Simon Sinek’s latest book, The Infinite Game, is about understanding the difference between the infinite mindset and the finite mindset. He recently did an interview with Brene Brown on her podcast, Dare to Lead. It is well worth the time to listen – in fact, I’ve listened to it twice. Finite vs infinite game A…
Imagine living a life of possibilities. Viewing each instance, each encounter, each challenge with the mindset of there is always a possibility. Some may say this sounds fluffy. Others may turn their nose up at it. But this attitude, mindset, or, as my guest on this week’s podcast calls it – purpose – is vital…
A purposeful conversation with Bonnie Gillespie Our highlight reel is a reflection of our legacy. When thought of in response to the question “what’s on your highlight reel as you’re holding a gold statue in recognition of your work?” it is the destination of the path leading to your future. This is a question Bonnie…
Unlearning. As professionals, and as humans, we have habits, thoughts, and routines that would serve us better if we’d unlearn them. What holds us back from being confident in sales conversations? Why do we hesitate when it comes to launching a new product or service? Do we compare ourselves, our skills, our success to others?…
Radical soul care is the phrase Krista Resnick, life coach, uses to guide women to uncover who they truly are – they are not the book they wrote, the trophy they won, or the car they drive. Those are things but not your identity. Purpose is much deeper than that. It is in your DNA…
March has not gone as planned. The Covid 19 virus made sure of that. And as such productivity and first times for a lot of things have been top of mind for most people. This episode should be dedicated to favorites – and while I am very fond of both of the things I feature…
Your strengths are your stories. And how you tell your stories makes a big difference in how the story is received. In this episode of The Pursuit of Purpose, I talk with Sarah Elkins about how bringing context and understanding to your storytelling creates shifts for both you, as the storyteller, and the audience. My…
Aligning purpose and work can have a tremendous impact on your job satisfaction, performance and overall well-being. And these three results are good for business. As a business owner, it is important to have satisfied and high-performing team members. Employee satisfaction and performance can be enhanced through professional development opportunities, which include helping the person…
Burnout and purpose may not seem logical connection but there is a connection. We hear about burnout regularly – whether it is the signs, symptoms, the prevalence in one profession or another. As our society continues to value 24/7 availability, instant gratification and short-term gains, burnout will exist. These three expectations push us into productivity…
Do you know your strengths? Have you heard people talking about their top five and wondered what they were talking about? In this episode of The Pursuit of Purpose, we’ll uncover the importance of your top five – your Strength Finder’s top five. What’s the top five? If you’ve taken the CliftonStrength’s profile, the top…