Small Wins, Big Impact: Creating a Purpose Driven Life with Davin Salvagno

Update: 2024-12-01

Description

In this episode of Win Monday, we revisited a conversation from early 2022 with Davin Salvagno, someone who epitomizes purpose-driven leadership, and delved into the profound concept of purpose-driven leadership. We explore how understanding and embracing one’s purpose can serve as a powerful motivator and guide in personal and professional settings. By weaving together compelling stories and practical strategies, they illustrate how purpose can fuel resilience, inspire teams, and drive meaningful impact. From maintaining momentum through challenging times to making a lasting difference in the lives of others, this episode offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to live and lead with greater intention.

Key Takeaways

Purpose-driven leadership inspires resilience, guides actions, and drives meaningful impact.
Living with purpose focuses on understanding the deeper "why" behind your actions.
Leaders can enhance team performance by fostering a shared sense of mission.
Reflection and consistency help sustain momentum through challenging times.
Leveraging unique talents allows for creating positive and lasting impacts.
Small, intentional actions can lead to significant and meaningful results.
Aligning efforts with deeper motivations fosters fulfillment and success.

In This Episode:

00:00:06 : Introduction to the episode and the guest, Davin Salvagno
00:00:33 : The importance of conversation and why highlight this episode
00:01:42 : The spirit of winning Monday
00:02:14 : Introduction to Playmakers on Purpose
00:03:05 : Welcoming Davin Salvagno
00:04:50 : Davin’s background and formative years
00:10:55 : Focusing on today to make an impact
00:12:04 : Exploring the being game vs. the doing game
00:16:19 : Davin’s purpose and why
00:17:37 : Difference between your why and your who
00:20:18 : Importance of Finding Your Why
00:21:22 : The Concept of 'Who' in Relation to 'Why'
00:22:00 : Family and Influence on Purpose
00:24:37 : Rocky Movies and Lessons on Purpose
00:28:06 : Personal Connection to Your Why
00:29:57 : Transition to Discussing Purpose Point
00:30:42 : Davin's Corporate Background
00:36:00 : Origin and Mission of Purpose Point
00:38:14 : Impact of Living Organizational Purpose
00:39:27 : Introduction to Business and Purpose
00:42:22 : Discussing Purpose and Impact in the Workplace
00:44:22 : Announcement and Collaboration News
00:46:48 : Excitement and Future Goals

Notable Quotes

[00:10:58 ] "We're so focused on where we're going that we often don't see where we're at. And because we don't see where we're at, we miss those opportunities to make a difference and make an impact in that moment." — Davin
[00:22:59 ] “We try to make it as accessible as possible so it doesn't feel like some distant north star, something that is in the future that maybe one day I can become or tap into. We really try to get it down to the ABCs as best we can. — Paul

Our Guest

Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author and dynamic inspirational speaker recognized globally as a leading voice on purpose and leadership. He is the Founder of PurposePoint and The Purpose Summit, and co-founder of Heartcount. His clients include numerous Fortune 500 companies, universities, and Division I collegiate teams, with his work featured in Forbes, Worth, Newsweek, and the Harvard Business Review. After nearly two decades in leadership roles across operations, human resources, marketing, and finance, Davin authored the bestseller "Finding Purpose at Work," with his forthcoming book, "Thieves of Purpose: 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Purpose and Potential," set for release in February 2025.

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