#011 Purpose, Mission & Values
On this week’s episode, we’re focusing on setting a firm foundation. This can be broken down into three parts: what is a purposeful mission, vision and value statement, second is how we’re going to convert that into a North Star and third, how do we implement that. We also walk through the HBR article ‘’From Purpose to Impact’’ and discuss why purpose is important, how do we define it, how do we find it and how do we implement it in a way that’s not overwhelming. A compelling purpose has three important parts: 1. It clarifies what you or your company stand for 2. It provides and impetus for action 3. It’s aspirational It’s equally important to know what it’s not; it’s not a statement so generic that it could apply to anyone, and it’s not limited to your current position or company. Here are 3 questions you might want to ask yourself that might help you figure out your purpose: What did you especially love when you were a child? Think about two of your most challenging life experiences, how did they shape you? What do you enjoy doing in your life now that makes you soar? Recommended HBR article - From purpose to Impact: https://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impact