BYU Prof Jeff Thompson's “The Zookeeper’s Secret: Finding Your Calling in Life”

Name: BYU Prof Jeff Thompson's “The Zookeeper’s Secret: Finding Your Calling in Life”
Start: 2022-05-19T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2022-05-19T13:00:00-07:00

May 19, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 PM (UTC)

San Diego

How do people discover passion in their work, even if it’s not glamorous or particularly lucrative? Dr. Jeff Thompson shares his study of zookeepers as an extreme example of “work as a calling,” sharing surprising findings for everyone seeking to bring more meaning to their careers. Come prepared to reflect on your own career path, and experience greater meaning in work and life.

About this event

How do people discover passion in their work, even if it’s not glamorous or particularly lucrative? This is a question that has animated Dr. Jeff Thompson’s research career. In this presentation, he will describe his study of zookeepers as an extreme example of “work as a calling,” and will share surprising findings that provide clues for everyone seeking to bring more meaning to their careers. Come prepared to reflect on your own career path, and on ways in which you might help others experience greater meaning in work and life.  