HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose

HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose by John Coleman, published by Harvard Business Review Press in 2022, is a 224-page resource designed to help individuals build a sense of purpose in their professional lives. The book addresses the prevalent crisis of purpose, challenging the notion that purpose is something to be found rather than constructed. Through a combination of stories, practical tips, and activities, it encourages readers to cultivate meaning in their work and personal lives.
Readers will discover strategies to identify the reasons behind their work, recognize what brings them happiness and fulfillment, and utilize job crafting to enhance their roles. The guide also emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships and connecting work to service. This edition serves as a practical tool for those seeking to navigate their careers with intention and clarity, making it a valuable addition to the fields of business, human resources, and personal success.
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Stop searching for purpose. Build it.
We’re living through a crisis of purpose. Surveys indicate that people are feeling less connected to the meaning of their work, asking, “How do I find my purpose?”
That’s the wrong question. You don’t find your purpose–you build it. The HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose debunks three common myths about purpose: that purpose is found, that you have only one, and that it stays the same over time. Packed with stories, tips, and activities, this book teaches you how to cultivate more meaning in your life and work and endow everything you do with purpose.
You’ll learn how to:
- Find the reason behind your work
- Identify what makes you feel happy and fulfilled
- Use job crafting to transform your role
- Build positive, fulfilling relationships
- Connect your work to service
Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.
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