"As the sense of meaning in the corporate world continues to plummet, the shortage of clear and comprehensive thinking on solutions has become acute. Dan Pontefract rides to the rescue with The Purpose Effect, providing a well-argued and detailed framework for organizations and their people to find and maintain their purpose "sweet spot." -Roger L. Martin, author and Institute Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management "The Purpose Effect helps individuals and leaders connect the dots between the personal, professional, and organizational. Dan Pontefract makes a strong case that we shouldn't check our core values in life at the office door." -Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals "A compelling thesis on how purpose can drive not only personal fulfillment but also lead to more stable, cohesive and higher performing organizations. The Purpose Effect is a must-read for any who doubt the impact of purpose on organizational stability and performance." -Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever "Purpose has never been more important in the world.
If the workplace is truly going to be 100% human, it has to start with purpose, for individuals and for the organisation. Dan Pontefract takes you on a journey on how to make this a reality for yourself and your organisation." - Jean Oelwang, President and Trustee, Virgin Unite "We are at a momentous inflection point. Income inequality, plummeting levels of trust in major institutions, the disillusionment of a generation of young people and a sense that for many, the future is going to be less secure and predictable than the past are leading to a deep hunger for fresh ideas for a new social compact. The Purpose Effect presents a marvelous and optimistic approach to achieving this. For many who are discouraged by the emptiness of organizational life, this readable, practical guide is an antidote to disengagement and cynicism at work and in society. I am delighted to see such a powerful guide to how each of us can proactively take charge of making sure that our lives have meaning." - Rita Gunther McGrath, Associate Professor, Columbia Business School and author of The End Of Competitive Advantage "Hollywood and popular literature would lead you to believe that big business and a meaningful life don't mix.
Not so, says Dan Pontefract. When we align our purpose with that of our job and our organization, we can have, as Studs Terkel said, 'astonishment rather than torpor. life rather than a Monday through Friday sort of dying.' Read The Purpose Effect to find your astonishment." - Karie Willyerd, author of The 2020 Workplace and Stretch, Workplace Futurist, SAP SuccessFactors "Dan Pontefract brings us back to the principles of purpose. The Purpose Effect helps professionals and leaders from all sectors know how to connect the dots between purpose and positive results." - Don Tapscott, author, CEO of The Tapscott Group Inc., and Inaugural Fellow, Martin Prosperity Institute, Rotman School of Management "In our quest to grow our careers, advance and develop our skills, we often forget the importance of purpose.
The Purpose Effect is a wonderful book that reminds us how important it is to look within, and find purpose in our jobs, careers and organizations." -Josh Bersin, HR Industry Analyst, Principal and Founder, Bersin by Deloitte.