In this episode of The LEADing Edge podcast, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan explore the importance of purpose. How can finding our purpose lead to personal fulfillment and collective progress?
Societal shifts and the COVID-19 pandemic have amplified the value of meaningful work, emphasizing that purpose-driven work connects emotionally and motivates. Using the journey of Sam Latif, P&G's first company accessibility leader, to illustrate the transformative power of purpose, this episode features insights from leadership coach Lisa Murdoch and motivational theorist Daniel Pink.
The discussions also provide strategies for individuals and leaders to foster purpose within their teams, ultimately enhancing performance and employee retention.
Tune in to learn how purpose can drive both personal and organizational success!
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Episode Guests:
Sam Latif, Company Accessibility Leader, P&G.
Lisa Murdoch, Women's Leadership Coach - CEO Unleash my Future
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 The Awakening
01:35 Exploring Personal Purpose
03:09 Finding our Why
04:34 Daniel Pink on Motivation
07:04 Sam Latif's Inspiring Journey
09:03 Find Your Purpose
11:52 Leading with Purpose
14:33 Sam Latif's Interview
18:56 Sam Latif - Innovations Inspired by Disabilities
19:36 Sam Latif - Creating Inclusive Products
20:33 Sam Latif - The Disability Challenge
25:22 Conclusion: Running Our Own Race
26:40 Credits
Thanks to Lisa Murdoch, Sam Latif, Amy Williams, and Sam Tunney. We're grateful to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for letting us use an extract of their interview with Daniel Pink. Our podcast producer is Julien Manuguerra-Patten.
References + Additional Information:
Reducing employee turnover through purpose. (n.d.) Benevity
Why purpose is key to attracting and retaining women employees. (2023). The Globe and Mail
Kurshan, B. (2022). Why are women rising to the top in purpose-driven sectors? Forbes.
Bishop, R. (2023). Does purpose play a role in mental health? Mayo Clinic Health System
Castrillon, C. (2024). How to find a greater sense of purpose at work. Forbes
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