Episode 2: Find Your Why—And Let It Change You
The Leadership Edge: A Podcast on Paradox-Aware Leadership
What if your why wasn’t fixed?
What if your greatest clarity as a leader came not from your past—but from the future you dare to envision?
In this episode of The Leadership Edge, host Jared Oates shares a deeply personal story of walking away from comfort to pursue conviction. He explores the evolution of purpose, how visionary leaders use their imagined future to drive present-day decisions, and why real alignment often feels like real risk.
You’ll learn:
Why a past-focused approach to finding your purpose may be only half the story
How future-based purpose fuels motivation and prevents burnout
Why your brain resists future-oriented thinking—and how to push through it
How to use the “Best Possible Self” exercise to rewire your emotional connection to your goals
Plus, you’ll get a practical challenge to help you take your first step toward becoming the leader your future self would admire.
This isn’t about slogans.
It’s about clarity. Conviction. And transformation.
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