In this episode of The LEADing Edge podcast, hosts Allyson Zimmermann and Sarah McGowan explore the importance of purpose. How can finding our purpose lead to personal fulfillment and collective progress?

Societal shifts and the COVID-19 pandemic have amplified the value of meaningful work, emphasizing that purpose-driven work connects emotionally and motivates. Using the journey of Sam Latif, P&G's first company accessibility leader, to illustrate the transformative power of purpose, this episode features insights from leadership coach Lisa Murdoch and motivational theorist Daniel Pink.

The discussions also provide strategies for individuals and leaders to foster purpose within their teams, ultimately enhancing performance and employee retention.

Tune in to learn how purpose can drive both personal and organizational success!

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Episode Guests:

Sam Latif, Company Accessibility Leader, P&G. 

Lisa Murdoch, Women's Leadership Coach - CEO Unleash my Future

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction

00:33 The Awakening

01:35 Exploring Personal Purpose

03:09 Finding our Why 

04:34 Daniel Pink on Motivation

07:04 Sam Latif's Inspiring Journey

09:03 Find Your Purpose

11:52 Leading with Purpose

14:33 Sam Latif's Interview

18:56 Sam Latif - Innovations Inspired by Disabilities

19:36 Sam Latif - Creating Inclusive Products 

20:33 Sam Latif - The Disability Challenge

25:22 Conclusion: Running Our Own Race

26:40 Credits

Thanks to Lisa Murdoch, Sam Latif, Amy Williams, and Sam Tunney. We're grateful to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for letting us use an extract of their interview with Daniel Pink. Our podcast producer is Julien Manuguerra-Patten.

References + Additional Information: 

Reducing employee turnover through purpose. (n.d.) Benevity

Why purpose is key to attracting and retaining women employees. (2023).  The Globe and Mail

Kurshan, B. (2022).  Why are women rising to the top in purpose-driven sectors? Forbes.

Bishop, R. (2023).  Does purpose play a role in mental health? Mayo Clinic Health System

Castrillon, C. (2024).  How to find a greater sense of purpose at work.  Forbes

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