122: What is Purpose?

Have you ever felt crushed under the weight of finding your life's grand purpose?

In this episode of Practice Freedom, Mark tackles the concept of purpose and intentionality with a refreshing twist. Through candid conversations, he explores how anchoring purpose to day-to-day intentions, like setting objectives for an upcoming meeting, can lead to profound satisfaction and clarity. By adjusting our time horizon, we relieve ourselves of the pressure to unearth some monumental life purpose and focus on the impact we can make right now.

This episode isn't just about the theory of purpose—it's about action and how it shapes our lives and leadership. Listen as Mark shares his zeal for guiding others to their full potential by making sense of the complexities around us. We discuss how every role within a business, no matter how small it may seem, is critical to the collective goal and how recognizing this can create a thriving culture of purpose and passion. It's a journey through the abundance of meaning in our work, celebrating the individual gifts we bring and the sheer joy of contributing authentically to the world around us.

Join us for an episode that promises to inspire and redefine your approach to personal and professional growth.

In this episode, you will hear:Intentionality as the essence of purposeFocusing on short-term goals to achieve clarity and fulfillmentThe transformative power of purpose-driven leadership and guiding others to clarity and efficiency in their rolesEmbracing unique value and giving authentically in your professional and personal lifeDifferentiating between passion and purpose in work and leadershipThe concept of time horizon in finding purposeThe impact of a purposeful culture in the workplace and the collective contribution to a business's missionGiving generously within your capacity as a leader and fostering a culture of growth and opportunityResources from this episode:www.markhendersonleary.com

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