Leading With Purpose
Episode 9 of the Something Personal podcast, hosted by Palisades Hudson Financial Group, titled "Leading With Purpose" was published on January 22, 2026 and runs 50 minutes.
January 22, 2026 ·50m · Something Personal
Summary
Jonathan Stanley, the bestselling author of “Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding,” unexpectedly went viral after connecting with a little girl and her mother at a book signing. But while TikTok success was a surprise, connection was already fundamental to Jonathan’s message for business leaders and employees alike. In a conversation with Paul Jacobs, CFP®, EA, and host Amy Laburda, Jonathan discusses his book at length. Discover why businesses need to identify their values and ensure they’re aligned with both employees and customers; why putting purpose ahead of profit leads to better long-term outcomes; how to help employees achieve and celebrate their successes, and much more.Editor’s Note: Otto Frank’s name is accidentally transposed in passing as “Frank Otto” (at 38:12).Links:Jonathan’s websitePurposeful Performance (print or e-book)Purposeful Performance (audiobook)Taylor Mae’s TikTokJonathan’s TikTok response"The Benefits Of Volunteering" ("Something Personal" S2E15, featuring Paul Jacobs)
Episode Description
Jonathan Stanley, the bestselling author of “Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding,” unexpectedly went viral after connecting with a little girl and her mother at a book signing. But while TikTok success was a surprise, connection was already fundamental to Jonathan’s message for business leaders and employees alike. In a conversation with Paul Jacobs, CFP®, EA, and host Amy Laburda, Jonathan discusses his book at length. Discover why businesses need to identify their values and ensure they’re aligned with both employees and customers; why putting purpose ahead of profit leads to better long-term outcomes; how to help employees achieve and celebrate their successes, and much more.
Editor’s Note: Otto Frank’s name is accidentally transposed in passing as “Frank Otto” (at 38:12).
Links:
- Jonathan’s website
- Purposeful Performance (print or e-book)
- Purposeful Performance (audiobook)
- Taylor Mae’s TikTok
- Jonathan’s TikTok response
- "The Benefits Of Volunteering" ("Something Personal" S2E15, featuring Paul Jacobs)
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