Transcript on purpose

Essential 1- We must lead with
clarity, purpose & intention
Cause and Effect
Alignment
Perspective
Why do I do what I do?
Is it right/ethical/honest
Listen to your hear
What is “purpose?”
Main Entry: 1pur·pose
Pronunciation: \ˈpər-pəs\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English purpos, from Anglo-French, from purposer
to intend, propose Date: 14th century
1 a : something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention b :
resolution, determination
2 : a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution
synonyms see intention
— on purpose : by intent : intentionally
What is the purpose of a. . .
hammer?
knife?
student?
leader?
Decide your purpose
“If you do the things you need to do
when you need to do them,
Then someday you can do the things you
want to do
when you want to do them!
Jim Tressel, coach of Ohio State University football
What is your purpose?
the aspects of life that define us as
individuals
the events in life that shape us to
become the people we want to be
3 components of purpose:
family, moral/spiritual & caring/giving
Purpose - Family
as a member of your family . . .
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Son/daughter
Brother/sister
as a member of your own family . . .
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Husband/wife
Father/mother
Uncle/aunt
Purpose – Spiritual/moral
Faith and belief systems
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What do you believe in?
What do believe to be morally right/wrong?
Your moral compass; right and wrong
Purpose – Caring/Giving
What gifts/talents do you have?
How can you use these gifts to
benefit others?
How can you make a difference in this
school /city /state /country /world?
Thoughts on Purpose
Epictetus: First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do.
Goethe: A useless life is an early death.
Helen Keller: Many people have a wrong idea of
what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained
through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a
worthy purpose.
Robert Byrne: The purpose of life is a
life of purpose