Who We Are

Founded in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, by Luis A. Marrero, M.A., RODP, the Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose began as The Boston Institute for the Applied Behavioral Sciences. Our early mission centered on research, publication in applied social sciences, and training professionals in the practice of Organization Development (OD). Over time, our work expanded to include OD consulting for global enterprises, along with leadership coaching and assessment services.

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Our Evolution

With the publication of Luis Marrero’s seminal work The Path to a Meaningful Purpose: Psychological Foundations of Logoteleology, the Institute adopted its current name to better reflect its evolved mission:

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Igniting the power of meaningful purpose as a force for transformation.

 

This mission arose in response to a global paradox: although humanity has access to countless answers, it remains trapped in patterns of meaninglessness. The Boston Institute for Meaningful Purpose exists to resolve this impasse—bridging the persistent gap between dysfunctional realities and the failure of legacy approaches to create lasting change. We place meaning—clear, intelligent, healthy, purposeful, and capable of creating long-lasting transformation—at the heart of personal and organizational transformation.

 

Our Thought Leadership

In addition to The Path to a Meaningful Purpose, Luis Marrero coauthored Meaningful Purpose: A Primer in Logoteleology with Daniel Persuitte, a longtime collaborator and certified practitioner. Published in 2022, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Meaningful Purpose Psychology (MPP), complete with practical exercises, conceptual frameworks, and real-world applications.

 

What We Offer

Through the Institute, we provide transformative learning opportunities in Meaningful Purpose Psychology. Whether through formal coursework, assessments, labs, or coaching, our programs are designed to create personal insight and professional effectiveness. Our methods are customizable yet consistently focused on producing actionable, meaningful outcomes.

 

We are the premier global center for the advancement and application of Meaningful Purpose Psychology. All of our proprietary offerings—including workshops, leadership diagnostics, coaching, training, and insight laboratories—are facilitated by licensed and certified logoteleologists committed to helping individuals and organizations flourish through meaning.

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Our Commitments

We also support practitioners and firms seeking to boost employee engagement and leadership effectiveness through Meaningful Purpose Psychology. Our research initiatives and collaborations with psychological associations, industry partners, and thought leaders aim to define and promote empirically grounded best practices for sustained success.

 

Please find the books on meaningful purpose mentioned above using these links: Meaningful Purpose: A Primer in Logoteleology and The Path to a Meaningful Purpose: Psychological Foundations of Logoteleology, or through websites where books are sold, including www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and www.iuniverse.com.