Help Wanted “My Company Is Changing and I Don’t Like It. Help!”
Dec 23, 2025
Kevin, a program manager in IT with 18 years at his company, struggles with recent changes that prioritize profit over purpose. He shares how these shifts have left him feeling disconnected from his work. The hosts help him realize the importance of speaking up to suggest changes and reclaim his job's meaning. They introduce the concept of a personal mission statement, encouraging him to redefine his role and voice his concerns to leadership. Kevin learns that small, intentional shifts can help restore his sense of control and engagement.
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Purpose Mismatch Explains Demotivation
- Kevin feels valued as an engine for profit, not as a force for helping customers he cares about.
- That mismatch between personal why and company messaging explains his loss of meaning at work.
Treat Work As A Toll Versus A Scam
- Evaluate whether the work you're doing is a tolerable toll or a scam that wastes your time.
- If tolls outweigh benefits, measure whether the ratio still justifies staying.
Janitors Who Became Health Ambassadors
- Nicole recounts hospital janitors who reframed themselves as 'ambassadors for health' and gained motivation.
- The job stayed the same but their renewed why made the work meaningful.