Living With Purpose
Living With Purpose
Living With Purpose: 20 Leaders Shaping Equity, Belonging, and Impact — A Summary Based on Dr. Akhtar Badshah's Collection
Abstract for Blog Post
Living With Purpose is a curated collection edited by Dr. Akhtar Badshah that features twenty global leaders and changemakers who have dedicated their careers to meaningful work, equity, and social impact. The volume gathers personal narratives that illustrate how a sense of purpose can transform work, leadership, and communities when guided by moral courage and care for others. Across the book, leadership is reframed as a form of service to humanity rather than allegiance to institutions, and the contributors demonstrate how purpose-driven efforts expand access, dignity, and opportunities for a broader range of people. Page: N/A
The book unfolds a structured journey through evolving ideas of purpose, belonging, and leadership in action. It moves from the spark of individual purpose to collective change and toward a reimagined model of leadership that centers humanity. The narratives emphasize how purpose-led individuals and communities can catalyze changes that go beyond personal ambition, highlighting a shift from competition to collaboration and from scarcity to generosity. Page: N/A
One chapter highlights Ty Tolbert, a technology executive and founder focused on social impact, who shares his transition from burnout to balance and how purpose and empathy can drive innovation. Tolbert describes pondHR, an AI-powered platform designed to support belonging, wellness, and purpose at work, illustrating how leadership can blend data, humanity, and inclusive practices. The section on abundance encourages leaders to foster spaces where people feel they matter and belong, underscoring that true leadership seeks collective growth, not mere individual gain. Page: N/A
