1. Purpose + Passion = Productivity: Finding Deeper Meaning in Your Work as a Student Leader Presented By: Keegan Mills, Assistant Director Student Leadership & Engagement

2. The Impact We Make  YouTube Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YfdIA 0TlVw  Questions: What did this video highlight for you? How was his attitude present in his interactions? What did he do to make his work look more than directing traffic? What impact do you think he made?

3. Meaning Making  Purposeful work includes making meaning of what you do  Making meaning is at the core of who we are as humans  When we find meaning in our work, we see the impact it has not only on ourselves, but those around us.  This impact becomes a ripple effect whereby those around us are infected with passion and purpose.

4. Breakout Reflection  Who do I really want to become?  Do my actions make any real difference in the bigger scheme of things? If so, how? If not, why not?  When do I feel most alive?

5. Your Impact Story  What did you do?  Why?  What feelings were invoked from this experience?

6. Meaningful Work  Align your values with your actions  Be a custodian of the future  Ask members how they feel personally  Acknowledge and recognize members for the basic tasks  Let people know what you’re doing  Ask questions of deeper meaning to your members and colleagues

7. Meaningful Work  Share your vision, invite others in this vision  Listen earnestly  Think about the future and what you can do to make an impact

8. References  Daloz Parks, S. (2000). Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith. San Francisco, CA: Jossey- Bass.