{"podcast":{"title":"Spark Good Podcast","slug":"spark-good-podcast-6446770","podcast_index_feed_id":6446770,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/477105/rss","website_url":"https://www.sparkgood.net/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/6/8/6/f68648e5c8f0b5f85f2e77a3093c12a1/Spark_Good_Podcast_Cover_Art_1400.png","author":"Stephanie Malon-Rufi","episode_count":52,"summary":"Discover how business can ignite positive change in the world on the Spark Good Podcast. Join us as we delve into strategies, stories, and insights that empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to 'do business' differently. Host Stephanie Malon-Rufi, MBA, brings 20+ years working within and as a consultant for social businesses from the start-up phase to scaling and experience as a holistic leadership coach. From innovative approaches to profit and purpose alignment to practical tips for creating a positive social impact, Spark Good Podcast offers inspiration and guidance. Plus learn how to nurture your own well-being, change traditional rules that might be holding you back, and thrive in your role as a social business owner. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply curious about the intersection of business and social impact, the Spark Good Podcast has something for you. Join our community of changemakers as we inspire, inform, and empower you to make a meaningful difference in the world through your business.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T16:18:45.651651+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770"},"episode":{"title":"#51: The Mid-Year CEO Reset: 5 Steps to Refocus for the Second Half of the Year","slug":"51-the-mid-year-ceo-reset-5-steps-to-refocus-for-the-second-half-of-the-year","published_at":"2026-07-04T16:57:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/51-the-mid-year-ceo-reset-5-steps-to-refocus-for-the-second-half-of-the-year","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770","url":"https://ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091.libsyn.com/51-the-mid-year-ceo-reset-5-steps-to-refocus-for-the-second-half-of-the-year","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091/Ep._51.mp3?dest-id=4051014","summary":"\"We're not starting over. We're resetting — moving forward with greater awareness, understanding, and wisdom.\" - Stephanie Malon-Rufi It's easy to let a busy first half of the year stand in for a good first half of the year. What's harder — and more valuable — is actually stopping to check. In this episode, Stephanie walks through a five-step mid-year check-in built for the halfway point of the calendar year: Reflect, Evaluate, Sort, Edit, and Take Action (RESET). Rather than waiting until December to look back, Stephanie makes the case for building reflection into a regular rhythm — and shows what that actually looks like in practice, from pulling out your original goals, to auditing your numbers, time, and energy, to deciding what earns a place in the second half of your year. Along the way, she shares a CEO reflection question for each step of the process, so listeners aren't just hearing a framework — they're walking through their own reset in real time. The episode closes by connecting this reflection to action through Stephanie's 13-week planning cycle, with a reminder that there are still two full cycles left this year to build meaningful momentum. If you've hit the middle of the year unsure whether you're on track, behind, or just too in the weeds to tell, this episode gives you a clear, judgment-free way to find out — and a next step once you do. Additional Resources Book mentioned: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington Connect with Stephanie www.sparkgood.net","meta_description":"\"We're not starting over. We're resetting — moving forward with greater awareness, understanding, and wisdom.\" - Stephanie Malon-Rufi It's easy to let a b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1348,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/spark-good-podcast-6446770/episodes/51-the-mid-year-ceo-reset-5-steps-to-refocus-for-the-second-half-of-the-year/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/51-the-mid-year-ceo-reset-5-steps-to-refocus-for-the-second-half-of-the-year.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}