In this episode, Maureen (Mo) explains why pay alone can't sustain motivation and how meaning — grounded in autonomy, competence, and relatedness — drives engagement, performance, and healthy home life. She explores the spillover of unfulfilled work into personal relationships and the danger of ignoring purpose.

The episode offers practical steps for leaders and individuals: connect daily tasks to mission impact, share stories and wins, help employees anchor their personal why, and review how purpose is communicated in your organization. Includes a weekly challenge and a recommendation of Daniel H. Pink's Drive.