With all of the talk, LinkedIn blog posts, and Forbes’ articles about Millennials needing purpose at work, “purpose” itself seems to be losing its alluring and existentially-critical luster. Purpose is becoming a business fad. This is sad. This is dangerous. Especially, if we don’t know what purpose really means. This is why I believe it … Read more
Today I met with a young student who was interested in interviewing me for a documentary. While breaking the ice, I asked, “So, why are you a journalism major?” She paused. “Well, I’ve always wanted to make documentary films and tell stories to the world…,” she began excitedly. [“Great!” I thought, “She’ll be wonderf…] “…but,” … Read more
In a leadership development class I teach for sophomores in college, I asked students to respond to a simple question. The wisdom in their answers is deafening. As their future organizations, are we listening? What do you want in a job? “Why would I do things to fill a resume when I can do things to … Read more