Why Great Leaders Make People Love Their Work | Marcus Buckingham - EP 779
11 June - 54 minsWhy do some workplaces bring out the best in people while others slowly drain their energy?
Most leaders believe engagement comes from better strategies, stronger incentives, or higher compensation. But according to leadership researcher Marcus Buckingham, the biggest driver of performance is something far more human: the way people feel every time they come to work.
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Marcus Buckingham—global leadership researcher, bestselling author, and pioneer of the strengths movement—to explore why love isn't a soft leadership idea but one of the strongest predictors of trust, innovation, resilience, and long-term performance. Together, th...
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