As more professionals seek development beyond traditional coaching, growth-oriented communities are emerging as powerful spaces for accountability, transparency, and purpose-driven leadership. These networks bring together executives committed to personal growth and meaningful impact. In this short video, Donald J. Glacy, Founder and Mentor at Purpose Factory, shares the vision behind building a growth-oriented community for…

As business culture shifts toward more intentional leadership, professionals are seeking communities where they truly belong—spaces that go beyond traditional coaching. Purpose Factory stands out by offering a peer environment built on challenge, growth, and accountability. Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy explains that Purpose Factory is for leaders who are still seeking—those who approach…

Executives today face a unique kind of isolation. Despite constant interaction with teams, boards, and clients, many leaders struggle with a deeper need: true belonging. Purpose Factory Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy identifies belonging as the core challenge his organization addresses. He explains how leaders can be surrounded by people yet still feel completely alone…

Purpose Factory is a space for personal and professional development, where members are accepted as they are and pushed to grow. Founder Donald J. Glacy describes it as an “iron sharpens iron” environment built on mutual respect, influence, and accountability. Whether you’re leading a team or launching your career, Purpose Factory supports your personal and…

Business leaders are reevaluating success beyond profit and seeking greater clarity in how their goals align with their values. Many are shifting focus toward purpose-driven leadership that connects career ambition with life goals. Purpose Factory Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy urges professionals to get clear on where they want to go, not just in…

Many executives pursue business goals without first understanding their deeper purpose. This focus on achievement over alignment is being challenged by mentors who promote clarity as the foundation of purpose-driven leadership. Donald J. Glacy, Founder and Mentor at Purpose Factory, shares a personal reflection that reshaped his leadership approach. When asked to define his vision,…

Solopreneurs often face confusion when navigating early-stage business growth. Purpose Factory provides the structure, support, and clarity needed to build focus and momentum. Julian Placino, Founder of Pathways Media, shares how the peer-driven environment fueled his transformation from scattered efforts to a focused media business and the production of the Ultimate Coding Championship. He credits Purpose…

Technological advancement has ushered in an unprecedented era: five generations coexisting in the workforce at once. However, roughly 11,000 Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age every single day, threatening to create a leadership vacuum that could destabilize organizations unprepared for the change. Boomers are retiring rapidly, and Gen X lacks the numbers to replace them….

The nature of leadership is shifting. As organizations face rapid change, the leaders best equipped to navigate it are those who understand themselves first. Executive development programs now center identity as the foundation for decision-making, strategy, and culture. McKinsey’s The State of Organizations 2023 highlights that developing self-awareness—what it calls a “leader self-journey”—is essential for…

Many executives climb the ladder of business achievement only to realize it rests against the wrong wall. According to research, 89% of Gen Z and 92% of millennials say purpose is vital to job satisfaction and well-being. As these generations move into leadership roles, the demand for values-based leadership frameworks that connect personal purpose to…