#052 Robert Quinn: on living a purpose-driven life, inspiring positive change, and changing our own weather. - a podcast by Agi Keramidas

Robert E. Quinn is a best-selling author, having published 18 books (so far). He is also a speaker, professor Emeritus at the university of Michigan school of business, and one of the world's best personal and organisational change experts. He has spent the last 40 years doing research, publishing, teaching, consulting, and speaking to more than half of the Fortune-500 list. His recent talk on the subject of purpose went viral and has been viewed by 15 million people. Robert is passionate to inspire positive change!

 

Key takeaways:

• Living a purpose-driven life: what is my contribution to the world?
• The importance of a written purpose statement
• "Inspire Positive Change": what 3 words are the centre of your being?
• Egocentric goals versus contribution goals
• Giving yourself away: what is uniquely you?
• The stagnation and "slow death" of denying our conscious
• Learning how to change your own weather
• Would you tell a complete stranger what you are most passionate about?

 

Memorable quote:

"Have patience, and live in love."

-Robert Quinn

 

Valuable resources:

Website: https://robertequinn.com/

"Becoming who you really are" course: https://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/executive-education/becoming-who-you-really-are-how-grow-yourself-and-your-organization?event=5715

 

 

About the host:

I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster (among other traits). I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.

 

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