Let’s sit down with Joe Markey, a retired corporate and investment banker who recently earned a master's in theological studies. Joe shares his unique perspective on how secular leadership science secretly draws from sacred theology. He explains that modern corporate training on concepts like emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and authenticity is essentially a secularized attempt to understand what it means to be truly human. Together, they discuss the moral hazards of wealth, the flaws of democratic socialism, and why "Good business and good religion go hand in hand."

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - The Power of Authentic Leadership
00:54 - Introduction to Joe Markey
04:05 - Joe’s Background in Corporate & Investment Banking
08:38 - Returning to School for Theology
11:37 - Balancing Business Decisions with True Empathy
17:47 - Finding Employee Motivation Through Authenticity
21:07 - Dealing with Rejection and Resilience in Sales
26:25 - Wealth Disparity and Democratic Socialism
31:23 - The Social Responsibility of Wealth
40:22 - Applying Business Virtues to Spiritual Life
43:50 - Integrating Faith into the Boardroom
49:52 - Navigating HR Rules vs. Human Compassion
52:37 - Rapid Fire: Scripture, Inspirations, and Devotions
59:59 - The Workday Leader Substack

🔗 EPISODE REFERENCES & RESOURCES:
Centesimus Annus by Pope John Paul II
The Courage to Be by Paul Tillich
Workday Leader Substack by Joe Markey

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