School of Purpose

In-depth exploration into purpose in life. What is purpose? How does it change lives? How do we find more of it? Interviews include researchers who study it, practitioners who guide people to it, and people who have experienced it. New episode every Wednesday morning.

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#85. Purpose in Work and Leadership: Professor and Center Director Stuart Bunderson

January 19, 2022

What is true leadership? Some view it as effective influence--getting more people to do what you want. But it's more than that. When leadership is rooted in values, it has the potential to change the world.
Stuart Bunderson studies meaningful work and leadership. He is an organizational psychologist, and he heads the Bauer Leadership Center at Washington University. One of Stuart's seminal works explored how zookeepers find meaning in their work and the implications this has for them.
In this episode, you'll learn about:

Value-based leadership
Starting with one's own values as a leader
The difference between values and purpose
Finding meaning in work
One's calling as destiny

Connect with Stuart:
Website
Bauer Leadership Center
Publications
The Zookeeper's Secret

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