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In the workplace, “Integrity with Self” is as important as ever
We’ve been given conflicting messages about the merits of "being yourself" at work. We used the Map of Meaning’s “Integrity with Self” pathway to cut through the noise.
Jun 116 min read
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Unpacking tensions: How to thrive in the space between “Inspiration” and “Reality”
An ongoing tug-of-war between our realities and our dreams is central to any meaningful worklife.
May 285 min read
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The nuts and bolts of meaningful work: How to read the Map of Meaning
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma, the Map of Meaning creator offers practical insight on how to read and use the Map.
Apr 211 min read
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When self-improvement advice fails, it’s time to build a reflection practice instead
These learning models empower you to build a practice of reflection so you can make meaningful choices that stick.
Mar 249 min read
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The making of the Map of Meaning®: A conversation with Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma
Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma's reflects on the fascinating research journey that led to the development of the Map of Meaning® framework.
Mar 48 min read
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What can Black History Month teach us about work?
February is Black History Month in the US, and the 2025 theme is especially relevant. Here are some ways to recognize it.
Jan 302 min read
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Work is changing in 2025. What will it mean for your work-life balance?
From the growing influence of AI to the possibility of shorter workweeks, these shifts are reshaping the modern work experience.
Jan 203 min read
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Get to know our Guides!
Guides occupy a unique role at MeaningSphere. In Part 3 of a series, we introduce you to a few of the Guides themselves!
Jan 154 min read
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Understanding tensions: The hidden forces behind meaningful work
Every day, we experience a push-and-pull between necessary yet opposite forces in our worklives. There's a word for this: tensions.
Dec 17, 20247 min read
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Boost your personal and professional growth with a Guided Discussion
A companion to the Meaningful Work Inventory, the Guided Discussion is a safe space to reflect on your work.
Nov 21, 20245 min read
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What’s special about our MeaningSphere Guides?
Guides are skilled, empathetic professionals trained to use the Map of Meaning to help you uncover what really matters in your worklife.
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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Navigating a career transition (or thinking about one)? Try the MWI!
We’re living in a period of constant transition. Here’s how the Meaningful Work Inventory can help you stay sane.
Nov 5, 20248 min read
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The power of a "Stop, Start, Continue" plan: A path to meaningful work
This simple yet effective exercise is designed to help you take action toward a more meaningful and fulfilling professional life.
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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How does the Meaningful Work Inventory compare to a personality or career test?
In contrast to many personal assessment tools, the MWI measures an aspect of your lived experience, rather than an aspect of your identity.
Oct 9, 20246 min read
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Book Review: Experiments in Reflection by Leticia Britos Cavagnaro
How can reflection help you not just look back on your past worklife, but better understand the present and shape your future worklife?
May 21, 20244 min read
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How to get started with meaningful work
Three steps to get you started exploring what meaningful work looks like to you.
May 7, 20245 min read
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How well do you know yourself?
Here are some ways to test and expand our self-knowledge, starting with these recommendations from our very own MeaningSphere Guides.
May 2, 20246 min read
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Book Review: Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson
In "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well" Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson challenges the conventional view of f
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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Book Review: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
Why is productivity so broken and what is it anyway? In his latest book Slow Productivity, bestselling author and Georgetown University prof
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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The subtle art of failing well
Let's explore what we can learn from failure, starting with these recommendations from your MeaningSphere Guides.
Mar 28, 20245 min read
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