Map of Meaning

A woman stands on a ladder. Another woman hands her new rungs to help her build her ladder.

The benefits of serving others at work

Work culture has encouraged us to think of ourselves first. We make a case for "Service to Others" instead.

Map of Meaning

Aug 128 min read

Can we be work friends?

Here's how “Unity with Others” can make or break our experience in the workplace.

Map of Meaning

Jul 86 min read

When your authentic self is not welcome in the workplace.

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.

Map of Meaning

Jun 117 min read

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.

Map of Meaning

May 285 min read

A photo-collage featuring Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma.

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.

Map of Meaning

Apr 211 min read

A collage of a hand holding a compass. Signs with the words Being, Doing, Self, and Others emerge from the compass.

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.

Map of Meaning

Mar 48 min read

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.

Map of Meaning

Dec 17, 20247 min read