#56: Thieves of Purpose: What’s Really Holding You Back with Davin Salvagno

Purpose isn’t a destination — it’s how you show up. And most leaders are looking for it in all the wrong places. Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author, speaker, and executive coach known for helping leaders reconnect with why they started — and who they’re becoming. He’s the co-founder of The Purpose Summit and author of Thieves of Purpose: Overcoming the 12 Mindsets Robbing You of Your Potential, a powerful guide to identifying what’s stealing your motivation. In this episode, Davin shares how leaders can rediscover purpose in both life and business — and why reconnecting with your “why” starts with your “who.” We talk about: 🔹 Why purpose is plural and momentary, not one big life goal 🔹 The difference between purpose and motivation 🔹 Why comparison, envy, and distraction rob us of fulfillment 🔹 How to reframe purpose to match the needs around you 🔹 What CEOs can do to reignite purpose in their teams 🔹 Why doubling down on purpose is the smartest move in a crisis Whether you’re feeling stuck, scaling your company, or leading through uncertainty, this conversation is a reminder that purpose isn’t something to find — it’s something to live. Quotes from the Episode: 💬 "Your purpose didn’t disappear. You just lost your why." 💬 "Purpose is who you are. Your why is what gets you moving." 💬 "Comparison invites envy. Gratitude brings you back to joy." 💬 "Ask your people why they chose to work for you — the answers will reignite everything." 💬 "Purpose is simple to pursue, but hard to sustain." Actionable Takeaways: ✅ Stop chasing job titles — focus on your gifts and the needs around you ✅ Reflect on who inspired you to start (that’s your who) ✅ Replace comparison with gratitude to recover lost motivation ✅ Reconnect your team with why they joined, not just what they do ✅ In a crisis, lead with purpose, not fear Resources from this episode: → Connect with Davin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvagno/ → Get the book Thieves of Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Thieves-Purpose-Overcoming-Mindsets-Potential/ → Learn more about The Purpose Summit: https://www.thepurposesummit.com Like what you heard? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave a review. It helps more business owners build freedom-first companies. 🎧 For more conversations on purpose, people, and building companies that last, visit www.jeanmoncrieff.com.