I want to talk to you this week about what I call the Purpose Paradox, which happens when a short term focus on profits serves a company well in the interim, but the long run strategy needs to be focused on the well being of customers and society....
Global Climate Strike in Vancouver, BC - September 2019 One simple definition of a leader is “anyone who has a significant influence on the actions of others.” By that simple definition, few people in recent memory have had more direct impact on getting others to act then sixteen year...
Just this past week I spoke to 350 HR leaders and then to 500 CEOs and entrepreneurs about the Power of Purpose. I showed them how purpose can win customers, engage team members and help all of us achieve our personal best. One of the key elements of...
https://youtu.be/ERBEo292JKk This summer I made a personal pledge to stop posting bad news on social media. I want to tell you why and show you how making that choice matters for us as leaders. Let’s start with why I made that pledge. This summer, I found my social media...
In the Purpose Revolution there is good news and bad news when it comes to getting customers and employees connected to your purpose. The good news is customers and employees across all generations want to be connected to brands they believe in. The bad news...
I'm sharing my January routine with you with the hope that it will bring you success through creating intention and momentum in a mindful way. First, I reflect on all the things I am grateful for from the year passing, both small and large. I...
A Conversation with Richard Leider, Author of The Power of Purpose ...
Purpose at work has become a hot topic in leadership circles these days. Although employees are clearly rating purpose more highly as something they want from work, the reality is that employee engagement and commitment have always been connected to purpose. When I wrote my...
One of the most important elements of the Purpose Revolution is that meaningful work is fast becoming a critical element top talent look for when job hunting. Fast Company recently reported data that 50% of millennial workers would take a pay cut to find work...
For over 23 years I've worked with 500+ companies around the globe on engaging employees and their customers. This level of engagement has allowed me to keep my finger on the pulse to watch emerging trends, and there is a new burgeoning one that will...