How Social Purpose Drives Success and Wellbeing with Bea Boccalandro

According to recent guest Bea Boccalandro, author of Do Good at Work, purpose is the greatest driver of workplace success. The world around us is “whispering its needs” to us — we need only set aside our wants and contribute to something bigger than ourselves. Don’t think you can find a greater purpose in your work? Listen in and hear the surprising stories of those who have made it happen   TAKEAWAYS Social purpose is any contribution to others or to a societal cause. In the last fifteen to twenty years, positive psychology has confirmed that the most rewarding part of work is contributing to something bigger than yourself. Leaders should want their people to know that their work matters because they have made meaningful contributions. The majority of employees view their job as a transaction so that they can have a life outside of their work. When organizations promote social purpose, they typically see higher performance, engagement, and retention.   A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST