Beautiful Business

Go-Giver Generosity with Bob Burg & Steven Morris

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Bob Burg discuss: The ROI of focusing on giving value The difference between value and price The law of compensation Putting people first while you influence Why it’s important to be authentic Key Takeaways: When you focus on serving others, they will trust you and would want to get to know you. Eventually, they’ll want to do business with you and tell others about you. This is the practical value of putting your focus on giving. The law of val...

Thinking Beyond Purpose with Denise Lee Yohn and Adam Bryant, and Steven Morris

June 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris, Denise Lee Yohn, and Adam Bryant discuss: Creating a purpose statement and tracking your progress Is your purpose statement a part of the strategy or just a marketing exercise? Why we shouldn’t generalize about the workforce Creating a fusion of strategy, purpose, and values as a business leader Key Takeaways: Almost every business will claim that they have a clearly defined purpose that’s integrated with their core business strategy. However, those s...

Great Work, Beautiful Thinking, Meaningful Life. A conversation with Charlotte Lockhart, Michael Bungay Stanier, and Steven Morris

June 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris, Charlotte Lockhart, and Michael Bungay Stanier, discuss: How employers should partner with employees Three elements that need to be balanced to make a goal that matters Why does your goal need to be daunting? Lessons learned from the pandemic for employers Key Takeaways: As employers, we have to remember that we borrow our people from their lives. Someone has a life and they bring it to their workplace. In order for our businesses to operate, we need ...

The Antidote to Toxic Leadership with Dr. Kevin Sansberry II

December 27, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Dr. Kevin Sansberry II discuss: The Four “Horsemen” of Workplace Masquerade Did the pandemic make workplaces intolerable? Practicing self-love and positive self-talk The most important values of a leader Key Takeaways: Remember the four “horsemen” of workplace masquerade: facades conformity, cultural theatre, courage, and avoidance. People avoid being their authentic self if the environment does not encourage it or feels safe enough to do so. T...

Dorie Clark: Get Your Message Heard

December 13, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Dorie Clark discuss: How to approach and carve out an “indirect career path” that is still anchored in who you are The importance of making time for long-term planning and then following through with it Applying strategic thinking without disrupting the day to day flow The importance of serendipity in business and how to leave space for it Key Takeaways: Dorie’s goal is to help individuals and companies get their message heard is an noisy and crow...

Gene Early: Transformation Through Vulnerability

December 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Gene Early discuss: The journey to one’s self Paradox of vulnerability Experiencing agape Elders and leaders Key Takeaways: Our origin story is so important, it’s the narrative that we live - though not always articulated or aware of. It’s a narrative that gets created through an event or a series of things that brings out a compelling motivation. Vulnerability is a direct path towards transformation. You are enough and one way for you to transit...

The Studio with Libby and Owen

November 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris, Libby Wagner and Owen Ó Súilleabháin discusses: Commodifying arts and the artistry of conversation What does artistry really mean? Reverence and humility Beauty in business, in leadership and in life Key Takeaways: Conversation is an artform and it’s more studied in companies or businesses. Artistry is the impulse and the yearning to create. It’s the genius that visits us. It could also be a need that arises. Reverence is humility. It's about creati...

Sarah Santecroce: Humane Marketing

November 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Sarah Santecroce discusses: When work doesn’t feel like work Learning from the pandemic A better way to market your business Evolution of marketing Key Takeaways: You know you’re doing something right when your work feels good and when you profit from it in multidimensional ways - not only in monetary value, but in meaning, in life, and in impact on others. People come out of the pandemic like they didn’t learn anything from it - some jump right...

Justin Ahrens: Making Creative Matter

November 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris discusses: The role and responsibility of designers and creatives Leading with awareness and authenticity Experiencing vulnerability and doing meaningful work How business should impact others Key Takeaways: Creatives have a greater responsibility to understand the impact they have on the people they influence. Giving yourself a licence to be seen as a Human is a beautiful way to be a leader. Vulnerability doesn’t get easier, but it gets easier to...

Nicolas Petit GSK Culture

November 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Nicolas Petit discuss: The engine of corporate culture Movement: bringing humanity to the workplace Taking advantage of organizational network analysis The hidden strength of weak ties Key Takeaways: Corporate culture transforms all according to what behaviors and stories are spread from peer-to-peer. Let your mission be more than just following orders, achieving something or getting results, let your mission be all about changing people’s lives. ...

Nicolas Petit: GSK Culture

November 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Nicolas Petit discuss: The engine of corporate culture Movement: bringing humanity to the workplace Taking advantage of organizational network analysis The hidden strength of weak ties Key Takeaways: Corporate culture transforms all according to what behaviors and stories are spread from peer-to-peer. Let your mission be more than just following orders, achieving something or getting results, let your mission be all about changing people’s lives. ...

Jenny Blake: Living in Free Time

November 01, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Jenny Blake discusses: The Great Recalibration Tips for overgiving people pleasers Finding your zone of genius Trusting your intuition Key Takeaways: You don’t have to leave your job in order to recalibrate. But it does take some honesty to recognize that what you’re doing is already draining you - at that point, it might be necessary to make a change towards a direction that makes you feel more alive. Pause before you make a decision. Ask yours...

Chris Cooper: Elevating Business

October 25, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Chris Cooper discusses: What is Elevation and why is it important? Key things that leaders must know Income-focused businesses versus Beautiful Businesses Creating a legacy with your business Key Takeaways: Elevation is an inner journey in the leader to be the best version of themselves and to inspire their members to be the best version of themselves too. It’s taking something to a new level, where it’s never been before. Be a “we” oriented lea...

Gay Hendricks: The Genius of Creativity and Love

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Gay Hendricks discuss: Living to inspire others to live their best life Breaking through your upper limit Loving yourself and loving others Making relationships work Key Takeaways: The great joy of life is being able to do what you most love to do while you’re doing things that inspire other people to do what they want to do Recognize your upper limit - know what you or someone or some event done to your perception of how far you can go and enter...

The Beautiful Business Prologue

October 11, 2021 10:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris discusses: What is Presenteeism? The issue with presenteeism Absenteeism versus presenteeism Creating business with both meaning and profit Key Takeaways: The Beautiful Business (book) offers an antidote to both Absenteeism and Presenteeism. Presenteeism is when people show up in work, but are not productive in the job which happens because of many factors like burnout, conflict or a lack of chemistry with their teammates and more. People who just show ...

Denise Lee Yohn FUSION of Brand and Culture

October 11, 2021 10:20 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

In this episode, Steven Morris and Denise Lee Yohn discuss: Importance of aligning your brand identity with your internal culture Understanding leaders and how to lead effectively Reconciling faith or belief with career Having good personal branding versus showing your genuine self Advice for younger people or those who aspire to level up their career Key Takeaways: Cultivating a strong brand identity or good culture starts from within the company Let your personal values be integrat...

Welcome to Beautiful Business with Steven Morris

September 23, 2021 01:11 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

Welcome to Beautiful Business, the podcast where functional evolves into beautiful. Many business owners strategize the purpose and function of their business, but few strive to make it “beautiful.” Each week, listen in as Steven Morris and his guests discuss brand, culture, and business strategies that will create new ways to shape your beautiful business. If you are ready to evolve your business from functional to beautiful, this is the podcast for you. Download a free chapter of Steve’s...