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Defining a sense of purpose
From the course: New Manager Foundations
Defining a sense of purpose
- So why do we do what we do at work every day? Is it a paycheck or purpose? By purpose, I'm referring to a higher level feeling that what we do matters. Think about it. People just showing up to earn a paycheck experience no joy, no real engagement, no desire to take risks to improve things and they are often less loyal to you and the organization. So let's think about where purpose comes from. For some of us, it's derived from what I call fit. That's an alignment between your personality, skills and your job. High fit usually means you appreciate your job, take pride in your work, and yes, feel some amount of purpose. Long-term, as a manager, you can get to know your people and help many of them find better fit. But what can you do right now and every day? A few things. The most important is creating and maintaining positive relationships at work. This has a huge impact on the daily employee experience. Great teams…
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Preparing for your first 30-days2m 49s
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Establishing your identity as a manager2m 37s
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Developing the leader mindset3m 19s
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Clarifying initial performance expectations3m 27s
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Communicating effectively3m 36s
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Appreciating individual differences3m 11s
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Seeking feedback3m 8s
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Defining a sense of purpose3m 21s
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