About Meaning to Work

Meaning to Work.  That’s a pretty big title for a blog.  But it captures one of the philosophies that has guided my life.  I’ve spent over a decade studying how to make people enjoy their jobs more.  I’ve looked at satisfaction, organizational structure, work flow, job design and many other topics.  And you know what one thing I keep coming back to?  The people who are most productive, most satisfied, are the one’s who bring meaning to their work.

If you are looking to work to find your meaning you will be forever disappointed.

No one wants to go to a job they don’t like.  No one wants to punch a clock.  We all long to do something meaningful.  To make a difference.  To, in our own way, change the world.  That doesn’t mean you need to cure cancer or paint beautiful art.  It just means you need to live out your full potential.  And that’s what this site is all about: harnessing meaning and unleashing potential.

I hope you stick around and join in the conversation.

About Eric Barrett

Eric Barrett is an organizational consultant with a MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology.  He has over 10 years of experience in consulting, speaking, and teaching.  Currently he is engaged in a project encouraging the use and growth of social media in real estate.  He also teaches Industrial Organizational Psychology at Xavier University.

Eric is available, on a limited basis, for speaking and consulting projects.  You can contact him here.