The Power of Purpose

 

I have a friend who works at a major technology firm, heading up a team of professionals.   A problem has developed–a lack of drive and innovation. Speaking to her about the situation, one thing that arose was the fact that when she talked to the people on her team, their motivation for coming to work was: “to get a paycheck.”  And to a disturbing degree…so was hers.

 

And she didn’t say that with enthusiasm, either: “hey!  I get to take care of my family!   I get to sleep under a roof inst...