This article was originally published by Fast Company. Remember the cheesy posters that used to hang on office walls? Some were professionally created, framed office décor. But just as often, you would see these quotes pinned to cork boards beside a desk or on a cubicle wall. Those framed photos of eagles, mountain peaks, and water ripples, and inspirational text…
In this episode of Better by Great Place To Work, Shane sits down with host Roula Amire to discuss how purpose shapes how we live, lead, and build organizations people want to join — and stay with. Drawing on research from Great Place To Work and real-world leadership experience as president of Jackson Healthcare, an organization consistently recognized by Fortune®, PEOPLE® and, of course, Great Place To Work for its purpose-driven culture — Shane shares practical insights leaders can apply right away. Listen in to learn: Why meaningful…
In September, I was a pallbearer at my grandfather’s funeral. He was 93 years old, healthy and mentally sharp up until about two weeks before he passed away. Five days later, on a Sunday, we attended a big party to celebrate the 100th birthday of my wife’s grandmother. She is healthy, sharp and as wonderful as ever. My grandfather was…
This article was originally published by Fast Company. I recently had the opportunity for a family vacation in Europe. It was wonderful to see so many remnants of history, experience different cultures, and eat a lot of really good food. Upon returning, I experienced some jet lag. The first day I woke up around 3:00 a.m., tried in vain to…