Happiness Driven Leadership

Happiness Driven Leadership

Knoxville Happiness Coalition

Purpose

The Key to Happiness & Well-Being

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Alexia Georghiou
Feb 18, 2024
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Do you feel like you're just going through the motions at work? Are you lacking motivation and struggling to find meaning in your work? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with a lack of purpose in their jobs, and this can have a negative impact on their happiness and well-being.

Research has shown that having a sense of purpose is essential for happiness and well-being. A study by the University of Michigan found that people with a sense of purpose were more likely to experience positive emotions and less likely to suffer from negative emotions (Steger et al., 2009). So, if you want to be happier and more fulfilled in your job, it's important to find a sense of purpose.

As a leader, you can help your employees find a sense of purpose by communicating the organization's mission and vision, and by showing them how their work contributes to these broader goals. When employees understand how their work fits into the bigger picture, they are more likely to feel a sense of meaning …

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