Business is Good

Welcome to the "Business is Good" podcast . . . brought to you by The Good Place Institute . . . where we believe there is a definition of business and organizational success that is much more purposeful, fulfilling, and complete than just striving after more money . . . Through training, consulting, and coaching we equip leaders to build organizations that value people, build up Good Places in the community, and are economically regenerative . . . This podcast is designed to explore the why, what, and the how of leading and stewarding Good Place organizations . . . where individuals flourish, organizations thrive, communities prosper, and the world becomes a better place! If you want to know more about The Good Place Institute, please visit our website at goodplaceinstitute.com.

Business is Good is a business podcast hosted by Chris Young, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Young hosts Business is Good, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  23. Would your community miss your business if it disappeared?

  Nov 10, 202516 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Chris Young unpacks why community engagement is one of the three main aims of a Good Place organization—and a key indicator of success in God's economy. From internal culture to external outreach, true Kingdom impact begins when leaders see their business as a blessing to people and places.</p> <p>Chris shares how organizations can build thriving internal communities that naturally overflow into local impact—where generosity goes beyond giving money and becomes a way of doing business. Hear how one company's "Grace Outreach" initiative is transforming both their workplace and their city.</p> <p>🎧 Listen n...

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  Episode #12

  22. Are your words bringing life—or confusion?

  Oct 27, 202517 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Chris Young explores how biblical communication transforms the culture of a business. From internal team conversations to external marketing messages, every word carries weight. Drawing from Scripture, Chris shares how leaders can reflect the character of Christ by being quick to listen, slow to speak, and intentional about both message and motive.</p> <p>Learn why communication isn't just a skill—it's stewardship. Discover the difference between speaking truth in love and using words to build trust, alignment, and shalom throughout your organization.</p> <p>🎧 Listen now and consider: What kind of culture are your words creating?<br...

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  Episode #11

  21. Innovation with Purpose

  Sep 15, 202515 minS3

  <p>Innovation can feel like chasing bright shiny objects, but for a Good Place organization it must be more than novelty. </p> <p>In this episode, Chris Young and Jim Brangenberg explore what it means to manage innovation with wisdom and purpose. </p> <p>Rooted in God's image, every leader has creative capacity, but true innovation asks: does this idea bring more shalom and flourishing? Chris explains how the Good Place operating system uses a discovery and step-gate process to align new ideas with purpose, minimize risk, and honor an organization's charter. Leaders will learn how to foster Spirit-led creativity, av...

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  Episode #10

  20. Financial Stewardship: Putting Money in Its Proper Place

  Sep 1, 202517 minS3

  <p>Money is not the ultimate measure of success. In this episode, Chris Young and Jim Brangenberg explore what financial stewardship looks like in a Good Place organization. Profit is not the problem. The question is how we use it. Chris explains how surplus resources become economic regeneration when reinvested into people, communities, and the organization's long-term health. </p> <p>They discuss compensation, contentment, reinvestment, generosity, and building trust and transparency into financial systems. Real-life examples show how courageous leaders put money in its proper place to help people flourish and communities prosper.</p> <p>🎧 Listen now and consider: What has G...

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  Episode #9

  19. Good Place Operating System: Stewardship Planning

  Aug 20, 202515 minS3

  <p>On the last podcast we talked all about stewardship. A description of the attitudes and actions around a life focused on being a good steward. This week we are shifting the discussion to stewardship planning. What does stewardship look like in action within your business model and business plan. Today, Chris Young will explain stewardship planning and how it applies to running a Good Place to work. </p> <p>🎧 Listen now and consider: What has God entrusted to you—and how are you stewarding it?</p> <p>🌐 Visit goodplaceinstitute.com for more.</p>

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