It is our highest purpose as human beings to live with focused commitment to our inner growth. We create eudaimonic contentment (i.e., deep, sustained contentment) when we forego immediate pleasures—such as the next shiny object (materialism, workaholism, sex, drug etc). ‘Eudaimonia’ is a Greek word associated with Aristotle and often mistranslated as ‘happiness’—which has contributed to misunderstandings about what happiness is. Some experts say Aristotle meant ‘well-being’ when he wrote that humans can attain eudaimonia by fulfilling their potential(WSJ).” This article interview explores how you create a deep level of contentment and fulfillment for yourself in your business life.

By Sandja Brügmann, The Passion Institute, published in Organic Spa Magazine. It’s unique to each of us, what makes us happy. While it may seem simple to figure out, many people are so inundated with the daily demands of life that they have lost a connection to themselves—and when asked what makes them happy, they can’t quite answer. For instance, I recently asked a friend what she does to nurture herself. With a perplexed expression she looked at me and said, “I am a mom. I don’t have time to take care of myself.” In addition to being a mother, this same person is a highly successful business owner whose marketing agency has happened to have won numerous, prestigious awards… Read more »

PassionTalkTV with Sandja is an initiative through The Passion Institute, interviewing some of the world’s thought- and business leaders on authentic leadership, sustainable and social-good business, conscious capitalism, leadership as service and doing business and living life from passion and purpose – and as a force for good. I had the pleasure of interviewing Joshua Onysko in his Rocky Mountains Colorado home as the sun was going down and his cats were vocalizing their opinions in the background. Joshua is a long time friend of mine, and he never ceases to inspire me. He shares his thoughts on honesty, continued growth in leadership, finding his passion and purpose in life, and creating a company that allows for others to blossom in… Read more »

Our leaders of tomorrow need deep emotional awareness and radical empathy skills.

Leaders of the new Conscious Capitalism business paradigm are typically committed to continued personal growth, expanded inclusion and conscious awareness of the context in which they do business.

We gathered some of our favorite quotes from global business-, thought- and spiritual leaders to inspire you to lead from a deeper passion with purposeful determination, knowing that this is your time to go for big. 1. It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams. – Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Eileen Fisher designs from her heart. Long before sustainability really got going as a business movement, this giant of the fashion world created clothes inspired by her love for natural fibers and her desire to make pieces that were timeless and long-lasting.

It’s unique to each of us, what makes us happy. While it may seem simple to figure out, many people are so inundated with the daily demands of life that they have lost a connection to themselves – and when asked what makes them happy, they can’t quite answer.

my take on passion in business and the process of creating a life you love

The easiest way to a happier and more passionate life is to do more of the things that make you come alive. Schedule those things into your day and prioritize them.