A Life of Greatness

What does it really take to build a business that thrives - not just financially, but sustainably?

In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Verne Harnish, founder of Entrepreneurs' Organization and bestselling author of Scaling Up. After decades spent advising some of the world's fastest-growing companies, Verne shares the principles that separate businesses that simply survive from those that truly flourish.
But this conversation goes far beyond business strategy. Verne reflects on growing up in a family that went from wealth to hardship, the lessons he learned watching his father's entrepreneurial journey unravel, and how those experiences shaped his life's work. Together, Sarah and Verne explore leadership, resilience, curiosity, personal growth, and why success is built just as much from who you become as what you achieve.
Whether you're leading a business, building a career, or simply trying to create a more meaningful life, this conversation offers practical wisdom that extends far beyond the boardroom.

You'll learn:

Why every great business starts with a bold vision and relentless clarity.
The leadership habits that create high-performing, connected teams.
How curiosity, resilience and lifelong learning become your greatest competitive advantage.
Why relationships and mentorship can change the entire trajectory of your life.
The difference between growing a business and truly scaling one.
How to navigate setbacks, uncertainty and failure without losing sight of your purpose.
Why peace, love and meaningful connection may be the greatest measures of success.

Ultimately, this episode is a reminder that greatness isn't built overnight. It's created through thousands of small decisions, a willingness to keep learning, and the courage to pursue something bigger than yourself. Because the businesses that endure, and the lives that matter most, are built with purpose, curiosity and heart.

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Is there something you've been meaning to say?

In this episode of Sarah's Thoughts, Sarah explores the words we carry but never speak. The "I love you" we assume they already know. The thank you we never quite get around to saying. The apology, the boundary, or the truth we've been holding onto while waiting for the perfect moment.
Sarah reflects on the hidden cost of silence and why the conversations we avoid often stay with us the longest. Because while speaking up can feel uncomfortable, carrying important words unsaid can be even harder.

You'll learn:
• Why unspoken words can turn into regret, resentment or distance
• The emotional cost of avoiding difficult conversations
• How honesty can create healing, connection and peace

This episode is a gentle reminder to stop waiting for the perfect moment and say the things that matter most—before they become the things you wish you'd said.

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What if the life you're searching for isn't something you find... but something you discover?

Today's episode will change how you think about purpose, success and what it actually means to build a meaningful life.

Jim Collins is one of the most respected business thinkers in the world, the author of Good to Great, a book that has shaped how millions of leaders think about success. But today's conversation is not about business. It is about something every single person will face at some point in their life.
Jim shares the personal experiences and years of research behind his latest work, challenging the idea that we each have just one purpose to find.

In this episode, you'll learn:
· Why purpose isn't one perfect calling, but many possibilities already inside you
· How to know when you're truly "in frame," doing work that energises rather than drains you
· Why reinvention and curiosity matter more, not less, as you move through different stages of life
· Why the greatest reward isn't achievement, but the privilege of continuing to do work you love
· Why life's biggest setbacks often become the doorway to your most meaningful chapters

This conversation is a reminder that greatness isn't achieved through chasing titles, recognition or external success. It's found by understanding yourself more deeply, embracing change, and having the courage to keep discovering new parts of who you are. No matter where you are in your journey, your next chapter may be your most meaningful yet.

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What if you're living in the good old days right now and don't even know it?

In this reflective episode, Sarah explores the quiet moments that often become the memories we miss most. The family dinners, the childhood home, the ordinary routines that feel insignificant at the time but later become priceless.

You'll learn:

• Why we rarely recognise life's most precious moments while we're living them
• How nostalgia can teach us what truly matters
• The importance of appreciating the people and places we still have today

A beautiful reminder to slow down, pay attention and cherish the moments that may one day become the memories you treasure most.

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What happens when the career you built your whole life around disappears overnight?

Jase Hawkins has been one of Australia's most recognisable breakfast radio voices for decades. But behind the laughter was a story most people never saw, including the moment he was told everything would be fine, right before his number one show was axed.

In this episode, Jase opens up about losing both his parents, the grief that still catches him off guard, the IVF journey he and his wife went through, and raising a son with autism.
You'll learn:

How grief can become one of life's greatest teachers
What raising a child with autism taught Jase about patience and unconditional love
Why success means very little without the right people around you.

A final thought:

A meaningful life isn't built through achievements or recognition. It's built through relationships and showing up for the people you love.

Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.
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