In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Jeremy Doran joins The Mindful CEO to explore what it really means to lead a business that loves people back. He opens up about his own evolution from chasing metrics to championing culture, revealing how the traditional corporate system often punishes empathy and rewards performance at the expense of humanity. With stories of loyalty, pain, and transformation, Jeremy challenges leaders to rethink success—and to build companies that treat people like people, not numbers. This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur or executive tired of hustle culture and hungry for a more meaningful way to lead.
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0:00 – Intro
Jeremy Doran’s journey from corporate leadership to conscious leadership
6:45 – Loyalty vs Metrics
What happens when you treat employees like family
13:10 – Culture Gets Lip Service
Why culture is talked about but rarely rewarded
21:20 – When Performance Becomes Personal
The mental health cost of hustle culture
28:50 – Getting Fired for Compassion
How doing the right thing made him a target
36:15 – Building a Company That Loves Back
How to lead with empathy without sacrificing success
44:00 – Jeremy’s Vision for Business
The kind of business the world needs now
