À la recherche du bien-être eudémonique: le purpose et le leadership pour un épanouissement durable dans les organisations modernes

The contemporary debate on well-being at work is often dominated by a hedonistic perspective, which associates well-being with satisfaction and positive emotions. While this approach is relevant, it does not consider the complexity of a fulfilling professional life. This article aims to address this issue by reintroducing the philosophical concept of eudaimonia into the interpretation of organisational dynamics, as well as the analysis and promotion of corporate well-being, through a diachronic historical-conceptual approach. This historical perspective allows us to examine the evolution of the concept from its Aristotelian origins, when it was defined as a life lived according to virtue and purpose, to its reappearance in contemporary positive psychology, when it was distinguished from hedonistic happiness. Furthermore, a critical analysis of selected interdisciplinary and managerial literature enables us to argue that applying eudaimonia in modern organisations shifts the emphasis from merely satisfying employees to fulfilling them, i.e. enabling them to realise their full potential and find meaning in their work. In an organisational context, eudaimonia assumes particular significance when associated with the concepts of purpose, adherence to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and leadership. Purpose and leadership are not just vectors or management methods; they are concrete tools for promoting authentic and sustainable development within companies.