‘Expressing Full Potential’ offers a calmer way to think about how we put our unique abilities to work Within the Map of Meaning framework, you don’t “reach,” “achieve,” or “unlock” your full potential—you express it. This subtle mindset shift can
“Service to Others” is good for your company, your colleagues, and yourself. From glowing biographies of ruthless CEOs to the often-gladiatorial hiring process, work culture has encouraged us to think of ourselves first. The problem? No one actually benefits from
Here’s how “Unity with Others” can make or break our experience in the workplace. Since the pandemic, quality relationships in the workplace have been growing scarcer—and increasingly more important to us. With one in five employees saying they feel lonely
From the “bring your whole self to work” movement of the 2010s to this year’s massive rollback of DEI initiatives, we’ve been given conflicting messages about the merits of workplace authenticity. What does it even mean to be “yourself” at
An ongoing tug-of-war between our realities and our dreams is central to any meaningful worklife. In this piece, we unpack this key tension using the Map of Meaning framework—and explore how connecting the two can enable us to thrive at
In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma, creator of the Map of Meaning, we talked about how her fascinating doctoral research led to the discovery of this impactful framework. Now, in Part 2 of that conversation, she
The Map of Meaning® framework was developed through Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma’s groundbreaking doctoral research. In this interview, she recounts that fascinating journey and what it taught her about how humans find meaning at work and beyond. The Map of Meaning
If you’ve taken the Meaningful Work Inventory and purchased your report (or if you’re considering doing so!) you may have come across the concept of “tensions” as they relate to your worklife. If you’ve ever wondered about this word, look
