In their book, Boom! , Kevin and Jackie Freiberg outline a concept they call Congruence.  Here's how they define it, "Congruence is that place where your gifts and talents and your passions are aligned with what needs to be done."  The conceptitself doesn't seem all that revolutionary, but I was struck by it.  I've always been one that was skeptical about the statistics that claim that the majority of working americans are not "engaged" in their work--that they are at work, but not really "at" work. 

But, as I've thought about this simple definition of congruence, it starts to seem more realistic.  How many people do you know who are really passionate about their work?  Of those, how many of them are using their talents and skills fully to serve a need of the organization?  That's a pretty short list in my experience. 

This brings me to another question then, why are we so poor at finding work that matches our passions, skills and talents?  I'm certain I know the answer, but I will continue to ask questions until I do. 

-Jason