Title:  "Why am I Here?" - The Power of Purpose for Individuals and Organizations

Summary: This session will explore how cultivating a strong sense of purpose benefits both individuals and organizations. By clarifying, articulating, and acting on purpose, HR professionals can experience higher levels of personal fulfillment and help foster more engagement within their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the connection between individual and organizational purpose and its impact on well-being and performance.
2. Learn practical strategies to clarify, articulate, and live out a sense of purpose in daily decisions.
3. Recognize the role of HR in fostering a purpose-driven culture that enhances employee engagement and organizational growth.

PRESENTER: 

Tim Groover

Tim Groover graduated from Virginia Tech’s Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (BSCE 1979, MSCE 1980) with a combined focus in foundations and structural design. 

 With Wiley|Wilson, he held numerous technical positions from Design Engineer through Project Manager. In his final years with the company, Tim assumed the role of Senior Director after stepping down as President. As Senior Director, Tim focused on sustaining and growing the 100% employee-owned company’s unique culture of relentless and selfless service. He also guided the company’s career and leadership development initiatives while continuing as the Director of Business Development. In addition to his time with Wiley|Wilson, Tim also worked for two large design-build contractors (CBI and Haskell) and for a commercial nuclear industry technical services company (Framatome). 

 Upon retirement, Tim’s passion for lifelong learning resulted in the birth of Groover Consulting, LLC (www.Groover-LLC.com). Through this single-member LLC, Tim offers career development and leadership consulting services to individuals and organizations.