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Why The Best Leaders Aren’t People: The Charisma of Purpose

[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

What 70 Bus Drivers Taught Me About Meaning

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“It’ll be a tough crowd,” one of the lead trainers warned before I spoke to over 70 school bus drivers and mechanics. “Most of them are only here for the paycheck – they won’t want to talk about this ‘purpose’ stuff,” another added. “It’s tough to get them motivated.” After my talk, the supervisors’ prophecies … Read more