Aaron is an award winning social entrepreneur. The author of the Purpose Economy, he is one of the foremost experts on the science of purpose and fulfillment. He founded the Taproot Foundation, the venture-backed Imperative and has recently launched Purpose Mindset. He began his career working in education in Chicago. He authored Fast Company’s ‘Purposeful CEO’ series and has written for or been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg TV, Newsweek, MIT Management Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review. He is a TED Prize finalist and a LinkedIn Influencer. He graduated from the University of Michigan where he studied service learning. He is available for keynotes and on Purpose Mindset and the Purpose Economy.https://purpose-mindset.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhurst/https://purposeeconomy.com/Self Determination Theory: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-21800-020LinkedIn Live with Laura Putnam and Special Guest Aaron Hurst https://www.youtube.com/live/tLS3tE4JKmk?feature=share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Hurst, a serial social entrepreneur and author of The Purpose Economy, shares his journey from childhood baseball card dealer to purpose-driven leader. He emphasizes the shift from a transactional to a purpose mindset to enhance workplace fulfillment and performance. Hurst offers practical strategies for leaders to foster a purpose-driven culture, highlighting the importance of storytelling and reflection. He also discusses the significance of hiring purpose-oriented individuals and how authentic leadership can transform organizations.