S2E7: It's All About Culture with Jeff Smulyan

15/04/2025 25 min Temporada 2 Episodio 7
S2E7: It's All About Culture with Jeff Smulyan

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In this episode of Purpose Project, host Leslie Pagel sits down with Jeff Smulyan, a seasoned CEO and entrepreneur, to discuss the critical role of culture and purpose in the business world. Jeff reflects on a societal shift over the past 50 years towards individual self-interest. Jeff also shares his personal journey, the founding of Emmis Communications, and the company's guiding '11 Commandments' that embody its culture and values. The discussion extends to the broader implications of purpose in society, touching on the collective well-being and the need for a shift away from self-absorption. The episode concludes with reflections on how to instill purpose within businesses and the pivotal role they play in addressing societal challenges.00:00 Introduction to Episode Seven01:26 Meet Jeff Smulyan: Personal and Professional Journey02:42 Defining Life's Purpose03:33 Purpose in the Business World05:19 The 11 Commandments of Emmis09:00 Challenges and Employee Alignment16:05 Societal Shifts and Collective Wellbeing24:10 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsPurpose Project is a research study on the topic of life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project:Instagram: @purpose.projectLinkedIn: @purposeproject-mediaTikTok: @purpose.projectCaptions are auto-generated.