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Now Available: Paperback Versions of FLAT ARMY and THE PURPOSE EFFECT

Now Available: Paperback Versions of FLAT ARMY and THE PURPOSE EFFECT

Lost in the shuffle of releasing my third book, OPEN TO THINK, is the news my first two books are now available in paperback.

FLAT ARMY was first published in 2013 but I believe the contents of the book have never been more needed. Our organizations remain mired with anemic levels of employee engagement, aided and abetted by hierarchies, fiefdoms, controlling management practices, and…

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Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Your Organization's Purpose

Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Your Organization’s Purpose

It’s happening again. Companies are confusing important terms. In doing so they are taking advantage of you, the consumer. Equally horrific is that many employees have to stick up for it. Corporate Social Responsibility. CSR for short. Sounds good. If done right it is good. CSR ought to be a critical component to an organization’s operating ethos, its values, and its purpose. Every organization…

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50% Off Dan's Books - Until December 2

50% Off Dan's Books - Until December 2 (Less than $10/book!)

If you’re looking for signed copies of Dan’s first two books (FLAT ARMY and/or THE PURPOSE EFFECT) now is your chance to buy them for 50% off … not the cover price, but the already discounted price of $20/book. That’s right, you can get an individual copy of each book for only $10/book. Use the promo code “THANKYOU50” at the checkout of Dan’s Shopify site to take advantage of this special deal.…

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The Rise, Fall and Rise of Detroit and its Higher Purpose

The Rise, Fall and Rise of Detroit and its Higher Purpose

  [dropcap style=”normal or inverse or boxed”]H[/dropcap]ow did society land on this position of seemingly perpetual workplace disengagement? Why are so few of us possessing a sense of purpose in life and at work? Why has the corporation focused on profit over people? The Medieval Latin term, cancrizans, is defined as “moving backwards.” Indeed, it has felt as though civilization has been moving…

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One Year Later Is Purpose Winning?

One Year Later Is Purpose Winning? #leadership #purpose #hr #culture

It was a year ago today that my second book, THE PURPOSE EFFECT: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role and Your Organization published. I have been reflecting on the past year and wondered aloud recently, is purpose winning? The short answer is sorta. Maybe. Kinda. The good news is that the word “purpose” no longer feels as awkward as a Grade 8 dance. During the lead-up to the launch of the…

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Rotman Management Magazine Interview

I was recently interviewed by Rotman Management Magazine and the very talented Editor-in-Chief, Karen Christensen. The results of that interview can be found below: [pdf-embedder url=”http://www.danpontefract.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PONTEFRACT_rotman.pdf”%5D [hr gap=”20″]  

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Nine Tricky Questions And Nine Honest Answers Regarding Purpose

Nine Tricky Questions And Nine Honest Answers Regarding Purpose

A reader took the time to read “The Purpose Effect” and then asked me a few questions. I answered those questions, and have decided to post the responses in this space. Q: Do you think “any” individual is capable of reaching the sweet spot – or is it only for the courageous, determined, hard-working and persistent of us? Dan: I remain an optimist, so yes, the ‘sweet spot’ is open to all, and a…

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Coming September 27, An Addendum to The Purpose Effect

The Rise, Fall and Rise of Purpose by Dan Pontefract Not everything can fit into a book. On September 27, 2016, I am releasing an addendum to my latest book, The Purpose Effect called “The Rise, Fall and Rise of Purpose.” The description is as follows: Workplace disengagement plagues many organizations across the globe, frequently leading to low productivity and workplace morale. This issue edges…

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