How to Build a Company That Never Loses Its Soul | Eric Ries - EP 775
2 June - 53 minsHow does a company that starts with a meaningful mission slowly become a place people no longer trust?
It happens more often than most leaders realize. Organizations begin with a desire to serve customers, employees, and communities, but over time, pressure for short-term results can quietly pull them away from the values that once defined them. The result isn't just declining performance—it's the loss of trust, purpose, and humanity.
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Lean Startup creator Eric Ries to explore why great companies lose their way—and what leaders can do to prevent it. Drawing on insights from his new book, In...
Series Episodes
How to Become the Person the People You Love Need Most | John R. Miles - EP 798
In this episode, John R. Miles explores one of the most powerful shifts he's experienced through years of research, interviews, and personal reflection: every human being is an environment. The people you love don't just hear your words—they experience your presence. Your family, your friends, and your team are all shaped by the emotional climate you create.
24 mins
24 July Finished
How to Protect Your Identity in a World Trying to Change You | Guy Kawasaki - EP 797
Technology isn't just changing how we communicate—it's changing how we see ourselves. In this conversation, Guy Kawasaki explains why protecting your privacy is ultimately about protecting your identity, your relationships, and your freedom to live intentionally.
56 mins
23 July Finished
Stop Waiting to Feel Happy: The Mindset Shift Every Ambitious Person Needs | Jess Ekstrom - EP 796
Success isn't supposed to leave you feeling empty. In this conversation, Jess Ekstrom explains why ambitious people often fall into the "Arrival Trap" and how to build a meaningful life without postponing happiness until the next achievement.
54 mins
21 July Finished
Why You Keep Falling Back Into Old Habits (It's Not About Willpower) | John R. Miles - EP 795
What if the reason change feels so difficult has less to do with willpower than you think? In this episode, John reveals how your home, workplace, phone, and daily routines are quietly influencing your behavior—and how small changes to your environment can create lasting transformation.
22 mins
17 July Finished
How Your Environment Shapes Your Life (And What to Change Today) | Leidy Klotz - EP 794
Leidy Klotz joins John R. Miles to reveal how the places we live, work, and spend time in quietly shape our happiness, relationships, creativity, and sense of belonging. Discover simple, research-backed ways to design environments that help you flourish instead of merely function.
56 mins
16 July Finished
How to Raise Resilient Kids in the Age of AI: The Parenting Skills AI Can Never Replace | Dr. Dana Suskind - EP 793
What does it mean to raise children who will thrive in a world transformed by artificial intelligence? Dr. Dana Suskind reveals how early relationships, emotional resilience, and meaningful human connection build the foundation for lifelong flourishing.
59 mins
14 July Finished
