Finding Purpose in Higher Education with Jeff Strietzel

Jeff Strietzel always wanted to help others — a value he learned from how his parents raised him. That desire guided him to pursue ministry, which then lead him to higher education. Now a professor of leadership, Jeff's found a space that he enjoys and a future that feels wide open. I really enjoyed my time with Jeff. He's thought long and deep about things like vocation, work, and identity. He's the kind of conversation partner with whom I could easily geek out with about work theory and loose track of time. We dig into his career journey, how to find a mentor, definitions of leadership, and how identity and work are related but need to be kept separate. In this episode you'll learn: What Jeff does His career growth possibilities in higher education Why having only one job limits yourself Why potential is humanities greatest wasted resource Where did Jeff's passion for his career came from How to find a mentor Definition of a mentor How to approach someone to be a mentor What does leadership means What are the characteristic of a strong / good leader How to improve your leadership skill Difference between work identity and your full identity Why is it we don't seek purpose, vocation or meaning until we are forced into it Show notes at: https://themeaningmovement.com/jeff