Working for a Higher Purpose

May 20, 2010 Published under Anthropology, Education/Raising Children, Entrepreneurship and Management, Introspection, KIND Snacks, Leadership, OneVoice Movement, PeaceWorks Business, PeaceWorks Foundation, Philanthropy

At KIND, PeaceWorks, and OneVoice, almost by definition, I think our team members are motivated by the desire to make the world a better place, and the empowerment and joy comes with the journey.

And yet I found myself really intrigued to follow this video that breaks down these implicit assumptions and helps us all understand – what drives us, and how can we "manage" in the most motivating and empowering way?

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