316. You're Probably in the Wrong Career — Here's How to Find Your "Thing" | Tom Rath

By the time you picked your career, you probably only knew about 5% of the opportunities out there. No wonder so many of us end up in the wrong one.According to bestselling author Tom Rath, millions of people die with their greatest contributions locked inside them. He makes the case that a few key changes can unlock your full potential, make you a better leader, and build purpose into your day.In this episode, you will learn:Why most people end up in the wrong careerThe daily question that keeps you focused on what mattersWhy chasing your own happiness is the wrong goalHow to find the right career and build purpose into your dayHow the leaders can bring out the best in their teamsTopics discussed:(00:00) Introduction(00:47) Why Most People Choose Wrong(05:54) Stop Promoting the Wrong People(07:13) How His Health Shaped His Mindset(12:21) One Question to Ask Daily(15:53) The Happiness Mistake(17:23) Help People See Their Greatness(23:23) Don't Specialize Too Early(25:43) Rethinking Purpose(27:59) Stop Sleepwalking Through Your Day(32:05) Your Role as a Leader(35:09) Boost Your Productivity(36:59) How to Find Your PathConnect with Tom Rath:https://tomrath.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/trath/https://x.com/TomCRathhttps://www.facebook.com/authortomrathhttps://www.instagram.com/tomrath_authorResources Mentioned:Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David EpsteinWhen: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel PinkAbout the Guest:Tom is an author and researcher who studies how careers impact health and wellbeing. He has written 12 books that have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists.Tom's first book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. His book StrengthFinder 2.0 was listed as Amazon's top-selling non-fiction book of all time. Tom's other bestsellers include Strengths Based Leadership, Wellbeing, Eat Move Sleep, and Are You Fully Charged?Tom is currently co-founder and CEO of CareerSight. He previously led Gallup's workplaces business and served as a Senior Scientist. Tom was also a Vice-Chair of the VHL cancer research organization. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania, where he has also been a guest lecturer.Let us know your key takeaways from the episode!And remember, great leaders aren't born. They're always in the making.New episodes of The Learn-It-All Podcast with Damon Lembi every week.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLearnItAllPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Get your FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5Upskill yourself and your team with Learnit: https://www.learnit.comFollow Damon Lembi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembiThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com