With purpose podcast.
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.
Want to know more before you get started? Watch the With Purpose Trailer here.
Want to know more before you get started? Watch the With Purpose Trailer here.
Keep Short Accounts | With Purpose - Episode 18
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.
measuring progress | With Purpose - Episode 17
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.
Bandu - A Game About Responsibility | With Purpose - Episode 16
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.
Be a Buffalo | With Purpose - Episode 15
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.
The Tetris Effect | With Purpose - Episode 14
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.
Reset Rituals - With Purpose - Episode 13
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.
Normal Day | With Purpose - Episode 12
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.
THE ALGORITHM IS WRONG | With Purpose - episode 11
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.
Turn, Turn, Turn | With Purpose - Episode 10
“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 linked below), 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.
Ryan Bond's Podcast: https://www.thriverestaurantgroup.com/preshift
Drawing from The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and a gardening analogy from Ryan Bond (listen to his podcast linked below), 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.
Ryan Bond's Podcast: https://www.thriverestaurantgroup.com/preshift
Romans 12 and Your Uniques | With Purpose - Episode 9
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.
20-Mile March | With Purpose - Episode 8
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.
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.
ThE SEVEN FOLDS OF BECOMING | With Purpose - Episode 7
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.
HOT DOGS AND HOSPITALITY | With Purpose - Episode 6
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.
with what purpose | With Purpose - Episode 5
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.
LEAD LIKE LINCOLN | With Purpose - Episode 4
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.
IS AI MAKING US DUMBER? | With Purpose - Episode 3
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.
Worthy Rivals | With Purpose - Episode 2
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.
great by choice | With purpose - episode 1
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 has to say about it. Don't forget to follow along with your own personal With Purpose Planner at this link.
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 has to say about it. Don't forget to follow along with your own personal With Purpose Planner at this link.
EPISODE 0 | With purpose
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.