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Reawakening your passion for work.

Richard Boyatzis1, Annie McKee, Daniel Goleman

  • 1Department of Organizational Behavior, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, USA. richard.boyatzis@weatherhead.cwru.edu

Harvard Business Review
|April 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Business leaders periodically reassess personal meaning and career choices to maintain passion and engagement. This involves recognizing signals of dissatisfaction and employing strategies like self-reflection or coaching for renewed purpose.

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Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Leadership Studies
  • Career Development

Background:

  • Individuals, including business leaders, periodically question personal meaning and life choices.
  • Significant life events, like the September 11 attacks, can intensify this introspection.
  • Regular self-assessment is crucial for leaders to sustain energy, creativity, commitment, and passion for their work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify signals indicating the need for leaders to reevaluate their career choices and life direction.
  • To present actionable strategies for leaders to respond effectively to these signals and reconnect with their professional aspirations.

Main Methods:

  • The study identifies common signals prompting self-reevaluation, such as feelings of being trapped or bored, ethical dilemmas, or discovering a true calling.

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  • It outlines various strategies for leaders to undertake this self-assessment, including taking time-outs, engaging in soul-searching, or seeking external support.
  • Methods discussed include working with a coach, participating in executive development programs, and dedicating time for self-reflection.

    • Main Results:

    • Signals for reevaluation manifest in diverse forms, from persistent dissatisfaction to sudden epiphanies about one's calling.
    • Effective response strategies enable leaders to clarify their current position, future trajectory, and desired goals.
    • Practical approaches like temporary breaks, coaching, and value-aligned adjustments facilitate reconnection with professional dreams.

    Conclusions:

    • Leaders must proactively address the need for personal and professional reevaluation to maintain vitality and effectiveness.
    • Implementing strategies for self-reflection and value alignment helps leaders navigate career transitions and sustain passion.
    • Modern expectations hold leaders accountable for maintaining their own passion and supporting their employees' engagement and fulfillment.