Define Your Purpose To Leapfrog - Episode3 - Akhtar Badshah

The Art of Leapfrogging

Ever wonder what drives successful companies like Microsoft to also heavily invest in community work? Join us as we sit down with Akhtar Badshah, an architect, teacher, and philanthropist, who has a wealth of experience in the corporate philanthropy world. From his early days studying architecture, to teaching at MIT and working with esteemed architects, he's charted an incredible life journey. Listen in as he shares insights on transitioning to writing a book about purpose and the purpose mindset, and how he learned to show up, treat people with respect, and say no along the way.
Are you struggling to find your purpose in life and work? Akhtar's got your back! He takes us through Microsoft's fascinating work culture, where a team driven by success, purpose, and a desire to change the world labored tirelessly. He emphasizes the need to move from a transactional mindset to a purpose mindset, and shares insights on the forces that drive us- purpose, money, and status. Don't miss out on his wisdom about the importance of purpose in our lives, and how to adopt it.
Last but not least, Akhtar shares his purpose of “bending the arc of humanity” through his writings, teaching, and art. He reveals details about an upcoming live event ‘How to Discover Your Purpose’, designed to help you craft your very own purpose statement within minutes. We wrap up with Maher Kaddoura sharing his journey in discovering purpose, including studying architecture, working with a prestigious architect, and teaching at MIT. It's a thought-provoking episode that emphasizes how purpose and leapfrogging can indeed take center stage!

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챕터

1. The Art of Leapfrogging and Philanthropy (00:00:00)

2. Discovering Purpose in Life and Work (00:11:33)

3. Discovering and Living With Purpose (00:19:23)

4. Exploring Purpose and Leapfrogging (00:27:14)