In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Christopher Wong Michelson, co-author of Is Your Work Worth It?. Christopher, a philosopher with 25 years of experience advising business leaders, explores the profound questions surrounding the meaning and value of work. With a PhD in philosophical ethics and aesthetics, Christopher has held significant roles at PwC and academic positions at the Wharton School and NYU’s Stern School of Business. His extensive background provides a rich foundation for exploring how work contributes to our sense of purpose and identity.
Throughout the episode, Christopher shares insights from his journey, including his transition from academia to management consulting, and the experiences that shaped his understanding of meaningful work. He discusses the impact of 9/11 on people’s perceptions of work and life, and how the pandemic has similarly prompted many to reassess their professional and personal priorities. The conversation touches on the philosophical aspects of work, the balance between job, career, and calling, and the inherent trade-offs in pursuing meaningful work.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The philosophical questions that drive our understanding of work’s meaning.
- How significant events like 9/11 and the pandemic shape our perceptions of work.
- The balance between job, career, and calling, and their impact on our lives.
- The concept of “transfer pricing” in personal and professional life.
- Strategies for finding balance and fulfillment in your work.
