Fred Kofman, who until recently was VP of Leadership Development at LinkedIn, is best known for his book and teachings around Conscious Business. I suspect that is about to change and he will become even better known for his latest work on transformative leadership, thanks to his new book, The Meaning Revolution: Leading with the Power of Purpose, which is now out.
He defines transformative leadership as helping staff to feel connected to a great mission or purpose, and empowering them to discover the ‘immortality project’ at the core of your business.
The book is a call to arms for the pandemic of disengagement amongst employees and it provides actionable advice for finding more dignity and meaning in work.
Part 3 of the book explores self-transcendence and includes part of the story of my sudden cardiac death in the Chapter titled Die Before You Die. As Fred says, my brush with death gave me a greater understanding of purpose and was the trigger for my personal transformation.
I wanted to bring this book to your attention, not only because it includes my experience, but also because of the masterful way in which Fred weaves together how we can find meaning and live our lives with purpose, while also empowering the people who we lead to do so as well.
Acclaim for The Meaning Revolution includes:
“The Meaning Revolution makes the case that leadership isn’t just about the mind. It’s also about the spirit. Fred’s book shows how when we set goals that reflect our values as well as our interests—when our teams strive to make a positive impact on the world together—we can achieve more than success. We can find greater purpose and meaning.” —Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook
“I believe culture needs to be about realizing personal passions and using the company as a platform to pursue those passions. Fred Kofman explores that notion even more deeply through vivid stories and truly profound reflections on business leadership and conscious capitalism. What is your noble purpose? Are your kids proud of your company’s mission? Why might the biggest beneficiary of your business be your competitors’ customers and employees? Read on!” —Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
“As Fred Kofman makes brilliantly clear in The Meaning Revolution, real leadership is not about hitting your numbers—it’s about creating a culture of purpose and meaning, and inspiring others to realize that they can make a lasting difference in the world around them.” —Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global