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December 21, 2017

A Year in Review and Introducing “The Spark”

Hey everyone! I want to wish you Happy Holidays and thank you for being a subscriber and supporter of creating a world where everyone has a sense of purpose. I know first-hand how […]


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Published on December 21, 2017 19:45

November 28, 2017

Think Millennials Are Purpose-Driven? Meet Generation Z

The newest generation to enter the workforce, Generation Z, should be called “The Purpose Generation.” In a large study of over 2,000 respondents released earlier this month, researchers found that “…for the […]


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Published on November 28, 2017 09:36

September 26, 2017

The Science of Mattering: Why Purpose Isn’t Optional

Purpose is not optional, but awakening it is. You and whatever you do in your life, work, or organization has an inevitable, far-reaching consequence on the world. The key mindset shift to […]


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Published on September 26, 2017 10:15

September 6, 2017

A Results Mindset vs. A Purposeful Mindset

“When you live by results, you die by results,” a good friend once told me in graduate school. And in my work with people and organizations, I’ve seen it time […]


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Published on September 06, 2017 07:58

June 26, 2017

How a Big Purpose Can Hurt Employee Motivation and How to Fix It

Brace for it: Purpose isn’t always good – especially when it comes to inspiring people. Yes, the research is clear: People do seek purpose and meaning in work above almost anything else. And […]


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Published on June 26, 2017 10:16

May 17, 2017

Why The Best Leaders Aren’t People: The Charisma of Purpose

Instead, innovative and emerging research shows that a compelling and other-centered authentic purpose – “the invisible leader” – may be the most powerful influencer of our behaviors, attitudes, and motivation […]


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Published on May 17, 2017 06:36

March 21, 2017

The Miracle of Shared Empathy

“Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” – Henry David Thoreau While waiting to board a recent flight with […]


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Published on March 21, 2017 13:03

March 7, 2017

What 70 Bus Drivers Taught Me About Meaning

“It’ll be a tough crowd,” one of the lead trainers warned before I spoke to over 70 school bus drivers and mechanics. “Most of them are only here for the […]


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Published on March 07, 2017 09:21

February 20, 2017

What Every Leader Should Know About Purpose

This post was originally featured as part of the Career Leadership Collective. Do you and your team know your purpose or do you believe it? Understanding the difference is critical to […]


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Published on February 20, 2017 09:37