Culture Archives - Shane Jackson

Shane Joins GPTW’s Podcast to Discuss Purpose, Clarity and Meaningful Work

Posted on January 28, 2026

In this episode of Better by Great Place To Work, Shane sits down with host Roula Amire to discuss how purpose shapes how we live, lead, and build organizations people want to join — and stay with. Drawing on research from Great Place To Work and real-world leadership experience as president of Jackson Healthcare, an organization consistently recognized by Fortune®, PEOPLE® and, of course, Great Place To Work for its purpose-driven culture — Shane shares practical insights leaders can apply right away. Listen in to learn: Why meaningful…

In Defense of Managers: Why Good Managers Are Essential to Great Leadership

Posted on October 9, 2025

You Have a Story to Tell: 4 Tips for Becoming a Better Storyteller at Work

Posted on September 4, 2025

This article was originally published by Fast Company. My wife’s grandmother is 100 years old. She is healthy, smart, energetic, and fun to be around. Last year at Thanksgiving, I sat at a table with her for an hour-and-a-half with my wife and her two sisters as we listened to her tell stories about her life. We were all transfixed.…

Because Integrity Still Matters: 3 Tips for Building Trust in Your Business

Posted on July 25, 2025

Shane Jackson on How Great Leaders Steward Influence, Impact and Trust

Posted on July 23, 2025

If you’re a leader committed to building something greater than yourself, I think you’ll find this conversation I had with Jeff Bond, host of The Steward Chair podcast, valuable. Listen in here, or watch the full episode above or on YouTube, as we discuss what it means to lead for impact, not control, exploring how trust, long-term thinking and radical…

Shane Joins The Conscious Capitalists Podcast EP #98

Posted on April 4, 2025

Shane joins Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia on The Conscious Capitalists podcast for a thoughtful conversation about purpose and its impact on leadership and business success. In the conversation below, Shane explores how purpose isn’t just an idea—it’s a powerful force in leadership. When personal values align with leadership, the impact extends far beyond business, shaping people, cultures and communities.…

Exploring the Role of Purpose in Company Culture and Personal Fulfillment

Posted on January 16, 2025

Listen In: Shane Jackson Discusses The Power of Purposeful Leadership

Posted on January 10, 2025

Shane chats with Tino Mantella, chief strategy officer at Relevantz, in Episode 7 of the Leading with Relevance podcast. Listen in as they discuss how mentorship can shape your career, the importance of active listening in leadership, and strategies for making a positive difference while driving business success. Intro – Shane: If you’re a leader, if you’re waiting until you’re retired,…

Embracing the Grind: Leading Teams Through Tough Times

Posted on October 21, 2024

This article was originally published by Fast Company. I was recently asked to come speak with a business that was struggling in a down market. “Everything is just really hard right now,” the leader told me. “People are down, and we could use some advice on what to do.” We have all been on both sides of this kind of…

Mastering the Art of Responding Versus Reacting

Posted on November 20, 2023

This article was originally published by Fast Company. In many sports, when coaches evaluate athletes, they are often trying to gauge their reaction times. A reaction time that is only a thousandth of a second faster can be the difference between making the save or allowing the goal. Fast reaction times are useful and even lifesaving in many situations. When…