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Here’s another potential purpose of having a sense of purpose—it can help prevent loneliness. A survey of 2,312 Swiss adults found that those who reported having a sense of purpose were less likely to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Purpose-driven leadership has become a rallying cry for ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows that living with purpose is linked to longevity among older adults across race, ethnicity, and gender. Ezequiel Giménez/Stocksy A sense of purpose can drive ...

Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for more than 40 years, says she started teaching as a way to have a positive impact on others. In ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a rapidly evolving world facing an array of pressing challenges, the rise of purpose-driven entrepreneurship has emerged as a beacon ...

How would you characterize the motivation that sustains you as you go about your everyday activities? Perhaps you’re visiting an older relative daily in the hospital during their recovery period from ...

A growing body of research suggests our social-psychological health matters when it comes to health and longevity. For example, studies have found that people who are more satisfied with life or have ...

Gill Hicks underwent a shift in purpose after a terrorist attack. Source: TEDxSydney/Flickr A sense of purpose means having a central, overarching goal (or goals) that provides a sense of motivation, ...

While this is a time of crisis for so many firms and their clients, it is also a time for firms to think about their purpose. We want clients to think about what footprint, what impact, what ...