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Do you want TO HELP CREATE a world where people are passionate about their work? Where INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS HELP team members REALIZE THEIR GREATNESS, and capitalism thrives while serving the highest causes? Me, too. The Working on Purpose program is a thought leadership engine that ENLIGHTENS AND INSPIRES listeners with insights from ELITE business leaders and novel subject matter experts. Together, we’re WORKING ON PURPOSE TO STEWARD the future of work and BUSINESS to elevate us all.

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Jan. 12, 2026

Upgrading the Leader Within: Why Your Vertical Development is Everything

Most leadership programs fail to deliver results because they focus on what leaders know and do. Vertical development is effective because it focuses on who leaders are becoming. Rather than downloading more skills, it elevates a leader’s mindset and ability to make sense of complexity with greater…
Jan. 5, 2026

Gen Z Isn’t the Problem—They’re the Upgrade Leadership Needs

Every generation is accused of lowering the bar. History proves the opposite. Gen Z is raising expectations around emotional intelligence, earned authority, and meaningful work—and leaders are feeling the pressure. In this episode featuring Gen Z expert Tim Elmore, we explore why resisting Gen Z mi…

About the Host

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Dr. Alise Cortez

Radio & TV Host / Podcaster / Organizational Psychologist / Logotherapist / Speaker / Researcher / Author

Dr. Alise Cortez is an organizational psychologist and logotherapist, inspirational speaker, researcher, author, and host of the Working on Purpose podcast. She is the Founder and Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now!, a human and organizational transformation consultancy specializing in the activation of meaning and purpose to increase engagement, performance, innovation, retention, and thus profitability. For individuals, Dr. Cortez facilitates an online global community and various retreats to enable people hungry for a more meaningful and purposeful life to create it for themselves. Connect with Dr. Alise Cortez for more insight on how you can start living and working with Gusto and Purpose.

Reviews

Alise is a most dynamic, knowledgeable and inspiring host.

"On behalf of recent podcast guest, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, “Great conversation about my new book The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. …"

SeanTheSwan6 | Aug. 29, 2024

Purpose brings joy!

"Alise Cortez is a dynamic, thoughtful host who engages her guests on a deep level to explore the purpose in our work. She invites leaders to examine not just what they do but why they do it. As a rec…"

Jaime Goff | Jan. 8, 2026