Purpose At Work - How Purpose and Innovation Drive Transformational Change

Drawing on 30 years of real-world experience and insights from a comprehensive study, Lindstrom explores how purpose impacts individuals, teams, and organizations, driving clarity, confidence, and commitment. She reveals how purpose can enhance innovation capacity, transform organizational culture, and lead to tangible, positive change.

List of contents

Forward. Preface. About the Author. Introduction. Part I - How Purpose Defines Clarity. Chapter 1 - Organizational Purpose and Innovation in Complex Environments. Chapter 2 - Envisioning Emergent Change. Chapter 3 - Communicating a Shared Vision. Chapter 4 - Purpose Supports a Strategic Approach. Part II - Purpose Builds Organizational Confidence. Chapter 5 - Purpose: Galvanizes Shared Goals and Common Values. Chapter 6 - Purpose: Providing Balance Between Stakeholder and Shareholder Goals. Chapter 7 - Supporting an Environment of Innovation. Chapter 8 - Motivating Collaboration and Teamwork. Chapter 9 - Enhancing the Creation of Meaningful Work. Part III - Purpose Builds Commitment. Chapter 10 - Leadership Demonstrates Continuous Commitment. Chapter 11 - Supporting Continuous Learning. Chapter 12 - Purpose Motivates Perseverance, Resilience and Resolve. Chapter 13 - Purpose Supports Long-Term Focus. Epilogue. Acknowledgements. Appendix

About the author

Patty Lindstrom is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and scholar whose work spans over 30 years at the intersection of business, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. She is the founder of Creative Logic, Inc., Living the Brand® Academy, and PurposeGlobal.org and holds a PhD in Values-Based Leadership from Benedictine University.

Product details

• Authors: Patty Lindstrom
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 28.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032841618
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3284161-8
• No. of pages: 210
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Culture, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Business Development, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Development, Organizational theory & behaviour, Management: leadership & motivation, Management: leadership and motivation, Research & development management, Personnel & human resources management, Personnel and human resources management, Organizational theory and behaviour, Research and development management