When people hear the word “purpose” in a business environment, a common reaction is that it’s a good thing to include on the company website or in a brochure, but it won’t have any meaningful impact on results. I’ve heard numerous executives tell me that purpose might work in a non-profit organization, but not when your goal is to make money. But the two are not mutually exclusive. In fact, some of the most purpose-driven organizations have been some of the most financially s

The title of this article may be contrary to what most believe about the availability of human resources. When I talk to leaders from nearly every industry across multiple geographies, I get a common response when asked “what’s your biggest challenge?” They say, “We can’t find enough skilled people to get the work done!” The economic engine in most of the industrialized countries and many developing nations is humming along right now. Unemployment levels are low and the deman