As we contemplate a slowdown or end to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are talking about getting “back to normal.” But others, wisely, are instead using this moment to recalibrate, reset, and reinvent.
Reigniting Your Purpose in the Wake of the Pandemic
The pandemic — and its personal ramifications — have presented us all an opportunity to find new identities, roles, and jobs more suited to our talents, ambitions, and purpose. For those who want a life of excellence and impact, it may be time to forge a new path. In studying the life of Ignatius of Loyola and working for two decades to help executives think through personal and professional changes, the author has discovered that those who managed to pivot toward richer, more meaningful lives did so by paying attention to and aligning six critical areas, or six Cs: capability (the talents you bring to the table), connectivity (the relationships you have), credibility (your reputation), contemplation (an ability to step back and look at the bigger picture), compassion (for yourself and others), and companions (people who make you happier and stronger.)