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Jan 2023
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How asking “who” and “what” can help you...

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“Purpose” continues to get a lot of airtime in the world of work. But what, practically, is purpose and how do we find and align to ours? Here’s how three seemingly-simple questions can help you find your purpose at work.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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