Purpose at the Core

di Idris Reese (Autore)

epubli, 2026

A company's purpose is not a mission statement — it is the answer to the most fundamental question any organization can pose: why do we exist beyond the generation of profit ? Peter Drucker observed decades ago that the failure to define business purpose with rigor is among the most important causes of organizational frustration and failure. When purpose is absent or poorly articulated, strategy becomes directionless, culture becomes performative, and the discretionary effort of employees — the very energy that separates good organizations from great ones — quietly disappears. This book examines how leaders construct, articulate, and embed compelling organizational purposes that genuinely inspire rather than merely inform. Drawing on Harvard Business School research showing that 90% of organizations with clearly defined, employee-resonant purposes achieved growth at or above industry averages, and that over 60% of their employees reported active motivation and passion for their work, it explores the structural and communicative disciplines required to move purpose from executive declaration to lived organizational reality. A purpose that resonates emotionally connects the individual's daily contribution to a consequence that extends meaningfully beyond the balance sheet. Purpose-driven leadership demands more than clarity — it demands authenticity, consistency, and the architectural discipline to embed the organizational "why" into every dimension of the employee experience, from onboarding and recognition to performance conversations and strategic communication. This book provides a rigorous, field-tested framework for leaders seeking to transform purpose from a branding exercise into the central organizing force of a high-performance culture. When employees can see themselves inside the purpose, they stop working for the organization — they begin working as the organization.

• Autore: Idris Reese
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: epubli
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9783565399505