Fierce Tip of the Week: Celebrate Purpose

In the United States, tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. So in turn, there are many conversations around honoring our veterans and celebrating the values of our country.

My father is a retired Naval Officer, so growing up, Veteran’s Day was always a big deal. It always consisted of waking up early and attending ceremonies to celebrate the values and bravery of people who sacrificed many things for the sake of our country.

A kicker: It happens to be my birthday. So yes, basically I was a poster child of a Naval Officer. The birthday pictures inside of tanks, planes, and submarines were pretty awesome mementos.

However, being part of the ceremonies was the biggest gift.

Why? Because they opened my eyes. At the ceremonies, the power of strong community and culture was palpable. The tremendous display of culture and vision that I experienced moved me. Sometimes I cried.

That is the magic of purpose – it goes straight to the gut.  

Organizations around the world aspire to have people dedicated and motivated by purpose and values.

This week’s tip is to celebrate values and purpose in your organization. Figure out a way to talk about them together.

How can you define and display your purpose more in your everyday life? What first step will you take?

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