Uncovering the Power of Bias: A Path to Personal Growth
By Luis A. Marrero June 22, 2023, Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose Biases are an inherent part of human nature. While some biases may seem innocuous, others can be negative and unfair, affecting our attitudes and actions toward others. Recognizing and addressing our biases is crucial for personal growth and creating a meaningful life. In…
Meaningful Integrity
Luis A. Marrero, June 13, 2023 Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose (www.bostonimp.com) Suppose you are one of my frequent readers. In that case, you know by now that Meaningful Purpose Psychology (Logoteleology) came to be as the result of a paradox — that humanity does not suffer from a lack of answers. Instead, it suffers…
Meaningful Cooperation
Luis A. Marrero, May 25, 2023. http://www.bostonimp.com One of the many things I admire about psychiatrist Alfred Adler is the simplicity of his theory and beliefs. For example, Adler proposes that success in life is directly related to our ability and willingness to cooperate – to demonstrate, as he stated, “fellow feeling and social interest.’…
Meaningful Purpose Survey
Hello from the Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose! We are looking for some assistance in completing some validation on a new psychometrics assessment tool we’ve developed. It takes approximately 20 minutes to answer. Complete the survey here. At the Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose, we develop and deliver learning experiences and tools related to Meaningful…
The Meaningful Purpose Path to Liberty
Luis A. Marrero, January 31, 2023 We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ~ Preamble to the Declaration of Independence of the United State of America Many…
Meaningful Purpose: A Primer in Logoteleology, available in Amazon
What is meaning, and what is my purpose? How are they different? Why do these matter? What can I do to make my life more meaningful? Is purpose something we discover or something we create? How does meaning play a role in being successful in life? Logoteleology, also known as Meaningful Purpose Psychology, or more…
Meaningful Purpose: A Primer in Logoteleology, available in Amazon
What is meaning, and what is my purpose? How are they different? Why do these matter? What can I do to make my life more meaningful? Is purpose something we discover or something we create? How does meaning play a role in being successful in life? Logoteleology, also known as Meaningful Purpose Psychology, or more…
Summits of Self: The Seven Peaks of Personal Growth, by Alan Mallory
Book Review by Luis A. Marrero Ever wonder how reaching the peak of Mount Everest can teach us essential lessons on how to thrive in life? Alan Mallory’s Summits of Self: The Seven Peaks of Personal Growth is about recognizing our inner mountains, “the inner challenges and adversities of our lives,” and being able to…
The Meaning of Work (A Podcast)
Creating and Sustaining Human-Centered Prosperous Organizations Accessibility ViewEditShare A Podcast and Discussion Forum Sponsored by the Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose and Human Capital Organization Development To what degree are organizations creating conditions that bring out the best of their employees and fellow collaborators? Why does engagement remain low despite the many advancements in leadership…
Well-being Through Intelligent and Healthy Meanings
Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, MLP Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose June 3, 2021 “True knowledge is knowledge of causes.” Francis Bacon I feel privileged collaborating with my colleague and Master Logoteleology Practitioner (MLP), Daniel Persuitte, to co-author the book Meaningful Purpose: A Primer in Logoteleology, which we plan to publish this year. It is…
When Being Right Resists Being Truthful: Consequences of Barriers to what is Meaningful
© Luis A. Marrero, Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose, January 14, 2021. Updated April 30, 2021 “You shall not follow the crowd in doing evil, nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to join together with a crowd in order to pervert justice;” Exodus 23:2 Purpose This paper will answer the following question: Is…
Logoteleology’s Social Stages: A Path to Intimacy
“Every human being strives for significance, but people always make mistakes if they do not recognize that their significance lies in their contribution to the lives of others.” Alfred Adler Luis A. Marrero, Written: August 2019: Published August 17, 2020 One of the most eluded and misunderstood feelings is intimacy. For that reason, I have…
Significado de la Vida. Significado en la Vida: Progresar a través de los significados
Significado de la vida. Significado en la vida: Según una encuesta realizada por Servelum “sólo el 25% de la población podría proporcionar una respuesta con certeza a la pregunta ¿cuál es tu propósito de vida?”.[i] Go to this Sway Te invitamos a conocer un concepto totalmente nuevo y diferente en el campo de la psicología…
Introduction to Meaningful Purpose Psychology
This is a description of the Introduction to Meaningful Purpose Psychology webinar. If you are interested in attending a future session, please contact the author below. Based on the Award-Winning book, The Path to a Meaningful Purpose: Psychological Foundations of Logoteleology, this free 60-minute interactive webinar will help you: Find out what Meaningful Purpose Psychology…
Meaning, Values, and Human Dignity in Times of Crisis
A Time for Reflection on What Matters By Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, MLP. April 19, 2020 Listening and reading the news, as a student of history and psychology, I am concerned. I read and hear politicians, business leaders, and broadcasters downplay and dismiss the deaths of countless during the coronavirus pandemic with a callousness…
The Meaningful Purpose Couple
This laboratory is designed for couples who wish to define, plan, build, commit, and succeed in their meaningful purpose. Better known as “The Love Lab”, this experiential learning is designed for couples committed to elevate their relationship to a higher level of love and meaning. It is a hands-on learning experience where couples practice relationship…
Self-Imposed ‘Ignorance’: Motivation, Consequences, and Solutions
Series: Blocks to Meaning: Leveraging Logoteleology’s Identity Model Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP (© 2019, 2022) December 2018 The Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose trains, certifies, and licenses coaches, therapists, counselors and consultants around the world on Meaningful Purpose Psychology or Logoteleology (or its cut version, Logotelogy) methodology. This article, even though directed to…
Motivation: Why are you trying so hard?
Luis A. Marrero has been invited to facilitate a workshop on motivation through the lens of Meaningful Purpose Psychology or Logoteleology. You are invited to participate by attending the Contact Center and Customer Engagement Best Practices Conference, June 20, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Key macro indicators pertaining employee engagement, trust in leadership, and happiness at work…
Organization Development Symposium: Meaning-Centered Organization Development Practices
International Network on Personal Meaning 10th Biennial International Meaning Conference, in Vancouver, Canada. August 2-5, 2018 Key macro indicators pertaining employee engagement (Gallup), trust in leadership (Edelman), and happiness at work (Dr. Barry Schwartz; United Nations Happiness Report) remain stubbornly in negative terrain. There is a growing recognition in the field of organizational development (OD)…
Organization Development 2.0 (OD2.0): A Case Study
© 2018. By Luis A. Marrero, M.A. RODP, LLP CEO Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose February 27, 2018. Updated on April 11, 2018 Abstract Second Wave Organization Development or OD2.0 has been described in current literature (Marrero 6 May 2016; Marrero 15 Feb. 2018). The OD2.0 brand stands on two legs: (1) people first and…
Organization Development 2.0: Antecedents, Theory, and Practice
© 2018. By Luis A. Marrero, M.A. RODP, LLP CEO Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose February 13, 2018 (Updated July 11, 2019; March 21, 2022) 2016 International Network on Personal Meaning Conference Proceeding, Toronto, Canada How can we explain the sobering existential problems humanity faces while inundated with knowledge and solutions; and particularly as these…
Blocks to Meaning: The Calcification of Awareness
Leveraging Logoteleology’s Meaning Antecedent Analysis Luis A. Marrero, M.A. RODP, LLP Founder and Managing Partner, Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose Abstract: Based on Logoteleology theory, this paper discusses the role that meaning antecedents play in shaping the quality of self-awareness in personality. It lists some of the usual psychological suspects that block self-awareness, and how…
Call for Papers: 2018 International Network for Personal Meaning Conference
Since 2000, the INPM’s International Meaning Conference has been the only world congress totally dedicated to meaning-oriented research and its applications. It has been a gathering place for all who are interested in making a difference in the world through meaning, regardless of their discipline or theoretical perspective. The International Meaning Conference is globally known…
Building a Meaningful Meaning Economy
By Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose “As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.” ~ Caroline Kennedy Economy is generally defined as the management of resources with a view to its productivity. The goal of any meaningful economic system, of…
Differentiating Between Meaning and Purpose, And Why It Matters
Authored by: Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone’s task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement…
What Makes a Meaning? A Logoteleological Perspective
By Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP CEO, Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose … values cannot be taught; they must be lived. ~ Viktor Frankl Sitting in one of London’s iconic black cabs on my way to Heathrow Airport, I considered the positive experiences of the past few days, feeling accomplished, at peace, and yes…
Symposium: Engagement is dead! Long Live Engagement!
International Meaning Conference Joining Forces in Practice and Research 30 June – 2 July 2017 University of Roehampton, Center for Research in Social and Psychological Transformation Symposium: Engagement is dead! Long Live Engagement! Applying Meaning – & Purpose-Centered Interventions to Enhance Employee Engagement and Organizational Effectiveness Panelists: Ken Howard, Alice Ballantine Dykes, Sharon Mccormick,…
Workshop: Coaching for a Meaningful Meaning
INTERNATIONAL MEANING CONFERENCE London, UK, 30 June – 2 July 2017 Facilitator: Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP; CEO Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose It is encouraging to know that various schools of psychology have leveraged existing counseling and therapeutic methods to coaching (Wong, 2011;[i] Cox & Bachkirova, 2014[ii]; Grant, 2015[iii]).; including existential philosophy (Van…
Engagement: Test Question
Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, LLP CEO Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose If you have been reading my articles these past years, you are fully aware how Meaningful Purpose Psychology (logoteleology) came into being. It came to life through a paradox. Stated as questions, the paradox asks, “How come there is so much knowledge and…