Connecting to Purpose: The Little School District That Could

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of sharing success stories in organizations to reinforce the value of individual contributions and connect to a greater purpose.

Bright spots of good work are all around us in organizations. It is a leader's responsibility to create ways for people to harvest the stories of these bright spots. These stories reinforce why someone's work is valued, the impact it has on others, and how individual contributions make a positive impact. “Connecting to Purpose" is a tactic outlined in Pillar 4 of the 9 Pillars of Leadership Excellence that highlights an approach to sharing bright spots. Connecting to Purpose stories are power...

Topics covered

• leadership
• organizational culture
• storytelling
• employee engagement
• purpose-driven work

Keywords

• leadership excellence
• bright spots
• impact
• individual contributions
• Pillar 4

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studer Education

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