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The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd

Rare On Purpose is a leadership podcast for people who refuse to drift through their careers and lives on autopilot. Hosted by leadership coach and author Jay Floyd, the show explores what it means to build a life, career, and identity with intention. In a world obsessed with trends, influence, and external validation, Rare On Purpose challenges listeners to slow down, reflect, and take the driver’s seat of their own growth. Each episode blends leadership insight, personal reflection, culture,

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11:48

Stop Being a Robot!

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/05/25

AI is getting better at being a robot.You better get real good at being human.This episode ain't about fearing the future—it’s about refusing to flatten yourself to fit it.If you’ve been following systems that dull your edge, shrinking your story to fit job descriptions, or feeling lost in the noise of automation and burnout—this is your wake-up call.You’re not replaceable.You’re just overdue to move out of the robot’s seat and reclaim your own.Let’s talk about what it really means to out-human the

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4:56

The Low End Theory: Why Quiet People Are Your Team's...

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/05/18

Ever notice how some people hold everything together without making noise about it? They're the human equivalent of a bassline in music—not always noticed until they're gone, when suddenly everything falls apart.This episode dives deep into the power of quiet leadership and the essential role of steady, consistent contributors who don't seek the spotlight. Drawing from my experience as a tech leader, I share the story of an engineer who rarely spoke in meetings but consistently solved impossible

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12:41

Booked Wrong: What Happens When Talent Is Miscast

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/05/11

Send us a text When professionals are misaligned with their roles, it's not about lacking talent but being placed in the wrong story. The path to authentic success comes from recognizing your unique shape and leaning into it rather than contorting yourself to fit predetermined expectations. • The Rock initially failed as a smiling, high-energy baby face despite his wrestling pedigree • His career transformed when he aligned his character with his natural energy and audience response • Job de...

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18:28

The World's Motion Sickness

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/05/04

Send us a text Motion sickness provides a powerful metaphor for finding spiritual steadiness in a chaotic world, revealing how cognitive dissonance between stillness and movement creates disorientation in both physical and spiritual realms. • Personal experience with car sickness when reading comics as a passenger but never when driving • Scientific explanation: motion sickness occurs when eyes focus on stillness while body experiences movement • Apple's "vehicle motion cues" feature provide...

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31:53

My Brother Julius: Genius, Republican, Gang Member

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/04/27

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what a long-gone voice would say about our increasingly polarized world? That's the question I explore in this deeply personal episode about my brother Julius - a true paradox of a human being whose absence I feel more acutely as our society grows more binary. Julius was no ordinary kid growing up in the Cleveland projects. Born four years before me in 1972, he embodied contradictions that would make him impossible to categorize today: street-smart yet a...

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22:29

We Are Both Sides: Finding Wholeness in a World That...

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/04/20

Send us a text The invisible war raging through our society isn't about politics or technology—it's about the fundamental duality of human nature. In this thought-provoking exploration, Jay Floyd breaks down how we're collectively torn between two powerful forces: the cold, calculating, results-driven side that dominated much of the 20th century, and the warm, empathetic, relationship-centered approach that has gained prominence in recent decades. Drawing from personal experience as both a l...

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21:42

Are You Shouting or Shifting?

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/04/13

Send us a text We spend too much time posting, watching, and scrolling with hopes of sparking change, when real impact starts in the mirror through internal alignment rather than external noise. • Introduction to a three-part series called "The Real Reach" exploring how true influence begins with clarity, proximity, and identity • Being informed is not the same as being aligned—we need to filter information through the lens of our unique purpose • The most meaningful stages in life ref...

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24:27

The Day I Died Pt. 2: One Step Backward to Go Forward

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/04/05

Send us a text Childhood trauma doesn't simply vanish when the moment passes—it silently shapes our lives for years, even decades. Standing at the edge of a high school swimming pool at 14, my heart pounding as I faced away from the water, I was about to confront a fear that had controlled me since I nearly drowned at age five. For years, I'd expertly masked my terror of water. I hid behind the stereotype that "Black people don't swim," creating a convenient shield to avoid pools, water park...

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34:51

The Day I Died: Part 1

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/03/26

Send us a text Jay Floyd shares the dramatic story of his childhood drowning experience at age five, exploring how this traumatic event shaped his life and psychology. • Growing up in Cleveland after his parents' bitter divorce • Living with cousins in a low-income neighborhood where kids roamed freely without supervision • Visiting a public pool despite not knowing how to swim • Experiencing drowning and a near-death experience with vivid hallucinations • Being resuscitated by a lifeguard a...

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9:41

Why Sharing Your Journey Matters: A Call to Action

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/03/03

Send us a text Sharing your story holds the power to inspire and connect with others. This episode emphasizes the importance of documenting personal narratives in our digital age while challenging listeners to reflect and embrace their journeys. • The value of personal narratives • Relating and connecting through shared experiences • Balancing social media usage to foster storytelling It’s time to take action! Next time you post on social media, ask yourself, "Have I told ...

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15:52

Keeping Your Balance: Personal Agency in a Shifting...

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/02/25

Send us a text In a world where change is constant, finding our footing can feel overwhelming. Join us as we unpack the complexities of navigating change fatigue, especially during swift leadership shifts. Our host shares personal experiences, illustrating the importance of fostering agency in our personal lives and how our choices today can shape a better future. We dive into the intricacies of impulsive leadership and its potential ramifications on morale and productivity, drawing parallel...

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14:41

Navigating Modern Tribalism pt 1

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/02/11

Send us a text Ever wondered how tribalism shapes our interactions in the digital world? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I weave together personal stories and cultural critiques to unwrap this complex topic. Picture me sipping a Chick-fil-A frosted coffee while my kids are off to Ninja Camp, setting the stage for a lively conversation about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance. I dive into the heated Kendrick versus Drake debate, questioning whether industry algorithms are pulling the strings on pu...

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12:36

Publishing the Book of Your Life

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/02/05

Send us a text This episode dives into Jay Floyd's journey of publishing his first fiction novel while celebrating Black History Month. He shares insights on the importance of storytelling, representation, and finding one's voice in the publishing world. • Understanding the significance of Black History Month • Introduction to the coloring book "Burnt Sienna" • The inspiration behind the book's title • Importance of representation in children's literature • Jay'...

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9:33

You are in Rare Form

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/01/24

Send us a textHave you ever considered that your life, with all its intricacies and challenges, makes you as unique and captivating as a live performance by Prince? Join me as we embark on a journey to uncover what it truly means to be in "rare form." Inspired by the iconic scene from "Purple Rain," we reflect on how each of us, much like Prince on stage, embodies a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Our conversation is a celebration of the inner spark that defines us as extraordinary individuals, ur...

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15:37

The Power of Transparency

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/01/17

Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of communication as we unravel the distinction between honesty and transparency with your host, Jay Floyd. How can embracing transparency redefine personal and professional relationships? In this episode, Jay promises to guide you through the nuances of being not just honest, but transparently open about your intentions, feelings, and mistakes. We explore the profound impact this can have on building trust, fostering accountability, and creating...

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19:49

Why YOU are a Rare Piece of Art

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/01/10

Send us a textWhat if the key to unlocking your full potential lies in transforming your deepest pains into your greatest strengths? Join me, Jay Floyd, as I share my transformative journey across the realms of technology, writing, music, and acting, highlighting how personal hardships have fueled my creativity and personal growth. From leading in the tech space as a data engineering manager to writing books like "The Poet Who Watched the Whole Parade" and "The Unofficial Guide to Fatherhood,...

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22:07

My Toy Inchworm and How it got Destroyed.

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/01/05

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17:34

Rethinking Humpty Dumpty

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2025/01/02

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10:22

The Cost to Acquire Your Customers

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2024/12/31

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14:08

How a Commodore 64 Sparked a Career

The Rare On Purpose Podcast with Jay Floyd ·

2024/12/25

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