The late Steve Jobs and Deion Sanders have successfully led with their core beliefs in the spotlight — allowing their beliefs to define their “why” and guide their “how.” Connecting their purpose to their practice has enabled Jobs and Sanders to extend their impact far beyond the confines of their respective organizations and areas of expertise.

Researchers found that when managers stop thinking about work in the evening, they are less likely to feel depleted the following day. That, in turn, helps them see themselves as a leader and act the part.

Belief in God changes the way we work. Jesus is so much than just our help in trouble at work — Jesus is the reason for our work.

What you believe determines why you work. Your core beliefs influence the way you live and work. Talking about what you believe at work determines how much other people believe in you and are willing to follow you.

Our cultural definition of retirement is a misconception, assuming people have completed their most important work and have earned the right to an autonomous lifestyle. The word “retire” does not describe what we actually plan to do when we stop working for income.

People who work from home are feeling more disconnected from the larger mission of their employers. Remote workers who said they felt a connection to the purpose of their organizations fell to 28% from 32% in 2022.

The viability of an organization depends on its capacity to interpret and respond to reality. But no leader can do that alone. When employees at every level speak up, they circulate local knowledge, expand the universe of useful ideas, and prevent collective tunnel vision.

We often get means and ends backwards. We should not work for money; we should put money to work. Means should be utilized — even taken advantage of — to facilitate the mission.

Effectively deploying the unique gifts of employees or volunteers is fundamental to the success of businesses and nonprofits. In this podcast, Howard shows how organizations can know what their gifts are and how to deploy them.