In his groundbreaking new book, Inspiring Purpose: Leading People and Unlocking Human Capacity in the Workplace, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover offers leaders a comprehensive framework for building high-performing, purpose-driven organizations. Drawing from his extensive research and experience advising global organizations, Westover examines the key ingredients for cultivating cultures of engagement, empowering leadership, meaningful professional development, strong relationships, well-being, diversity and adaptation to rapid change.
Through 30 in-depth chapters spanning five parts, Westover equips readers with dozens of evidence-based strategies and actionable tools. Particular emphasis is given to empowering workplace cultures, coaching skills, managing performance, purpose-driven change leadership, and fostering inclusion at all levels. Later sections explore the changing nature of work amidst technological disruption and offer a blueprint for sustained organizational success.
Rigorously researched yet eminently practical, Inspiring Purpose is an indispensable resource for executives, managers, HR professionals and leadership coaches seeking to optimize human potential and unlock new heights of productivity, meaning and prosperity for all stakeholders. By understanding what truly motivates people and adapting proven principles, leaders will be equipped to thrive amid disruption while fulfilling their organization's highest purposes.
For any executive or professional striving to lead with empathy, purpose and impact through times of complexity and change, Inspiring Purpose is the playbook for developing your greatest asset - the people - and sustaining leadership that makes a lasting difference.
Suggested Citation: Westover, J. H. (2024). Inspiring Purpose: Leading People and Unlocking Human Capacity in the Workplace. HCI Academic Press. doi.org/10.70175/hclpress.2024.12