It's been demonstrated and taught in the business world that companies that unlock their bigger "why" significantly outperform other companies... short term, and most importantly, long term.
Simon Sinek, famed for challenging companies to know their "Why" said,
“People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe” ― Simon Sinek, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
IMPACT OF PURPOSE FOR ORGANIZATIONS
- Outperform peers by 600% over 10 years
- 50% larger leadership pipeline
- 36% greater likelihood for staff to promote the company as a great place to work
- 20% higher employee retention
But, importantly, knowing purpose is not just for companies. Individuals who discern a sense of purpose "Why" in their work do much better work!
IMPACT OF PURPOSE FOR INDIVIDUALS (according to the Imperative Company )
- 64% more likely to be fulfilled at work
- 54% more likely to make a meaningful impact
- 51% more likely to have strong relationships
WHAT?? Add what I shared in a recent post live longer, healthier and have better immune systems and you have good reason to know thy purpose!
Yet, ask most people what their purpose is and ..... ???? Deer in headlight look.
Can you state your purpose? If not, why not?
So, with that in mind, how would you like to be able to? Be able to stand out? Be more fulfilled at work? Make a more meaningful impact? Be one of the few?
Sure. Well, it doesn't need to take a long, long time. Years. Decades.
But, you will need to grab a piece of paper and a journal and willingly and honestly answer 5 key unlocking purpose questions.
Now here's the "think BIG" part. If you do what you do and succeed helping who you help.... how will the world be different 10 years from now? 50 years from now?
What is there more of? What's better?
On one piece of paper write these down.
I am....
I help _________ to _________ so that they _________ and we experience more __________ in the world.
NOW share what you came up with at least one other person! (REALLY!) Post below. Share with your spouse. A friend. Or even feel free to e-mail me at Jeff.Caliguire@ConvergencePoint.biz.
You can be one of the purpose people. Why settle for anything less or else!
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