NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson, MD Mind your Work with Dr. Peter Hill
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Jun 22, 2022 
Dr. Peter Hill, psychology professor at Biola University and researcher on workplace spirituality, joins to explore whether work can be a source of sacred meaning. He defines workplace spirituality versus religion. He discusses measuring spirituality, person-organization spiritual fit, how leaders can create spiritual space across roles, and why humble leadership strengthens organizational life.
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Spirituality Versus Religion
- Spirituality is distinct from religion by being personal, experiential, and loosely defined rather than doctrinal.
- Peter Hill frames both as searches for the sacred, but spirituality lets individuals define what they worship.
Work As A Source Of Meaning
- Many people locate deep meaning and core values in their work and see it as spiritually significant.
- Work can provide a primary source of life meaning, shaping identity and purpose.
Leaving Pay For Meaning
- A colleague quit lucrative t-shirt programming to pursue graduate school because he "did not want to spend the rest of my life making t-shirts."
- The example shows people will trade pay for work that fits their sense of meaning.
