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LEADING WITH PURPOSE

• What are you really looking for in your work? Are
you looking for more money, recognition, or power?
Or are you being intentional about focusing on things
that bring you the greatest personal satisfaction and
truly make a difference for others?
• Whom do you know who seems to have this higher
sense of purpose? How is it reflected in this person’s
day-to-day activities and behaviors? What is that
purpose, and why is this person committed to it?
How does it affect others? What effect does this per-
son have on you?
• Think about a time in the past when you exercised
leadership and pushed beyond your comfort zone
and/or you stayed focused as a result of your determi-
nation and internal drive. What brought you a sense
of fulfillment, joy, and energy? Does this situation
suggest an area that you care deeply about? What
might that be?
• Where and how would you like to make a difference?
How would you feel if you never made any progress
in that area? If your perceived level of regret is high
enough, this might indicate a purpose for you at this
stage in your life.

If you are leading a team or organization, you can also
create a sense of purpose around you. Together with your
team, generate a list of reasons why people are focused on

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