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Finding purpose in your work
From the course: Management Tips
Finding purpose in your work
One of your core jobs as a leader is to help people feel purpose in their work. Many people merely tolerate their jobs. They know they have to work, they feel the boss is basically fair, and even though they're not in love with what they do, they comply with the demands of the job. They tolerate it. What a depressing reality. No matter how much, or how little someone inherently loves the work they do for you, I want you to know that you have significant power to help them experience purpose. By purpose, I mean a positive sense of doing something that matters. Something that adds value. Something that makes you feel good when you're done. With the right boss and the right team, any job can be filled with purpose. Give your employees purpose by following these three guidelines. First, start thinking a little more flexibly about how to fit people into roles. I understand that people are hired to do certain jobs, and the job descriptions often feel rigid but they don't have to. As needs…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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