Today with Purpose

In today's episode, we dive deep into the complexities of the modern workplace and explore why even good jobs can sometimes make us feel trapped and disengaged. We're not just diagnosing the problem; we're also offering actionable solutions to help you regain control and find fulfillment in your career. What You'll Learn: The high cost of ambiguity at work and how it affects team dynamics. Why employees disengage...

Overview

In today's episode, we tackle the unsettling question: Are you replaceable in your current job? We explore the industrial mindset that often views employees as expendable cogs in a machine. More importantly, we discuss how investing in your personal and professional growth can make you irreplaceable, benefiting both your career and the organization you work for.

Key Takeaways

1. Industrial Mindset: Many companies prior...

Key Takeaways: Aligned values, effective leadership, and open communication are essential for a healthy team and employee satisfaction.

Overview

In today's episode, we delve into the importance of aligned values and effective leadership in the workplace. Drawing on Gallup research, we find that fewer than half of employees understand what sets their company apart, and only 27% strongly believe in their company's v...

This is the first episode in a series entitled, Why Good Jobs Go Bad.

In this episode, Harvey Ramer explores the importance of aligning with a company's mission for job satisfaction and effective performance. He delves into the necessity of clear communication and self-awareness in connecting daily tasks to an organization's broader goals.

1. The Importance of Mission Alignment: Being effective as an employee requires a...

Episode Summary

In this episode, we delve into the life and teachings of Victor Frankl, a psychologist who survived the horrors of Auschwitz and emerged with a message of hope. We explore his concept of logotherapy and how asking a seemingly morbid question can help you discover your life's purpose.

Key Points

• Victor Frankl's three-year experience in Auschwitz and how he managed to find hope in the bleakest of conditi...

Episode Summary

In this episode, we explore the complexities of finding purpose in work. We discuss the diverse paths to career success and how our unique values, interests, and aspirations shape our professional lives. We also delve into the importance of mindset, emotional resilience, and planning for the future.

Key Points

• The concept of career satisfaction is not one-size-fits-all.
• The influence of social media and podca...

In this episode, we delve into the challenging yet rewarding journey of understanding what we truly want from life. We discuss the fear of failure, rejection, and the courage it takes to be honest with ourselves.

• The importance of understanding what we want from life and how it's often more challenging to express as adults due to our fear of failure and rejection.
• The role of our intrinsic calling and how we often delay ...

This episode is a heartfelt plea for empathy, understanding, and active encouragement. It's a reflection on the fragility of dreams, the scarcity of courage, and the fleeting nature of time. I share insights on how to protect our aspirations from naysayers and the importance of fostering a supportive community. If you've ever felt small or have unintentionally made someone else feel that way, this is for you. Together, let&...

Let’s be honest: many of our thoughts revolve around ourselves. We deliberate over our aspirations, strategize about increasing income, fret over the future, and stew on past regrets. This self-centered thought process contracts our worldview into a downward spiral. If left unchecked, it may lead us to become myopic, fear failure, and overlook opportunities to assist others. Sound familiar?

Read the article, On Being Self-Forgetful...

Throughout my childhood, I felt insignificant compared to my siblings. They were skilled, capable, and hard workers who earned respect from others. I was tall and self-conscious, clumsy, and often lost in thought. It seemed like the world welcomed everyone else, but left me uneasy and uncertain about my place in it. As I matured, I discovered humor as a way to gain favor with others by defusing tense situations. I saw myself as a j...

Correction: The quote about success and failure does NOT belong to Churchill, but it is often attributed to him. But whoever said it encapsulated a profound truth.

You may be feeling elated. Perhaps you are excited for the next few days and feel prepared for any challenge. Or you may be heavy with care, and your outlook may be bleak. Whether joyful or joyless, consider this truth: today is a tiny blip in time. Your circumstanc...

In the article, "It Won't Always Be Like This: 7 Ways to Get Ready for a Better Tomorrow Today," Harvey Ramer discusses how adopting a positive mindset and taking practical steps can help individuals overcome challenges and create a brighter future. The author shares seven tips that have helped him grow, including trusting that everything has a purpose, practicing optimism and gratitude, learning new skills, being cur...

Unlock the secret to finishing what you start with this inspiring podcast episode, and read the details in the article "These 5 Tactics Will Help You Finish What You Start". Delve into the incredible story of J.R.R. Tolkien's journey to completing his masterwork trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, and discover how his experience can inspire you to tackle your own creative projects. We share practical advice on counting th...

When you hear the word work what comes to mind? Does it bring up positive or negative emotions? I know work is a good thing. It is how we impact the world and deploy our gifts both for our benefit and that of others. Yet my first response is negative. Work feels hard. And heavy. In an ideal world, maybe I’d rather have a life of leisure. But would I really?

Last year, we moved to Florida. I relish the warm winter and nearby beache...

I remember clearly the day I first saw someone play an acoustic guitar with finesse. As I listened, my soul was refreshed and awakened to a new desire. With all the dedication a six-year-old boy can muster, I resolved to play guitar well enough to move people. It pulled me in. There was no declaration of purpose based on my talent or willpower. I fell in love with the instrument. It hooked me. Over the following two decades, this l...

When I am in the middle of a project, sometimes I feel like I am losing my bearings, and my energy starts to fade. The clarity with which I began the work falters, and I search for external validation of the unfinished work. I question if I should continue. Will all this work have any impact in the end? Perhaps you experience this too. If so, let me remind you of a simple truth. It takes commitment to complete anything worth doing.

Do you want more? We can be content with what we have but not complacent. Grateful, but not passive. Since healthy human beings grow, this desire for more is healthful. It is necessary for our thriving. Despite our drive to keep growing as adults, many stagnate into complacency. As a result, we miss out on the impact we could have. Our sphere of influence shrinks because we stop taking risks and chasing the life we desire. We tell ...