In this episode I discuss the importance of purpose in workplace culture. Purpose is often misunderstood and overlooked, but it is crucial for driving engagement and motivation in employees.

Let's look at the connection between an organisation's purpose and the individual sense of purpose that employees feel. I also provide some examples of purpose statements for companies around the world, and look at the negative impact of compromising or misunderstanding purpose especially in these times rising employee activism.

Takeaways include:

Purpose is crucial for driving engagement and motivation in employees.
An organisation's purpose should shape culture and decision-making.
Purpose statements should be clear and meaningful, and align with the organisation's values.
Compromising or misunderstanding purpose can lead to disengagement and productivity drain.
Employee activism is on the rise, with employees holding organisations accountable for living up to their purpose.

What kind of culture do you have right now? Take the free Five Cultures Quiz and find out: ⁠www.fiveculturesquiz.com

Timestamps

00:00 The Importance of Purpose in Workplace

03:24 How Purpose Shapes Culture and Decision-Making

09:41 The Negative Impact of Compromising Purpose

13:52 Purpose-Driven Work Projects Energy and Passion

17:09 The Rise of Employee Activism

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