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…

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…

The ‘Meaning’ of the 2016 Presidential Election

By Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP. LLP CEO Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” William Shakespeare’s Hamlet Depending what political party the American citizens or international observers supported, the United States’ election results can be the cause of glee or depression. Also, I am…

Leadership Déjà Vu

What you mean, masters you. From author Luis A. Marrero’s unpublished book: The Meaningful Purpose Leader According to the 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer, “We are clearly experiencing a crisis in leadership.” Being close to the middle of 2014, have we since learned, and made improvements? Here is what the 2014 Edelman Trust Report states: “Events…

“Peace on Earth” and Meaningful Purpose Psychology

An optimist and a pessimist were asked to briefly explain the benefit of the social sciences. The optimist gave for an answer, “To help humans get along.” The pessimist replied, “To prevent humans from killing one another”. Now that many are celebrating the holiday season, I believe it is appropriate to write a blog on the…