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Work Reimagined: Uncover Your Calling
DISCOVER WHAT YOU’RE HERE TO DO
It’s the end of work as we know it. Career paths look nothing like they did in the days before phones got smart. We work more hours at more jobs for more years than ever before. So it’s vital that we know how to find work that allows us to remain true to who we are in the deepest sense, work that connects us to something larger than ourselves—in short, our “calling.” We all have one, and bestselling authors Richard Leider and David Shapiro can help you uncover yours.
Through a unique Calling Card exercise that features a guided exploration of fifty-two “natural preferences” (such as Advancing Ideas, Doing the Numbers, Building Relationships, and Performing Events), Leider and Shapiro give us a new way to uncover our gifts, passions, and values and find work that expresses them. Along the way, they mix in dozens of inspiring true stories about people who have found, or are in the process of finding, their own callings.
Uncovering your calling enables you to experience fulfillment in all aspects and phases of your life. And here’s the even better you’ll never have to work again. When you choose to do what you are called to do, you’re always doing what you want to do. Work Reimagined offers an enlightening, effective, and entertaining approach to discovering what you were born to do, no matter your age or stage of life.
It’s the end of work as we know it. Career paths look nothing like they did in the days before phones got smart. We work more hours at more jobs for more years than ever before. So it’s vital that we know how to find work that allows us to remain true to who we are in the deepest sense, work that connects us to something larger than ourselves—in short, our “calling.” We all have one, and bestselling authors Richard Leider and David Shapiro can help you uncover yours.
Through a unique Calling Card exercise that features a guided exploration of fifty-two “natural preferences” (such as Advancing Ideas, Doing the Numbers, Building Relationships, and Performing Events), Leider and Shapiro give us a new way to uncover our gifts, passions, and values and find work that expresses them. Along the way, they mix in dozens of inspiring true stories about people who have found, or are in the process of finding, their own callings.
Uncovering your calling enables you to experience fulfillment in all aspects and phases of your life. And here’s the even better you’ll never have to work again. When you choose to do what you are called to do, you’re always doing what you want to do. Work Reimagined offers an enlightening, effective, and entertaining approach to discovering what you were born to do, no matter your age or stage of life.
184 pages, Paperback
First published November 2, 2015
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About the author
Richard J. Leider
40 books45 followersRichard’s ten books, including three best sellers, have sold over one million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Repacking Your Bags and The Power of Purpose are considered classics in the personal development field. Richard’s “inventures” in writing books have taken him to events with readers in all 50 states, every Canadian province, and 15 countries.
As co-author of Life Reimagined, he is the Chief Curator of content for AARP’s Life Reimagined Institute. Widely viewed as a visionary and thought leader on the “power of purpose”, his work is featured regularly in many media sources including, PBS public television, and NPR public radio. He is featured in the PBS Special – The Power of Purpose.
As a keynote speaker, he is one of a select few advisors and coaches who have been asked to work with over 100,000 leaders from over 100 organizations such as AARP, Ericsson, Mayo Clinic, MetLife, National Football League (NFL), and United Health Group discover the power of purpose.
Richard holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a National Certified Career Counselor (NCCC), and a National Certified Master Career Counselor (MCC). As a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, he founded The Purpose Project. He is co-chairman and dean of the World Purpose Forum, co-chairman of the Linkage/Global Institute for Leadership Development, and a member of the Council Advisors of the FRED Leadership Forum. He is also a board member of Youth Frontiers, and Life Coach in Residence at The Marsh: A Center for Balance and Fitness.
He is a contributing author to many coaching books, including: Coaching for Leadership, The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching for Results, The Leader of the Future, and The Organization of the Future.
Richard’s work has been recognized with awards from the Bush Foundation, from which he was awarded a Bush Fellowship and the Fielding Institute’s Outstanding Scholar for Creative Longevity and Wisdom award.
For 30 years, Richard has led Inventure Expedition walking safaris in Tanzania, East Africa, where he co-founded and is a board member of the Dorobo Fund for Tanzania. He and his wife, Sally, live on the St. Croix river outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
As co-author of Life Reimagined, he is the Chief Curator of content for AARP’s Life Reimagined Institute. Widely viewed as a visionary and thought leader on the “power of purpose”, his work is featured regularly in many media sources including, PBS public television, and NPR public radio. He is featured in the PBS Special – The Power of Purpose.
As a keynote speaker, he is one of a select few advisors and coaches who have been asked to work with over 100,000 leaders from over 100 organizations such as AARP, Ericsson, Mayo Clinic, MetLife, National Football League (NFL), and United Health Group discover the power of purpose.
Richard holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a National Certified Career Counselor (NCCC), and a National Certified Master Career Counselor (MCC). As a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, he founded The Purpose Project. He is co-chairman and dean of the World Purpose Forum, co-chairman of the Linkage/Global Institute for Leadership Development, and a member of the Council Advisors of the FRED Leadership Forum. He is also a board member of Youth Frontiers, and Life Coach in Residence at The Marsh: A Center for Balance and Fitness.
He is a contributing author to many coaching books, including: Coaching for Leadership, The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching for Results, The Leader of the Future, and The Organization of the Future.
Richard’s work has been recognized with awards from the Bush Foundation, from which he was awarded a Bush Fellowship and the Fielding Institute’s Outstanding Scholar for Creative Longevity and Wisdom award.
For 30 years, Richard has led Inventure Expedition walking safaris in Tanzania, East Africa, where he co-founded and is a board member of the Dorobo Fund for Tanzania. He and his wife, Sally, live on the St. Croix river outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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February 28, 2016Got this book through the first read GR giveaways on here. Have to admit it was rather a fluke in winning this particular book as I had just entered the giveaway on a whim and then won it the next day. Long story short I finished it today and have to admit that I felt inspired reading this. As I've been going through some major work dissatisfaction. But from a few tips and thought provoking questions, I think I can tackle my career in a better way from here on out. I'm kind of looking forward to it actually. Can not wait to try actually.
December 20, 2015
Highly recommend for anyone who asks "what is my passion?" "where do I begin to uncover the type of work that suits me?"
I would put this as the #2 book I've read as relating to work and careers. While it isn't actionable, it will help with the vision and soul searching process. Because of that, I'd say it is a MUST READ for anyone struggling with this area of their lives.
In that case, I'd recommend reading/listening to this book first, then going through the book "48 Days to the Work You Love"by Dan Miller immediately following this book for a plan of action.
I would put this as the #2 book I've read as relating to work and careers. While it isn't actionable, it will help with the vision and soul searching process. Because of that, I'd say it is a MUST READ for anyone struggling with this area of their lives.
In that case, I'd recommend reading/listening to this book first, then going through the book "48 Days to the Work You Love"by Dan Miller immediately following this book for a plan of action.
September 7, 2018
Favorite quote: "Distant ancestors many years in the future".
Author used this to describe the impact something would have on the descendants of the focus of the book (you the reader). It does not quite mean what I think he meant to say.
Your ancestors are in the past. Your descendants are in the future.
Overall the book is poor.
More clap-trap about needing to be "spiritual" (ie. Christian) to have a good, meaningful live.
Author used this to describe the impact something would have on the descendants of the focus of the book (you the reader). It does not quite mean what I think he meant to say.
Your ancestors are in the past. Your descendants are in the future.
Overall the book is poor.
More clap-trap about needing to be "spiritual" (ie. Christian) to have a good, meaningful live.
October 13, 2018
I’ve read a few books on figuring out your “calling” recently, including a couple by the author of this book. While most of these books sound very similar, they differ in level of spiritual discussion and in the specific to-dos to find that elusive calling. This one had a Christian “work is good” message, but it wasn’t overwhelming. This book also featured an exercise to find your calling using “calling cards”. I found this a nice way to organize thinking. I went through this, and found it somewhat useful for organization of my thoughts. But I didn’t get to that next step to find that elusive calling. Not bad for what it is.
January 12, 2024
Useful for reflection about what gives you purpose in your work and life. I especially appreciated the chapter about legacy and their questions about how to define what brings you joy in your work. I felt like the chapters were a little redundant, but enjoyed the example stories throughout. This inspired me to get the companion Calling Cards, which will be a great exercise for my future coaching sessions.
July 20, 2017
For anyone who is in a job that's not right for them or would like to find more meaning in their current job, this book is for them. I recommended it twice this week! I went through this reset in my late 20's and created a career that fulfils me every day but this book conceptualises it in a way that I was never able to when coaching others to do the same.
October 21, 2017
This was a good book to remind one of the importance of perspective. It was repetitive, to drive home the important aspects, but an easy read. Relevant examples and stories were included which helped explain terms or how to accomplish a particular activity.
October 24, 2017
Good points with a few good ideas to implement. They could have gone deeper to expand the position more.
December 3, 2023
this came at a good time for me, when I was evaluating a few options. helpful frameworks.
February 12, 2016
This book is full of the usual wit and wisdom about listening to your inner voice and finding the path that fits your own personal ethics. What's different is a system of using what the author names "calling cards" to find an occupation that appeals to you. The premise of the book is that whatever your age, it's not too late to find your calling. However, it's a bit of an promo for the AARP site, lifereimagined.org. If you're wondering how to change your working life, this book might be a good place to start.
October 6, 2016
I gave this a quick read....some sound statements and advice. An interesting quote:
The Main purpose of life is: 1) to have a job in whose purpose you can believe; 2) to have friends whose immediate purposes you can trust; 3) to have some spot on earth which you can return to as home; and 4) to be at the same time a citizen of the world.
- James Michener
The Main purpose of life is: 1) to have a job in whose purpose you can believe; 2) to have friends whose immediate purposes you can trust; 3) to have some spot on earth which you can return to as home; and 4) to be at the same time a citizen of the world.
- James Michener
March 26, 2016
I received this book through the Goodreads Giveaways program.
This is a great book on understanding the concepts of vocation and calling. It allowed me to question whether my life's direction is in alignment with my sense of purpose, values, and mission.
The calling cards activity was also very useful and correlated with other similar activities I have previously completed.
This is a great book on understanding the concepts of vocation and calling. It allowed me to question whether my life's direction is in alignment with my sense of purpose, values, and mission.
The calling cards activity was also very useful and correlated with other similar activities I have previously completed.
July 11, 2016
"Work Reimagined: Uncover Your Calling" presents a positive way of developing the right attitude for your work and your life. Considering gifts and the service of sharing, the individual will experience meaning in his vocation. Finally, at the end of the days, he will be satisfied that he lived his life to the fullest and leaves a legacy to those whose lives he touched.
December 21, 2015
I was very interested in this book but I didn't really see much new in it. 30 years ago my son was in a survey of boys that used the calling card idea . I actually got really bored with it about half way through.
March 3, 2016
Helped me reframe and better understand the concept of "calling." I found the exercises within the book useful, and I've even turned some folks to this as a resource. Def recommend to anyone having any form of an existential crisis/questioning :)
November 13, 2015
I found it somewhat disappointing. Although I found it useful and somewhat inspiring I don't believe it delivers what it advertises. I had purchased a copy for 2 other people before I read it and I am hoping they get more out of it than I did.
December 27, 2015
I really just devoured this book. I took to it because I am searching for myself. This book is motivating and makes you understand how important your life is and how important it is to know your calling.
January 20, 2016
*I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways*
A decent book if you are in a slump and looking for more in your life and career.
A decent book if you are in a slump and looking for more in your life and career.
January 31, 2016
This book is not just about work, but a better way to look at your life, to live a fulfilling life.
August 28, 2022
Underwhelmed. I hope the companion title is better.
November 22, 2016
Meh. A lot of cliques, nothing I could really sink my teeth into. Although it might have been a little more helpful if I wasn't kinda bored with it; I couldn't focus.
November 28, 2016
You know, I don't think I am the target demographic for this book, but I still got some good advice from it.
January 23, 2016
The single best book for helping anyone discover their work calling and implementing it.
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