Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. We’ve all heard about how important purpose is to both ...

Purpose. It’s the desire to make a meaningful difference in the world. The search for purpose may seem private and personal, but now, more than ever, purpose matters-especially at work. A recent ...

Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for more than 40 years, says she started teaching as a way to have a positive impact on others. In ...

Knowing your "why" isn't just nice—it's essential to living a happy, fulfilling life. Here, experts offer steps to finding your purpose in life. What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers ...