Book Titles

…if we are to experience our work as a calling, we’ve got to understand which values matter to us and then act on these values to have positive impact.

This is what purpose does for us at work: it drives us toward what we value.

Motivation that comes from inside us is a far more potent force than any carrot or stick used by our boss or the company.

Studies show that people actually become less interested in tasks when they are externally rewarded.

Real rewards, the kind that help us sustain commitment, engagement, and happiness, come from within us.

When you can live your values and know you’re making a difference, your work has that much more meaning.

…too many companies say they stand for one thing but call on us to behave in ways that contradict the mission under pressure or in crises.

Doing meaningful work is rewarding in itself, and we are willing to do more work for less pay when we feel our work has some sort of purpose, no matter how small.

Resonant relationships make us feel good and get more done because we are connected to and respectful of one another.

It’s possible, and essential, to have a deep and personal connection to our work, no matter what we do.