Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace culture Meaning: why showing work matters has such an impact
Apr 6, 2025
Tamara Myles, a leadership professor at Boston College, and Wes Adams, CEO of SV Consulting Group, unpack the concept of meaningful work in this engaging discussion. They explore how a genuine sense of community, contribution, and challenge enhances workplace culture. The duo emphasizes the importance of leadership in fostering relationships, tackling burnout through support, and ensuring career growth paths to improve retention. They also touch on the vital role values play in hiring, creating a more meaningful and fulfilled work environment.
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Meaning and Mattering
- The next two podcasts discuss meaning and mattering in workplace culture.
- These concepts are crucial for building a good contemporary work environment.
Meaningful Work vs. Purpose
- Many discussions about organizational purpose feel artificial and disconnected.
- Meaningful work, however, fosters genuine connection and impact.
Three Sources of Meaning
- Meaningful work comprises community, contribution, and challenge.
- Purpose is only one aspect of contribution and isn't enough to create meaning on its own.
