The Brian Buffini Show

So much of modern life rewards busyness, but busyness often crowds out what matters most. In this conversation, Elizabeth explains how a well-defined purpose moves you “from confusion to clarity” by serving as a daily filter for the 40,000 decisions we each make. She and Brian explore common roadblocks, practical building blocks, and how seasons of life shape the way we live our purpose. You’ll hear how Chick-fil-A’s corporate purpose anchored the company through crisis, how the Trillith Foundation serves “story makers” who shape culture, and why your purpose—written down and lived out—ultimately becomes your legacy.YOU WILL LEARN: The clearest way to define purpose, mission, strategy, and vision—and why confusing them derails teams and leaders.How purpose becomes your daily decision filter, moving you from “rudderless” to resolute in business and life.How to overcome the three roadblocks to purpose (discomfort, distraction, defeat) and build a purpose that lasts through every season.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFree Business ConsultationThe Strength of Purpose by Elizabeth DixonTrillith FoundationMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklThe Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie WareBuffini & Company Leadership ConferenceNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE“Purpose is why you exist. Mission is what you do. Strategy is how you win. Vision is where you’re going.” — Elizabeth Dixon“Purpose moves us from confusion to clarity.” — Elizabeth Dixon“The life we live is the legacy we leave.” — Elizabeth Dixon“Say ‘no’ more often so your ‘yes’ is intentional.” — Elizabeth Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

So much of modern life rewards busyness, but busyness often crowds out what matters most. In this conversation, Elizabeth explains how a well-defined purpose moves you “from confusion to clarity” by serving as a daily filter for the 40,000 decisions we each make. She and Brian explore common roadblocks, practical building blocks, and how seasons of life shape the way we live our purpose. You’ll hear how Chick-fil-A’s corporate purpose anchored the company through crisis, how the Trillith Foundation serves “story makers” who shape culture, and why your purpose—written down and lived out—ultimately becomes your legacy.


YOU WILL LEARN:


  • The clearest way to define purpose, mission, strategy, and vision—and why confusing them derails teams and leaders.
  • How purpose becomes your daily decision filter, moving you from “rudderless” to resolute in business and life.
  • How to overcome the three roadblocks to purpose (discomfort, distraction, defeat) and build a purpose that lasts through every season.


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE


Free Business Consultation


The Strength of Purpose by Elizabeth Dixon


Trillith Foundation


Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl


The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware


Buffini & Company Leadership Conference


NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE


“Purpose is why you exist. Mission is what you do. Strategy is how you win. Vision is where you’re going.” — Elizabeth Dixon


“Purpose moves us from confusion to clarity.” — Elizabeth Dixon


“The life we live is the legacy we leave.” — Elizabeth Dixon


“Say ‘no’ more often so your ‘yes’ is intentional.” — Elizabeth Dixon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is The Brian Buffini Show?

Renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and father of six, Brian Buffini brings sharp insights, practical wisdom, and his signature Irish wit to every conversation. On The Brian Buffini Show, big questions meet real-world solutions. Each episode blends perspective with action, offering principles and tools that help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward living your best life.