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According to recent guest Bea Boccalandro, author of Do Good at Work, purpose is the greatest driver of workplace success. The world around us is “whispering its needs” to us — we need only set aside our wants and contribute to something bigger than ourselves. Don’t think you can find a greater purpose in your work? Listen in and hear the surprising stories of those who have made it happen TAKEAWAYS - Social purpose is any contribution to others or to a societal cause.
- In the last fifteen to twenty years, positive psychology has confirmed that the most rewarding part of work is contributing to something bigger than yourself.
- Leaders should want their people to know that their work matters because they have made meaningful contributions.
- The majority of employees view their job as a transaction so that they can have a life outside of their work.
- When organizations promote social purpose, they typically see higher performance, engagement, and retention.
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