This past semester, I was listening to my inspiring students’ final projects for a class I teach called “Leading with Authentic Purpose” which focuses on re-framing leadership as a deeply personal, existential process. The final assignment charged each student to deeply reflect and present a 5-minute talk on why they exist, how they would deliver … Read more
Blake Mycoskie, in his book, Start Something that Matters states, “People fear the unknown, but the truth is, everything is unknown by definition – no one really ever knows what they are getting themselves into. People tend to think that they should start something ONLY when they are totally and completely knowledgeable about the field … Read more
Actively seeking and finding purpose in your job (any job) can make you happier in the place where you likely spend five-sevenths of your waking life. And that’s not all. Research shows that when people feel a sense of purpose at work, they are more satisfied, more committed to their organization, feel more motivated, and … Read more