Finding a Purposeful Career: Google Hangout with Aaron Hurst

Get more job hunting tips at http://www.idealistcareers.org We all want careers that have a positive impact on the world around us. But what does it take to build a purposeful career? What affect does our desire for change have on the economy? We'll explore these questions and more in our live Q&A with Aaron Hurst, founder of the Taproot Foundation, CEO of Imperative, and author of Purpose Economy: How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community is Changing the World. Join us!  1:30 Q1. What is the purpose economy and when did you start noticing it? 2:55 Q2. There's been a lot of talk about the sharing economy, the gig economy and other economies. Is there a difference between what you describe in your book and other trends we are noticing? 4:09 Q3. A lot of the examples and trends from the Purpose Economy are coming from the U.S. Is this popping up in other parts of the world, and what does it look like for them? 5:25 Q4.What surprised you most about the research that you conducted around purpose? 7:09 Q5. When did you figure out your own purpose statement? 8:17 Q6. For people who are in jobs right now where they are working for a cause they care about but are not feeling a sense of purpose, is a new job the only answer or what are some things they can do to find that? 9:55 Q7. You talk about the idea of vulnerability and what that means for people who want to lead others in the purpose economy. Where does that vulnerability come from in this new environment and what does it mean for leaders? 11:44 Q8. For individuals or organizations that haven't found or looked for purpose, what do you think will happen? Do they get left behind? 12:36 Q9. What are you working on next and how can people stay connected? 14:14 Q10. What is the difference between purpose and passion when it comes to finding a great career? 15:39 Q11. What should people do if they feel they've lost the purpose in their work? 16:16 Q12. What are some initial first steps that someone should make if they feel they don't have a purpose? http://idealistcareers.org/navigating-the-purpose-economy-google-hangout-with-aaron-hurst/