Don’t Take Your Foot Off the Gas: Why Q4 Matters More Than Ever
As the holiday season approaches and the year winds down, many business owners feel the temptation to ease up, celebrate, and “coast” into January. But here’s the truth: the fourth quarter can define your entire year—and set the tone for the next one. According to McKinsey, up to 70% of annual revenue in many industries […]
Purpose and Profit: Why You Don’t Have to Choose
In today’s business landscape, leaders are having a different kind of conversation—one that goes far beyond revenue targets and quarterly results. Across industries, companies are increasingly asking deeper questions: Why do we exist? What impact are we making? Who are we helping? This shift signals something powerful: purpose is no longer a “nice-to-have”; it’s a […]
Strategic Planning With Purpose: Winning the Business Game
In the world of business and consulting, success rarely happens by accident. It’s the result of intentional choices, thoughtful planning, and a clear sense of direction. That’s where the With Purpose philosophy comes in—a mindset that encourages leaders to align every action with their core values, long-term vision, and meaningful outcomes. Strategic planning with purpose […]
Strategic Planning 2026: Building Vision and Action with With Purpose
As 2025 draws to a close, many business owners find themselves asking the same question: Where do we go from here? The business landscape continues to evolve—new technologies, shifting markets, and changing customer expectations are reshaping how we operate and grow. Without a clear strategy, it’s easy to lose direction or get stuck in the […]
Importance of Strategic Planning
How With Purpose Empowers Businesses Through Strategic Planning and Forward Thinking In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, success isn’t just about reacting to change—it’s about anticipating it. That’s where With Purpose comes in. We help businesses navigate the present and shape their future through strategic planning for businesses and forward thinking. Whether you’re a […]
The Values Gap Is Real—But Fixable
Why leaders and Gen Z keep missing each other (and how to bridge it) Short version: A new whitepaper from Suzy Welch (NYU Stern/Becoming You Labs) and sociologist Daniel B. Davis finds a sharp mismatch between what hiring managers prioritize and what Gen Z actually values. Only 2% of Gen-Z respondents hold all three “most-desired” […]
Bridging the Generational Divide: How Business Owners Can Thrive in a Multi-Generational Workplace
In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon to find Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working side by side. While this diversity brings a wealth of experience, innovation, and perspective, it also introduces unique challenges—especially around communication, expectations, and workplace culture. The With Purpose podcast, is diving deep into these dynamics over the next […]
A Month of Truth. One Final Question.
Over the past few weeks, we asked you to trust again: To trust your employee with something that matters. To trust a peer enough to say, “I need help.” To trust your boss with the truth you’ve been carrying. And maybe you read those newsletters, nodded quietly, and thought: “Yeah. That hits.” But then… nothing changed. So here’s the […]
You’re Not Just Overworked—You’re Underheard
That report you’re finishing late tonight? You’re not sure anyone’s going to read it. That deadline you’re grinding toward? It was always unrealistic. That “growth plan” you were told to implement? It’s a spreadsheet no one followed up on. You keep your head down. You get it done.But let’s be real: you don’t trust that […]
If You’re Still Doing It All, It’s Not Just Burnout—It’s Isolation
You’re sitting in your office after hours again.Not because you’re the only one who can do the work—But because you’re the only one still pretending you can do it alone. This is not just burnout from leadership pressure. It’s something deeper: isolation. You’ve got peers—other managers, supervisors, directors.You cross paths in the breakroom. You nod […]