It’s a familiar organizational leadership story. A well-intentioned leader reads a report on the researched power of purpose or sees a competitor doing it. He or she brings a group together to craft a purpose statement that is timeless, human-centered, far-reaching, and grand. The leader then “communicates” this purpose internally and externally hoping to inspire a sense of meaningfulness or … Read more
[bctt tweet=”The best leaders aren’t people.” username=”ZachMercurio”] Instead, innovative and emerging research shows that a compelling and other-centered authentic purpose – “the invisible leader” – may be the most powerful influencer of our behaviors, attitudes, and motivation in organizations, work, school, and life. Here’s how it works. The Power of the Invisible Leader The University … Read more
“Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” – Henry David Thoreau [bctt tweet=”Empathy is contagious. #purpose #leadership” username=”ZachMercurio”] While waiting to board a recent flight with my two-year-old I stumbled on a travel-weary parent’s dream at the Dallas airport: an indoor play area. As … Read more