Among this year’s Earth Shot winners is US-based Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS) which offers a simple, safe and reliable solution to transform industrial waste heat into electricity for use in hard to abate industries, with the potential to save gigatonnes of CO2. For industries worldwide, this breakthrough represents a fundamental shift in how energy is recovered and utilized.

A $250 scholarship changed Bob Carr’s life—but instead of just looking back with gratitude, he paid it forward in a way few ever do. Through Give Something Back, he has donated over $100 million, helping thousands of students break the cycle of poverty and graduate debt-free

For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding and time-consuming task. Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project, is dedicated to changing that. His incredible organization designs, manufactures, and distributes manual washing machines for people living in remote, low-income, and displaced communities worldwide.

There frequently comes a moment in the lives and vocations of high-impact leaders when they realize they’ve reached the goals they originally set out to achieve—usually ones with audacious meaning, aliveness, and impact. But instead of feeling fulfilled, they sense a new possibility emerging—one filled with meaning, energy, and a drive to create something even more significant. It’s what David Brooks calls The Second Mountain.

The phenomenal coach Kirk Souder and I caught up to talk about the work he does with leaders at this pivotal moment—helping them navigate the shift from success to significance, from external achievement to something deeper. His approach isn’t about pushing harder or accumulating more skills; it’s about peeling back layers, shedding what no longer serves, and stepping into a way of leading that feels authentic and alive. “The work we do together is about clarifying their vision—what that second summit looks like—letting go of what no longer serves this vision, and taking new action that aligns wholly with their new vision of creation,” Souder explained.

When these words left my mouth during the Driving Impact podcast with the awesome Katheline Jean-Pierre, I could see I left her stunned.

Listen to the full episode.

How do you continue to do the work of Purpose in this politically charged atmosphere?

In our book Good Is the New Cool: Guide to Conscious Business, one of the central principles is “Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Political.”

Discover some practical strategies on how to navigate this moment—and continue to create a positive impact in the world.