Finding your Purpose at Work

The following three statements are true about purpose:

• The reason for which something exists or is accomplished

• A way to bring meaning to your life and your work

• What is written in your job description

• "Meaning" or "calling“

Purpose can be defined as one of the following consistent central life aims that:

• Is genetic

• Focused on past events

• Is created by others

• Is deliberately chosen or pursued

The following three statements describe purpose at work:

• The way you make a difference in the world.  It’s why you matter

• What your manager expects from you

• The reason why we spend time away from families to do this thing called “work”

• The reason why we sometimes question our priorities and life choices

Three reasons that purpose at work can make you happier:

• You know your job exists for a reason

• You are able to compare your salary with others

• When you feel more engaged and more creative

• When you know how your role fits in with company goal

According to the most recent Gallup study of 192 organisations globally the average percentage of engaged employees is:

• 30%

• 52%

• 65%

• 18%

Employee engagement is important because:

• It makes companies look good in the community

• It makes companies more competitive

• It is the same as employee satisfaction

• It is more encompassing than motivation

Purpose-driven professionals are the most valuable talent

• True

• False

Which percentage of purpose oriented people are satisfied in their jobs?

• 52%

• 34%

• 64%

• 73%

Which of the following two factors make people feel stuck in their work?

• Challenging projects

• A clear purpose

• Routine

• Difficult environment

The following two factors can prevent us from taking action:

• A clear vision

• Perceiving alternate solutions as too difficult

• Clear goals

• Fear of change