Companies have Mission Statements that are efforts to put
their corporate vision and mission into writing. So why shouldn't you?
While not perfect, this
nevertheless is a useful tool to ensure that management and employees are
thinking, at least a bit, about why they come to work every day. What is their
mission.
We suggest that you create your own Purpose Statement.
Why Purpose?
We think this better expresses the work that you are doing
in Returning to Relevance.
We also think it is more powerful and action-oriented;
Purpose is more immediate than a longer-range Mission. It is the daily,
here-and-now of what we are doing to re-confirm our immediate and longer-term
future.
Your Purpose Statement should include:
1
A cogent headline that is exciting and very
descriptive of the “New You”, the newly relevant you. Who are you.
2
A expression of your values; what drives and satisfies you.
3
An expression of your beliefs; how do you do your purpose, your style.
4
A headline for your Purpose
5
Keep this simple and powerful; make every word
count.
"David Smith’s" PURPOSE STATEMENT
David Smith Means Dedication to Our
Veterans
I am a Veteran. I am informed and sensitive regarding the
needs of Veterans; I am focused upon supporting them with thoughtful vision and sound planning and
implementation
My Values
I believe strongly in the need to support our Veterans of
all ages, sex and heritage, and strongly believe that there exist effective and
affordable solutions to even the most pressing issues threatening their
well-being, safety, financial integrity and dignity.
My Beliefs/What I
Want for Myself.
I believe that, working together, we can utilize our
individual talents, expertise and energy to identify, analyze, and solve even
the most trying challenges facing our veterans. I also believe we can effectively
integrate the Veterans, themselves, in this process to ensure they feel
involved and personally responsible for the results.
Thoughtful and
Effective Solutions to the Needs of Veterans is our Purpose.
At the end of the
day, every day, we take pride in our individual and team’s willingness to
learn, innovate and succeed on behalf of all Veterans.
So, refer to your purpose statement often. Hang it in your office. Periodically consider if it remains true and rededicate yourself to "living it".
©Peter G. Engler,2015