Toward the end of a workshop I facilitated on purpose-driven work, a regional manager of a large electronics supplier tentatively raised her hand. “About a year ago, I figured out why I do my job,” she said. “As I was sitting in the hospital waiting for the CT scan that could save my life, I remember thinking, ‘my … Read more
It felt as if my brain jumped out of my skull and started walking down the street. I stood in front of my colleague who droned on about the same political workplace pettiness as last week, but I was nowhere to be found. I didn’t care and I couldn’t fake it anymore. Then, I recognized … Read more
“…given a choice, most people would prefer that their work reflect their calling and believe their work makes the world a better place. Those without a calling have a job where they ‘enjoy little discretion and experience minimal engagement or meaning’” – Barry Schwartz Understanding what makes work meaningful to you and the people you … Read more