Positive Links Speaker Series
Finding Purpose in Times of Uncertainty
A conversation with Vic Strecher, hosted by Robert E. Quinn
November 12, 2020
Positive Links Speaker Series
“Finding Purpose in Times of Uncertainty”
A conversation with:
Vic Strecher
Professor, University of Michigan Schools of Public Health and Medicine
Founder and CEO, Kumanu, Inc.
Hosted by:
Robert E. Quinn
Margaret Elliott Tracy Collegiate Emeritus Professor in Business Administration
Emeritus Professor of Management and Organizations
University of Michigan
November 11, 2020
About the talk
Creating a strong purpose is essential to wellbeing in our lives and our organizations during times of uncertainty. With an authentic purpose, individuals and organizations become more resilient, creative, and engaged with their work and the world around them. And employees realize a greater sense of meaning and empowerment.
Join us for a conversation with Vic Strecher hosted by Robert E. Quinn to learn more about the science and practice of building purposeful, thriving organizations. Together, they’ll explore the current scientific research illustrating the positive impact an authentic and well-communicated purpose can have on individuals, teams, and organizations, as well as some keys to help you unlock your own potential.
Purpose-related Resources
Online Courses and Tools:
- 100-Day Leader’s Journey: Becoming Who you Really Are
- Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most
- Job Crafting Exercise
Books:
- Life on Purpose: How Living for What Matters Most Changes Everything
- On Purpose: Lessons in Life and Health from the Frog, the Dung Beetle, and Julia
- The Economics of Higher Purpose: Eight Counterintuitive Steps for Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization
