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SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar
In this business podcast that is all about people, Vinay Kumar, a Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Facilitator, OD Consultant, Podcaster, Global Nomad, Wildlife Stalker and Records Collector, interviews leaders, thinkers, strategists, and doers to reveal actionable insights, first-hand experiences, smart strategies, brilliant tips and lesser-known best practices on a range of subjects in business leadership and people management, from innovation, DEI, facilitation, technology, future of the workforce and sustainability to evolution of leadership, storytelling, negotiation, digital learning, mental wellbeing, the art of staying positive and even water wars! Plus each episode features curated recommendations from Vinay and his guest for your own RWL (Read Watch Listen) list to keep you shinier and happier!
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar
Episode 185: Laura Best on ‘Born to Buzz’ and Passion-Driven Leadership
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Meet Laura Best, keynote speaker who helps global brands like US Bank activate passion as a science-back method to drive energy, motivation, engagement and performance in their people. She is the bestselling author of Born to Buzz and the founder of Passion Collective- a group of thousands seeking to embed more passion into their daily working lives. Today, Laura advises some of the world’s biggest passion-driven brands across sectors.
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[2:54s] History to PR: Laura’s genesis story
[5:25s] What first sparked ‘Born to Buzz’
[12:09s] Passion-led jobs versus passion-less ones
[19:47s] Purpose versus Passion
[32:55s] The generational aspect of purpose-at-work
[36:21s] Laura’s top tips for organizations to cultivate passion
[45:45s] Laura’s top tips for you to avoid burnout
RWL: Read: Laura’s book Born to Buzz: How to Spark Your Passions (Without Quitting It All)
Laura’s recommendation to read: ‘Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics’ by Dan Harris
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