Our Management Tip of the Day continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled 10 of ...

Meaning matters. But leaders and managers struggle with how to create day-to-day meaning for their employees. One simple action – asking employees to reflect on what’s been most meaningful to them – ...

The freelancer mindset can teach all workers—full time, self-employed, or otherwise—how to create meaning in and at work. When it comes to work, compensation, benefits, and job security are essential ...

Columbia Business School’s Michael Slepian and his co-researchers, USC’s Eric Anicich and Stanford’s Nir Halevy, conducted seven studies in the United States and the UK involving 12,221 participants ...

Everyone, in one way or another, draws meaning from doing something or creating something of value. In this regard, the desire to make a difference through work is a primary source of authentic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. I recently worked with a group of VPs from a large ...

In the era of early business—long before stock tickers and shareholder reports—the spirit of goodwill fueled the mission. Picture the shepherd trading wool for olive oil to sustain his community or ...

Rituals percolate through our lives, helping us connect with ourselves, each other, nature, and beyond. Across time and place, personal rituals and group rituals are common aspects of human behavior, ...