“People want purpose and meaning from their work. They want to be known for what they’re good at.” – Gallup .com
According to Gallup*, three of the five key drivers of employee engagement include three things we talk about here all the time:
Development,
Focus on strengths, and
Purpose.
Employers and leaders can focus on these drivers – in themselves and with their teams – in myriad ways. And there’s also a powerful way to address all three in one experience, too:
Writing a personal Purpose Statement.
The Purpose Statement process invites an individual to experience personal growth and develop greater self-awareness, exploring areas like values, passions, and vision.
There is an intentional focus on strengths as one of the main ‘ingredients’ of the Purpose Statement.
And the power of knowing, and intentionally living out, one’s purpose – well, I think Clayton Christensen and his coauthors summed it up well in their book, How Will You Measure Your Life:
“If you take the time to figure out your purpose in life,
I promise you will look back on it as
the most important thing you’ve ever learned.“
I first wrote my Purpose Statement over two decades ago. Since that time it has helped me make decisions, build my confidence, and focus my attention where it matters most. It also prompted me to start this business which, in all of its 21+ years, has focused on helping people work with meaning and live with purpose.
I mapped out my Purpose Statement process and have since walked countless others through it as well. When you’re clear on your purpose and its alignment with your work, you can achieve exceptional results in meaningful ways – and feel fulfilled, engaged, and strengthened, too. Definitely a win-win-win situation!
Enrollment is now open for our next cohort of the Write Your Purpose Statement home study course. If you’d like to experience the power of purpose for yourself – or for your team, employees, or others in your circle – you can get all the details and enroll here. We begin October 23, and by mid-November you’ll have your own customized Purpose Statement!
*Source: “What Is Employee Engagement and How Do You Improve It?” by Gallup .com