Purpose at Work: Finding Meaning and Engagement
Discover how to find purpose in your work, enhance job satisfaction, and develop purposeful leadership skills in this 6-hour course.
Discover how to find purpose in your work, enhance job satisfaction, and develop purposeful leadership skills in this 6-hour course.
This course explores the concept of purpose at work, its importance, and how to cultivate it for both employees and leaders. Taught by Vic Strecher, it examines the historical context of purpose, its impact on health and well-being, and practical strategies for finding greater fulfillment in one's work. The curriculum is divided into three modules, covering the fundamentals of purpose, purposeful work, and purposeful leadership. Students will learn about the benefits of having a strong sense of purpose, techniques for finding purpose in various job roles, and approaches for creating a more purposeful organizational culture. The course features interviews with business executives, organizational psychologists, and even the research director of NASA, offering real-world insights and strategies. It's designed to benefit both current and aspiring employees and leaders, providing tools to enhance engagement, resilience, and overall job satisfaction.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of purpose and its importance in work and life
Explore the health and psychological benefits of having a strong sense of purpose
Develop strategies for finding and cultivating purpose in various work roles
Learn techniques for increasing work engagement and job satisfaction
Understand the connection between purpose and resilience in the workplace
Explore the concept of growth mindset and its application to purposeful work
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4 Hours PreRecorded video
2 quizzes,1 peer review
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of purpose in the workplace, catering to both employees and leaders. It begins by establishing a foundational understanding of what purpose is, its historical context, and its significance in modern work environments. Students will learn about the health and psychological benefits associated with having a strong sense of purpose, and how this applies to various aspects of work life. The course then delves into practical strategies for finding and cultivating purpose in one's work, regardless of the specific role or industry. This includes techniques for increasing engagement, developing resilience, and adopting a growth mindset. The final part of the course focuses on purposeful leadership, offering insights into how organizational leaders can create cultures that foster purpose and meaning for their employees. Throughout the course, real-world examples and interviews with industry experts provide practical applications of these concepts.
Introduction: What is Purpose and Why is it Important?
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Purposeful Work
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Purposeful Leadership
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
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Professor, Innovator, and Entrepreneur, University of Michigan
Vic Strecher is a professor at the University of Michigan’s Schools of Public Health and Medicine, renowned for his work in health communications and purpose-driven living. In 1995, he founded the UM Center for Health Communications Research, pioneering digital health communications. He later founded HealthMedia, a digital health coaching company acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 2010. Currently, Vic leads Kumanu, a platform fostering purposeful living for individuals and organizations. An award-winning innovator and author, his work spans neuroscience, behavioral science, and public health. Vic’s impactful TED Talk and publications, including Life on Purpose and On Purpose, emphasize the transformative power of purpose in life.
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