#56: Thieves of Purpose: What’s Really Holding You Back with Davin Salvagno
The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff
<p><strong>Purpose isn’t a destination — it’s how you show up. And most leaders are looking for it in all the wrong places.</strong></p>
<p>Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author, speaker, and executive coach known for helping leaders reconnect with why they started — and who they’re becoming. He’s the co-founder of <a href="https://www.thepurposesummit.com/" rel="nofollow"><em>The Purpose Summit</em> </a>and author of <a href="https://a.co/d/7phSiM8" rel="nofollow">Thieves of Purpose: Overcoming the 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Potential</a>, a powerful guide to identifying what’s stealing your motivation.</p>
<p>In this episode, Davin shares how leaders can rediscover purpose in both life and business — and why reconnecting with your “why” starts with your “who.”</p>
<p>We talk about:<br> 🔹 Why purpose is <em>plural</em> and <em>momentary</em>, not one big life goal<br> 🔹 The difference between purpose and motivation<br> 🔹 Why comparison, envy, and distraction rob us of fulfillment<br> 🔹 How to reframe purpose to match the needs around you<br> 🔹 What CEOs can do to reignite purpose in their teams<br> 🔹 Why doubling down on purpose is the smartest move in a crisis</p>
<p>Whether you’re feeling stuck, scaling your company, or leading through uncertainty, this conversation is a reminder that purpose isn’t something to find — it’s something to live.</p>
<p><strong>Quotes from the Episode:</strong><br> 💬 "Your purpose didn’t disappear. You just lost your why."<br> 💬 "Purpose is who you are. Your why is what gets you moving."<br> 💬 "Comparison invites envy. Gratitude brings you back to joy."<br> 💬 "Ask your people why they chose to work for you — the answers will reignite everything."<br> 💬 "Purpose is simple to pursue, but hard to sustain."</p>
<p><strong>Actionable Takeaways:</strong><br> ✅ Stop chasing job titles — focus on your gifts and the needs around you<br> ✅ Reflect on who inspired you to start (that’s your <em>who</em>)<br> ✅ Replace comparison with gratitude to recover lost motivation<br> ✅ Reconnect your team with why they joined, not just what they do<br> ✅ In a crisis, lead with purpose, not fear</p>
<p><strong>Resources from this episode:</strong><br> → Connect with Davin:<span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvagno/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvagno/</a></span><br> → Get the book <em>Thieves of Purpose</em>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thieves-Purpose-Overcoming-Mindsets-Potential/dp/1684816785" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Thieves-Purpose-Overcoming-Mindsets-Potential/</a><br> → Learn more about <em>The Purpose Summit</em>: <a href="https://www.thepurposesummit.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thepurposesummit.com</a></p>
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<p>🎧 For more conversations on purpose, people, and building companies that last, visit <a href="https://www.jeanmoncrieff.com" rel="nofollow">www.jeanmoncrieff.com</a>.</p>