…And What Else? - July 2021 newsletter

“...And What Else?”

Newsletter and Thought Starter

July 2021

Success begins by asking the right questions. So why not a newsletter that asks a powerful question… “and what else?”

Hope these insights pierce through the clutter and create a moment to reflect on your purpose.

First Thoughts

“When you have a clear purpose and love pursuing it, you become ever more masterful at making contributions that matter. You begin to live for significance rather than success.”

That quote comes from the book The Economics of Higher Purpose. It alludes to the tension we feel when focusing on success at the expense of everything. Simply looking for (or craving) success can suppress growth and development as you may not try things unless you can be “successful.”

Thinking Out Loud Blog

Uncovering Purpose Beneath Two Coats of Paint

My son just bought a house. It’s a big step on his journey to adulthood. It also means something for me: painting. Ugh. Nowhere on my list of things to do on a summer weekend is painting, washing off paint, and painting again. Yet I did it. READ MORE

The Forty-Two Challenge

Question #3: Who do you most admire? Why?

The Challenge: Tell them. Not in a text. Either call them, Zoom them, or tell them over a beer. Make it intentional: “The reason I called is…”

Share your reflections on your favorite social channel. #FortyTwoQuestions

Worth Reading

The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey

A terrific diagnosis of how trust is created (and destroyed). The book delivers insights on how building trust is not just a nice thing (which it is) but builds high-performing organizations.

Thought Starter: Trust is equal parts competence (results and capability) and character (integrity and intent). In which of these have you experienced lost trust?

Worth Watching

The Purpose of a Company?

Explore how the purpose of a company is simple, but not what you might think.

Thought Starter: How is your organization measuring success?

Leadership Programs

Watch for upcoming programs on:

Understanding your behavioral tendencies through DISC
New(er) manager success strategies

Don’t see training you really need? Send us a note at Greg@WhyFortyTwo.com with your development wish list.

Final Thoughts

“The problem arises when people are so fixated on what they want to achieve they cease to derive pleasure from the present.”

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Flow

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