Do More Great Work

But Great Work is also a place of uncertainty and discomfort. The discomfort arises because the work is often new and challenging, and so there’s an element of risk and possible failure.

whatever the context, it is a moment of certainty, a moment of insight when you say to yourself, Yes, this is something to remember. This is me at my most essential, most authentic, and best.

We define an abundant organization as a work setting in which individuals coordinate their aspirations and actions to create meaning for themselves, value for stakeholders, and hope for humanity at large. As we explored the concept of an abundant organization, we identified eight questions that individuals may ask themselves and leaders may ask the

4. WHAT CHALLENGES INTEREST ME? (ENGAGEMENT)

8. HOW DO I MANAGE THE TRANSITIONS NECESSITATED BY CHANGE? (ENABLING TRANSITION)

5. HOW DO I BUILD A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT? (EFFECTIVE CONNECTION)

What can you do more of that makes a difference, shifts the balance, has an impact, adds beauty, changes the status quo, creates something worth being created, improves life, moves things forward, reduces waste, engages people, or allows love? (You don’t have to do all of those. Just one will be fine.)

Great Work is what we all want more of. This is the work that is meaningful to you, that has an impact and makes a difference.

It is a source of both deep comfort and engagement—often you feel as if you’re in the “flow zone,” where time stands still and you’re working at your best, effortlessly.