Stop Chasing, Start Creating

“This work provides a timely invitation to pause, realign, and do the inner work that fuels purposeful leadership and organizational transformation.”—Mike Campbell, Senior Director, HR, adidas“Jones-Fosu has the rare gift for taking big, overwhelming concepts and making them resonate in the most practical, human way. This book is a great reminder that purpose and resilience aren’t found in the sprint, but in steady, intentional steps.” —Whitnee Dillard, Executive Director, The National Invest Program“In the rush of a busy day, don’t miss the moments that count. This book shows how embracing those moments can transform your work and your well-being.”—David G. Erickson, President, Covenant Living Communities and Services “This is an elegantly written tale that grips the reader from the first line. It is the handbook everyone needs to ‘work, lead, and live from the inside out.’” — Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, speaker, consultant, and bestselling author of The Introverted Leader“This book reshaped how I approach my work, leadership, and relationships—helping me plan more strategically, connect more meaningfully, and grow with purpose.” —Marvin Sepulveda, Senior Area Sales Manager, Neuroscience Division, Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals“I know this story because I know the young man who lived it, and know the man he became because of it. My hope is that this short book helps you give yourself the same grace, courage, and meaning I’ve watched him discover.”—Valerie Jones-Williams, Justin’s mom and first believer

Justin Jones-Fosu is a philanthropist and CEO of Work.Meaningful., a firm focused on workplace engagement and meaningful work. He is the founder of the Work Meaningful Foundation, advancing education-driven impact in communities locally and globally.

A global speaker and trainer, he delivers forty to fifty keynotes and workshops each year and is known for connecting with audiences in a down-to-earth, humorous, and deeply human way.

He is the author of I Respectfully Disagree and Your WHY Matters, and the author of the Meaningful Work in America National Study.