Beautiful Business

In today’s episode, I’m unpacking one of the most overlooked dynamics in leadership: how trust erodes. It rarely collapses in one dramatic scandal. More often, it fades through small cracks—a shift i…

In today’s episode, I’m exploring a powerful shift in how we think about organizations. For over a century, we’ve treated them like machines—efficient, optimized, predictable. But systems don’t breat…

In today’s episode, I’m unpacking one of the most counterintuitive truths about leadership: the more effective you are, the less visible you become.

While popular culture glorifies charismatic leaders…

In today’s episode, I'm challenging the long-held belief that success requires relentless hustle. Burnout has become an unspoken status symbol in many workplaces, but what if true peak performance an…

In this profound and heart-opening episode of Beautiful Business, host Steven Morris welcomes two extraordinary thought leaders—Jerry Colonna, co-founder and CEO of Reboot, and Tony Martignetti, lead…

Show Notes

Introduction to Micro-Cultures

• Your thriving garden with standout crops represents micro-cultures in organizations.
• Definition and significance of micro-cultures as high-performing teams with…

In this episode, Steven Morris, Lori Schwanbeck, and Scott Shute discuss:

• The three components of self-compassion
• Mindfulness is observation without judgment
• Expanding your view of your circumstances
• Pra…

Show Notes:

1. Brand as Olympic Torch Metaphor: A brand embodies its core values and vision like the Olympic torch represents the Games.
2. Role of the Torchbearer: Initially lit by a leader or founder, the …

In this episode, Steven Morris and Michael Bungay Stanier discuss:

• Psychological safety enhances workplace dynamics 
• How leaders can nurture the best relationships
• Side-stepping the drama triangle and f…

In this episode, we dive deep into the real meaning of branding and why it's more than just a logo refresh. Here's what we cover:

Rebranding vs. Re-Logo-ing:

• Why many rebranding efforts fall short by f…

In this episode, Steven Morris, Dan Pink, and Chip Conley discuss:

• The powerful connection between our deepest regrets and personal values
• How midlife is a time of reflection and significant change in …

Visionary Leadership:

• Emphasize the ability of visionary leaders to see beyond immediate concerns and inspire others to strive for a better future.
• Discuss how the Earthrise photo represents the transf…

Benefits of Harmonizing Internal Conflicts
When leaders address these internal conflicts, the results are profound:

• Self-Trust: Teams and leaders rediscover confidence in their abilities.
• Resilience: Un…

• Critique of Self-Help: Examination of the limitations of self-help approaches that focus on changing external conditions.
• Need for a "Help Others" Section: Proposal for prioritizing service to others …

Create the perfect growing conditions.

1. Streamline meetings because nobody ever said, “Gee, I wish this meeting was longer,” or “I wish I had more meetings on my calendar.”
2. Refine your decision-making p…

In this episode, we explore the essence of true leadership through the example of Julie, CEO of a nonprofit in the Midwest. Julie's approach emphasizes empathy, introspection, and cultivating a psych…

We explore the paradigm shift from traditional B2B and B2C frameworks to the more human-centric P2P approach in business interactions. It emphasizes how understanding and meeting the emotional and pr…

We delve into the critical role of self-awareness in organizational culture, as illustrated by a global non-profit's culture audit. The findings underscored the importance of leaders confronting chal…

In a recent conversation, I engaged with a CEO who shared their experience of feeling overwhelmed by the imposition of an external "brand process" by an agency, a phenomenon they termed as being "age…

Born dyslexic, I navigated an uphill battle in Catholic school, wrestling with learning difficulties exacerbated by strict teachers. But adversity birthed creativity. Now, I leverage those early stru…