Small Wins, Big Impact: Creating a Purpose Driven Life with Davin Salvagno

In this episode of Win Monday, we revisited a conversation from early 2022 with Davin Salvagno, someone who epitomizes purpose-driven leadership, and delved into the profound concept of purpose-driven leadership. We explore how understanding and embracing one’s purpose can serve as a powerful motivator and guide in personal and professional settings. By weaving together compelling stories and practical strategies, they illustrate how purpose can fuel resilience, inspire teams, and drive meaningful impact. From maintaining momentum through challenging times to making a lasting difference in the lives of others, this episode offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to live and lead with greater intention.

 

Key Takeaways

• Purpose-driven leadership inspires resilience, guides actions, and drives meaningful impact.
• Living with purpose focuses on understanding the deeper "why" behind your actions.
• Leaders can enhance team performance by fostering a shared sense of mission.
• Reflection and consistency help sustain momentum through challenging times.
• Leveraging unique talents allows for creating positive and lasting impacts.
• Small, intentional actions can lead to significant and meaningful results.
• Aligning efforts with deeper motivations fosters fulfillment and success.

 

In This Episode:

• 00:00:06: Introduction to the episode and the guest, Davin Salvagno
• 00:00:33: The importance of conversation and why highlight this episode
• 00:01:42: The spirit of winning Monday
• 00:02:14: Introduction to Playmakers on Purpose
• 00:03:05: Welcoming Davin Salvagno
• 00:04:50: Davin’s background and formative years
• 00:10:55: Focusing on today to make an impact
• 00:12:04: Exploring the being game vs. the doing game
• 00:16:19: Davin’s purpose and why
• 00:17:37: Difference between your why and your who
• 00:20:18: Importance of Finding Your Why
• 00:21:22: The Concept of 'Who' in Relation to 'Why'
• 00:22:00: Family and Influence on Purpose
• 00:24:37: Rocky Movies and Lessons on Purpose
• 00:28:06: Personal Connection to Your Why
• 00:29:57: Transition to Discussing Purpose Point
• 00:30:42: Davin's Corporate Background
• 00:36:00: Origin and Mission of Purpose Point
• 00:38:14: Impact of Living Organizational Purpose
• 00:39:27: Introduction to Business and Purpose
• 00:42:22: Discussing Purpose and Impact in the Workplace
• 00:44:22: Announcement and Collaboration News
• 00:46:48: Excitement and Future Goals

 

Notable Quotes

• [00:10:58] "We're so focused on where we're going that we often don't see where we're at. And because we don't see where we're at, we miss those opportunities to make a difference and make an impact in that moment." — Davin
• [00:22:59] “We try to make it as accessible as possible so it doesn't feel like some distant north star, something that is in the future that maybe one day I can become or tap into. We really try to get it down to the ABCs as best we can. — Paul

 

Our Guest

Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author and dynamic inspirational speaker recognized globally as a leading voice on purpose and leadership. He is the Founder of PurposePoint and The Purpose Summit, and co-founder of Heartcount. His clients include numerous Fortune 500 companies, universities, and Division I collegiate teams, with his work featured in Forbes, Worth, Newsweek, and the Harvard Business Review. After nearly two decades in leadership roles across operations, human resources, marketing, and finance, Davin authored the bestseller "Finding Purpose at Work," with his forthcoming book, "Thieves of Purpose: 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Purpose and Potential," set for rele