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Finding Purpose in Times of Uncertainty

Looking to unlock your organization’s potential during this time of uncertainty and head into 2021 with a clear vision and a motivated workforce? Join Robert E. Quinn as he hosts our Founder and CEO, Vic Strecher, Ph.D., MPH, to learn more about the science and practice of building purposeful, thriving organizations. Together, they’ll explore the current scientific research illustrating the positive impact an authentic and well-communicated purpose can have on individuals, teams, and organizations, as well as some keys to help you unlock your own potential.

November 2, 2020

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Watch: Dignity and Purpose in a Pandemic Livestream

The pressures on corporate leaders are unlike any we’ve seen in recent memory. A global pandemic, new work-from-home realities, childcare and eldercare pressures, and social and racial justice movements are accelerating a re-think of what it takes to create an emotionally well, engaged, high performance workforce. Join leaders from Kumanu and Willis Towers Watson who will share a leadership prescription for organizational performance and workforce wellbeing in challenging times.

October 13, 2020

HERO Honors Vic Strecher with Mark Dundon Research Award

Vic Strecher, PhD, MPH, Kumanu Founder and CEO, to be recognized for a career of research leading to breakthroughs in scalable, evidence-based health behavior change at this year’s HERO Annual Forum.

September 15, 2020

Kumanu Raises $3M in Series A funding to Expand its PurposeCloud™ Platform, address emerging health and wellbeing market needs

Funds raised will be used to accelerate platform and market development around key areas of unmet need including mental and social wellbeing, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), and the application of purpose science to promote pro-social behaviors related to inclusion and belonging.

August 4, 2020

ProMedica and Kumanu Partner to Develop and Launch New Social Determinants of Health Solution for Employers

ProMedica and Kumanu have partnered to launch an innovative well-being solution for employers that addresses critical risk factors often not sufficiently accounted for in most corporate well-being programs: the social determinants of health (SDOH).

July 29, 2020

Work Just Got Purposeful

Our world is at a turning point, and your people are pulling through for you every day during complicated times. Our next Livestream Event, Work Just Got Purposeful, offers purposeful steps to take—and the science behind them—to help your people find more meaning, foster more inclusion, and create greater engagement in work, and in life.

June 15, 2020

PURPOSE INTO ACTION – OUR PLEDGE

At Kumanu we stand in solidarity with those who speak out and protest against the social, economic, and racial injustices that damage lives, communities, and our country. We believe, at our core, that diversity makes us stronger, more innovative, more impactful, and more whole.

June 10, 2020

Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life – Live Event

Dr. Vic Strecher will answer your questions and share tips on how you can live a “big life” of purpose and meaning — making sure that you are living for what matters most to you. Be sure not to miss this Coursera Live event. Details inside!

May 6, 2020

Coursera Collaborates with Kumanu to Launch Purpose Activation Platform for Employees

As companies around the globe adapt to a new normal, future-forward organizations are putting employees first. Coursera, the leading online education platform, today announced the launch of Purposeful by Kumanu to help their employees stay more connected and focused on what matters most in life and at work.

May 5, 2020

Work Just Got Personal

As the initial shock wears off and we begin to settle into a new daily rhythm, many of us are asking: how do we feel more in control when things around us seem out of control? How do we create new routines to help us be at our best for those who rely on us? How do we stay productive, focused, and positive?

April 9, 2020

Being Purposeful: Applying Yourself to What Matters Most with Vic Strecher

Being Purposeful: Applying Yourself to What Matters Most Dr. Strecher joined joined Lisa Cypers Kamen on her podcast Harvesting Happiness to discuss what it means

April 2, 2020

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Posttraumatic Growth and Living a Purposeful Life

Posttraumatic Growth and Living a Purposeful Life Kumanu Founder and CEO Dr. Vic Strecher shares his insights on the role purpose plays in our lives

March 16, 2020

What Role Does Purpose Play in Turbulent Times?

Strengthen your connections with the people and causes you care about. Remind yourself of your purpose and let it pull you towards your best self.

March 13, 2020

The Future of Organizational Purpose: Higher Purpose for Individuals and Their Organizations

Our founder and CEO, Dr. Vic Strecher, joined some of the most esteemed purpose advocates from around the globe, discussed these questions and more at a summit on Organizational Higher Purpose at Washington University’s Olin Business School.

February 11, 2020

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Authenticity: How Purpose Helps Leaders Lead

Empowering purpose means encouraging your employees to identify their own purpose and values. It also means giving them the support, both personally and professionally. Simply telling employees that they need to have a purpose does not work; as a Purposeful Leader, you must empower and inspire them to seek out their purpose for themselves.

January 20, 2020

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Setting the Example: How Purpose Helps Leaders Lead

First in a three-part series, we’ll consider the first pillar of Kumanu Purposeful Leader™ program: Model. How can leading with purpose in your life, work, and leadership role encourage others to live their own purpose?

January 7, 2020