With Purpose Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/with-purpose In this podcast, Ben asks listeners to join him in planning their week ahead. This podcast will help listeners prioritize their To Do's while listening to a few lessons in leadership along the way. © 2026 Ben Hutton 81ac16e3-0754-5929-9b4b-80cccf8112af no Episode 0 | With Purpose en Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:24 -0500 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:01:56 -0500 http://benhutton.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/Bnl_2FCVI0CK6qSYJ0QvzDohk919ZKXju4tZs3MZV6g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84NGM4/MWU2NzM3NmE1YTk5/MTllMDM0ODM4YzY0/OWFiMC5qcGc.jpg With Purpose http://benhutton.com episodic Ben Hutton In this podcast, Ben asks listeners to join him in planning their week ahead. This podcast will help listeners prioritize their To Do's while listening to a few lessons in leadership along the way. In this podcast, Ben asks listeners to join him in planning their week ahead. Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership Ben Hutton No No Don’t Play Small | With Purpose – Episode 40 40 40 Don’t Play Small | With Purpose – Episode 40 full 14e2b91b-1d0b-49c3-bea4-cf99ec4b31d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad717473 Playing small might feel safe, but what if it was preventing the world from benefiting from the things only you have to offer? When we hide our gifts, ideas and unique perspective, everyone loses. In this episode, Ben reflects on a two-part mural inspired by a quote from Marianne Williamson and the idea that our greatest fear may not be inadequacy, but the courage required to fully step into who we were created to be.

Where are you playing small when it’s time to let your gifts and talents shine? Reflect and consider how you can step into your unique contributions using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Playing small might feel safe, but what if it was preventing the world from benefiting from the things only you have to offer? When we hide our gifts, ideas and unique perspective, everyone loses. In this episode, Ben reflects on a two-part mural inspired by a quote from Marianne Williamson and the idea that our greatest fear may not be inadequacy, but the courage required to fully step into who we were created to be.

Where are you playing small when it’s time to let your gifts and talents shine? Reflect and consider how you can step into your unique contributions using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 702 Playing small might feel safe, but what if it was preventing the world from benefiting from the things only you have to offer? When we hide our gifts, ideas and unique perspective, everyone loses. In this episode, Ben reflects on a two-part mural inspired by a quote from Marianne Williamson and the idea that our greatest fear may not be inadequacy, but the courage required to fully step into who we were created to be.

Where are you playing small when it’s time to let your gifts and talents shine? Reflect and consider how you can step into your unique contributions using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Leaving a Legacy of Leadership | With Purpose – Episode 39 39 39 Leaving a Legacy of Leadership | With Purpose – Episode 39 full 80b9ddfe-17a3-4190-bd81-a0e395691ef9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f0b2f03 Great leaders don’t just accomplish important work, they create space for others to lead after them. In this episode, Ben reflects on a mural inspired by George Washington and one of the most remarkable leadership decisions in history: stepping aside when he could have seized more power. Washington’s legacy wasn’t built solely on what he achieved, but on the people he empowered and the example he set.

Where in your life does leadership look like preparing someone else to step forward? Reflect and plan your week ahead using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Great leaders don’t just accomplish important work, they create space for others to lead after them. In this episode, Ben reflects on a mural inspired by George Washington and one of the most remarkable leadership decisions in history: stepping aside when he could have seized more power. Washington’s legacy wasn’t built solely on what he achieved, but on the people he empowered and the example he set.

Where in your life does leadership look like preparing someone else to step forward? Reflect and plan your week ahead using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 632 Great leaders don’t just accomplish important work, they create space for others to lead after them. In this episode, Ben reflects on a mural inspired by George Washington and one of the most remarkable leadership decisions in history: stepping aside when he could have seized more power. Washington’s legacy wasn’t built solely on what he achieved, but on the people he empowered and the example he set.

Where in your life does leadership look like preparing someone else to step forward? Reflect and plan your week ahead using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Big Ideas Don’t Wait for Permission | With Purpose – Episode 38 38 38 Big Ideas Don’t Wait for Permission | With Purpose – Episode 38 full a72e7da6-7dc4-4b1d-b0a4-31f1cf967209 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7f7a1e0 Great ideas rarely begin with credentials, consensus, or approval - they begin with someone willing to take the first step. In this episode, Ben reflects on the story of the Wright brothers and the lesson behind the Wright Flyer mural on Hutton’s Wichita campus. The Wright brothers changed the world not because they had permission, but because they pursued an idea with persistence and conviction.

What dream, project, or calling have you dismissed simply because no one has told you that you can? Take some time to dream and reflect using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Great ideas rarely begin with credentials, consensus, or approval - they begin with someone willing to take the first step. In this episode, Ben reflects on the story of the Wright brothers and the lesson behind the Wright Flyer mural on Hutton’s Wichita campus. The Wright brothers changed the world not because they had permission, but because they pursued an idea with persistence and conviction.

What dream, project, or calling have you dismissed simply because no one has told you that you can? Take some time to dream and reflect using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 596 Great ideas rarely begin with credentials, consensus, or approval - they begin with someone willing to take the first step. In this episode, Ben reflects on the story of the Wright brothers and the lesson behind the Wright Flyer mural on Hutton’s Wichita campus. The Wright brothers changed the world not because they had permission, but because they pursued an idea with persistence and conviction.

What dream, project, or calling have you dismissed simply because no one has told you that you can? Take some time to dream and reflect using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Make No Little Plans | With Purpose – Episode 37 37 37 Make No Little Plans | With Purpose – Episode 37 full e9ecde18-c1dd-4f5a-9eb7-88a81cb91925 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e710465 What kind of future are you building with the plans you have today? In this episode, we kick off a new five-week series on the Art of Leadership with a mural inspired by Daniel Burnham and his challenge to “make no little plans.” Big plans have a way of pulling us forward, inspiring others, and creating impact that outlives us. Thinking too small may be limiting what’s possible and some ideas are just too important to keep to yourself.

Where are you settling for a smaller vision when it might be time to aim higher? Reflect and make big plans using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> What kind of future are you building with the plans you have today? In this episode, we kick off a new five-week series on the Art of Leadership with a mural inspired by Daniel Burnham and his challenge to “make no little plans.” Big plans have a way of pulling us forward, inspiring others, and creating impact that outlives us. Thinking too small may be limiting what’s possible and some ideas are just too important to keep to yourself.

Where are you settling for a smaller vision when it might be time to aim higher? Reflect and make big plans using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 559 What kind of future are you building with the plans you have today? In this episode, we kick off a new five-week series on the Art of Leadership with a mural inspired by Daniel Burnham and his challenge to “make no little plans.” Big plans have a way of pulling us forward, inspiring others, and creating impact that outlives us. Thinking too small may be limiting what’s possible and some ideas are just too important to keep to yourself.

Where are you settling for a smaller vision when it might be time to aim higher? Reflect and make big plans using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Organizational Bloat | With Purpose – Episode 36 36 36 Organizational Bloat | With Purpose – Episode 36 full d91a40ac-4c79-4810-8b9f-99252bb91e5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/95e0b6e8 Bloat: the thing slowing your organization down due to the cumulative effect of too many helpful additions. Most bloat doesn’t appear all at once, it builds gradually until the system becomes heavier, slower, and more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, we talk about how the extra meetings, approval layers, stakeholders, and processes slowly pile up – eventually creating friction everywhere.

Reflect and take time to eliminate bloat and test for simpler processes using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Bloat: the thing slowing your organization down due to the cumulative effect of too many helpful additions. Most bloat doesn’t appear all at once, it builds gradually until the system becomes heavier, slower, and more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, we talk about how the extra meetings, approval layers, stakeholders, and processes slowly pile up – eventually creating friction everywhere.

Reflect and take time to eliminate bloat and test for simpler processes using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 488 Bloat: the thing slowing your organization down due to the cumulative effect of too many helpful additions. Most bloat doesn’t appear all at once, it builds gradually until the system becomes heavier, slower, and more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, we talk about how the extra meetings, approval layers, stakeholders, and processes slowly pile up – eventually creating friction everywhere.

Reflect and take time to eliminate bloat and test for simpler processes using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Work Series: The Dignity of Work | With Purpose - Episode 35 35 35 Work Series: The Dignity of Work | With Purpose - Episode 35 full 0b03ab84-95da-496d-baa4-1ecc687f4ab2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/861a4f98 What if work isn’t something to avoid but instead something woven into the fabric that gives life purpose? Somewhere along the way, we started treating work like a burden instead of recognizing the dignity and joy that can come from doing meaningful things well. In this episode, we close our series on work with a poem from Edgar Albert Guest and a challenge to rethink the way we talk about “hard work.”

The work that shapes us most is rarely easy but it’s often the work we value most deeply. Take some time to reflect and consider how you think of work using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> What if work isn’t something to avoid but instead something woven into the fabric that gives life purpose? Somewhere along the way, we started treating work like a burden instead of recognizing the dignity and joy that can come from doing meaningful things well. In this episode, we close our series on work with a poem from Edgar Albert Guest and a challenge to rethink the way we talk about “hard work.”

The work that shapes us most is rarely easy but it’s often the work we value most deeply. Take some time to reflect and consider how you think of work using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:20:11 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 528 What if work isn’t something to avoid but instead something woven into the fabric that gives life purpose? Somewhere along the way, we started treating work like a burden instead of recognizing the dignity and joy that can come from doing meaningful things well. In this episode, we close our series on work with a poem from Edgar Albert Guest and a challenge to rethink the way we talk about “hard work.”

The work that shapes us most is rarely easy but it’s often the work we value most deeply. Take some time to reflect and consider how you think of work using this week’s planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Work Series: Hustle Culture | With Purpose - Episode 34 34 34 Work Series: Hustle Culture | With Purpose - Episode 34 full f2e92e16-e002-4b06-b7ac-2f7d2dc1a893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a30acfb What if being constantly busy isn’t a sign of success but a distraction from it? In this episode, we talk about the danger of hustle culture and why celebrating the grind itself might be causing us to measure work the wrong way. The goal isn’t to glorify the work, it’s to pursue meaningful outcomes with purpose.

What are you actually measuring: the impact of your work or just the amount of it? Reflect and consider your relationship to hustle culture using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> What if being constantly busy isn’t a sign of success but a distraction from it? In this episode, we talk about the danger of hustle culture and why celebrating the grind itself might be causing us to measure work the wrong way. The goal isn’t to glorify the work, it’s to pursue meaningful outcomes with purpose.

What are you actually measuring: the impact of your work or just the amount of it? Reflect and consider your relationship to hustle culture using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 537 What if being constantly busy isn’t a sign of success but a distraction from it? In this episode, we talk about the danger of hustle culture and why celebrating the grind itself might be causing us to measure work the wrong way. The goal isn’t to glorify the work, it’s to pursue meaningful outcomes with purpose.

What are you actually measuring: the impact of your work or just the amount of it? Reflect and consider your relationship to hustle culture using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Work Series: Hard Work vs Toil | With Purpose – Episode 33 33 33 Work Series: Hard Work vs Toil | With Purpose – Episode 33 full 58860d55-a749-49d7-8da9-2f8cdd9191f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33a8f680 Not all hard work is the same: some work gives us purpose, but some slowly drains it away. Hard work isn’t a problem, but it becomes toilsome when we can’t see why it matters anymore. In this episode, we explore the difference between hard work and toil and a few strategies to manage toil when we encounter it.

What’s one thing in your life that keeps exhausting you because it feels like it has no enduring value? Take time to reflect on your work and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Not all hard work is the same: some work gives us purpose, but some slowly drains it away. Hard work isn’t a problem, but it becomes toilsome when we can’t see why it matters anymore. In this episode, we explore the difference between hard work and toil and a few strategies to manage toil when we encounter it.

What’s one thing in your life that keeps exhausting you because it feels like it has no enduring value? Take time to reflect on your work and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 611 Not all hard work is the same: some work gives us purpose, but some slowly drains it away. Hard work isn’t a problem, but it becomes toilsome when we can’t see why it matters anymore. In this episode, we explore the difference between hard work and toil and a few strategies to manage toil when we encounter it.

What’s one thing in your life that keeps exhausting you because it feels like it has no enduring value? Take time to reflect on your work and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Work Series: Hummingbirds | With Purpose - Episode 32 32 32 Work Series: Hummingbirds | With Purpose - Episode 32 full 401e37cb-7c04-4d3d-8d07-aeda66038a95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/532e7b45 What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of talent but a lack of willingness to keep flapping your wings? In this week’s episode, we kick off a four-week series on hard work by examining the work ethic of hummingbirds. These little birds teach us that sometimes success doesn’t come from natural gifting or perfect conditions, it comes from good old fashioned hard work.

Where in your life is the answer less about talent and more about effort? Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of talent but a lack of willingness to keep flapping your wings? In this week’s episode, we kick off a four-week series on hard work by examining the work ethic of hummingbirds. These little birds teach us that sometimes success doesn’t come from natural gifting or perfect conditions, it comes from good old fashioned hard work.

Where in your life is the answer less about talent and more about effort? Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 552 What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of talent but a lack of willingness to keep flapping your wings? In this week’s episode, we kick off a four-week series on hard work by examining the work ethic of hummingbirds. These little birds teach us that sometimes success doesn’t come from natural gifting or perfect conditions, it comes from good old fashioned hard work.

Where in your life is the answer less about talent and more about effort? Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Take The Early Flight | With Purpose - Episode 31 31 31 Take The Early Flight | With Purpose - Episode 31 full 77d0c236-fa71-4ed9-9781-0ffa1c0506ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/197bec04 Are you making life harder by waiting when you don’t have to? In this episode, Ben examines a simple idea from a recent travel experience to rethink how we approach decisions, timing, and risk. Waiting might feel like it gives you more control, but often it creates more friction, fewer options, and bigger problems when things go wrong.

Where in your life or work are you choosing the “late flight” and paying for it? Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Are you making life harder by waiting when you don’t have to? In this episode, Ben examines a simple idea from a recent travel experience to rethink how we approach decisions, timing, and risk. Waiting might feel like it gives you more control, but often it creates more friction, fewer options, and bigger problems when things go wrong.

Where in your life or work are you choosing the “late flight” and paying for it? Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 535 Are you making life harder by waiting when you don’t have to? In this episode, Ben examines a simple idea from a recent travel experience to rethink how we approach decisions, timing, and risk. Waiting might feel like it gives you more control, but often it creates more friction, fewer options, and bigger problems when things go wrong.

Where in your life or work are you choosing the “late flight” and paying for it? Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner — linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Thinking About Your Thinking | With Purpose - Episode 30 30 30 Thinking About Your Thinking | With Purpose - Episode 30 full 04f832dd-221f-4f11-9e7c-7aad24020fd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2f8ee22 When was the last time you gave yourself space to really think? We’re busy, and it’s crowding out the very clarity we’re looking for when we make decisions. In this episode, Ben discusses “thinking about your thinking” and why the best ideas often show up when we finally slow down. Stop leaving those moments to chance and start creating them on purpose.

What might surface if you gave your mind the space it’s been missing? Take time to reflect and plan your week With Purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.

]]> When was the last time you gave yourself space to really think? We’re busy, and it’s crowding out the very clarity we’re looking for when we make decisions. In this episode, Ben discusses “thinking about your thinking” and why the best ideas often show up when we finally slow down. Stop leaving those moments to chance and start creating them on purpose.

What might surface if you gave your mind the space it’s been missing? Take time to reflect and plan your week With Purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 655 When was the last time you gave yourself space to really think? We’re busy, and it’s crowding out the very clarity we’re looking for when we make decisions. In this episode, Ben discusses “thinking about your thinking” and why the best ideas often show up when we finally slow down. Stop leaving those moments to chance and start creating them on purpose.

What might surface if you gave your mind the space it’s been missing? Take time to reflect and plan your week With Purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Necessary Endings - Firing Clients | With Purpose - Episode 29 29 29 Necessary Endings - Firing Clients | With Purpose - Episode 29 full 6fd40193-efd7-436e-a007-468e6738e841 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d4cd420 When you lead an organization, firing clients is an unfortunate inevitability. How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a client and how do you do it well? In this episode, Ben talks through ending client relationships in a way that reflects who you are as a leader and the integrity of the culture you are building. It’s never enjoyable, but with some thoughtful work there is a way for you do it with care, clarity, and purpose.

Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner - ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> When you lead an organization, firing clients is an unfortunate inevitability. How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a client and how do you do it well? In this episode, Ben talks through ending client relationships in a way that reflects who you are as a leader and the integrity of the culture you are building. It’s never enjoyable, but with some thoughtful work there is a way for you do it with care, clarity, and purpose.

Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner - ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 751 When you lead an organization, firing clients is an unfortunate inevitability. How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a client and how do you do it well? In this episode, Ben talks through ending client relationships in a way that reflects who you are as a leader and the integrity of the culture you are building. It’s never enjoyable, but with some thoughtful work there is a way for you do it with care, clarity, and purpose.

Take time to reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner - ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Making Decisions | With Purpose - Episode 28 28 28 Making Decisions | With Purpose - Episode 28 full 6113bb14-0898-4d84-8433-ee1f759152e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b0c2149 The average adult in America makes roughly 35,000 decisions a day. Some decisions need time and weight, others you can simply test, adjust, and move forward. In this episode, Ben breaks down two simple tools for better decision making.

Where might you be rushing your decisions or where are you overthinking?

Take some time to reflect and plan your week using this week’s With Purpose planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> The average adult in America makes roughly 35,000 decisions a day. Some decisions need time and weight, others you can simply test, adjust, and move forward. In this episode, Ben breaks down two simple tools for better decision making.

Where might you be rushing your decisions or where are you overthinking?

Take some time to reflect and plan your week using this week’s With Purpose planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 737 The average adult in America makes roughly 35,000 decisions a day. Some decisions need time and weight, others you can simply test, adjust, and move forward. In this episode, Ben breaks down two simple tools for better decision making.

Where might you be rushing your decisions or where are you overthinking?

Take some time to reflect and plan your week using this week’s With Purpose planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No No Dollar Sign on Peace of Mind | With Purpose - Episode 27 27 27 No Dollar Sign on Peace of Mind | With Purpose - Episode 27 full 9841f1b8-f6e7-4160-98a7-9b0f2685641f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e65e1ac0 If your current metric for success is based on fried chicken, consider yourself on the right track. In this week’s episode, Ben reflects on a line from Zac Brown Band’s Chicken Fried and the deeper questions it raises: Are the most meaningful things in life the things we can easily measure? Where have you let others define success for you and what would it look like to measure it differently?

Listen in, reflect, and plan your week using this episode’s With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> If your current metric for success is based on fried chicken, consider yourself on the right track. In this week’s episode, Ben reflects on a line from Zac Brown Band’s Chicken Fried and the deeper questions it raises: Are the most meaningful things in life the things we can easily measure? Where have you let others define success for you and what would it look like to measure it differently?

Listen in, reflect, and plan your week using this episode’s With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 764 If your current metric for success is based on fried chicken, consider yourself on the right track. In this week’s episode, Ben reflects on a line from Zac Brown Band’s Chicken Fried and the deeper questions it raises: Are the most meaningful things in life the things we can easily measure? Where have you let others define success for you and what would it look like to measure it differently?

Listen in, reflect, and plan your week using this episode’s With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Power of A Positive No | With Purpose - Episode 26 26 26 Power of A Positive No | With Purpose - Episode 26 full e4cd713a-87d1-486d-bcb0-1e226a39c596 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8fd07f6 How often do we commit to something good, only to realize that it pulls us away from what matters most? In this episode Ben explores William Ury’s Power of a Positive No, a simple way to say no with clarity, confidence, and respect by grounding your “no” in the things you’ve already said yes to. What could the Power of a Positive No unlock for you and your decision making?
 

Set some time aside to reflect and map out your biggest yes items using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> How often do we commit to something good, only to realize that it pulls us away from what matters most? In this episode Ben explores William Ury’s Power of a Positive No, a simple way to say no with clarity, confidence, and respect by grounding your “no” in the things you’ve already said yes to. What could the Power of a Positive No unlock for you and your decision making?
 

Set some time aside to reflect and map out your biggest yes items using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 570 How often do we commit to something good, only to realize that it pulls us away from what matters most? In this episode Ben explores William Ury’s Power of a Positive No, a simple way to say no with clarity, confidence, and respect by grounding your “no” in the things you’ve already said yes to. What could the Power of a Positive No unlock for you and your decision making?
 

Set some time aside to reflect and map out your biggest yes items using this week’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Some People Suck | With Purpose - Episode 25 25 25 Some People Suck | With Purpose - Episode 25 full 10e74626-6dd1-48ab-b2f5-3d347c17670e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d79e0ba When you lead, people will let you down. Knowing how to respond is important but knowing who you're dealing with makes all the difference. The Wise, the Foolish, and the Evil is a framework from executive coach Henry Cloud that sorts people into these three categories based on how they respond to feedback. Knowing which type you're dealing with changes everything about how you lead them.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode, and don't forget to download the With Purpose planner — ⁠linked here⁠.

 You can also find the Henry Cloud video — ⁠linked here.

]]> When you lead, people will let you down. Knowing how to respond is important but knowing who you're dealing with makes all the difference. The Wise, the Foolish, and the Evil is a framework from executive coach Henry Cloud that sorts people into these three categories based on how they respond to feedback. Knowing which type you're dealing with changes everything about how you lead them.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode, and don't forget to download the With Purpose planner — ⁠linked here⁠.

 You can also find the Henry Cloud video — ⁠linked here.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 615 When you lead, people will let you down. Knowing how to respond is important but knowing who you're dealing with makes all the difference. The Wise, the Foolish, and the Evil is a framework from executive coach Henry Cloud that sorts people into these three categories based on how they respond to feedback. Knowing which type you're dealing with changes everything about how you lead them.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode, and don't forget to download the With Purpose planner — ⁠linked here⁠.

 You can also find the Henry Cloud video — ⁠linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Overhead | With Purpose - Episode 24 24 24 Overhead | With Purpose - Episode 24 full 9a7c9976-49e9-4200-82d1-bc55dd8fe057 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e817ac65 We are trained to think of overhead as a bad thing, but what if overhead isn’t an anchor that holds you? What if we viewed overhead as an enabler for seeing your purpose and values actualized in your work? Investing in training, benefits, and technology isn't waste. That kind of overhead is the engine that makes everything else possible.

Download this week's With Purpose planner and reflect on where smarter overhead could change everything — linked here.

]]> We are trained to think of overhead as a bad thing, but what if overhead isn’t an anchor that holds you? What if we viewed overhead as an enabler for seeing your purpose and values actualized in your work? Investing in training, benefits, and technology isn't waste. That kind of overhead is the engine that makes everything else possible.

Download this week's With Purpose planner and reflect on where smarter overhead could change everything — linked here.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 577 We are trained to think of overhead as a bad thing, but what if overhead isn’t an anchor that holds you? What if we viewed overhead as an enabler for seeing your purpose and values actualized in your work? Investing in training, benefits, and technology isn't waste. That kind of overhead is the engine that makes everything else possible.

Download this week's With Purpose planner and reflect on where smarter overhead could change everything — linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Managing Energy | With Purpose - Episode 23 23 23 Managing Energy | With Purpose - Episode 23 full c763046f-27ec-4644-9abc-32af8bc42447 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c77710d4 We've gotten good at protecting our attention, but are we good at protecting our energy? If you’re showing up to your most important moments worn out, it means you're probably not performing at your best. Think of it like an electric car: You can't start a journey without charging the battery first. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to manage your energy.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode, and don't forget to download the With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> We've gotten good at protecting our attention, but are we good at protecting our energy? If you’re showing up to your most important moments worn out, it means you're probably not performing at your best. Think of it like an electric car: You can't start a journey without charging the battery first. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to manage your energy.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode, and don't forget to download the With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 505 We've gotten good at protecting our attention, but are we good at protecting our energy? If you’re showing up to your most important moments worn out, it means you're probably not performing at your best. Think of it like an electric car: You can't start a journey without charging the battery first. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to manage your energy.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode, and don't forget to download the With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Solid Core Doors | With Purpose - Episode 22 22 22 Solid Core Doors | With Purpose - Episode 22 full 02d2bdaf-5c0b-4ee1-8bb7-f76301e9aaec https://benhutton.com/withpurpose/ What signals does your organization send, and how can you be more intentional about sending them? In this week’s episode, Ben explores a decision he recently made: using pricier solid core doors on a project vs. installing cheaper, hollow ones. Every decision you make communicates more than you think. Are you aware of the messages your decisions are sending?   

This week, Ben challenges leaders to take an honest look at the signals, intentional or not, that their organizations send every day. And don’t forget to download this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> What signals does your organization send, and how can you be more intentional about sending them? In this week’s episode, Ben explores a decision he recently made: using pricier solid core doors on a project vs. installing cheaper, hollow ones. Every decision you make communicates more than you think. Are you aware of the messages your decisions are sending?   

This week, Ben challenges leaders to take an honest look at the signals, intentional or not, that their organizations send every day. And don’t forget to download this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 540 What signals does your organization send, and how can you be more intentional about sending them? In this week’s episode, Ben explores a decision he recently made: using pricier solid core doors on a project vs. installing cheaper, hollow ones. Every decision you make communicates more than you think. Are you aware of the messages your decisions are sending?   

This week, Ben challenges leaders to take an honest look at the signals, intentional or not, that their organizations send every day. And don’t forget to download this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Meteorologists, Economists, and Goal Setting | With Purpose - Episode 21 21 21 Meteorologists, Economists, and Goal Setting | With Purpose - Episode 21 full 9a4688f0-67fd-4a43-92e2-0efdd06c5c3e https://benhutton.com/withpurpose/ How can we make future plans when sometimes, even the experts don’t know what’s next? In this week’s episode, Ben draws a connection between meteorologists, economists, and the way we set goals. When we let outside predictions dictate our actions, are we handing over our agency? Don’t let the forecast determine your future. You make your own weather.

Plan your week and take control of it using this episode's With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> How can we make future plans when sometimes, even the experts don’t know what’s next? In this week’s episode, Ben draws a connection between meteorologists, economists, and the way we set goals. When we let outside predictions dictate our actions, are we handing over our agency? Don’t let the forecast determine your future. You make your own weather.

Plan your week and take control of it using this episode's With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 648 How can we make future plans when sometimes, even the experts don’t know what’s next? In this week’s episode, Ben draws a connection between meteorologists, economists, and the way we set goals. When we let outside predictions dictate our actions, are we handing over our agency? Don’t let the forecast determine your future. You make your own weather.

Plan your week and take control of it using this episode's With Purpose planner — linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Real Friends Vs. Deal Friends | With Purpose - Episode 20 20 20 Real Friends Vs. Deal Friends | With Purpose - Episode 20 full 77c7648a-b015-43a2-b746-d6592ee0a1ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/c78df4c8 Who are your real friends, and who are your deal friends? In this week’s episode, Ben explores a concept from Arthur Brooks about the difference between relationships rooted in commitment and those built around transaction. Deal friends aren’t bad, but confusion happens when we expect them to show up like real friends when they were never meant to. 

Watch this episode to reflect on how to recognize the difference and how to invest intentionally in the few relationships that matter most. Don’t forget to download this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Who are your real friends, and who are your deal friends? In this week’s episode, Ben explores a concept from Arthur Brooks about the difference between relationships rooted in commitment and those built around transaction. Deal friends aren’t bad, but confusion happens when we expect them to show up like real friends when they were never meant to. 

Watch this episode to reflect on how to recognize the difference and how to invest intentionally in the few relationships that matter most. Don’t forget to download this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 511 Who are your real friends, and who are your deal friends? In this week’s episode, Ben explores a concept from Arthur Brooks about the difference between relationships rooted in commitment and those built around transaction. Deal friends aren’t bad, but confusion happens when we expect them to show up like real friends when they were never meant to. 

Watch this episode to reflect on how to recognize the difference and how to invest intentionally in the few relationships that matter most. Don’t forget to download this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Precious Metals | With Purpose - Episode 19 19 19 Precious Metals | With Purpose - Episode 19 full 13145253-97aa-4996-b5fa-34d3bd798b52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70d103b7 Do you know how gold is refined? It’s a messy but necessary process of heating, washing, and reheating the raw gold ore again and again. This process allows gold to become more of itself, despite the harshness of the journey. In this week’s episode, Ben reflects on that process and how it mirrors the way adversity shapes leaders. It’s often in the most uncomfortable moments that real growth begins.

Is there a challenge in your life you could reframe as a refining opportunity? Plan your week and reflect on it using this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Do you know how gold is refined? It’s a messy but necessary process of heating, washing, and reheating the raw gold ore again and again. This process allows gold to become more of itself, despite the harshness of the journey. In this week’s episode, Ben reflects on that process and how it mirrors the way adversity shapes leaders. It’s often in the most uncomfortable moments that real growth begins.

Is there a challenge in your life you could reframe as a refining opportunity? Plan your week and reflect on it using this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 536 Do you know how gold is refined? It’s a messy but necessary process of heating, washing, and reheating the raw gold ore again and again. This process allows gold to become more of itself, despite the harshness of the journey. In this week’s episode, Ben reflects on that process and how it mirrors the way adversity shapes leaders. It’s often in the most uncomfortable moments that real growth begins.

Is there a challenge in your life you could reframe as a refining opportunity? Plan your week and reflect on it using this episode’s With Purpose planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Keep Short Accounts | With Purpose - Episode 18 18 18 Keep Short Accounts | With Purpose - Episode 18 full 7e3ef588-e89c-48b1-ae18-ad19204da423 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3069f3b Conflict is inevitable, but carrying it with us isn’t doing us any favors. In this episode, Ben talks about the idea of “keeping short accounts” in our relationships by addressing misunderstandings quickly instead of letting them compound. 

Watch this episode to unpack why we avoid hard conversations, how discomfort tricks us into delay, and what actually builds trust when things go wrong.

Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off? Plan your week and take one small step toward it using this episode’s With Purpose planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Conflict is inevitable, but carrying it with us isn’t doing us any favors. In this episode, Ben talks about the idea of “keeping short accounts” in our relationships by addressing misunderstandings quickly instead of letting them compound. 

Watch this episode to unpack why we avoid hard conversations, how discomfort tricks us into delay, and what actually builds trust when things go wrong.

Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off? Plan your week and take one small step toward it using this episode’s With Purpose planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 666 Conflict is inevitable, but carrying it with us isn’t doing us any favors. In this episode, Ben talks about the idea of “keeping short accounts” in our relationships by addressing misunderstandings quickly instead of letting them compound. 

Watch this episode to unpack why we avoid hard conversations, how discomfort tricks us into delay, and what actually builds trust when things go wrong.

Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off? Plan your week and take one small step toward it using this episode’s With Purpose planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Measuring Progress | With Purpose - Episode 17 17 17 Measuring Progress | With Purpose - Episode 17 full 865f93f1-e31e-46f1-989d-a5fa4dc27c15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46f67cbe How do you measure progress when you’re chasing something big? Too often, we measure progress by how far we still have to go – and then move the goalposts when we finally get there. Isn’t there a better way? 

This week on With Purpose, we challenge listeners to stop measuring the gap and start measuring the gain. How far have you already come? What obstacles have you already overcome? And how might that shift change the way you lead, plan, and keep going?


Don’t forget to use this week’s planner to reflect on last week’s progress and plan your week ahead – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> How do you measure progress when you’re chasing something big? Too often, we measure progress by how far we still have to go – and then move the goalposts when we finally get there. Isn’t there a better way? 

This week on With Purpose, we challenge listeners to stop measuring the gap and start measuring the gain. How far have you already come? What obstacles have you already overcome? And how might that shift change the way you lead, plan, and keep going?


Don’t forget to use this week’s planner to reflect on last week’s progress and plan your week ahead – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 612 How do you measure progress when you’re chasing something big? Too often, we measure progress by how far we still have to go – and then move the goalposts when we finally get there. Isn’t there a better way? 

This week on With Purpose, we challenge listeners to stop measuring the gap and start measuring the gain. How far have you already come? What obstacles have you already overcome? And how might that shift change the way you lead, plan, and keep going?


Don’t forget to use this week’s planner to reflect on last week’s progress and plan your week ahead – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Bandu - A Game About Responsibility | With Purpose - Episode 16 16 16 Bandu - A Game About Responsibility | With Purpose - Episode 16 full e950a977-7d9d-4b10-8505-f42865c9af4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa02d257 Have you ever played Bandu? It’s a stacking game from the 90s with oddly shaped pieces and a handful of beans. In this episode, Ben explains how the strategy of this game can be seen as a metaphor for life – because it’s difficult to build a stable tower if you say yes to everything. Stability, both in the game and in life is about choosing the right pieces to accept and the right ones to let go.


What have you stacked that’s making your tower unstable? And what would you give up to protect its strength? 


Reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Have you ever played Bandu? It’s a stacking game from the 90s with oddly shaped pieces and a handful of beans. In this episode, Ben explains how the strategy of this game can be seen as a metaphor for life – because it’s difficult to build a stable tower if you say yes to everything. Stability, both in the game and in life is about choosing the right pieces to accept and the right ones to let go.


What have you stacked that’s making your tower unstable? And what would you give up to protect its strength? 


Reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 556 Have you ever played Bandu? It’s a stacking game from the 90s with oddly shaped pieces and a handful of beans. In this episode, Ben explains how the strategy of this game can be seen as a metaphor for life – because it’s difficult to build a stable tower if you say yes to everything. Stability, both in the game and in life is about choosing the right pieces to accept and the right ones to let go.


What have you stacked that’s making your tower unstable? And what would you give up to protect its strength? 


Reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Be a Buffalo | With Purpose - Episode 15 15 15 Be a Buffalo | With Purpose - Episode 15 full 59c5e2af-a0c1-4daf-95c7-7dac981a6751 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1abd798 Buffaloes don’t avoid storms – they run straight into them. In this episode, we explore what that mindset can teach us about leadership and life. Avoidance feels easier in the moment, but it often makes challenges last longer. Charging forward shortens the storm and builds resilience.

What would it look like to stop dodging hard conversations and start moving through them?

Grab this week’s planner, reflect on the storms ahead, and plan with purpose – linked here.

]]> Buffaloes don’t avoid storms – they run straight into them. In this episode, we explore what that mindset can teach us about leadership and life. Avoidance feels easier in the moment, but it often makes challenges last longer. Charging forward shortens the storm and builds resilience.

What would it look like to stop dodging hard conversations and start moving through them?

Grab this week’s planner, reflect on the storms ahead, and plan with purpose – linked here.

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 510 Buffaloes don’t avoid storms – they run straight into them. In this episode, we explore what that mindset can teach us about leadership and life. Avoidance feels easier in the moment, but it often makes challenges last longer. Charging forward shortens the storm and builds resilience.

What would it look like to stop dodging hard conversations and start moving through them?

Grab this week’s planner, reflect on the storms ahead, and plan with purpose – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No The Tetris Effect | With Purpose - Episode 14 14 14 The Tetris Effect | With Purpose - Episode 14 full 328b8072-b70c-4542-b495-e41dc7ea3ee0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8b59ce0 What does Tetris have to do with leadership? In this episode, we’re talking about the Tetris Effect and how it connects to confirmation bias – the way our brains filter the world through what we expect to see. From Shawn Achor’s research in The Happiness Advantage to practical ideas for reframing your perspective, this conversation will challenge you to notice your biases and even use them for good.

How can you create positive patterns in your own life?

Listen in, reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.

]]> What does Tetris have to do with leadership? In this episode, we’re talking about the Tetris Effect and how it connects to confirmation bias – the way our brains filter the world through what we expect to see. From Shawn Achor’s research in The Happiness Advantage to practical ideas for reframing your perspective, this conversation will challenge you to notice your biases and even use them for good.

How can you create positive patterns in your own life?

Listen in, reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 542 What does Tetris have to do with leadership? In this episode, we’re talking about the Tetris Effect and how it connects to confirmation bias – the way our brains filter the world through what we expect to see. From Shawn Achor’s research in The Happiness Advantage to practical ideas for reframing your perspective, this conversation will challenge you to notice your biases and even use them for good.

How can you create positive patterns in your own life?

Listen in, reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Reset Rituals - With Purpose - Episode 13 13 13 Reset Rituals - With Purpose - Episode 13 full 7b8d85bf-a172-44e1-bc2a-8fe885d40981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5787bcad Happy New Year! Today's episode is about hitting the reset button after a hard day –  or maybe even a hard year.

How do you reset when something throws you off? Let's talk about rituals – small, intentional actions that help us recenter and move forward. From research on how a quick laugh can boost performance to examples of leaders using physical reminders to overcome fear, this conversation is all about practical ways to stay grounded when life gets messy.

What’s your go-to reset? Share your ideas in the comments, and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner. 

]]> Happy New Year! Today's episode is about hitting the reset button after a hard day –  or maybe even a hard year.

How do you reset when something throws you off? Let's talk about rituals – small, intentional actions that help us recenter and move forward. From research on how a quick laugh can boost performance to examples of leaders using physical reminders to overcome fear, this conversation is all about practical ways to stay grounded when life gets messy.

What’s your go-to reset? Share your ideas in the comments, and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 698 Happy New Year! Today's episode is about hitting the reset button after a hard day –  or maybe even a hard year.

How do you reset when something throws you off? Let's talk about rituals – small, intentional actions that help us recenter and move forward. From research on how a quick laugh can boost performance to examples of leaders using physical reminders to overcome fear, this conversation is all about practical ways to stay grounded when life gets messy.

What’s your go-to reset? Share your ideas in the comments, and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner. 

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! bonus 66d5def5-8e94-4371-a71f-8b0920934007 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02082373 Merry Christmas everyone! Put your phones down, and spend some time with your friends and family!

]]> Merry Christmas everyone! Put your phones down, and spend some time with your friends and family!

]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 44 Merry Christmas everyone! Put your phones down, and spend some time with your friends and family!

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Normal Day | With Purpose - Episode 12 12 12 Normal Day | With Purpose - Episode 12 full eae3e326-abb5-4e7b-9c62-ec9c96e91e2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e9f6109 Big plans and big goals are exciting, but what about the ordinary moments in between? In this episode, Ben reflects on Mary Jean Irion’s quote about the “normal day” and why the small, unplanned moments often hold the most meaning. Can we create space for those moments of normalcy? Even in our roles of leadership? Today, we talk about some practical ideas for leaving room in your schedule and being where your feet are.

Download this week’s With Purpose planner and plan your week with intention. Linked here.

]]> Big plans and big goals are exciting, but what about the ordinary moments in between? In this episode, Ben reflects on Mary Jean Irion’s quote about the “normal day” and why the small, unplanned moments often hold the most meaning. Can we create space for those moments of normalcy? Even in our roles of leadership? Today, we talk about some practical ideas for leaving room in your schedule and being where your feet are.

Download this week’s With Purpose planner and plan your week with intention. Linked here.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 698 Big plans and big goals are exciting, but what about the ordinary moments in between? In this episode, Ben reflects on Mary Jean Irion’s quote about the “normal day” and why the small, unplanned moments often hold the most meaning. Can we create space for those moments of normalcy? Even in our roles of leadership? Today, we talk about some practical ideas for leaving room in your schedule and being where your feet are.

Download this week’s With Purpose planner and plan your week with intention. Linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No The Algorithm Is Wrong | With Purpose - Episode 11 11 11 The Algorithm Is Wrong | With Purpose - Episode 11 full 52844e52-9310-4f11-9b1f-7fec81eb8fec https://share.transistor.fm/s/464d675f Social media is designed to keep your attention, not deepen your understanding. In this episode, Ben breaks down how algorithms shape what we see, what we believe, and how we lead.

If we want to grow in wisdom, we have to step outside the echo chamber. Ben challenges listeners to become more aware of what’s capturing their attention, and to intentionally seek out deeper learning and alternative viewpoints.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on where your attention is going. Linked here.

]]> Social media is designed to keep your attention, not deepen your understanding. In this episode, Ben breaks down how algorithms shape what we see, what we believe, and how we lead.

If we want to grow in wisdom, we have to step outside the echo chamber. Ben challenges listeners to become more aware of what’s capturing their attention, and to intentionally seek out deeper learning and alternative viewpoints.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on where your attention is going. Linked here.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 626 Social media is designed to keep your attention, not deepen your understanding. In this episode, Ben breaks down how algorithms shape what we see, what we believe, and how we lead.

If we want to grow in wisdom, we have to step outside the echo chamber. Ben challenges listeners to become more aware of what’s capturing their attention, and to intentionally seek out deeper learning and alternative viewpoints.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on where your attention is going. Linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Turn, Turn, Turn | With Purpose - Episode 10 10 10 Turn, Turn, Turn | With Purpose - Episode 10 full 1d93ae25-6edf-4205-8be9-64edbb370164 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e2d42e9 “To everything (turn, turn, turn), there is a season…” -The Byrds. This week, Ben reflects on the cycles of leadership and life—how different seasons call for different kinds of action, presence, and purpose.

Drawing from The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and a gardening analogy from Ryan Bond (listen to his podcast here), Ben explores how leaders can better understand the moment they’re in and lead accordingly. Whether you're in a season of planting, tending, harvesting, or rest, this episode will help you align your leadership with the time and purpose at hand.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on your current season. Linked here.

]]> “To everything (turn, turn, turn), there is a season…” -The Byrds. This week, Ben reflects on the cycles of leadership and life—how different seasons call for different kinds of action, presence, and purpose.

Drawing from The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and a gardening analogy from Ryan Bond (listen to his podcast here), Ben explores how leaders can better understand the moment they’re in and lead accordingly. Whether you're in a season of planting, tending, harvesting, or rest, this episode will help you align your leadership with the time and purpose at hand.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on your current season. Linked here.

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 764 “To everything (turn, turn, turn), there is a season…” -The Byrds. This week, Ben reflects on the cycles of leadership and life—how different seasons call for different kinds of action, presence, and purpose.

Drawing from The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and a gardening analogy from Ryan Bond (listen to his podcast here), Ben explores how leaders can better understand the moment they’re in and lead accordingly. Whether you're in a season of planting, tending, harvesting, or rest, this episode will help you align your leadership with the time and purpose at hand.

Download this week’s planner and reflect on your current season. Linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Don't Listen to This Podcast. Spend Thanksgiving With Your Family Instead. Don't Listen to This Podcast. Spend Thanksgiving With Your Family Instead. bonus 52c9900d-2bfc-4ca3-8408-70ba9d0a168c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f93104c3 Happy Thanksgiving! Tell someone you love how much you appreciate them. See you next Thursday.

]]> Happy Thanksgiving! Tell someone you love how much you appreciate them. See you next Thursday.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 71 Happy Thanksgiving! Tell someone you love how much you appreciate them. See you next Thursday.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Romans 12 and Your Uniques | With Purpose - Episode 9 9 9 Romans 12 and Your Uniques | With Purpose - Episode 9 full 279995af-7958-4e4e-aaa2-c0dc41b218aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/68f264b2 What are you uniquely gifted to do? In this episode, Ben reflects on Romans 12 and the idea that we all have different strengths—and that leadership gets better when we lean into them. Ben shares a personal story about the years he spent working outside his strengths and how discovering his true gifts changed everything. This episode is a reminder that knowing yourself isn’t prideful—it’s powerful.

Download the planner and take time to reflect on your own unique gifts. Linked here.

]]> What are you uniquely gifted to do? In this episode, Ben reflects on Romans 12 and the idea that we all have different strengths—and that leadership gets better when we lean into them. Ben shares a personal story about the years he spent working outside his strengths and how discovering his true gifts changed everything. This episode is a reminder that knowing yourself isn’t prideful—it’s powerful.

Download the planner and take time to reflect on your own unique gifts. Linked here.

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 537 What are you uniquely gifted to do? In this episode, Ben reflects on Romans 12 and the idea that we all have different strengths—and that leadership gets better when we lean into them. Ben shares a personal story about the years he spent working outside his strengths and how discovering his true gifts changed everything. This episode is a reminder that knowing yourself isn’t prideful—it’s powerful.

Download the planner and take time to reflect on your own unique gifts. Linked here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No 20-Mile March | With Purpose - Episode 8 8 8 20-Mile March | With Purpose - Episode 8 full 3d3a7017-fcb0-4cca-9bf5-82ccdacf7c37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60daca5f Jim Collins’s concept of the “20-Mile March” isn’t just for companies—it’s a mindset for life and leadership. In this episode, Ben shares the story of his 418-mile bike ride across Kansas and how the rhythm of 20-mile segments helped his team stay focused and finish strong.

What does it look like to build consistency into your own life or organization? How can you set goals that are both ambitious and sustainable?

Join Ben as he unpacks the characteristics of a great 20-Mile March and challenges you to define your own. Plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner—download it here.

]]> Jim Collins’s concept of the “20-Mile March” isn’t just for companies—it’s a mindset for life and leadership. In this episode, Ben shares the story of his 418-mile bike ride across Kansas and how the rhythm of 20-mile segments helped his team stay focused and finish strong.

What does it look like to build consistency into your own life or organization? How can you set goals that are both ambitious and sustainable?

Join Ben as he unpacks the characteristics of a great 20-Mile March and challenges you to define your own. Plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner—download it here.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 708 Jim Collins’s concept of the “20-Mile March” isn’t just for companies—it’s a mindset for life and leadership. In this episode, Ben shares the story of his 418-mile bike ride across Kansas and how the rhythm of 20-mile segments helped his team stay focused and finish strong.

What does it look like to build consistency into your own life or organization? How can you set goals that are both ambitious and sustainable?

Join Ben as he unpacks the characteristics of a great 20-Mile March and challenges you to define your own. Plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner—download it here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No The Seven Folds of Becoming | With Purpose - Episode 7 7 7 The Seven Folds of Becoming | With Purpose - Episode 7 full 697d0288-9bfd-46ba-8759-a88ab7cd6de7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c871616 In today's episode, Ben shares the story behind a sculpture called Folding Planes by Kevin Box, and how its seven folds represent the process of becoming. Big visions and unlimited potential are exciting, but it’s the intentional steps in between that make them real. Join Ben as he reflects on what this means for leadership and how you can apply it to your own life and work.

Like we do every week, download this week's With Purpose Planner and plan your week alongside Ben. We've linked it here for you. 

]]> In today's episode, Ben shares the story behind a sculpture called Folding Planes by Kevin Box, and how its seven folds represent the process of becoming. Big visions and unlimited potential are exciting, but it’s the intentional steps in between that make them real. Join Ben as he reflects on what this means for leadership and how you can apply it to your own life and work.

Like we do every week, download this week's With Purpose Planner and plan your week alongside Ben. We've linked it here for you. 

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 569 In today's episode, Ben shares the story behind a sculpture called Folding Planes by Kevin Box, and how its seven folds represent the process of becoming. Big visions and unlimited potential are exciting, but it’s the intentional steps in between that make them real. Join Ben as he reflects on what this means for leadership and how you can apply it to your own life and work.

Like we do every week, download this week's With Purpose Planner and plan your week alongside Ben. We've linked it here for you. 

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Hot Dogs and Hospitality | With Purpose - Episode 6 6 6 Hot Dogs and Hospitality | With Purpose - Episode 6 full 7213a856-7161-4949-b398-96e77fb6a6c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03918635 What’s the difference between service and hospitality? In this episode, Ben explores the concept of unreasonable hospitality from Will Guidara’s book and why it matters for leaders and organizations. From a frustrating airport experience to a coffee shop owner who went above and beyond, Ben shares stories that illustrate how small gestures can transform relationships. Plus, hear the legendary hot dog story that changed the dining experience at one of the world’s best restaurants.

Follow along and plan your week with the With Purpose planner—linked ⁠here.

]]> What’s the difference between service and hospitality? In this episode, Ben explores the concept of unreasonable hospitality from Will Guidara’s book and why it matters for leaders and organizations. From a frustrating airport experience to a coffee shop owner who went above and beyond, Ben shares stories that illustrate how small gestures can transform relationships. Plus, hear the legendary hot dog story that changed the dining experience at one of the world’s best restaurants.

Follow along and plan your week with the With Purpose planner—linked ⁠here.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 636 What’s the difference between service and hospitality? In this episode, Ben explores the concept of unreasonable hospitality from Will Guidara’s book and why it matters for leaders and organizations. From a frustrating airport experience to a coffee shop owner who went above and beyond, Ben shares stories that illustrate how small gestures can transform relationships. Plus, hear the legendary hot dog story that changed the dining experience at one of the world’s best restaurants.

Follow along and plan your week with the With Purpose planner—linked ⁠here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No With What Purpose | With Purpose - Episode 5 5 5 With What Purpose | With Purpose - Episode 5 full 6b81165b-2e40-4d75-820b-6edc452e795a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddb56b4c Today's episode is about the title of the podcast: the words "With" and "Purpose." What is Purpose? What does it mean to plan our weeks With it? When we're doing everything with purpose, whether it's leading, planning, or living our daily lives, Ben believes we will notice a major transformation. Can you try living this week with purpose?

Plan your week alongside Ben by using this personalized planner. Download it here.

]]> Today's episode is about the title of the podcast: the words "With" and "Purpose." What is Purpose? What does it mean to plan our weeks With it? When we're doing everything with purpose, whether it's leading, planning, or living our daily lives, Ben believes we will notice a major transformation. Can you try living this week with purpose?

Plan your week alongside Ben by using this personalized planner. Download it here.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:25:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 788 Today's episode is about the title of the podcast: the words "With" and "Purpose." What is Purpose? What does it mean to plan our weeks With it? When we're doing everything with purpose, whether it's leading, planning, or living our daily lives, Ben believes we will notice a major transformation. Can you try living this week with purpose?

Plan your week alongside Ben by using this personalized planner. Download it here.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Lead Like Lincoln | With Purpose - Episode 4 4 4 Lead Like Lincoln | With Purpose - Episode 4 full 1c94b1bf-8bad-44ad-a67e-e2c56f5a1379 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0732d85 Although none of us are making the types of decisions that Abraham Lincoln was making during his presidency, his leadership style is more applicable to us than you might think. Can you embrace a dissenting voice in your leadership circle like Lincoln did? That's this week's challenge. 

As always, follow along and plan your week alongside Ben with your own With Purpose planner. Linked here. 

]]> Although none of us are making the types of decisions that Abraham Lincoln was making during his presidency, his leadership style is more applicable to us than you might think. Can you embrace a dissenting voice in your leadership circle like Lincoln did? That's this week's challenge. 

As always, follow along and plan your week alongside Ben with your own With Purpose planner. Linked here. 

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 754 Although none of us are making the types of decisions that Abraham Lincoln was making during his presidency, his leadership style is more applicable to us than you might think. Can you embrace a dissenting voice in your leadership circle like Lincoln did? That's this week's challenge. 

As always, follow along and plan your week alongside Ben with your own With Purpose planner. Linked here. 

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Is AI Making Us Dumber? | With Purpose - Episode 3 3 3 Is AI Making Us Dumber? | With Purpose - Episode 3 full c45133bf-82a4-4324-9799-fd02e0915e19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec154ca8 What happens when we outsource our thinking to AI? When the ideas we have and the solutions we create are separated from the human element entirely? Well, studies show it may actually be making us dumber. But we all know AI isn't going anywhere, so how can we utilize AI responsibly? Ben has some ideas. 


Follow along after the lesson with your own personal With Purpose planner. Linked here. 

]]> What happens when we outsource our thinking to AI? When the ideas we have and the solutions we create are separated from the human element entirely? Well, studies show it may actually be making us dumber. But we all know AI isn't going anywhere, so how can we utilize AI responsibly? Ben has some ideas. 


Follow along after the lesson with your own personal With Purpose planner. Linked here. 

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 627 What happens when we outsource our thinking to AI? When the ideas we have and the solutions we create are separated from the human element entirely? Well, studies show it may actually be making us dumber. But we all know AI isn't going anywhere, so how can we utilize AI responsibly? Ben has some ideas. 


Follow along after the lesson with your own personal With Purpose planner. Linked here. 

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Worthy Rivals | With Purpose - Episode 2 2 2 Worthy Rivals | With Purpose - Episode 2 full 3fe6b39b-d502-4318-829a-825488fbf2dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0004ba55 Simon Sinek is one of Ben's favorite authors and speakers, and in his book The Infinite Game, he talks about how the game of business is never over. And a constant of that game is the idea of rivals. There are competitors who annoy us and competitors who challenge us - those are the worthy rivals. In today's episode, Ben breaks down that definition, and he challenges listeners to think about who their worthy rivals are. 

As always, you can follow along on your own planning journey by downloading the With Purpose planner at this link.

]]> Simon Sinek is one of Ben's favorite authors and speakers, and in his book The Infinite Game, he talks about how the game of business is never over. And a constant of that game is the idea of rivals. There are competitors who annoy us and competitors who challenge us - those are the worthy rivals. In today's episode, Ben breaks down that definition, and he challenges listeners to think about who their worthy rivals are. 

As always, you can follow along on your own planning journey by downloading the With Purpose planner at this link.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 494 Simon Sinek is one of Ben's favorite authors and speakers, and in his book The Infinite Game, he talks about how the game of business is never over. And a constant of that game is the idea of rivals. There are competitors who annoy us and competitors who challenge us - those are the worthy rivals. In today's episode, Ben breaks down that definition, and he challenges listeners to think about who their worthy rivals are. 

As always, you can follow along on your own planning journey by downloading the With Purpose planner at this link.

]]> Planning, Organizing, Business, Leadership No Great By Choice | With Purpose - Episode 1 1 1 Great By Choice | With Purpose - Episode 1 full beaab69c-7eee-41e1-9964-cb80367973bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/3abbce4f Jim Collins's Great By Choice (and much of his other works) has helped Ben define and understand leadership for as long as he's been leading. In today's podcast, we're diving into Great By Choice (a favorite of Ben's) to break down how much control we have in our own greatness. Are people who end up great merely lucky? Does our potential for greatness disappear because of our environment? Listen to this podcast to see what Ben thinks of that. 

Don't forget to follow along with your own personal With Purpose Planner at the link below.

With Purpose Planner: https://shorturl.at/KpYiW
Jim Collins' work: https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html


]]> Jim Collins's Great By Choice (and much of his other works) has helped Ben define and understand leadership for as long as he's been leading. In today's podcast, we're diving into Great By Choice (a favorite of Ben's) to break down how much control we have in our own greatness. Are people who end up great merely lucky? Does our potential for greatness disappear because of our environment? Listen to this podcast to see what Ben thinks of that. 

Don't forget to follow along with your own personal With Purpose Planner at the link below.

With Purpose Planner: https://shorturl.at/KpYiW
Jim Collins' work: https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html


]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 588 Jim Collins's Great By Choice (and much of his other works) has helped Ben define and understand leadership for as long as he's been leading. In today's podcast, we're diving into Great By Choice (a favorite of Ben's) to break down how much control we have in our own greatness. Are people who end up great merely lucky? Does our potential for greatness disappear because of our environment? Listen to this podcast to see what Ben thinks of that. 

Don't forget to follow along with your own personal With Purpose Planner at the link below.

With Purpose Planner: https://shorturl.at/KpYiW
Jim Collins' work: https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html


]]> Greatness, Leadership, Business No Episode 0 | With Purpose Episode 0 | With Purpose trailer 67b66961-39b3-4a77-aea4-304eaeb50d26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/870d6020 Ben Hutton plans for the week ahead on Thursdays. It's the perfect day to plan because it allows him to finish a week strong on Friday, it puts the weekend in the middle (to make time for the most important thing - his friends and family), and it ensures a strong start the following Monday. 


In this podcast, Ben asks listeners to join him in planning their week ahead. This podcast will help listeners prioritize their To Do's while listening to a few lessons in leadership along the way.

]]> Ben Hutton plans for the week ahead on Thursdays. It's the perfect day to plan because it allows him to finish a week strong on Friday, it puts the weekend in the middle (to make time for the most important thing - his friends and family), and it ensures a strong start the following Monday. 


In this podcast, Ben asks listeners to join him in planning their week ahead. This podcast will help listeners prioritize their To Do's while listening to a few lessons in leadership along the way.

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ben Hutton Ben Hutton 274 Ben Hutton plans for the week ahead on Thursdays. It's the perfect day to plan because it allows him to finish a week strong on Friday, it puts the weekend in the middle (to make time for the most important thing - his friends and family), and it ensures a strong start the following Monday. 


In this podcast, Ben asks listeners to join him in planning their week ahead. This podcast will help listeners prioritize their To Do's while listening to a few lessons in leadership along the way.

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