Here's a short video from BNET with author Malcolm Gladwell speaking about his ideas on meaningful work.

Glad to see this new network, Terry, and very interesting topic.



I would say for me, the heart of meaningful work is understanding why what I do matters. I think that's true for the majority human beings. We need to know that what we do makes a difference. IN the workplace, that means we need to know our work helps the company succeed.



But that is so often lacking in the workplace where employees usually and at best have only a siloed view of the importance of their work.… Continue

The "meaning of work" can be gauged only in the context of the meaning of all else. Given the way most of us work today, this sets up a great tension and can generate considerable anxiety even in people who love their work.



Many of the highly accomplished professionals and executives whom I coach struggle to negotiate a peace between two warring forces in their lives. Call this epic battle: Life vs. Livelihood.



Facing mountains of demands on multiple fronts puts… Continue

Everyone wants to find meaningful work. Work that we can feel good about. Work that brings out the best in us. Work that connects us to a greater purpose. Work that enables us to express our talents, to grow personally and professionally, to earn a living, and to make a dent in the universe for the better.



It is my dream that this social network, The Heart of Meaningful Work, will be a place that attracts a passionate community of people, from around the world, who all want to… Continue