In the latest HRchat episode, we delve into the realm of finding meaning in our work, featuring an interview with Britt Andreatta, PhD.
Britt, a distinguished thought leader in the field, serves as the CEO of Brain Aware Training and also holds the position of Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com.
Drawing upon her extensive expertise, which spans leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education, Britt crafts innovative solutions rooted in brain science to tackle the challenges of our modern world. With nearly three decades of experience advising executives across diverse industries, she’s garnered a reputation as a sought-after and captivating speaker, consistently earning accolades such as “best speaker of the conference” at corporate events and global conferences.
In the episode, Britt unveils insights from her latest book, “Wired to Become,” offering a thought-provoking discussion on the intricacies of purpose and fulfillment in our professional lives.
Questions for Britt include:
- Reflecting on your recent appearance at ATD in May, could you share your experience and the motivations behind exhibiting there?
- What inspired you to embark on the journey of writing “Wired to Become” at this particular juncture?
- Delve into the distinction between happiness and purpose – what insights can you provide?
- How are the dots connected between discovering purpose or meaning and their impact on our physical and mental well-being?
- Can you shed light on methods to effectively evaluate the meaningfulness of our work?
- You’ve mentioned the existence of paradoxes surrounding purpose. Could you elaborate on some common ones?
- In the context of leadership and management, what actionable steps can managers take to foster more purpose and meaning within their teams?
- Lastly, you’ve expressed the belief that purpose-driven organizations will soon become the norm. What advantages do leaders stand to gain by steering their organizations in this direction?