Start the Year by Finding Your Purpose

Cathie Leimbach • January 9, 2023

“If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.”   T.D. Jakes

“If you have felt hopeless, hold on! Wonderful changes are going to happen in your life as you begin to live it on purpose.”  Rick Warren

We are all wired differently. We have different interests and different strengths. What one person finds tedious others love to do. When we are in flow or in the zone, using our strengths in an area of interest, we are happier and more successful. We have positive energy which contributes to a positive workplace culture and strong results.

Everyone has something to offer to this world.  When we figure out our passion – something that we love a lot – and determine how we can leverage this passion to serve others, we have found our purpose. This positions us to add great value to the world around us and enjoy doing it!

Many people can’t articulate their passion nor their purpose. They go through life day-by-day without a feeling of self-worth. They don’t feel inspired. Society misses out on what these individuals could offer the world around them.

If you don’t know your passion or purpose, this could be good time to identify them. Take time to think about the things you really enjoy and how these interests can be exercised in your work or life. Position yourself for a wonderful new year.

  1. Put on your thinking cap and jot down: 
  2. What you liked to do in your spare time when you were 10 to 12 years old
  3. What you like doing now
  4. What you would like to be doing more of

   2.  Review the three lists and identify a theme or interest that is common to 2 or 3 of your lists. This is likely a passion for you.

   3.  How could you add value to your organization, community, family, or friends by leveraging this passion?  This contribution to the world around you could be your purpose in life.


What will you do in 2023 to increase your joy in life by exercising your passion and purpose?

What Changes When People Actually Feel Engaged?

By Cathie Leimbach • April 7, 2026
Most leaders don’t struggle because they don’t care. They struggle because engagement feels hard to influence. But when people are engaged, the impact is hard to ignore: 18% higher sales 23% higher profitability 70% higher wellbeing These differences come from comparing the 25% of organizations with the strongest employee engagement to those in the bottom 25% (Gallup). And the stakes are bigger than most realize— disengaged employees cost U.S. organizations nearly $2 trillion in lost productivity each year (Gallup). This isn’t about perks or programs. It’s about how people are led every day. Engaged teams are clearer on expectations. They feel supported. They know their work matters. And most importantly—those conditions don’t happen by accident. They’re created in conversations: Clarifying priorities Reinforcing what good looks like Checking for understanding Following through consistently Small leadership habits drive big business outcomes. A question to consider: Where could stronger day-to-day leadership conversations improve results in your team? 👉 Join our next 60-minute Leadership Conversation: Inspiring High Performance — Monday, April 13 th at 3:00 PM ET (this is not a webinar) It’s a small-group discussion with other leaders looking at a simple question: What’s actually driving engagement—and what’s quietly holding it back? If a shift in leadership could impact sales, profitability, and wellbeing… it’s worth exploring what that might look like in your world.

4 Leadership Behaviors That Drive Trust, Performance, and Accountability

By Cathie Leimbach • March 31, 2026
Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack knowledge. They struggle because leadership opportunities show up in daily conversations —and those moments are easy to miss. The difference between average and high-performing teams often comes down to four leadership behaviors: 1. Build Trust Through Everyday Conversations Trust is built in small moments. Listen to concerns Ask thoughtful questions Follow through Address issues quickly and respectfully 🤝 Trust grows through consistent, everyday conversations. 2. Reinforce What Good Looks Like People repeat what gets recognized. Be specific: “I appreciated how you handled that client issue quickly—that made a difference.” 🔒 Clarity + recognition = stronger performance. 3. Address Problems Early—Kindly and Clearly Avoiding issues creates bigger ones. Keep it simple: What was expected? What happened? What needs to change? 👥 Clear, timely conversations reduce drama and improve results. 4. Support People So They Can Succeed Your role is to help your team succeed. Clarify priorities Remove obstacles Provide resources Coach progress 🔍 When people have clarity and support, performance follows. The Real Lever: Conversations None of this requires new systems. It happens in everyday interactions— 1:1s, quick check-ins, and follow-ups. Better conversations → better results. Quick Reflection Which one would make the biggest difference for you right now? Build trust Reinforce performance Address problems early Support success 👉 Join our next 60-minute Leadership Conversation – Inspiring Employee Performance on Monday, April 6, at 3:00 pm ET. Not a webinar. A working session with other leaders looking at what’s actually happening on their teams—and how small shifts in daily conversations change performance fast. If you're curious what even a 10% shift in consistency could look like for your team… this is a good place to start.