“A lot of being human is… pinballing around in this world, versus realizing that there's a deeper intention behind why we're here.” — Stephen Dinan   A little more wisdom is never a bad thing. And it might be easier to access than you think, if you’re open-minded. My guest on the podcast this week is Stephen Dinan, a lifelong learner who now helps others on their quest for spiritual growth and awareness. Dinan founded The Shift Network, an online educational platform offering courses and events on topics including enlightened business practices, previous lives, and energy medicine. He’s also a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, made up of like-minded leaders trying to improve the world. Dinan used to be a self-described “atheist scientist type,” until the sudden death of a close friend shook up his worldview. Grappling with questions that science had no answer for, he turned to spiritualism.  He explored ways to reach higher levels of consciousness, psychic abilities, and reincarnation. Having initially planned to be a doctor, he realized he was supposed to make a difference through business. Dinan believes that conscious capitalism — using business as a force for good — is the key to making positive change in the world. In this episode of Leading With Genuine Care, you’ll hear Dinan’s advice on how to lead a business that shuns short-term wins for long-term victories, encouraging employees to meet their spiritual needs, why we should think planet-first, and more. You’ll also learn: The journey of our souls and how we choose our bodies What Dinan’s eighth grade self would think of him today How a trip to India helped him access a higher level of consciousness — and what that’s really like Why an Apollo astronaut created an institute to study spiritualist theories How the overview effect — seeing the whole Earth as one entity— changes your perspective How the COVID-19 pandemic proved that the world can work together Why more individuals are achieving their full potential today than ever before   Connect with Stephen Dinan Facebook facebook.com/stephendinan    Twitter twitter.com/StephenDinan    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/stephen-dinan-5a717b/    Website stephendinan.com/    Learn More From Stephen Dinan Take a course or attend an event with The Shift Network   Learn more here: theshiftnetwork.com/    Buy Stephen Dinan’s books Sacred America, Sacred World and Radical Spirit   stephendinan.com/book-inner    Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK