"Meaning is not a luxury – it is a basic psychological necessity."
What gives our lives meaning, and why are so many people today searching for their “purpose”? In a world full of options and constant demands for self-fulfillment, many people find themselves experiencing an inner emptiness that cannot be filled by weekends, vacations, or yoga. Meaning is not just a buzzword of the New Work movement, but a fundamental psychological need that gives us orientation, energy, and resilience. Those who lose it often lose touch with themselves as well.
"It's not about saving the world, but about finding meaning in one's own actions."
Prof. Dr. Volker Busch is a neurologist, psychiatrist, bestselling author, and professor at the University of Regensburg. In conversation with Georgiy Michailov, he explains why people flourish when they feel needed—regardless of whether they run a company or maintain the heating system in a school. It's about self-empowerment, personal coherence, and the power to experience even small things as meaningful. And it's about how leaders can enable real meaning-making – even without grand visions.
*Video only in German
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