Ep 03: Work With Meaning: The Missing Link Between Employers & Gen Z | Amy Mosher Berry

13/06/2025 52 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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In this episode of the People Profit Podcast, Amy Mosher Berry, CEO of Visions Internships, joins us for a candid, high-energy conversation on what today’s emerging professionals actually need—and how leaders can finally meet them there.We talk about building internship programs that work (for both sides), bridging generational divides, and leading with values like kindness, feedback, and trust. Amy also shares powerful stories about growing up between worlds, launching her business during a pandemic, and navigating deep personal loss—all while staying rooted in purpose.Chapter Markers:00:00 – Welcome & intro to Amy Mosher Berry02:35 – From blue collar roots to CEO06:40 – Culture shock in East Texas & early leadership lessons12:55 – The college injury that changed everything17:15 – Risk, resilience, and leading from experience23:10 – Vision Internships: why Gen Z needs more than a seat at the table28:45 – What most companies get wrong about internships34:00 – Surviving a major business pivot + grief40:25 – Leading with kindness & culture45:50 – Gen Z blind spots vs. employer blind spots52:15 – The “purpose gap” and how to close it59:30 – Advice for leaders navigating big change1:04:20 – Final thoughts & how to connectWant to build a people-first culture that drives results?Visit https://www.hpowersolutions.com to learn how Human Power Solutions can act as your outsourced Chief Learning Officer and help your team grow stronger from the inside out.Connect with today’s guest: Amy Mosher Berry https://visionsinternships.com🔗 LinkedIn: Amy Mosher Berry https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymosherberry/

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