20 Quotes to Inspire You to Find More Purpose in Your Work

“As our global economy shifts towards a more inclusive model that is not destroying the planet, purpose-driven leaders are the ones creating more responsible businesses and products, and mobilizing the best employees to contribute towards something greater than profits. And the demand for purpose-driven leaders is growing, because it’s good for business, too.”

"When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible."

"An organization’s culture of purpose answers the critical questions of who it is and why it exists. They have a culture of purpose beyond making a profit."

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.”

“The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”

“There is no failure except failure to serve one’s purpose.”

“The purpose of leadership is not to make the present bearable. The purpose of leadership is to make the future possible.”

“Leadership is the capacity to influence others through inspiration, motivated by passion, generated by vision, produced by a conviction, ignited by a purpose.”

“To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.”

“Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”

“Purpose-driven organizations bound by values are stronger than profit-driven organizations bound by rules.”

"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."

"Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love."

“Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.”

“If you can tune into your purpose and really align with it, setting goals so that your vision is an expression of that purpose, then life flows much more easily.”

“Hard work is painful when life is devoid of purpose. But when you live for something greater than yourself and the gratification of your own ego, then hard work becomes a labor of love.”

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”

“An extraordinary business starts with extraordinary people. Extraordinary people start with purpose.”

“Explore this next great frontier where the boundaries between work and higher purpose are merging into one, where doing good really is good for business.”

“It’s incredibly important to be intentional about your goals in growing, and you should go so far as to even write your own leadership manifesto. Think about how you will build a set of shared values, and what kind of legacy you want to leave. Talk early and often about your mission and purpose as a team and measure the impact you’re having.”