121. Your Job Isn't Your Purpose; Your Purpose is Bigger Than That

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In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, we explore what happens when people lose their sense of purpose after a job change—and what organizations lose when mission becomes nothing more than revenue targets and deliverables.

On the individual side, I unpack why tying your identity and purpose to your job title is a trap. Roles change. Assignments shift. Layoffs happen. Purpose, if it’s real, should survive all of that. We talk about how to define a personal purpose that you can live every day, regardless of what seat you’re currently sitting in.

On the organizational side, we take a hard look at modern companies that have drifted from their founding purpose—especially in the age of venture capital and private equity. When mission statements become sterile and transactional, employees feel the loss immediately. Engagement drops. Cynicism rises. And work becomes hollow.

If you’ve ever felt untethered after a role change—or disconnected from the company you work for—this episode will challenge you to rethink what purpose and mission are actually for.

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