Welcome to “Pursuing Purpose”

I'm glad you made it.

This course is an introduction to a model of human and organizational development (more on the “organizational” part later).

I want to help people achieve deeper meaning and greater impact in their lives.

What You’ll Get From This

An understanding of how to define your purpose and align your thoughts, emotions, and physical energy with that purpose. IMO, this is human wholeness.

An understanding of how to take a “whole” you and help others - in whatever way is most meaningful to you.

A non-linear tool (the model) that you can use in whatever way you like to help bring structure to the beautiful chaos that personal development is (i.e., that being human is).

An inspired sense of hope and desire to continue to grow more fully into the most beautiful and impactful form of you.

An Invitation

I use this model every day as an anchor to keep who I am and what matters most to me in view. I am inviting you to take it, learn it, and use it if it will be helpful for you to do the same.

I may need to charge for this material someday, but not now. I’m making this course completely FREE.

Here is the course structure and what you’ll learn

Introduction

Covers how to use the course and a summary of what’s included.

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Module 0 | The Dynamics of Impact®

This module will give you an overview of what “The Dynamics” (as a model) is and what the “dynamics” (as dimensions of the model) are.

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Module 1 | XQ - Purpose

Purpose matters. All the science says it ... but ultimately it matters because you matter, and your purpose is what matters most to you.

I’ve heard it said that “Mission is what keeps you up at night ... but purpose is what gets you out of bed in the morning.”

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Module 2 | TQ - Mental Focus

Mental health (which actually includes emotions), positive psychology, and the impact of our thoughts on the quality of our life is in vogue. This is good: we have long neglected this crucial area of health. This is also not good: it feels like a fad and a boondoggle.

Here, we’ll look at:

An understanding of what thoughts are - and how they measure as a TQ

An understanding of where thoughts come from and why they are important

A simple tool to try to deal with negative thoughts

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Module 3 | EQ - Emotional Strength

Made popular by Daniel Goleman as “Emotional Intelligence,” emotional strength is critical to anyone’s ability to not only accomplish their purpose but to experience the joy and peace of mental health. Here’s we look at:

What emotions are and where they come from

Why emotions are important

How to leverage the power of emotions

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Module 4 | NQ - Physical NRG and Execution

Physical energy (NRG) is the easiest place to make changes. It is also one of the first to go when things get rough. In this module, we’ll look at the 5 key components of NRG and how they make a difference in the quest for purpose.

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Module 5 | SQ - Relational Health and Engagement

Relationships are the context in which we live out our purpose as a human being. It’s where we experience the fruit of being whole and it’s where we are able to have an impact on the lives of others. Here we’ll cover:

An overview of what a relationship is

A look at components of healthy relationships and why they are important

Some of the consequences of not having healthy relationships

The 5 dynamics of healthy relationships

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Module 6 | Putting it All Together - Personal Impact

This is where I believe the Dynamics of Impact® makes its money. Being able to align your purpose, thoughts, emotions, energy, and relationships. To see how one affects the others and how growth must be wholistic ... if not taken one step at a time.

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And coming Soon!

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Module 7 | Putting it All Together - Organizational Impact

How The Dynamics of Impact® can be used to build an exceptional organization just as it can a human being.

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Module 8 | Impact Anchors (Designing Projects for Impact)

Using The Dynamics of Impact® for project management.

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Bonus Module I | Communicating for Impact

Using The dynamics of Impact® for communicating your message.

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Bonus Module II | Economics of Mutuality

I am obsessed with the work of the Economics of Mutuality. It is a movement to reenvision Capitalism in its full and complete form. This bonus module looks at how the Economics of Mutuality and The Dynamics of Impact align.