1 question that can change your work (and why 457 people fight without) | Grae Cowan

Have you ever felt like you walked away from work, but the important thing is lost? You are not alone.
Story that started everything
My good friend Richard Benele trip to the KPMG Higher Higher started on a minute that converted life at 21. When He walked in Tibet, he saw a cruel murder during brutal breakdown. The little boy led him to the security, and the boy’s father made a sign from the heart: “Share the world what happened here, as I cannot go.”
That moment took me away everything, “Richard said. I came to understand what the purpose meant – to be the Word of the Word. “
But the purpose took a deep explanation when Richard and his wife faced unthinkable disaster – losing two sons before 20 sickness. When their son Bodhi died on May 2023, Richard experienced his wonderful moment.
“Having a meaningful feeling was not just to explain work; it was a life support,” he shared. “When all separates, the aim provides you in a particular place to direct your energy and get the meaning.”
Why is purpose more important than before
I just checked 457 people with very serious threats to their harm, emotion, and performance. The questions they asked for was commanding:
- “How Can I Use My Power to Betterly Feel Feeling Intense?”
- “How can I have a good impact?”
- “Should I change my work? How can I get more content?”
- “What do I do about the rest of my life?”
Without purpose, we are released and disprove. We strive to manage priorities and moderate competitive needs. People with no goals receive higher levels of headache and press during changing and disruption.
But here is a powerful fact: The purpose is not something that is building – comes from your experience, and often difficult. As Viktor Frankl wrote, “You do not create your mission – you find it.”
How to Find Your Work Purpose
After 15 years of employment and job training, I have received one continuous question that provides understanding in your Coruter Object:
“If you think about your work, what highlighting is it pride?”
This question is strong because it reveals your internal promoters. Finding a deep understanding, following:
- What do you do at this moment of brightness?
- Who helps?
- How do they benefit from your help?
- What power or skills do I use to achieve this?
Magical occults occur when people answer these questions. At my workshops, I see the power in the room they lift. People smiles, and their eyes shine. Happens all the time.
The ability to work
I worked with Derick Borean, a CEO of Altius the company very grown, and took 15 her leaders about my great leaders and took care of a workshop. During the session, they checked their pride in small groups.
At the dinner that night, Derick asked them to share in their proud times with everyone. The conversation was created for unusual camaraderies and energy. At the end of the night, the Cateer told Derick was a privilege to have the right to eat that meal and discussions. Those who are infected with people affecting their intention.
Your first draft
From your answers, write your first draft using this format:
I help / show (you are very interested in working), in (doing and the benefit of your work it provides).
For example, Andrea, a young financial planner who was embarrassed about the media matters relating to Rogue editorial, wrote:
“I help people not to worry about money, so they can live their right life.”
The statement came from his deep price and gave him strength. Now when people ask what he did, this answer. He says it helps him wander for frustration, return, and things that are outside his control.
Following success
When Richard returned to Kpmg, Ceo Andrew Yates created a major role in the purpose of him. His work: Help more than 9,000 people have their goal and adapt to their organization and the purpose of the organization.
Richard’s approach is simple, and recommends 3 questions to find your purpose, other than just working at work:
- What makes you truly angry about the world’s condition?
- What brings you deep joy? and,
- Where do your different skills experience the needs of the world? “
your turn
Remember, progress is better than perfection. Your purpose statement does not require that we are perfect – to be true and empower.
Begin with one question in your moment of pride. Write your first draft. Share with someone you trust. Allow you to supervise you when dealing with problems or decisions.
Your intention is waiting for availability. As Richard reads of his darkest times, “” our deep wounds often express our greatest call. “
What is your moment’s pride? The answer may change everything.



