiding star.

✅ Practical steps for decentralizing authority and empowering teams.

✅ The role of feedback loops in driving adaptability and innovation.

✅ Examples of purpose-driven success from leading companies.

✅ How businesses can shift from control to collaboration for sustained growth.

This episode challenges traditional thinking and provides actionable insights for organizations looking to thrive in uncertain times.

🌱 Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or innovator, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about the role of purpose in business.

Radical Candor: The Art of Honest, Empathetic Communication

💬 What does it take to balance open, honest feedback with genuine care? This week on The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re diving into Radical Candor—a powerful communication style that fosters trust, growth, and collaboration in teams.

Join hosts Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Ash Maher as they unpack:

+ The four communication quadrants and where Radical Candor fits in.

+ Real-world examples of balancing honesty with empathy.

+ Practical tips for building a culture of psychological safety and collaboration.

🎙️ Whether you’re a leader striving to enhance your team’s dynamics or someone eager to improve workplace communication, this episode is a must-listen!

Let’s get radical (with kindness)! 🌟

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We’re excited to announce our latest episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, featuring Ardie Harrison, a leader in creating inclusive, empathetic workplaces.

🎙️ Join hosts Stephen Sakach and Michael Liwski as they dive into a discussion with Ardie on the transformative power of inclusion, empathy, and community in today’s evolving work environments.

In this insightful conversation, we explore:

💼 From Awareness to Action – How can leaders move beyond basic awareness of diversity to actively foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they truly belong?

🌍 Navigating Remote & Hybrid Work – What unique challenges do remote and hybrid work models present to inclusivity, and how can leaders overcome them?

📊 Measuring Success & Accountability – Discover practical ways to track the impact of DEI programs and create sustainable change.

💡 Empathy in Action – Real-world strategies for cultivating empathy within teams and creating a workspace where everyone feels valued.

Tune in to learn how Ardie’s pioneering work can inspire organizations to build communities where everyone can thrive!

Whether you’re a leader, team member, or simply passionate about inclusion, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.

🌟 Scaling with Purpose: The Difference Between Purpose and Mission 🌟

In our latest episode of the Scaling with Purpose Kit Series, we dive into the core principles that set the foundation for a resilient and impactful organization:

Purpose vs. Mission. These two guiding forces, while often used interchangeably, play very different roles in shaping company culture, growth, and long-term success.

🔹 Purpose is the enduring "why"—the reason your organization exists and the deeper impact it aims to have on the world.

🔹 Mission is the actionable "what" and "how"—the goals, products, and services that bring purpose to life and adapt over time.

Join hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa as they explore:

+ How to define purpose vs. mission to ensure they align but don't overlap.

+ Practical steps for creating synergy between purpose and mission in daily decision-making.

+ Tips on fostering a purpose-driven culture that naturally elevates shareholder value and keeps everyone moving toward shared goals.

Listen in to understand why these distinctions matter and how purpose can act as your organization’s North Star, guiding you through change while staying true to your core values.

🚀 Tune in to gain insights on building a sustainable, purpose-driven business that inspires both your team and your stakeholders.

Let’s redefine success together!

💼 Unpacking CEO Risk, Success & the Wage Divide 📉

Have you ever wondered how CEO pay has skyrocketed over the past decades while average worker wages have barely moved?

Join us in our latest episode as we break down the trends that have widened this wage gap, and explore how corporate culture, incentives, and economic policy have influenced the evolution of CEO compensation.

In this thought-provoking discussion, hosts Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Ash Maher dive into key moments that shaped today’s corporate landscape, covering:

✨ Milton Friedman's Influence – How the shift to shareholder primacy redefined corporate responsibilities.

💰 Rise of Stock Options – How incentives drove short-term gains over long-term stability.

🌍 Deregulation & Globalization – The impact of free-market policies and the push for global competition.

💸 Dot-Com Boom & Celebrity CEOs – Exploring how venture capital and "unicorn" culture changed the game for CEO pay.

👥 Conscious Capitalism – What companies are doing now to balance purpose with profit, ensuring employees are fairly valued.

It's a deep dive into how our economic models have led us here and what could be done differently.

If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or just curious about the inner workings of corporate America, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

The Bliss Business Podcast is honored to welcome Andrea Goulet – a pioneering voice in empathy-driven leadership.

Andrea’s approach to leadership goes beyond traditional methods, bringing empathy and human connection to the forefront of the tech and business worlds.

If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or team member striving to create a more connected workplace, this conversation is for you!

🎙 What to Expect in This Episode:

+ Embracing Empathy in Tech & Business: Discover how Andrea’s background in software development led her to emphasize empathy in her leadership approach and why it’s essential for future success.

+ Building a Culture of Connection: Learn practical ways to foster empathy and trust within teams, and the tangible benefits this can bring to productivity and collaboration.

+ Empathy as a System: Andrea shares strategies for incorporating empathy into business systems without losing authenticity.

+ Preparing for the Future of Work: As AI and automation transform industries, Andrea discusses how we can ensure empathy remains central to human interaction in the workplace.

+ Conflict Resolution through Empathy: Gain insights into using empathy to handle workplace conflicts and turn them into growth opportunities.

🌱 Key Takeaways:

+ Practical techniques for leaders to improve listening and communication, creating environments where empathy can flourish.

+ Steps for leaders who may not feel naturally empathetic to start incorporating empathy into their day-to-day actions.

+ How to balance technology with the need for human connection, especially as we move into a more automated future.

Tune in to explore how empathy isn’t just a “soft skill” but a transformative approach that can drive real change and connection. Join our hosts Stephen Sakach, Tullio Siragusa, and Michael Liwski LIVE on Thursday at 11am Pacific for this insightful episode with Andrea Goulet on The Bliss Business Podcast!

🌟 New Series Alert: Scaling with Purpose Kit – Why Purpose Matters in Business 🌟

Businesses need more than just profits to stand out—they need a purpose that resonates.

🎙 Join us in this thought-provoking episode of The Bliss Business Podcast as we kick off our new series, Scaling with Purpose, hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

🔹 The True Meaning of Purpose: Moving beyond mission statements to find your organization’s core reason for existing.

🔹 Differentiating with Purpose: Why an authentic purpose gives your brand a powerful edge in a crowded market.

🔹 Employee Engagement: How purpose drives motivation and boosts retention.

🔹 Building Resilience: How a shared purpose supports businesses through challenging times.

Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or anyone curious about creating meaningful impact, this episode will equip you with insights and practical steps to define and integrate purpose into your business.

🔗 Listen in to explore how purpose can be a strategic advantage and help your organization scale with empathy, resilience, and impact.

👉 Catch the full episode here and be inspired to build love into scalable systems.