Finding Your Personal Why
Reflect on life stories and meaningful moments.
Identify themes and values that repeat across those stories.
Use a partner or facilitator to guide and reflect back what they hear.
Create a Why Statement: “To [contribution] so that [impact].”
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While Start With Why explores the theory behind inspiring leadership and organizations driven by purpose, Find Your Why offers a step-by-step guide to help individuals and teams discover their unique “Why” — the purpose, cause, or belief that inspires them.
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