Purpose Compass
Purpose is an accelerator!
Purpose-driven employees are 2.5x more likely to stay at their jobs.
Purpose drives productivity
Every employee (and every human) has certain purpose drivers which are often reflected in their passions and interests. They are factors that spark energy towards learning and making contributions. For example, One may have a passion for music, being in nature, helping others, or doing entrepreneurial work.
Even if these factors are not perfectly well-aligned with a person’s job, they are still meaningful. Someone with a passion for art may find it impossible to earn a living as a painter or sculptor, yet that does not diminish their sense of purpose for creative expression. While those who have a passion for human connection may not want to work as community organizers, the desire is still a key part of who they are.
Managers are not always in a position to help an employee align their purpose drivers and work, yet they can still offer support. Gaining awareness can help foster relationships, meaningful conversations, and alternative ways to cultivate their purpose drivers. Teams can encourage each other to cultivate their purpose drivers and seek supplemental opportunities that align.
The eVolv Purpose Drivers Framework
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Purpose Domains
Associated with each Purpose Driver in the eVolv framework are domains. These include activities that are representative of the purpose drivers.
Creative Expression
Creative Expression
Fine Arts
Interested in learning about and/or engaging in painting, drawing, sketching, pottery, sculpting, photography, architecture.
Design
Engaging in jewelry making, computer design, fashion designer, product design, book design, graphic design, woodworking, interior design, landscape design
Performing Arts
Interested in learning about and/or engaging in acting, dancing, comedy, music, singing, choir, theater, opera, magic.
Crafting
Engaging in knitting, quilting, embroidery, cross-stitch, sewing,candle making, scrapbooking, perfume making, soap/bath soap making, essential oils, dyeing, weaving, basket weaving, beadwork, flower arranging, string art.
Culinary
Engaging in and/or experiencing food safety, hospitality, baking, restaurant service, nutrition, wine, beverages
Literary Expression
Grow Your Vision
Speaking
Engaging in spoken word poetry, professional speaker or giving speeches, improv, teacher, orator.
Reading
Engaging as a proofreader, editor, librarian, book reviewer, translator.
Writing
Engaging as a speech writer, copywriter, journalist, blogger, song writer, technical writer, song writer, editor.
Physical Expression
Dance
Engaging in or experiencing ballet, contemporary dance, hip-hop, street dance, Latin, ballroom, folk dance.
Martial Arts
Engaging in or experiencing Judo, Karate, MMA, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Krav Maga, and Jiu-Jitsu.
Exercise
Engaging in aerobics, spinning, aerobic, bodybuilding, weight-lifting, interval training, yoga.
Sporting Activities
Engaging in or experiencing athletics, Individual sports like cycling, golfing and Team sports like football, soccer, hockey, basketball.
Leading/Influencing
Professional Leadership
Heading up professional organizations, seeking leadership and managerial roles
Thought Leadership
Promoting new ideas and concepts through articles, presentations, speeches.
Sports Team Captain/Coaching
Leading or developing players and athletes.
Mentoring/Coaching
Helping others develop skills, gain confidence, navigate difficult situations.
Problem Solving
Numeracy Related Activities
Math problems, accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning.
Science & Inventions
Chemistry, physics, bio-sciences.
Business Challenges
Supply-chain issues, logistics, increasing margins.
Games/Puzzles
Analytical games like Go, Chess, crossword puzzles, Wordle, Sudoku.
Bringing Order
Project Management
Ensuring projects are done on time and within budget.
Planning & Organizing
Developing plans, acquiring resources, building teams.
Administration
Standardizing workflows, creating documentation, reducing bureaucracy.
Process Engineering
Redesigning workflows, implementing new equipment and software, automation.
Meeting/Event Planning
Organizing facilities and details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
Law & Investigations
Interpreting legislation, lobbying, fact finding.
Intrinsic Awareness
Therapeutic Activities
Restorative activities designed to maintain or improve the quality of one's life or delay deterioration of skills, including social activities, sensory enhancement activities, crafts, outdoor activities, and spiritual activities.
Grounding Exercises
Breathwork, yoga, meditation, tai-chi.
Self-Reflection Activities
Meditation, keeping a gratitude journal, Vipassana.
Seeking Feedback
Asking others about how you can improve as a person at work or in your personal life.
Human Connection
Community Involvement
Organizing local events, driving senior citizens and the disabled, meals-on-wheels.
Workplace/Alumni Associations
Outreach to former students and employees, Employee Resource Groups.
Social Media activist/influencer
Posting to FB, TikTok, Instagram on various topics.
Social activities
(Friends and family)
Parties, outings, online or in-person events.
Nature & Environment
Outdoor Activities
Travel, camping, gardening, farming, water activities and hiking.
Conservation
Protection of natural resources, land, water, climate action, creating sustainable earth and managing biodiversity.
Environment Advocacy
Enhance public awareness of important environmental issues, lobby for legislation and programs.
Animal Care
Disease prevention and veterinary treatment, animal management or farming, pet shelter and nutrition, humane handling.
Sustainability
Planting trees, cleaning up wilderness areas, reducing carbon footprint, recycling, reducing pollution
Societal Impact
EconomicIssues/Poverty
Lack of financial resources, basic healthcare and education, clean drinking water, and infrastructure.
Health & WellBeing
Physical and mental health including nutrition, obesity, food scarcity, disease prevention, support groups, alcoholism and substance abuse.
Socioeconomic Status
Improving equity, expanding opportunities, upward mobility.
Child Welfare
Substance abuse, inadequate housing, health needs, parental incarceration, and racial discrimination.
Community Development
Schools and non-profit boards, engaging with local charitable organizations, volunteering at a food-shelf.
Human Rights Protection
LGBTQ issues, women’s rights, human trafficking prevention, racial and gender equality.
Technology
Hardware/Electronic Devices
Design, build or test hardware like computers, routers, gaming consoles, mobile devices ,Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices.
Software
Design, program, code, test, improve, and maintain software.
Artificial Intelligence
Computer vision, robotics, machine learning, neural networks/deep learning, natural language processing.
Entertainment/Gaming
Game playing, development, design or testing
Gadgetry
Acquire the latest and most advanced technology products; obsessively read and learn about new developments in technology.
Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
Offer new solutions to important social problems; desire to give back to the community in innovative ways.
Scalable Startup
Dream big, focusing on innovative ideas that can expand businesses and generate profits.
Small Business
Create and run small business, either on their own or with the help of family members, eg. mom-and-pop shops and boutiques, as well as trade workers and consultants.
Innovation
Create businesses with the intent of bringing completely new products or new ideas to market.