Welcome to the first episode of the Purpose to Impact Series here on Stories from the River.

In this episode, Charlie Malouf, Manny Rodrigues, and Heather Greenwood dive into their enriching experiences from a two-day workshop hosted by Broad River Retail and created by Nick Craig of the Core Leader Institute. The workshop, focusing on the Purpose to Impact program, brought together a diverse group of leaders from across the country and a few Memory Makers from Broad River for two days (October 22-23, 2024) in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and was led by Nick Craig along with Davin Salvagno.

Charlie, Heather, and Manny found the intimate setting and pre-work exercises beneficial for deep self-reflection. There were a dozen overall leaders who were then put into smaller cohorts of four people each. The smaller group size facilitated candid sharing, enabled the participants to form strong bonds, and minimized passive participation. Each person was encouraged to explore significant life challenges and leadership successes, paving the way for meaningful discussions and authentic connections.

Charlie, Heather, and Manny shared personal reflections and takeaways, underscoring the importance of fully engaging with the process. The effective facilitation by Nick and Davin allowed for impactful one-on-one sessions and cohort sharing. The two-day workshop culminates in crystallizing your personal purpose statement. Charlie, Heather, and Manny each revealed their own personal purpose statements that came about through this intensive and reflective workshop.

Heather's purpose statement, "To light the spark that ignites greatness in others," resonated with her belief in supporting and inspiring others.

Manny's purpose statement, "Illuminating the path one story at a time," echoed his commitment to understanding and sharing stories to help others.

Charlie's simplified purpose statement of "Play the game" defines his philosophy and approach to life.

The trio emphasized the value of forming deep relationships and the transformative potential of fully participating in the workshop, ultimately advocating for intentional living and continuous personal growth.

Additional Resources:

Core Leadership Institute: https://coreleader.com

Core Leadership Institute Purpose Assessment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VHP9K58

Leading from Purpose podcast with Nick Craig: https://coreleader.com/podcast/

Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most by Nick Craig: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Purpose-Clarity-Confidence-Matters/dp/031641624X

HBR article From Purpose to Impact by Nick Craig and Scott A. Snook: https://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impact

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