Lead with Purpose

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The genesis of this book began with a lunch I had with participants of one of my workshops. The folks gathered at our table were talking about their expectations for work. None expected a lifetime contract from their employer, but based upon things they said I sensed that each of them had an expectation for doing work that meant something, that is, work that would make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Weeks later, when I was relating this conversation to my colleague Kathleen Macdonald, the concept of purpose in the workplace crystallized. As I thought about the role that purpose plays in the workplace and began researching the topic, I decided that it would make a good subject for a book. If employees are searching ...