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Anchoring self-identity to job titles creates vulnerability during layoffs or industry shifts. Shifting focus to the underlying purpose or 'why' of work provides a stable foundation for resilience.

Impact: Reduces employee anxiety during restructuring and improves retention by fostering a sense of continuity and purpose beyond the immediate role.

— from Building Resilience Through Identity and Change · HBR On Leadership· Apr 29, 2026