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#097 – Invest Your Time Wisely | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 18

Most conversations about time management focus on calendars and to-do lists. In episode 18 of the 52 Life Lesson series, host Tim makes the case that the real issue isn’t how much time we have it’s how much attention we bring to it. Drawing on research into mind-wandering, phone visibility, and psychological detachment from work, Tim shares his own candid history of being physically present but mentally elsewhere with his family, and the leadership lessons that followed.

The episode moves from personal reflection to practical framework, closing with three simple investments presence, recovery, and experiences that leaders and high performers can apply immediately. As Tim puts it: there are no refunds, no exchanges, and no do-overs on time. The only real choice is how wisely we invest it.

#096 – It Starts With Joy: Why Human-Centered Leadership Is the Future of Work (with Sheryl Raphael Whitaker)

Leadership expert and author Sheryl Raphael Whitaker joins Tim Borys to explore a topic rarely discussed in executive circles: joy. Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership experience, Sheryl explains why joy is not a soft concept but a strategic leadership advantage that drives engagement, trust, innovation, and performance.

The conversation examines the hidden costs of fear-based leadership, the growing challenge of burnout and disengagement, and why the future of work requires leaders to become more human—not less. From leadership transformation and organizational culture to AI and sustainable performance, this episode offers practical insights for leaders seeking to build healthier teams and stronger businesses.
This conversation challenges outdated ideas about productivity and offers a new perspective on what it means to build workplaces where people and businesses can thrive.

#095 – Upgrade Your Self-Talk | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 17

In Lesson 17 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores the power of self-talk and the internal dialogue that shapes how we lead, perform, and experience life. Through personal stories, psychology, and practical tools, he explains how recognizing outdated mental patterns can help us build a healthier, more intentional inner voice.
Through personal stories, research-backed insights, and practical leadership lessons, Tim explains how adopting a mastery mindset can improve performance, resilience, creativity, and fulfillment. This episode is a valuable listen for leaders, professionals, and anyone seeking to replace self-judgment with curiosity and sustainable growth.

#094 – The Science of Happiness at Work, Leadership, Wellbeing & Human Connection (with Daniela Jines)

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Daniela Jines explores the science behind happiness at work and how leaders can create healthier, more connected organizations. From neuroscience and workplace culture to AI and human connection, Daniela explains why the future of work depends on balancing performance with wellbeing.

This conversation challenges outdated ideas about productivity and offers a new perspective on what it means to build workplaces where people and businesses can thrive.

#093 – Mastery Mindset Over Perfectionism | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 16

In Lesson 16 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores the powerful distinction between mastery and perfectionism. While perfectionism often disguises itself as high standards, it is frequently rooted in fear, self-protection, and a fixed mindset. Mastery, by contrast, is a lifelong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.

Through personal stories, research-backed insights, and practical leadership lessons, Tim explains how adopting a mastery mindset can improve performance, resilience, creativity, and fulfillment. This episode is a valuable listen for leaders, professionals, and anyone seeking to replace self-judgment with curiosity and sustainable growth.

#092 – Retention, Leadership, and Building High-Performance Workplace Cultures (with Michael Gomez)

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with HR executive Michael to explore what actually drives employee retention, organizational stability, and high-performance workplace culture.

Drawing from extensive experience across large-scale organizations and multi-unit restaurant operations, Michael explains why retention is ultimately a leadership challenge not simply an HR metric. The conversation dives into servant leadership, employee development, AI-powered hiring systems, performance management, and the operational systems that help organizations reduce turnover while improving customer experience and profitability.

This episode is packed with practical insights for executives, HR professionals, and leaders looking to build healthier cultures, stronger teams, and more sustainable long-term growth.
This conversation challenges outdated ideas about productivity and offers a new perspective on what it means to build workplaces where people and businesses can thrive.

#091 – The Gift of Adversity | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 15

In this episode, Tim Borys explores why adversity is one of the most powerful drivers of growth. From personal setbacks to intentional challenges, learn how discomfort builds resilience—and why the real gift isn’t adversity itself, but the growth that comes from it.

#089 – Using Fear and Doubt as Tools for Action | 52 Life Lessons – Lesson 14

In Lesson #14 of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how fear and doubt can become powerful signals for growth rather than barriers to success. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and personal experience, he explains why people often overestimate the pain of negative outcomes and how taking action recalibrates fear into confidence.