Jeff Hilimire

First and foremost, I'm the father to five inspiring, and hopefully empathetic, children who I hope will carry forward a legacy of Purpose and positive impact in their own lives.

I'm co-founder and partner at Purpose Group, which is my way of creating more Purpose-driven companies in the world.

As an author, I've written six books on Purpose, leadership, and personal growth, sharing insights and frameworks to help others find meaning and direction in their professional and personal lives.

I have been founding and building companies since college, and currently three of those businesses are still thriving: Dragon Army, Ripples Media, and 48in48, each venture designed to create positive change through innovation and community impact.

I've always been a believer in what Marian Wright Edelman said: "Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time." Through my board service with Goodie Nation, Youth Mean Business, and The Carter Center (Board of Councilors), I work to support organizations that are making a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.

I host the Planting Seeds Podcast, where I have conversations with inspiring leaders about how they're creating positive change in the world.

I'm always striving to learn and grow, which is why I read more than 30 books each year—it's one of my favorite ways to continuously expand my perspective and gain new insights. Here are my favorite books from 2024.