Having a mission statement – or a true connection to a larger purpose for our work – enhances our productivity like nothing else can….not even that latte you might be craving! Experiencing a strong feeling of purpose in our work absolutely provides the kick-in-the-butt motivation that is so necessary to performing at an optimum level.
Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz talk about the power of connecting to a higher purpose in their recent article published by the Harvard Business Review, The Making of a Corporate Athlete. Loehr & Schwartz explain that this is a key piece to dramatically improving work performance.
I have absolutely encountered this disconnect with some of my overwhelmed clients. In such cases, they are not attached to or engaged with the nourishing purpose behind their work, they have concluded they are in need of time management consulting, and they find themselves referred to me.
Working together to help my clients rediscover the connection between their (sometimes forgotten) passion and their day-to-day challenges provides the time management results they are seeking, but it also creates happier & more productive entrepreneurs!
If you enjoy the Loehr/Schwartz article mentioned above, be sure to check out their book, The Power of Full Engagement. It’s a great resource!
