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Why the Best Careers Are Designed Like Resilient Supply Chains

Why the Best Careers Are Designed Like Resilient Supply Chains

What do supply chains and community have in common? They both deliver value—when managed with purpose. At their best, they show how intentional systems, meaningful connections, and consistent action turn effort into lasting professional growth. This week on Professional Quotient, listeners hear from Nathan Chaney, founder of Supply Chaney, whose insights bridge the mechanics…

Jason Winningham·Jan 22, 2026
Busting Imposter Syndrome Through Presence, Community, and the Power of Delegation

Busting Imposter Syndrome Through Presence, Community, and the Power of Delegation

Many of us know the feeling: you rack up accomplishments, hit the milestones you once dreamed of, and still there’s a quiet voice asking, “Am I really good enough?” Imposter syndrome has a way of showing up even in our strongest moments, often right when we’re stepping into new opportunities or chapters of growth. And…

Melissa Gonzalez·Dec 10, 2025
Leaders Who’ve Been There: Finding Clarity Through Peer Guidance at Purpose Factory

Leaders Who’ve Been There: Finding Clarity Through Peer Guidance at Purpose Factory

Running a business can feel isolating without peers who understand the weight of leadership. Madison Harris, founder of Cobalt Fund Services, found the peer guidance he needed through Purpose Factory. He gained strategic insight and real feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs at a time when his business needed clarity and structure. Harris realized Cobalt wasn’t…

Business Services·Aug 20, 2025
Detroit Homecoming: The Event Driving Future Prosperity Through the Power of the Detroit Diaspora (Ep. 1 with Mary Kramer)

Detroit Homecoming: The Event Driving Future Prosperity Through the Power of the Detroit Diaspora (Ep. 1 with Mary Kramer)

Detroit’s renewal is no longer a distant dream—it’s unfolding in real time. From reimagined neighborhoods to booming small businesses, the city’s momentum is visible on every corner. Major events, like recent large-scale sports and cultural gatherings, have showcased its vibrancy to hundreds of thousands of visitors. But the real engine of this revival may…

Ron Stefanski·Aug 18, 2025
CPA, SME, and Purpose: Exploring the Power of Multifaceted Professional Identity

CPA, SME, and Purpose: Exploring the Power of Multifaceted Professional Identity

What happens when sharp accounting meets sun-soaked strategy? In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham welcomes Olivia Barr, Senior Product Manager at CBRE, for a dynamic conversation that explores career pivots, process excellence, people leadership, and the power of community. Olivia brings the full spectrum of professional equity…

Jason Winningham·Jul 23, 2025
The Future of the Engineering Community: Equity, AI, and Real Connection

The Future of the Engineering Community: Equity, AI, and Real Connection

The Engineer Who Builds Communities, Not Just Systems! Angelie Vincent has spent more than two decades in aerospace engineering, but her real legacy might be the communities she’s built along the way. Now an AI Integration Engineer at Boeing, Angelie joins Professional Quotient host Jason Winningham for a wide-ranging conversation on neurodivergent leadership, workplace…

Jason Winningham·Jul 15, 2025
Beyond the Invoice: Purpose Factory Helped Turn Setback into a Purpose-Driven Path to Vision and Action

Beyond the Invoice: Purpose Factory Helped Turn Setback into a Purpose-Driven Path to Vision and Action

Entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes setbacks often face isolation, confusion, and a loss of direction. Purpose Factory offers a space where leaders can regain clarity and cultivate purpose-driven leadership through structured, values-driven peer support. Shaun Overton, the Founder at Dustups, found himself in crisis, professionally and personally, after being left unpaid on a major international project…

Business Services·Jul 9, 2025
The Ideal Member

The Ideal Member

In a world that increasingly rewards passive consensus and surface-level collaboration, the true power of a high-performing community lies in individuals who own problems, pursue growth relentlessly, and offer more than just agreement—they offer insight. Purpose Factory’s blueprint for the ideal member emphasizes a rare blend of entrepreneurial drive and humility, where bold viewpoints coexist…

Business Services·Jun 25, 2025
Purpose Factory Solves Belonging

Purpose Factory Solves Belonging

Executives today face a unique kind of isolation. Despite constant interaction with teams, boards, and clients, many leaders struggle with a deeper need: true belonging. Purpose Factory Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy identifies belonging as the core challenge his organization addresses. He explains how leaders can be surrounded by people yet still feel completely alone…

Business Services·Jun 25, 2025
What to Expect

What to Expect

Purpose Factory is a space for personal and professional development, where members are accepted as they are and pushed to grow. Founder Donald J. Glacy describes it as an “iron sharpens iron” environment built on mutual respect, influence, and accountability. Whether you’re leading a team or launching your career, Purpose Factory supports your personal and…

Business Services·Jun 25, 2025
Bid, Play, Support: Rounds 4 REACH Auction Returns to New England

Bid, Play, Support: Rounds 4 REACH Auction Returns to New England

Regional golfers can bid on exclusive course access and pro experiences while funding vital youth and community development initiatives

Pga Sections·May 1, 2025
Birdie Bash Brings the Fun Back to the Fairway

Birdie Bash Brings the Fun Back to the Fairway

A golf tournament challenges the sport's traditional image by blending competitive play with live entertainment and community connection

Pga Sections·May 1, 2025
Fairway Feed: Philadelphia PGA Section Showcases Growth at 2025 PGA Show

Fairway Feed: Philadelphia PGA Section Showcases Growth at 2025 PGA Show

Regional golf leaders demonstrate how localized professional development and grassroots initiatives drive sustainable growth across the sport

Pga Sections·May 1, 2025
Pro2Pro: A Conversation with Andrew Kramer on Golf, Growth, and Giving Back

Pro2Pro: A Conversation with Andrew Kramer on Golf, Growth, and Giving Back

A golf pro shares how mentorship, competition, and community service shape modern careers in the sport

Pga Sections·May 1, 2025
Celebrating the Champions Behind the Scenes of the Game

Celebrating the Champions Behind the Scenes of the Game

The mentors and leaders quietly building golf's future deserve recognition for their behind-the-scenes impact

Pga Sections·May 1, 2025
SIA RISE is Shaping the Industry Through Community and Intentional Growth

SIA RISE is Shaping the Industry Through Community and Intentional Growth

A new generation of security professionals is reshaping the industry by prioritizing relationships over transactional growth

Software And Technology·Apr 1, 2025
Opportunity Is Knocking, Small Towns Must Answer

Opportunity Is Knocking, Small Towns Must Answer

Rural communities are discovering that strategic positioning and local leadership can transform economic momentum into lasting prosperity

Software And Technology·Mar 22, 2025
BEN Global Summit | Day 1: Community, Impact, and Lasting Change

BEN Global Summit | Day 1: Community, Impact, and Lasting Change

Professionals gathered to transform workplace challenges into collective solutions through shared experiences and leadership insights

Amazon Ben·Oct 23, 2024
Society is Changing, Art is the Answer with The Most Famous Artist, Matty Mo

Society is Changing, Art is the Answer with The Most Famous Artist, Matty Mo

Creative entrepreneurship is turning forgotten American towns into thriving cultural hubs for affordable living and artistic innovation

Adam Morrisey·Oct 10, 2024
BEN Global Summit | Day 2: Leadership, Community, and Networking

BEN Global Summit | Day 2: Leadership, Community, and Networking

Professionals discovered that authentic connection and peer support create the foundation for meaningful career advancement

Amazon Ben·Oct 7, 2024
The Intersection of Art and Activism Brings Power with Edwin Gil

The Intersection of Art and Activism Brings Power with Edwin Gil

A former refugee's mission to harness creative expression as a tool for building stronger, more inclusive communities

Greg Crumpton·Sep 3, 2024
Building Dreams: Dipal Patel’s Journey in the Hotel Industry

Building Dreams: Dipal Patel’s Journey in the Hotel Industry

A developer reveals how community partnerships and local focus create lasting success in modern hospitality

Hospitality·Jul 16, 2024
Housing Affordability: Catalytic Development and Stewardship in Business

Housing Affordability: Catalytic Development and Stewardship in Business

Businesses are stepping up to address the growing gap between home prices and what working families can actually afford

James Kent·Aug 22, 2023
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