1: “In an early 2000s study on the impact of meditation,”  Sahil Bloom writes in his book The 5 Types of Wealth, “psychologist Richard Davidson asked Matthieu Ricard to meditate while covered in sensors and wires.”

Matthieu had earned his PhD in cellular genetics before leaving academia to become a Buddhist monk in India.

“Along the way,” Sahil notes, “he worked as a French interpreter for the Dalai Lama… continue reading

1: Research shows that people who have a clear life purpose “lived about seven years longer and had a higher quality of life than those who did not,” Sahil Bloom writes in his book The 5 Types of Wealth.

Another study links “a strong sense of purpose with a lower risk of all-cause mortality after age fifty,” Sahil notes.

Yet, the idea of creating a life’s purpose can feel … continue reading

1: “John D. Rockefeller was one of the most successful—and ruthless—businessmen in history,”Sahil Bloom writes in his book The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.

After growing up in humble, unstable circumstances, John built Standard Oil into “a gargantuan conglomerate with immense global reach and outsize influence in all manner of world affairs,” Sahil observes.

To put his wealth into perspective, by … continue reading

1: “I took a call recently from a Cornell hotel-school grad looking for career advice,”  Will Guidara writes in his powerful book Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect.

For thirteen years, Will served as General Manager of Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York City, during which it was named the No. 1 restaurant in the world.

“The first thing he said … continue reading

1: Imagine working for an organization with a strong and deep workplace culture. We love our job and our company. Our work has purpose and meaning. Leaders walk the talk regarding integrity and doing the right thing. We feel a sense of belonging and connection with our colleagues and have autonomy in our work.

“How much more would another firm, known for its toxic culture, dysfunctional employees, soul-crushing work, obsessive … continue reading

1: It was a brutally hot day in Las Vegas.

The conference room where the meeting was being held was freezing, however.

“The participants of my ‘Conscious Business’ workshop pulled their jackets tight and grimaced. They weren’t just cold; they were pissed off,” Fred Kofman writes in The Meaning Revolution: The Power of Transcendent Leadership.

“They looked at me icily,” Fred remembers.  “I’ve been in situations like this many … continue reading

1: New year. New us. 

That’s a possibility. But what precisely are we going to do differently?

One of my big learnings last year was around the power of intrinsic motivators. 

We often set goals where our reward is getting a promotion or a raise. Or being recognized for winning a game. These are examples of extrinsic motivators. Things outside of us. 

There’s nothing wrong with extrinsic motivation. But the … continue reading

1: Ecclesiastes says, “A person can do nothing better than to . . . find satisfaction in their own toil” (2:24). 

But how? How should we approach our work in a way that leads to satisfaction and delight? 

The Bible has specific answers to this question, Timothy Keller writes in Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work.

The Bible tells us, “We were built for work and the … continue reading

1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.

Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations.  On Friday, I share something about myself or what we are working on at PCI.

1: Hi, this is Drew Clancy.  My RiseWithDrew blog is all about learning, growth, and development.  I call it: Getting better at getting better.

Creating an engaging workplace culture … continue reading

1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.

Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations. On Friday, I share something about myself or what we are working on at PCI.

Last month and here: we explored the strategic importance of being a great place to work.

Where do we start if our goal is to create a dynamic … continue reading