Why Leaders Lose Sight of Purpose
As an executive coach with nearly 40 years of experience driving business growth and turnarounds internationally, I’ve seen how easy it is for leaders to lose sight of their higher purpose. The day-to-day demands of running an organization can become all-consuming, causing you to get stuck in the weeds and disconnected from the deeper “why” behind your work.
Core Questions to Rediscover Your Purpose
To regain clarity and meaning, I invite my clients to reflect on three core questions:
What originally inspired you? Reconnecting with those early career dreams can reignite your passion.
If anything were possible, what would you create? Thinking about this big question really lets your creativity run wild without the usual rules holding it back.
A Leadership Compass
Having clear answers to these questions anchors you like a compass needle pointing true north when challenges arrive. Rather than reacting, you orient decisions around purpose-aligned responses. This breeds authenticity that employees and customers alike respond to.
From Stressful to Meaningful
With purpose clarity, potentially energy-draining activities transform into meaningful contributions. The number of meetings stays the same, but you see them advancing a purposeful vision. You still tackle tough decisions but with the “why” front and center to guide your thinking process.
It Starts with You
My most effective executive coaching engagements leading to turnarounds begin with rediscovering personal purpose. Reaching your goals – that’s what makes a leader truly effective. Think about it: Without achieving goals, what have you really accomplished? Not much. That’s the bottom line. It’s not enough to be likable; you need a plan and the ability to see it through. Employee engagement and company success are directly tied to this. Think about it—a company’s success depends on the combined efforts of happy, productive employees. For example, a company that prioritizes sustainability might see increased customer loyalty and improved brand reputation.
Whether you lead a team of 5 or an organization of 500, remembering why you lead makes leading more enjoyable and fruitful. As a certified master coach with decades of experience unleashing possibility mindsets for business executives, I invite leaders in the Chandler area to have an initial discussion about rediscovering their sense of purpose. Let’s talk this week and start mapping out steps aligned with your true north. Get in touch to begin the coaching journey.
