I appreciate that you talked about purpose.  Even in a not-so-honorable company with a not-so-honorable boss and a not-so-glamorous job, we leaders have a high calling - that of serving our people.  When we help others achieve more and do better from their own internal motivations and from a partnership with us, we have made a big difference.  Everyone can't have the ideal job or the ideal future, but we can all bring our best and create value.  Leaders who help others do just that have a purpose worthy of their best effort and their passion.

Thanks for the great post, Monica!  Mike...