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Why does work feel different than it used to?
In this opening episode of Summer Series 2026, Tim Stewart welcomes Jonathan Lewis, President of McKee Wallwork and author of The Rebuilders: Daily Foundations for the Leaders We Need.
Jonathan shares insights from extensive workforce research and explains why so many people today are struggling with purpose, hope, and meaning. Together, they explore what leaders can do to help people move beyond transactional relationships and toward lives marked by purpose, resilience, and growth.
In this episode:
• Why employees increasingly seek meaning, not just compensation
• The concept of "Transactional, Futureless Suffering" (TFS)
• How leaders create quests that inspire people
• Why suffering can produce either hope or bitterness
• The difference between control and responsibility
• Excellence, grace, and healthy organizational cultures
• Storytelling as a leadership tool
• Why wisdom matters more than ever in a rapidly changing world
This conversation offers practical insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, pastors, nonprofit professionals, and anyone trying to navigate an increasingly complex world with courage and purpose.
📖 Learn more about Jonathan Lewis and The Rebuilders:
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https://www.mckeewallwork.com/book-review/the-rebuilders-daily-foundations-for-the-leaders-we-need/
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