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Ben Nusz, Connecting Education and Community 54:52

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In this episode, Ben and Sue sit down with Ben Nusz, Campus Dean of Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point. Ben shares his journey from starting in construction to becoming a Campus Dean, and offers insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in promoting technical education. He also discusses the power of purpose in his life and work and provides an elevator pitch for why technical colleges are a valuable option for those considering their next steps in education.…

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Meredith Olmstead from FI GROW Solutions 40:28

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In this episode, Ben and Sue chat with Meredith Olmstead, CEO and Founder of FI GROW Solutions. Meredith shares her journey from Social Studies teacher to marketing leader and discusses how traditional bank marketing is broken. She explains her vision to fix it, bringing innovation and purpose into the financial sector. Meredith also dives into the role of purpose in her life and business, offering valuable insights for any purpose-driven leader.…

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Brent Rempe - Purpose is my Jam 46:42

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In this episode, hosts Ben and Sue chat with Brent Rempe, President and CEO of First Alliance Credit Union in Rochester, Minnesota. Brent is passionate about purpose-driven leadership, and in this episode, he shares why "Purpose is my Jam!" He talks about how he got to where he is today, the significance of purpose in his life and career, and how it plays a role in his business. We also dive into his work with Purpose Driven Coffee, a social enterprise designed to impact communities positively. Get ready for a conversation about how purpose can guide us in business and in life.…

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Tobi Weingart 52:10

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In this episode, Sue and Ben chat with Tobi Weingart, Chief Program Officer at the National Credit Union Foundation. Tobi shares her journey and the Foundation’s impactful programs, like the popular Exploring Why initiative, while diving into the power of purpose. Sue and Ben explore how purpose drives Tobi’s work with credit unions and reflect on its role in their own lives and upcoming book. It’s a conversation about how purpose shapes everything—personally and professionally. And don’t forget—we want to hear from you! Take our quick survey - https://exclamationcuso.typeform.com/to/lbJHBqtn and share your thoughts to help us shape future episodes. We’ve learned so much this year, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!…

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Not the End of Purpose 35:37

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In this episode, hosts Sue and Ben wrap up their special series on purpose, which served as a foundation for their upcoming book. They reflect on the journey of exploring ideas and lessons learned throughout the year, and what the future holds for them in 2025. The conversation delves into the benefits of this series format, what they might have done differently, and what’s next for them in this ongoing project.…

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Money and Happiness with Jason Vitug 46:22

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In this episode, hosts Ben and Sue chat with Jason Vitug, a wellness entrepreneur and author of Happy Money, Happy Life. Jason shares his journey from struggling with money to becoming a global traveler and advocate for financial wellness. They explore the "Intersection of Money and Happiness" and how managing money can lead to a more fulfilling life. Jason also discusses the importance of living with purpose. For more, check out Jason’s resources at Phroogal.com.…

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Keeping Purpose in Your Strategic Planning 51:46

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In this episode, Ben and Sue discuss strategic planning—setting long-term goals, aligning resources, and making key decisions about time, budget, and scope. They highlight the importance of defining growth and creating actionable, measurable goals. Ben stresses the need for transparency and facilitation to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and values. The goal is clarity, where every team knows how to contribute and holds each other accountable.…

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Christine Whelan 52:11

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Christine Whelan, the Purpose Professor at Emory University, helps young professionals discover their purpose, a key theme in Ben and Sue's upcoming book. She advocates for daily purpose statements to align actions with values and encourages leaders to define their own purpose first. Emphasizing a flexible "purpose mindset," she inspires the younger generation to explore their purpose one day at a time.…

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Are We Born With Our Purpose? 50:10

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In this insightful episode, hosts Sue and Ben explore whether we are born with a purpose. Sue believes we each have an inherent purpose, while Ben argues that our understanding of purpose evolves through life experiences. They agree that personal growth and significant events clarify what truly matters. Sue highlights that a sense of purpose enhances mental and physical health, leading to greater fulfillment. Despite their differing views, they find common ground on the dynamic nature of purpose—a theme they’ll delve into further in their upcoming book. Join Sue and Ben on this enlightening journey into the nature of purpose!…

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Purpose in Your Organization 52:06

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Ben and Sue break down organizational purpose! Whether you are in business, run a business, in the financial industry, running a non-profit board, or anytime you need tog get people on the same page, ALL of this applies! They also answer questions about the underlying factor of purpose and the importance of finding an organization that you are aligned with.…

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Christopher Morris 43:45

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In this episode Ben and Sue welcome Senior Director of Membership at America’s Credit Unions, award-winning speaker, facilitator, trainer, author, musician, and artist, Chris Morris. Really one of the credit union movement’s true renaissance people. Chris shares his purpose and even offers a couple bonus tips to Ben and Sue to help them finish writing their book!…

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Lisa Schaefer 42:54

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Stuck trying to do things perfectly? Scared to step out of your comfort zone? Lisa’s here to help! “Don’t focus on perfect, focus on one step at a time and how you can be 1% better.”That is something we can all relate to. Lisa’s journey is truly incredible! From being such a good communicator due to her background in radio, to being in the education industry for 25 years, Lisa found herself in love with the credit union movement of people helping people. This led her to start her own business, SHINE during the pandemic, which fuels her purpose to help people “SHINE” personally and professionally.…

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Does Your Purpose Change? 30:24

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