Wes Adams and Tamara Miles join the show to share their 3 C’s framework—Community, Contribution, and Challenge—for creating more meaningful workplaces. Backed by large-scale research and packed with practical leadership advice, this episode explores how small moments, like a thank-you or an empowering gesture, can spark a virtuous cycle of engagement and growth.

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[0:00] Introduction and Speed Round with Wes and Tamara

[7:40] The Three C’s Framework

[12:44] How Leaders Can Enhance Meaningful Work

[20:26] The Benefits of Meaningful Work

[34:10] The Three C’s in Practice

[41:42] Everyone Follows the Bride

[46:56] Desert Island Music

[51:42] The Importance of Authentic Leaders

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Meaningful Work by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles

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Global behavior expert Ken Hughes joins us for a fast-paced, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about creativity, brand loyalty, and what it really takes to build emotional connections in a digital world. From painting his toenails to drinking his own urine (seriously), Ken shares lessons from a year of trying something new every day—alongside sharp insights on how companies can break out of routine thinking, embrace vulnerability, and create customer experiences that truly matter.

[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Ken Hughes

[10:44] Efficiency vs. Creativity: Why Getting Lost Matters

[14:54] Creativity in the Workplace

[24:38] Emotional Loyalty and Brand Intimacy

[30:40] Brand Intimacy Examples: United and Virgin Airlines

[39:48] Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

[45:57] Advice for Leaders on Navigating Change

[48:13] Desert Island Music

[51:01] Grooving Session: The Role of Diversity and Creativity at Work

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Abby Davisson, co-author of Money and Love, joins us to discuss why life’s biggest decisions—from careers to relationships—require both emotional insight and rational thinking. She shares her 5C framework for making confident choices, reveals how love and money are more connected than we think, and offers practical tools to navigate values, identity, and financial conversations—no matter your relationship status.

[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Abby Davisson

[7:59] What Factors Influence Relationship Satisfaction

[13:05] The 5C Framework for Decision Making

[22:46] Applying 5C to Different Life Stages

[32:23] Balancing Finanvial Decisions and Relationships

[39:00] Desert Island Music

[45:00] Grooving Session: Identity, Emotion, and Applying 5C to Your Life

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Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap For Life’s Biggest Decisions by Myra Strober and Abby Davisson

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