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May 12, 2026
Episode 1204
Podcast 1204: How 'Work Is Love Made Visible' Helps Leaders Create Meaningful Impact With Sarah Mc Arthur
By Greg Voisen·
Inside Personal Growth
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Show Notes
In this episode of the podcast, Inside Personal Growth, we sit down with Sarah McArthur, co-author of Work Is Love Made Visible: A Collection of Essays About the Power of Finding Your Purpose From the World's Greatest Thought Leaders, to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose, compassion, and vision.
Sarah brings decades of experience as an editor, thought partner, and advisor to global leaders. Her work with icons like Frances Hesselbein, Marshall Goldsmith, Alan Mulally, and Peter Drucker offers listeners and readers timeless tools for transformative leadership.
The Legacy of Frances Hesselbein and Peter Drucker
At the heart of the book is a question Frances Hesselbein asked everyone she met:
“What do you see when you look out the window that is visible but not yet seen by others?”
This question, inspired by Peter Drucker, invites deep reflection on vision and impact. The essays in the book are responses from some of the world’s most respected leadership minds—sharing what they see, how they lead, and what they believe is needed for a brighter future.
Frances believed that leadership was about character more than control—“Leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do.”
Coaching, Communication & Curiosity: Lessons from Marshall Goldsmith
Sarah spent 20 years collaborating with Marshall Goldsmith, learning firsthand the importance of staying curious and coaching through questions, not just answers.
One of the biggest takeaways she shares:
“In the big stream of life, it’s not that big a deal.”
This mindset—balancing accountability with compassion—helped shape Sarah’s leadership perspective and the ethos behind the book.
Working Together: Alan Mulally’s Leadership System
Sarah is also the partner and co-creator behind an upcoming book with former Ford and Boeing CEO Alan Mulally, focusing on his Working Together leadership and management system.
Built around inclusion, mission-focus, and strategy, the system provides a framework for:
- ✦Creating alignment across global teams
- ✦Encouraging transparency and shared accountability
- ✦Building cultures of respect and innovation
It turns leadership theory into daily practice and offers tools that today’s leaders urgently need.
Leading with Purpose in a Digital World
As AI and digital disruption reshape every industry, Sarah emphasizes the importance of who we are over what we do. Leadership in the next decade will require:
- ✦Civility in communication
- ✦Stakeholder-centered decision-making
- ✦Clear purpose alignment
- ✦Compassion during change
Sarah’s Chapter: What Do People Do All Day?
Sarah’s personal contribution to the book reflects on a childhood classic by Richard Scarry, asking, “What do people do all day?” Her response is a call for better communication, inclusive cultures, and respect in every level of work.
“Humanity is a big network of people working together… Everyone participates.”
Explore the Book
Work Is Love Made Visible on Amazon
A powerful anthology featuring Frances Hesselbein, Marshall Goldsmith, Alan Mulally, Beverly Kaye, Michael Bungay Stanier, Rita McGrath, and more.
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