I want to begin this blog by sharing a personal story. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Virginia, I regularly teach one-credit courses for professional educators in the Northern Virginia ...

If you are familiar with me and my writing, you probably know that Viktor Frankl is a professional hero of mine and that I frequently cite one of his books, Man’s Search for Meaning, in my research. A ...

Laysha Ward’s new book, ‘Lead Like You Mean It,’ We caught up with Ward to talk about the power of purpose-driven leadership, the relationships that have shaped her success, and the advice she’d give ...

Alicia Garza had been a grassroots community organizer for more than 10 years before she co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013. By her latest count, it’s now a global network of 40 ...

This is a good example what can happen when we don’t have a sense of purpose in our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to boredom, anxiety, and depression. Having an addictive personality, like Gazza, ...

Having a positive purpose is essential for optimal health, happiness and longevity. But having a sense of purpose can be elusive sometimes. Around 60% of young adults say that during the past month, ...

I’ve always felt that the one thing a human being cannot tolerate is meaninglessness. Pollsters find that the greatest fear of people as they age is loneliness, and loneliness occurs when you feel ...