Jeff Westphal
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Oct 5, 2026
J.R. LowryHOST
And those things certainly matter, but I would imagine that some of you have reached goals that you've probably worked really hard to achieve, only then to find yourself asking afterwards, "Was that really it?" And my guest today believes that that's one of the most important questions that any of us can ask.
J.R. LowryHOST
Jeff Westphal spent two decades as the CEO of Vertex and led the company through a forty x growth in value and from seventy-five employees to more than a thousand by the time of his retirement.
J.R. LowryHOST
By almost any measure, he'd achieved extraordinary professional success.
J.R. LowryHOST
But along the way, he also began asking himself deeper questions about meaning and purpose and fulfillment and what truly makes a work life worth living.
Richard SchusterHOST
I'm your host, Dr. Richard, and we have a really incredible guest to share with you today.
Richard SchusterHOST
His name is Jeff Westphal.
Richard SchusterHOST
He's an accomplished executive entrepreneur, philanthropist, conservationist, and the author of A Work Life Worth Living, which we're gonna talk about today.
Richard SchusterHOST
While building and leading a successful company, Jeff came to a pivotal realization.
Jeff WestphalGUEST
It's a pleasure to be here.
Richard SchusterHOST
I really am excited because I know the book that is out, A Work Life Worth Living, is gonna help a lot of people.
Richard SchusterHOST
But before we get into that, I want to jump on the Jeff Westphal time machine.
Richard SchusterHOST
Take us back and, and talk to us about these moments along the way in your journey that, that put you on the path today.