 Sharing and communicating a sense of purpose to those you lead is a critical element of effective leadership. An Insight 2020 study focused on business strategy and growth found that 86% of overperforming companies link everything they do to purpose. Purpose-driven leadership is about more than just rhetoric, though. It is about fostering a sense of belonging in those you lead, building trust through empathy, and demonstrating uncompromising accountability. Research focused on military leadership has also found promising results in this area. A 2020 study of suicidal ideation in U.S. Army soldiers found that of all leadership behaviors examined, the only leader behavior that was related to decreased likelihood of suicidal ideation was reminding soldiers that they are here to serve with honor, serve a mission, and serve a great purpose. These results demonstrate that specific aspects of military leadership, such as fostering soldier purpose, may enhance resilience and reduce risk for suicidal ideation. How will you communicate a sense of purpose to those you lead? Lead well this week.