Vocation

Joan Dugan worked in Corporate, and co-owned and built up a company which she eventually sold for a large amount of money. Although she felt pressure in the corporate world to ‘value profit over people’, she always tried to foster community and focus on people. For her, helping people find their calling in their work has been central. Frequently we live a divided life– our business values do not match our personal values and beliefs. But the EoC approach helps us to live a unified life– one in which I can authentically live out my personal beliefs through my business activities. I can care for others as I practice business, and find joy in caring for others, as I also make a living. Joan Dugan describes that well in this video.

Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean to view the EOC as a “vocation and a lifestyle”?
2. How does the EOC encourage personal growth and openness?
3. How might adopting this mindset change workplace culture and leadership?