Mission
The Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing has a mission to empower individuals and organizations to discover and pursue their unique purpose, creating a profound ripple effect that enhances well-being across families, communities, and society.
Our Values
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, achieving more when we work together with trust and humility. By fostering trusting relationships and embracing humble inquiry, we create an inclusive environment that maximizes collective potential.
Impact
We are driven by measurable change and rigorous assessment. Using research to validate assumptions, we maintain an openness to evolving strategies based on the demonstrated impact of our work.
Spike
Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our mission. We encourage calculated risk-taking and celebrate experimentation, knowing that even failures provide valuable lessons. Through fresh thinking, we enhance productivity and stay ahead in an evolving landscape.
Bridge
We bridge divides between academia and practice, disciplines, and industries. By translating and connecting ideas, communities, and stakeholders, we ensure our work has relevance and accessibility across domains.
Craft
Facilitation and research are human-centered crafts. We pursue excellence in both, nurturing a growth mindset that propels us to refine and expand our work continuously.
Urgency
With a bias toward action, we embody the urgency of the crises facing individuals and organizations. Our “bench to bedside” approach ensures we practice what we preach, rapidly prototyping solutions to drive immediate and meaningful impact.