Tag: purpose

How can I find purpose in my life? In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. If you can find the balance between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path – and begin a journey into true and lasting fulfilment.

In my formative years in the 1990s and 2000s, the picture of a successful career was well-defined: a corner office, a tailored suit, a big house and, of course, a fast red sportscar in the garage.

Nearly 30 years after its release in 1996, Jerry Maguire is still one of the most quotable movies of all time. Who can forget, “Show me the money”? But beyond spawning one of the most famous lines in movie history, the movie is also full of lessons on leading with purpose. 

Many are turning to technology in hopes that a new digital approach will reshape their operations and keep them a step ahead of their competitors. But while over 95% of executives (in our recent survey) are accelerating their transformation, an astounding 97% of them acknowledge that, at best, this effort allows them to keep pace but will not on its own help them create new growth.

Amidst the disruptive changes brought on by industry 4.0, the past two years has seen the world being faced with the worst global pandemic in just over a century - plunging both individuals and organisations into a state of chaos, uncertainty and instability whilst radically reshaping life as we knew it.

Most brands understand that the new world is here, and they need to adapt their strategies to be relevant and sustainable. More and more data prove purpose is good for business and should be the nucleus of any business and brand strategy.

Throughout the business world, old assumptions about what makes a good leader and what success in the workplace looks like are being discarded. As Gen Z and Millennials - loosely defined as those born between the early 1980s and early 2000s - continue to advance up the career ladder, their distinctly different outlook on work and life is changing age-old notions of success and leadership.

The cryptocurrency market has grown exponentially over the past few years as people seek to ‘strike gold’ by investing in the latest virtual ‘coin’. What most don’t know, however, is that this digital currency also has a smart contractual capacity that can bind users to a cause or indicate commitment to work alongside other investors to achieve a common goal.

The Secret of Higher Self Living describes a life of inner peace, attained through overcoming fear and practicing non-attachment, love, and compassion. Essentially, it’s letting go of stuff, taking life and ourselves less seriously.

Many entrepreneurs started their businesses with the vision of making a difference in the world. They defined their purpose early on, and very often it wasn’t just about making a profit. However, as businesses mature and new leadership steps in their sense of purpose is lost and they exist purely for the bottom line (profit).