5 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Give Your Time

How you spend your time is as precious a decision as who you spend it on.

I'm exploring this topic in my next LinkedIn Live on December 8 at 11:30am MT. You can find more details here.

This LinkedIn live is inspired by author and activist Maya Angelou who said, “All great achievements require time.”?

I couldn’t agree more. That’s one of the reasons I emphasize discovering your purpose in life. While it’s a long-game journey that’ll require your consistent focus and energy, the personal fulfillment that comes from knowing your why is incredibly rewarding.?

If you’ve ever gone on a road trip with your family or friends, you might recall one or two side trips along the way. These were brief and sometimes spontaneous excursions off the main route of your planned itinerary.?

Growing up, my brothers and I spent a fair amount of time trying to convince our mother to take a side trip on our weekly drive to her job at the motel, but she wouldn’t have it. She was on a mission. In my mother’s defense, we were not on vacation!

When I got older and was behind the wheel more frequently—and on holiday—I took more side trips because they were often as interesting and memorable as our destination. They also served an important purpose because they provided a much-needed mental break from the long journey.?

As we come away from Thanksgiving season and head into the holidays, I’m filled with gratitude and a desire to turn that feeling into action, which causes me to reflect on volunteering. Lending your time or expertise can be a meaningful “side trip” and much-needed mental break from your daily journey as a leader.?

Volunteering is typically overlooked when people consider how they’re living their why. In reality, volunteering is a great way to complement what you do at work or at home; it’s also how you serve your why in ways that work can’t.?

In today’s climate of inequity, complexity, and disruption, we have an opportunity like never before to be a source of positive influence and connectivity. There’s an abundance of causes and people in need where you can put this mindset and your sense of purpose to work.?

It would be an honor to have you join me Live to talk more about this tomorrow. Click here to RSVP.