Work on Purpose in the News

Reader Reviews

"By stressing both the element of "head" and "heart" that is required of social entrepreneurs, Galinsky invites us to imagine a bolder form of traditional social work, in which the commitment of a Mother Teresa is married to the organizational spirit of a Sam Walton. In this era when neither government nor private business—and least of all Wall Street—seem fully capable of addressing the need for economic development and social change, the stories of Andrew, Cheryl, Mardie, Mark and Socheata offer resounding evidence that a single person can indeed make a difference.” — Roger Lowenstein, financial writer and author of The End of Wall Street

"Work on Purpose fills the gap between the great ambitions of social entrepreneurs and the day to day execution that powers the changes they hope to bring about. The book profiles exciting young people as they go through the process of bringing new world-changing projects to life. It's mandatory reading for those who want to translate idealism into action." — Alexander Haislip, Editor of Journal of Impact Investing

"On my flight back to Chicago I read the book and found it well constructed, easy to read, very interesting and inspiring. Although it was written for college students, I found myself wondering about my next career. I have ordered 10 copies for nieces and nephews." — Jane Gately

“To be a social entrepreneur is a journey of the heart. This book reveals the inner story.”  — Michael Margolis

Media Mentions

Repair the World interviews Lara Galinsky about Echoing Green, as well as Lara’s personal career path, her inspiration for writing Work on Purpose, and techniques for finding meaningful work. (November 29, 2011)

Justice For All writes, “Work on Purpose echoes (the) quintessential quest that myself and many of my peers are undergoing. What is inspiring, and different, about this book is its painful honesty.” (November 8, 2011)

GOOD

• Gives the inside scoop on Lara Galinsky’s career coaching session with GOOD contest winner, Irene Hernandez, who learns how to break down barriers to creating her dream career. (October 19, 2011)
• Announces that Irene Hernandez and her passion for green burial wins GOOD's Work on Purpose "Design Your Dream Job" Contest! (June 13, 2011)
• Features some of the best submissions for the "Design Your Dream Job" contest, ranging from farming in Hell's Kitchen to curating a Doodle Museum. (May 23, 2011)
• Writes, "Our friends at the nonprofit Echoing Green have been a behind-the-scenes force for social change for more than twenty years now... So, the Senior Vice President of Echoing Green, Lara Galinsky is offering to help one GOOD reader find their path with a one-hour intensive career coaching session." (April 21, 2011)

The Book Doctors feature Lara Galinsky as a guest blogger on the adventures, challenges, and benefits of self-publishing. (October 14, 2011)

The Levo League praises Work on Purpose and advises readers that the “next time you find yourself daydreaming of a meaningful career, remember Lara’s advice” and “unleash your fullest potential, get in the zone, and achieve your ‘hustle.’”  (October 6, 2011)

Best Thinking calls Work on Purpose “very inspiring…a collection of very moving personal stories of several nonprofit leaders who found their niche in social entrepreneurship.” (August 23, 2011)

Givology features Lara Galinsky as a guest speaker in a video on the subject of working on purpose. (June 8, 2011)

BNET, the CBS Interactive Business Network, features Lara Galinsky as a guest contributor highlighting Work on Purpose. (June 7, 2011)

The Gradual Journey writes: “This is a collection of pressurized energy that explodes in your mind with every page turned.” (June 5, 2011)

Social Velocity

• Interviews Work on Purpose author, Lara Galinsky, about building the social entrepreneurship movement: "We came to realize that without 25-year history of sourcing and supporting social innovators who have successfully created personally meaningful, world-changing careers, we had access to career-creation methodologies that were desperately needed among those who want careers in social change, particularly Millennials." (July 6, 2011)
• Writes about Work on Purpose: "Indeed, there is increasing interest and energy among the millennial generation to create a career around solving social problems. This book encourages that trend and helps people make it a reality." (May 25, 2011)

Bowdoin Daily Sun writes that Work on Purpose is "merging passion and profession." (May 24, 2011)

Common Good Careers writes that Work on Purpose "suggests a rather spiritual approach to career planning." (May 19, 2011)

See Change Magazine writes: "Work on Purpose will help you discover who you are and where you are meant to be. For anyone who is looking to bring purpose into, and get fulfillment from their work, this is a must-read." (May 19, 2011)

Have Fun Do Good writes: "When I graduated from college, I was a mess. I'd gained all kinds of knowledge and ideals, but had no idea how to use them in the real world. I knew I wanted to make a difference, but didn't how. I wish I'd had a book like Work on Purpose by Echoing Green's Senior Vice President, Lara Galinsky, with Kelly Nuxoll." (May 17, 2011)

Care2 writes: "Over the years, Galinsky has seen many a young person with a bold idea for changing the world walk through her door. After all, her organization has awarded more than 500 social entrepreneurs working in over 40 countries with $30 million in start up funding. Along the way she's developed some pretty strong and savvy ideas about how to get from A-Z." (May 17, 2011)

Galleycat names Work on Purpose on their "hand-picked titles." (May 6, 2011)
 
WesLive reports that Work on Purpose asks "thought-provoking questions to inspire readers to apply the lessons in the book to their own lives." (May 3, 2011)

Jobsinfortwayne.com writes: "If you’re looking to find something more than “just a job,” Work on Purpose might just provide the answers you’re looking for…. Through the stories of these role models and their formula for finding your own best fit, the authors hope to help you navigate the difficult journey of choosing a career that truly fulfills you." (April 29, 2011)

The Idealist.org Podcast calls Work on Purpose an "inspiring new career guide for social impact work." (April 25, 2011)

Dowser.org writes:"…you can really feel the impact of that individual’s journey and see the transformation…" (April 20, 2011)

CareerHubBlog.org writes: "The secret to success recommended by authors Lara Galinsky and Kelly Nuxoll is a simple formula: Look into your heart to clarify your passion and interests, chart a plan with your head and then hustle to make it happen. Or to keep it simple: heart, head, hustle." (April 20, 2011)

SheWrites.com writes: How can I converge my values with how I spend my time? That is the bottom line of the book; it’s not about how to start something new. It is about how to contribute." (April 20, 2011)

Feministing.com writes about Work on Purpose: "Good stories, good jobs." (April 11, 2011)