The Purpose Economy

Women over age 50 are struggling to rejoin the workforce—but new research shows that they may be the best hires.

Career

CEOs - “2020 Tipping Point for Purpose Economy”

Aaron Hurst on January 25, 2016

By the end of the decade, CEOs expect major changes in consumer and labor markets that will cause a tectonic shift in the economy just as technology did.

By the end of the decade, CEOs expect major changes in consumer and labor markets that will cause a tectonic shift in the economy just as technology did.

Career

A Free Alternative to Graduate School

Aaron Hurst on December 16, 2015

Feeling stuck in your career and thinking of going back to school? Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.

Feeling stuck in your career and thinking of going back to school? Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.

Fear

5 Types of Bosses You Want to Avoid

Aaron Hurst on November 10, 2015

The number one reason people leave a job is their manager. Here are some of the most common bad bosses to avoid.

The number one reason people leave a job is their manager. Here are some of the most common bad bosses to avoid.

Career

The Secret of Google and Amazon’s Most Successful Employees

Aaron Hurst on October 23, 2015

Both Google and Amazon have come to similar conclusions about thriving at work.

Both Google and Amazon have come to similar conclusions about thriving at work.

Career

The Important Career Decision Most People Get Wrong

Aaron Hurst on October 21, 2015

No job is a perfect fit until you take ownership of it and make it your own. Are you designing your current work to fit you?

No job is a perfect fit until you take ownership of it and make it your own. Are you designing your current work to fit you?

Relationships

Three Signs It's Time to Leave Your Job

Aaron Hurst on October 15, 2015

We usually don't advocate for quitters...but sometimes enough is enough. These are the three factors (other than money) that mean you need to jump ship.

We usually don't advocate for quitters...but sometimes enough is enough. These are the three factors (other than money) that mean you need to jump ship.

Motivation

How To Design Your Dream Job

Aaron Hurst on August 27, 2015

No job is a perfect fit until you take ownership of it and make it your own.

No job is a perfect fit until you take ownership of it and make it your own.

Career

What Pixar’s 'Inside Out' Tells Us About How We Work

Aaron Hurst on July 16, 2015

Pixar’s new movie Inside Out explains the vital role we have as parents and educators in setting our kids up for success in their lives -- and their future careers.

Pixar’s new movie Inside Out explains the vital role we have as parents and educators in setting our kids up for success in their lives -- and their future careers.

An estimated 50 million people in the U.S. workforce are purpose-driven — they prioritize meaning over money or status.

Addiction

The 3 Career Paths—Which Are You On?

Aaron Hurst on June 10, 2015

People are driven to find meaning in their work by following one of three paths.

People are driven to find meaning in their work by following one of three paths.

Career

The Dark Side of Freelancing

Aaron Hurst on March 11, 2015

How do you bring purpose to your work as a freelancer?

How do you bring purpose to your work as a freelancer?

Career

I Quit My Job Every Year, and You Should Too

Aaron Hurst on February 11, 2015

Focus on what you want to be doing, and why.

Focus on what you want to be doing, and why.

Leadership

Wanted: White MBA from Top School

Aaron Hurst on December 1, 2014

Are you a recent graduate from a top MBA program? Looking to make a big impact on the world? Read on.

Are you a recent graduate from a top MBA program? Looking to make a big impact on the world? Read on.

Job tailoring is the first step in maximizing purpose at work.

Education

Peace Corps or Harvard?

Aaron Hurst on June 3, 2014

Successful professionals driven by purpose seek an opportunity for self-expression and personal growth, which comes through attempting new challenges.

Successful professionals driven by purpose seek an opportunity for self-expression and personal growth, which comes through attempting new challenges.

Health

The New Millennial Career Model

Aaron Hurst on May 13, 2014

It's time to start rethinking our approach to a career by learning, earning and returning throughout.

It's time to start rethinking our approach to a career by learning, earning and returning throughout.

Career

9 Ways to Boost Meaning in Your Job

Aaron Hurst on April 28, 2014

As you look at your job, what are some ways you can change your approach to tasks, relationships and your perception to boost purpose?

As you look at your job, what are some ways you can change your approach to tasks, relationships and your perception to boost purpose?

Career

Slaying Energy Vampires

Aaron Hurst on April 22, 2014

Much of the value we get from work is through relationships. If we want engaged and fulfilled teams, we need to purge the Energy Vampires.

Much of the value we get from work is through relationships. If we want engaged and fulfilled teams, we need to purge the Energy Vampires.