Executive Development

A CEO’s Blueprint for Career Success: Leading with Love to Drive Performance and Culture

Leadership right now feels heavier than it did just a few years ago. Teams are stretched, expectations are high, and many employees are quietly disengaged. In fact, Gallup’s 2025 U.S. data shows that only about 31% of employees are actively engaged at work, leaving the majority feeling disconnected or indifferent. For CEOs and senior…

Tuning into the Frequency of Wisdom and Wise Leadership with Dr. Gregory Stebbins

What if leadership isn’t about power, but presence? Research shows that emotionally intelligent leaders drive up to 20% better team performance, highlighting why heart-centered management and self-awareness are becoming essential to long-term impact. As Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring new expectations around authenticity, empathy, and reflection into the workplace, the need to rethink…

Unlocking Leadership Clarity: Purpose Factory Brings Values-Aligned Leaders Together for Strategic Growth

Many business leaders seek out peer groups for growth opportunities, but stay because of the leadership clarity and alignment they gain. The ability to access trusted voices outside your immediate team can unlock new thinking and sharpen strategy, especially in high-stakes environments. Pat Smith, CEO at Serve Denton, joined Purpose Factory to connect with…

Identity Fuels Direction: Understand Who You Are to Lead with Purpose and Navigate What’s Next

The nature of leadership is shifting. As organizations face rapid change, the leaders best equipped to navigate it are those who understand themselves first. Executive development programs now center identity as the foundation for decision-making, strategy, and culture. McKinsey’s The State of Organizations 2023 highlights that developing self-awareness—what it calls a “leader self-journey”—is essential for…

The Power of Values-Based Leadership: Lead with Purpose and Align Your Work with What Matters Most

Many executives climb the ladder of business achievement only to realize it rests against the wrong wall. According to research, 89% of Gen Z and 92% of millennials say purpose is vital to job satisfaction and well-being. As these generations move into leadership roles, the demand for values-based leadership frameworks that connect personal purpose to…

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…

Put on the Planet to Do

Many executives pursue business goals without first understanding their deeper purpose. This focus on achievement over alignment is being challenged by mentors who promote clarity as the foundation of purpose-driven leadership. Donald J. Glacy, Founder and Mentor at Purpose Factory, shares a personal reflection that reshaped his leadership approach. When asked to define his vision,…

Empowering Teams with the No Fail Trust™ Methodology: Insights From U.S. Air Force Pilot Jason O. Harris

A decorated pilot reveals how military-grade trust principles transform organizational performance and team resilience

The Art of Being Human at Work with Allison Schultz

Leaders discover how authenticity and compassion reshape workplace culture beyond traditional productivity metrics

New Executive Order on AI Creates Guardrails, But Leaves Plenty of Open Road Left to Navigate

The federal framework establishes baseline safety requirements while leaving industry significant flexibility in how it implements emerging technology standards

Tuesdays with Morrisey: How Conscious Leadership Is Leading A New Era of Influence

Leaders who prioritize mindfulness and intentionality are reshaping how influence operates in modern business

The Key Difference Between Working ON vs. IN Your Business

Most leaders get trapped in daily operations when they should be building the future of their company