Leadership Thought #408 – Live Your Core Purpose and Personal Priorities
Several years ago, one of my Vistage groups was fortunate to have Randy Peeters speak to us about personal core purpose. Few people have accomplished what this very humble and understated man has done in his life. You feel that he is at peace with his life and not a victim of circumstance or regret. He is a textbook example of pushing the envelope on what’s possible and effectively using your time here on earth. His presentation profoundly impacted me, leading me to develop my core purpose and personal priorities. Hopefully, this example will stimulate similar activity on your end:
My Purpose Statement (Why I am here): To be a force for good, a vessel for positive change, and a conduit of love and support.
My Personal Priorities:
1. Do work that I am passionate about and can also do well;
2. Create an environment where my children thrive and realize their potential;
3. Be a good and supportive spouse/sibling/friend, especially when it isn’t easy or convenient;
4. Help other leaders achieve their dreams/goals;
5. Never forget to have fun, explore my non-work passions, and enjoy people;
6. Translate my views/opinions to a larger audience; engage people in thoughtful and useful dialogue;
7. Stand up for things I care about; be the change I want to see in the world.
I revisit this statement regularly, use it to develop and filter my annual goals, and apply it as a guide in all my big decisions. I wasn’t always so focused and disciplined in my thinking about my life in this context. Over the past several years, I’ve gained more clarity as to who I am and what I am trying to accomplish with the gift of whatever time I have left.
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