How do I find greater purpose at work? How do I cultivate a mindset for greater professional engagement? Should I stay in my current job or quit? How do I fuel my purpose accelerators? How are purposeful organizations built?
Backed with contemporary research from psychology, philosophy, management and business, expert insights and over two decades of experience in the field, Sandeep demonstrates how you can find your purpose and be more engaged at work. You will learn about crafting your purpose action plan, climbing the pyramid of purpose, building an 'owning' mindset, understanding and using purpose accelerators, learning and applying skills that matter, ceasing to overthink and building resilience. Along with this, you will get actionable tips such as crafting a 'micro-purpose', which includes meaningful goals that can be achieved in a shorter period, and valuable advice from top leaders. This book will nudge you to embrace your purpose and ambitiously steer your career to achieve your potential at work and in life.
In today's fast changing world with the rise of Gen Z culture people are moving towards purpose and meaning in their jobs and businesses. While years ago it was a norm to search security and money in a job, today most people look for meaningful pursuits. Backed with contemporary research from psychology, philosophy, management and business, expert insights and over two decades of experience in the field the author demonstrates how you can find your purpose and be more engaged at work.
'Purposeful' is a self-help book that tries to bring the best in you while you climb your professional ladder with zeal. The rat race is real and work hassle gets the best of us, still many fall in love with what they do, the author thus wrote this book, cumulatively explaining what brings us joy and satisfaction in work while we take purposeful decisions. In this book you can expect a well crafted, easy to understand theory that explains most of the phenomena related to work life. This book just helps in finding that right meaning and purpose for all of us with its in depth analysis on work-life psychology backed by research and little worksheets for us to figure out our positions in this paradigm. The theories are often described along with illustrated charts. Although it's a really good book, the author had a great idea writing this book, but it lacks newness in terms of information. Most principles are common and reiterated but we get to know about some theories.
Writing style is good. It's about 200 pages but doesn't feel like long with short chapters. And the chapters are well thought out. The little worksheets with their mindful questions are really helpful, they are good for self reflection from time to time. A good book to start with for a beginner.
"Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning and Engagement at Work" by Sandeep K. Krishnan takes readers on an exquisite literary journey, intertwining wisdom and practicality to illuminate the path towards purpose and profound engagement. Krishnan's eloquent prose gracefully navigates the exploration of personal values and professional aspirations, revealing the transformative potential hidden within the pursuit of purpose-driven work. With delicate strokes, he introduces the concept of 'micro-purpose,' guiding readers towards tangible goals that fuel motivation on the journey towards a larger calling. This literary gem extends its embrace to encompass purposeful organizations, where shared purpose becomes the cornerstone of engagement and productivity. Within these pages, readers are invited to discover their true potential and embrace the fulfillment that purpose bestows.
One of the easiest ways to find one’s larger purpose is to connect with the purpose of the organization or the profession that we serve.”
What do you think? 🤔
Should there be any connection between your purpose and that of your organization to succeed?
Employee engagement is often overlooked in certain organizations. According to data 60%-70% are not engaged at work. People don’t feel that the organization is adding any value to their life. While engaged employees see themselves in greater positions in the organizations, disengaged employees feel hurt, directionless, and disinterested. Although compensation might be exciting for these disengaged people, they are wrecked emotionally and mentally which results in quitting for better opportunities outside of the organization.
The author says disengagement hurts the individuals at the workplace more than it does organizations. And hence, the author has come up with this book called Purposeful: Finding greater meaning and engagement at work which gives practical and useful suggestions to employees/readers as to how to be more engaged in the workplace. The book solves questions such as how to become more in control of engagement and be purposeful at the workplace, what drives disengagement at the workplace, and how to respond to it.
Sandeep K. Krishnan is the CEO of People Business, a leading global consulting firm. Sandeep seeks his purpose in helping professionals achieve their potential and transforming organizations for good. He is a fellow (doctorate) of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and is now a visiting faculty. Over the past two decades, Sandeep has worked and researched in the areas of employee engagement, leadership, and talent.
The book is quite helpful when it comes to finding purpose and meaning in your professional life. There are many insights, research from psychology, and self-assessments that help you understand the importance of purpose and meaning in professional life. There are innumerable things you can learn such as: 1. Crafting your purpose-action plan 2. Pyramid of purpose 3. Concept of Micro and Macro Purpose 4. The blaming mindset, owning mindset, and growth mindset 5. Development of personal skills 6. When to quit an organization 7. How to engage in Side Hustles and hobbies which may help you find purpose at your work
The USP of this book is that it’s quite interactive as it contains small exercises which make you ponder upon your professional life at the workplace. The reflections for readers in between chapters and insights from interviews at the end of the book are the things one should read this book for.
You should read this book if you feel lost and disengaged at your workplace. After reading it, you will definitely find your purpose and achieve greater heights of success in your professional as well as personal life.🙌
"Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning and Engagement at Work" by Sandeep K. Krishnan is a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to find greater purpose and fulfillment in their professional lives. Backed by contemporary research from various fields, the book offers practical and actionable advice on how to cultivate a purposeful mindset and achieve one's full potential at work.
Krishnan begins by outlining the importance of purpose in one's professional life and how it can contribute to greater engagement, satisfaction, and success. He then provides readers with a framework for identifying their purpose, crafting a purpose action plan, and building a mindset for greater professional engagement. The book also offers valuable insights into purpose accelerators, skills that matter, and building resilience.
One of the strengths of "Purposeful" is its focus on actionable advice. Krishnan provides readers with concrete steps they can take to identify their purpose and cultivate a mindset for greater engagement. The book is also well-structured, with each chapter building on the previous one and offering practical exercises and examples to help readers apply the concepts.
Another strength of the book is its accessibility. Krishnan's writing is clear and easy to understand, and he uses relatable examples and anecdotes to illustrate his points. The book is also suitable for readers at all stages of their careers, from entry-level employees to senior executives.
One potential weakness of "Purposeful" is that it may not offer enough guidance for individuals who are considering a major career change in order to pursue a more purposeful career. While Krishnan acknowledges that this is sometimes necessary, the book primarily focuses on how individuals can find purpose and engagement within their existing jobs.
Overall, "Purposeful" is an excellent resource for individuals looking to find greater purpose and fulfilment in their professional lives. It is practical, accessible, and offers valuable insights into how purpose can contribute to greater engagement and success at work.
The book reached me specially packed. I had the complete opposite feeling after reading the kind of book thought it might be. But in any case, the author's pen deserves praise. And it's a pity that I don't voice his description before reading this book because it greatly reduces my desire to read it. After reading the first two pages of this book, I got a distinct excitement that made me swallow the entire book. Congratulations to the author Sandeep K. Krishnan for writing a wonderful book which will not only keep you hooked till the last page, but also force you towards deep thinking. The concept of the book is interesting, engaging and unique. The book is a guide book that will let you know how to find greater meaning and engagement at work are taken and people can achieve a great success in it rather than just wasting it. The book is like a trainer that will keep you assisting on every aspect.
Really loved the title and the contents.... The language is also easy to understand and the the way in which the book has been represented totally touched me.....
The book consists of 16 chapters , a unique way of index is shown by the author. I really enjoyed this insightful book. It is so clearly and logically organised as well as being extremely readable. The chapters are easy to negotiate and it flows seamlessly. I have no authority to call the book bad. Because I was fascinated by the back cover of the book and it was the first time I got attracted to the name. Moreover, from the quality of the page to the description of the book, the author's choice of language, the specification of the language, the consonance of the language, everything has been shown to be skillful.
I recommend this book to anyone who would like to explore and understand more regarding their inner self. Grab the book, it won't let you to get bored at any point. This book is a page turner from beginning to end. Language is simple with a good vocabulary. Author has done a great job.
Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning and Engagement at Work penned by Dr. Sandeep K. Krishna.
Pages- 240
Language - English
Genre- Self-help
Book cover and title- exquisite and engaging
Chapters- 16
This book helps you to find your purpose at work. Along with this, this book also exemplifies the role of an ideal employee. It is also very important to remain affianced towards your work, which employees remain engaged in their company, they also make their company successful and they are always satisfied with their work. Along with this, the author has also told about those employers who have less engagement and interest in their company. And these are the employees who, despite being in one company, continue to search for another job. This book bestows you suggestions on how to be more and more engaged in your company.
The author has explained that there are two types of people in a company. Some have positive affectivity and some have negative affectivity. Because all people are not equivalent. Everyone's thinking is different and the impact of their thinking is also different on the company. Those people who have positive approaches, enjoy their work and those who have negative deliberation, are not satisfied with their work. To stay engaged in any work, your mindset and purpose hold a lot of importance in the workplace.
You are going to get to discover a lot through this book because many aspects have been told in this book which will be relatively advantageous for you like we should have a purpose to work at any place and how to find that purpose. This book enables you to find it. The author has also shared interviews with successful people in it, from which we get to learn a lot.
The last chapter is going to be very immersing for the readers because, in the last chapter, the author provides a craft of personal purpose action plan for readers.
Overall this book is a profitable option for those who are currently employed and searching for their true purpose in their work.
Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning and Engagement at Work by Sandeep K. Krishnan is a must-read for anyone seeking to find greater purpose and engagement in their work. The author provides a comprehensive guide to help individuals discover their purpose, cultivate a mindset for greater engagement, and fuel their purpose accelerators.
The Author draws on contemporary research from psychology, philosophy, management, and business to demonstrate how purpose can lead to greater engagement, satisfaction, and productivity in the workplace. He shares his over two decades of experience in the field, providing practical and actionable tips for readers to apply in their own lives.
One of the most valuable takeaways from the book is the concept of crafting a 'micro-purpose'. This involves setting meaningful goals that can be achieved in a shorter period, providing a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue pursuing one's larger purpose.
Krishnan also emphasizes the importance of building an 'owning' mindset, where individuals take ownership of their work and actively seek out opportunities for growth and development. He provides guidance on building resilience and overcoming overthinking, which can hinder progress towards one's purpose.
The author explores the idea of purposeful organizations, where purpose is embedded in the company culture and drives employee engagement and productivity. He shares examples of purpose-driven companies, highlighting their successes and providing insights for readers to apply in their own organizations.
My personal favourite part of the book were the Interviews conducted by the author. Especially the interview of Mr Anand Deshpande, the Chairman and MD of Persistent Systems. (Many of my friends are his employees!)
Overall, Purposeful is a highly informative and practical guide for anyone seeking to find greater purpose and engagement in their work. Krishnan's approach is grounded in research and real-world experience, making it a valuable resource for professionals at all stages of their careers
"Purposeful:Finding Greater Meaning And Engagement At Work" is not just a book; it's a precious gem for me. Sandeep K. Krishnan's thoughts in writing this book are very useful for the youth who are involved in jobs and who are also their business partners. This book gives them a new perspective on how to conquer the big situation during their tenure as an employee of the company. Somewhere I connected to the author's mastery of language that could be easily understood. Explanation of the topic through examples is a phenomenon; through this concept, readers understand the point easily. The author added some analysis charts after almost every topic, which give us output according to our workplace or working environment. Pie charts and questions are also added at the end of some chapters, which is very useful in understanding topics. With the help of this book, we build our strengths and know the analytical point of our job. What does our work give us, and what should we do to improve our business? We should know every aspect of our work—philosophical, cultural, spiritual, and social. The author also discusses skill development and how it is helpful in every field. When we upgrade our skills, it will help us build resilience, through which we can achieve success more easily. Even in bad conditions, we should keep thinking about the positive aspects of the result. If we overthink any circumstances, it will be bad for our personality as well as our psychology. While reading the book, I thought about myself and what I should do to improve my skills and personality. We should always keep learning new things. And in today's world, a person takes an interview as a big deal, but it's more like an opportunity for interpersonal skill development and to represent ourselves. Sandeep sir's book filled me with positive energy and a positive attitude; after reading this, I'll never fall down in my life. Overall, it is a praiseworthy book, and it will help.
The Book - "Purposeful" is divided into sixteen chapters, gives practical and useful suggestions to employees as to how to be more engaged at the workplace and embrace a larger purpose to create a wider impact. In the chapters - job or work satisfaction, organization and its culture, personalities at work, owning mindset, social purpose, power of influence, team resilience, power of postive psychology, building a purposeful organization along with other topics are discussed and analysed. Activity charts, rating charts, response charts, diagrams, actionable tips and valuable advice from top leaders helps us to learn the way to find our purpose and embrace the challenges in a positive way to make our life more meaningful.
This Book will help us rethink the ways we reflect ourselves in workplace. It will positively inspire and motivate us to do something purposeful at work and understand our uniqueness in our search for purpose. It is also really important to understand our strengths and weakness. The author has also explained - 'The Pyramid of Purpose', which highlights - Social purpose - Selfless, Related purpose - for the close ones and Self-Driven purpose - Meaning for self, with reasons, examples and diagrams. With the help of this book, one can easily improve their skills and cultivate a better work environment. The concept of the book is quite interesting. It helps in understanding one's purpose and cultivate a mindset for greater professional engagement. The suggestions and advices can be really helpful for the working professionals. Each topic is well researched and well explained. The author almost covered all the do's and don'ts. Though, it took me a while to complete this book but it was worth reading. The cover of the book is simple and beautiful. The language is easy to understand. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book. I would highly recommend this book.
Sandeep K. Krishnan's book, "Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning and Engagement at Work," can benefit individuals seeking to enhance their professions by instilling purpose in their daily tasks. The author effectively communicates through precise diction resulting in an easy-to-follow guide for readers of all backgrounds interested in practical advice on how to succeed professionally with a sense of meaning behind the effort exerted. An aspect that makes this literature particularly valuable is its incorporation of real-life scenarios as illustrations for key concepts and theories presented throughout the book; ultimately making it stand out amongst comparable publications within this category.
The relevance of skill development highlighted in the book is still applicable to today's job market, which constantly undergoes changes. The author emphasizes that upgrading one's skills consistently can lead to success. Furthermore, resilience and maintaining a positive mindset during adverse situations are crucial topics discussed in the book as well. According to the writer, overthinking could have negative impacts on mental health; hence he urges readers not only to focus on but also appreciate any situation’s favorable aspects.
An aspect that adds tremendous value to this book is its emphasis on introspection and self-improvement. The author examines different areas, including philosophy, culture, spirituality and society in relation to work. This compels readers towards examining their individual aptitudes as well as shortcomings with the view of taking affirmative action toward improving skills for enhanced performance overall.
I thank the author for writing this book. I liked the writing style of the author. I really like the title and cover of the book. I enjoyed this book very much. The language is also easy to understand. I would highly recommend this book to all readers.
🍄This book is a non fiction, self help book written with much clarity and realistic out look and positive ideas for the readers. Basically talking about how one must find a purpose behind the profession they choose to pursue and work for because if they are not in love with the job they will often end up feeling unsatisfied and lack engagement with his work and career. Besides that he also states how an individual can make a huge difference to this world if one identifies their true purpose within. 📑
🍄The four tenets of engagement are pride, advocacy, loyalty and satisfaction only when one witness all this four aspects from their jobs that's when they finally finds the opportunity to truly embrace their true purpose and can ambitiously steer their career to achieve their true potential at work and in life. This book continues with varied objectives like different personalities of people, their subjective outlook towards their job and even states about the blaming mindset of people, the spiritual, philosophical and cultural aspects of work. The book also lays down psychology and philosophical uniqueness in our search for purpose. Also giving an effective guide about side hustles and hobbies along with purposeful insights from interviews of eminent personalities 📑
🍄Overall I really enjoyed reading this book finding it very useful that provides with a new perspective of career and brings about knowledgeable points. Also this book includes little worksheets with questions that gives us an authentic self reflection of ourselves and where we stand aiding in better understanding of the purpose of the words within the book. Reading this was rejuvenating and filled with optimistic vision and values and making its readers understand about crafting their purpose and putting in the right action and strive to reach our life goals and attain the level of success which will ultimately make us happy. 📑
•• TITLE : Purposeful Finding Greater Meaning & Engagement at Work
•• AUTHOR : Sandeep K. Krishnan
•• PUBLISHER : Penguin Publication
•• FORMAT : Hardcover
•• LANGUAGE : English
𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒 :
Everybody has some purpose in life. This book is about finding the purpose of life at work.
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This book is a collective action of psychology, philosophy, management & business, expert insights by the author, who demonstrates how one can motivate himself/herself in the workplace.
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The book is divided into 16 chapters which talk about many different aspects of workplace dilemmas.
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It focuses on disengagement in the workplace, job or work satisfaction, personality & generation at work, how to measure your engagement in your workplace , the blaming mindset, the pyramid of purpose, philosophical, cultural & spiritual aspects of work, creation of purpose, challenge as a purpose, uniqueness in our search for purpose, development of skills & many more.
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𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 :
✓ The cover is simple and quite professional but the title is a bit lengthy, which I think could be shortened.
✓ The writing style of the book is crisp & to the point. The author nicely maintained the actual essence of the book with enough detailing.
✓ Language used in the book is simple & easily connected.
✓ This book not only moves around the author's experience, but after a few pages every reader is going to connect with author's pov towards workplace engagement.
✓ The way the author executes the real journey of an employee in the workplace is simply commendable.
✓ The way the author executes this unique book with a perfect bridge of motivation, psychology, philosophy & search of purpose in the workplace in quite a apt manner.
✓ The book is a detailed one which is crisp & rapidly paced and you can easily finish in one go.
An easy-to-follow manual for readers of all backgrounds interested in practical guidance on how to achieve professionally with a sense of meaning behind the effort expended is produced by the author's successful communication through precise language.
The author has explored the important topic of finding purpose at work by examining & identifying unique values, synchronizing them with professional goals, overcoming obstacles, and putting practical strategies into practice to infuse passion and dedication into your day-to-day job. In connection to work, the author looks at a variety of topics, including philosophy, culture, spirituality, and society. This forces readers to consider their unique aptitudes and inadequacies.
It offers readers a structure for figuring out their purpose, creating a plan for pursuing that purpose, and cultivating a mentality for increased professional involvement. The book looks at a variety of perspectives that might help readers have a more significant impact with their job, such as accepting challenges, expanding their sphere of influence, and moving beyond the crucial task at hand. It also discusses frequent causes of employee disengagement at work and offers advice on how workers should react to these causes in order to maintain engagement and accomplish their objectives.
The importance of skill development is still relevant in today's labor economy, which is continually changing. Some more important issues covered in the book are resilience and keeping a positive outlook in the face of adversity. The emphasis on reflection and self-improvement in this book is a feature that significantly enhances its worth.
We all have some purpose on this earth. Their is a saying “Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working.”
Their is a term called professional commitment which is to be followed by employees and employers and this book actually tells you how to be more engaged at work. Their is hype created for people working 9-5 but the people who offers their best working 9-5 gives the utmost results to big companies. I have worked 9-6 in the company called Teleperformance for 6 months. I was excited at the first but after 2 months I felt like this is not for me, I can do something else, which is good for me. I started getting disengaged with the work and it started showing in my results because I didn’t have an actual purpose to grow in the company. I merely came for experience. I didn’t value money and I didn’t believe in savings and investment and that made me quit the company in 6 months. The thing that discouraged me the most was biased culture, people who were working with me stood at a higher level which ultimately made me feel inferior.
Employers and employees both should read this book in order to find purpose at work.
The important point to note is GOAL+ CAUSE/ MEANING = PURPOSE
This book should be read by every level of person working above and beyond someone. This book should be used as a subject in Human Resources Management.
- For any organization or business to be stable and profitable, it needs to have a well-defined mission and objectives, both for the long-term and the short-term. This ensures continuity and growth. The same applies at the individual level. Every person needs to decide his/her purpose for doing anything, be it spiritual growth, start-up, marriage, etc. If every action is well-thought and the purpose is clear, it is easy to execute it and ensure greater chances of success.
- Through this book, the author has touched on all the important points relating to being purposeful and how one can achieve it. He explains the cultural, philosophical, and spiritual features of work. He also stresses the fact that playing the blame game is quite unhealthy. It hinders the ability to think big and creatively. He later discusses what a Start-Up Mindset is and the challenges one can face. It all comes down to the purpose.
- He briefly focuses on the importance of developing confidence, taking responsibility, working hard, and developing other skills such as leadership, management, etc. There are several interviews with well-known personalities that have been included in the book. They provide great insights and words of wisdom.
- Overall, this is an impacting read. It is inspirational and informative. The author has provided information in a systematic manner. The content is support by charts and figures, making it easy to follow along. The thought-provoking questions added to the reading experience. The writing style is articulate. I would highly recommend this book to all.
Purposeful, by Sandeep Krishnan, is a book that aims to help readers unshackle themselves and find a larger purpose to create a wider impact in their work and life. The author emphasizes that engaging in work that helps to better society is the key to a meaningful life, and this call comes mostly from within us. The book explores various aspects that can help readers achieve greater impact through their work, including embracing challenges, innovating within their realm of influence, and going beyond the call of duty.
One of the key strengths of this book is its practical and useful suggestions for employees on how to be more engaged in the workplace. The author emphasizes that disengagement hurts individuals at the workplace more than it does organizations, and that being in control of engagement and purpose is critical to driving one's career. The book addresses common factors that lead to disengagement at work and provides guidance on how employees can respond to these factors to stay engaged and achieve their goals.
The book is well-written and easy to read, and the author's insights are grounded in real-world examples and research. The focus on personal responsibility and resilience is particularly compelling, as it empowers readers to take control of their own careers and make a positive impact on society. Overall, Purposeful is a valuable resource for anyone looking to find greater purpose and meaning in their work and life, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be more engaged and purposeful at the workplace.
"Despite outstanding academic and professional accomplishments, women who experience the imposter phenomenon persist in believing that they are really not bright and have fooled anyone who thinks otherwise."
'Purposeful' by Sandeep K. Krishnan is a book that explores the world of working and earning and finding engagement and satisfaction while doing so. It dives into multiple concepts that can help organisations and their employees realise their place and engagement level.
As someone who has recently joined the corporate work culture, this book was very interesting. It helped me understand a lot of things, especially regarding my involvement or what I thought my position in the company is. Honestly, I took a long time to read this book because, for me, it is not a fast read. I will lose the book's very essence if I try to read it just to complete it. It did indeed show a different side to working. I often read a chapter when I felt demotivated; surprisingly, this helped.
Although this book seemed to become very monotonous sometimes. I lost interest in reading it, but it was better when I read it at a slower pace. I feel this book is a must-read for executives and HRs. It can guide them to help their employees and rectify mistakes that result in a dissatisfied working environment. For employees, it's a good book to explore their own motivations and inspirations, and what works for them.
For an individual to live the most important thing that can keep him constantly boosted is motivation. One can puke out his best only after discovering his PURPOSE to run behind those tasks.
Author, Sandeep K. Krishnan, CEO of. People Business consulting firm. A successful lead by profession and truly the best faculty a student can learn from being an industry leader.
This masterpiece PURPOSEFUL Finding Greater Meaning And Engagement At Work is his third book.
In this book the author with his immense knowledge in psychology, philosophy, management and business has driven the literature in it's best way a working professional can benefit from.
When you are at your first job the first few months are obvious that you are hyperactive and ready to engage with anything and everything because you were unemployed or searching for a job for sometime. Gradually the disengagement begins with an ample number of reasons. This book is a guide on how to tie yourself up with a meaningful relationship with your job routine.
Keep sticky notes and a pencil handy while reading. Don't be quick to complete this book. It is when you read it with patience and understanding you can get a lot to learn from this book. It is not false to say If you start the first page as a frustrated, bored and annoyed employee/employer the final page will land you being the best at your job.
Being very new to corporate and being bibliophile reading this book is something the best I have ever given to myself.
Where does happiness in your work come from? Is it from doing something you love? Have you ever been told that passion leads to success? This book aims to help you discover how to get purpose out of the work you're already doing so that you can have more happiness in life.
Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning and Engagement at Work is an inspiring and thought-provoking read that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to bring more heart and authenticity to your work.
While reading the book, I thought about myself and what I should do to improve my skills and personality.
This book will help you get on the path to discover and work in your purpose; which is the key to finding deep fulfillment and satisfaction in your 9-5. Work is meant to be enjoyed, not tolerated, and the key to this is working in your purpose.
You will learn how to:
- What purpose really is
- How to discover your purpose
- The true meaning and purpose of work
- Why you really should work in your purpose
- How to find work in your purpose
Should you stay in your current job ot quit.
How to cultivate mundset for greater professional engagement.
Overall, The Heart of Work is a must-read for anyone looking to bring more meaning and purpose to their work life. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are a seasoned professional, this book offers valuable insights and lessons that will help you grow both personally and professionally.
I reached for this book after a particularly tough week. I was feeling low, and so many things had started to creep up on me, making me feel like a deflated balloon. This book gave me a little bit of that strength back, and I can’t believe just how my mindset has changed because of it! I’m thrilled to be sharing my review of this book.
"Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning And Engagement At Work" -Sandeep K. Krishnan
I read the first few pages of this book and it instantly felt as though the author was speaking directly to me. From the start, I found the book to be so brilliantly positive, so even if you don’t want to read books that focus on working life, this can still be something you can get on board with! The book mentions many points that made me say ‘That’s me!’ or ‘I’ve experienced that!’ which helped me feel close to the author. It felt like I was having a conversation with a friend or a counseling session with a professional – this little detail alone made me feel at ease and trust the information we were being given. By the final couple of chapters, I was feeling so much better in myself and ready to set some new goals in motion! The concluding chapter rounded off the book well, skimming over the importance of kindness and mindfulness, gently nudging you on your way to a better, more fulfilled life in the new normal. I ended the book feeling much more empowered than I did before – and for that, I have the author to thank!
This book is a good choice for working professionals because in this book it has explained how we can find purpose in our work. The author has also discussed in this book how a decent employee should be. What should be the forte of it? Two classifications of employees have been discussed in this book. First, they are those who are engaged in their company and company prosperity. Others are those who are not much interested in their company, they are always trying to find a better job.
This book provides you with the right guidance and suggestions on how to become a good employee and be most engaged in your company. Our perspective and purpose hold a particularly important place in the workplace because it influences our company. Whether it is despondent or positive both have their different effects. Thinking of every employee is different. Some employers think about the advancement of their company while some think about their wealth.
You are going to learn a lot from this book such as how to set your purpose at your workplace and how to be more engaged in your company, how to become a good employee who can flourish the corporation. The author has written this book in a very well-organized way, and I relished it very considerably. If you are a working professional and want to grow in your company, then this book is a perfect pick for you. Special mention to cover picture by designer "Akangksha Sarmah" and the cover image by "Rawpixel"
"Purposeful: Finding Greater Meaning and Engagement at Work" by Sandeep K. Krishnan is an enlightening book that offers valuable insights into finding purpose and meaning in the workplace. The author presents a well-researched and thought-provoking analysis of work-life psychology, providing readers with practical tools to discover their true calling.
What sets this book apart is the author's ability to back up his claims with real-life examples and in-depth analysis. The writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Moreover, the book doesn't solely focus on personal development; it also sheds light on how organizations can create a more fulfilling and productive work environment.
One of the book's standout concepts is the notion of crafting a 'micro-purpose' alongside a larger purpose. This approach allows individuals to set achievable goals in the short term, fueling a sense of accomplishment and motivation on their journey toward their ultimate purpose.
In a world where many people are searching for deeper meaning and fulfillment in their careers, "Purposeful" provides a valuable roadmap. Whether you're just starting out in your professional journey or seeking to reinvigorate your current position, this book will inspire you to unlock your true potential and find greater satisfaction and engagement at work.
This Nonfiction is a boon for the modern generation who is stressed and struggling at work. The author has given his insights into workplace trauma and management with his extensive research in psychology, management, business, and philosophy. Not just for employees; the book also provides suggestions for employers and managerial position holders to create a good working environment.
The activity at the end of each chapter makes the book exciting and allows us to reflect on our own experiences at work. I loved how there was an exclusive activity-based chapter towards the end. The data and statistics provided a clearer vision. To top it off, interviews from famous personalities like Harish Bhat (chairman of Tata coffee ltd), Prasanth Nair (ex-IAS officer, Kerala), Dr. Anand Deshpande (founder, director and chairman of Persistent Systems) and Nitin Paranjpe (Unilever's chief operating officer) were inspiring and insightful.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve performance at work and anyone with an idea for a startup because there is a lot of input about the same. This book may seem thick, but it glides off so smoothly and doesn't feel like Nonfiction at all.
Most working professionals spend most of their waking hours at office. It is very vital that such an environment be positive and encouraging. However, no matter what, negative aspects like office politics, or unhealthy competition creeps in. This can be debilitating on an individuals mental health and can impact their performance at work.
This book speaks about these issues and how to tackle them. The author has simplified the terms and gave a good analysis in the form of charts and theories through which we can help our selves.
The book is written in a lucid way and the way the topics are articulated and addressed is great.
There are many insights, research from psychology, and self-assessments that help you understand the importance of purpose and meaning in professional life.
There are innumerable things you can learn like Crafting your purpose-action plan, Pyramid of purpose, Concept of Micro and Macro Purpose, The blaming mindset, owning mindset, and growth mindset , Development of personal skills, When to quit an organization and How to engage in Side Hustles and hobbies which may help you find purpose at your work.
Purposeful: Finding greater meaning and engagement at work is a 16-chapter book consisting of about 190+ pages. A bulky read that also carries the bulk of useful facts and information. Presented by the author with his thoughts backed up by the necessary data required at the times. The title of the book seems to attract only people who might be weary of their work life, looking for a break or something. Clearly, the book is an aid for them but that's not just it! Expect a lot more from this one. As we pace through the pages of this book, tactics, and schemes are not all we get but it starts with understanding our professional lives through different aspects. Hence the book not only focuses on the 'how to' of something but also the 'what' of it. One gets to understand the importance of a happy work life, the meaning, and purpose of one's career as suggested by the title, again, and walks on to updating the mindset of the readers further, regarding their work, of course. Hence, the book is not just for people looking forward to improving something but also for people who want to look at the whole process with a new vision!
People usually do things with a pre- conceived notion . But it is essential to comprehend the sense of purpose behind everything you do. It infuses a new renewed sense of enthusiasm in us and help us approach the things in a better way.
The book talks about this very purpose and how it leads to immense success. The author compels the readers to discover their true calling , prepare an action plan and sticking to it religiously. He gives a step by step organized way of approaching things in life and gives a clear cut mechanism that will work in most cases if adopted carefully.
The author touches upon other aspects of professional life as well that can help an individual to succeed at workplace. He stresses on the importance of continuous learning and striving to be better than one was the previous day . Through the help of various graphs and charts , the book will also help the readers develop an analytical and a structured approach . The content is explained in an easy to understand manner .
It is an insightful and thought-provoking book that delves into the profound shift in people's attitudes towards work in contemporary society. Authored with a deep understanding of work-life psychology, this book serves as a valuable guide for individuals seeking meaning and purpose in their careers and endeavors.
The author presents a compelling argument that while stability and financial security were once the primary goals for career seekers in the past, the modern world has witnessed a significant transformation in people's priorities.
However, there are a few areas where it could have been strengthened. While the inclusion of worksheets is commendable, some readers might have benefited from more detailed guidance on how to practically apply the insights gained from self-reflection.
Additionally, a broader range of case studies or personal stories could have further enriched the book, adding diverse perspectives and illustrating the concept of meaningful work in different professional fields.
This book assists you with tracking down your motivation at work. Alongside this, this book likewise embodies the job of an optimal worker. It is likewise vital to remain affianced towards your work, which representatives stay participated in their organization, they additionally make their organization fruitful and they are constantly happy with their work.
This book will help you in creating and making arrangements for your activity throughout everyday life. The Creator has made sensible and pragmatic methods for making genuine significance and progress throughout everyday life. The book portrays guiding vocations and cooperating.
You ought to peruse this book in the event that you feel lost and separated at your working environment. In the wake of understanding it, you will track down your motivation and make more noteworthy levels of progress in your expert as well as private life
If you feel powerless to effect change in areas that are important to you, or you want to inject more purpose into your life, pick up this book.
What is the purpose of doing any work? Before starting a work purposefully, one need to craft purpose- action plan, build a strong mindset and has to apply skills. To do that one look for advice from some experienced person.
If you have such queries , this book is the answer to all your questions. Written in an easy to understand language, it provides food for thoughts on prioritising important task in life in an organized manner.
This book offers a great prospective to achieve your potential at work and in Life. It was interesting to read how small things can make huge differences in one's life. I would suggest everyone to read this book, even if you are not a regular reader.
Purposeful; Finding greater meaning and engagement at work is a book, which gives you a sense of purpose, it could be used as a guide/workbook to find greater purpose and fulfillment at their work.
In this book, the author tried connecting passion with motives & came up with the conclusion that job as silly as Hair Dresser could be meaningful and fulfilling. if the hairdresser gives his/her work a motive & purpose like "to give the customer a unique haircut that sets the hairdresser apart in his team and creates a wow experience for the customer" his job, his purpose, and his work will be distinguished.
I love the approach of the author, backing every statement and point with examples and analysis which was by the way, very impressive. I also enjoyed reading this book, it will make you think, motivate and inspire you for the better.