2. What is your definition of Values? NE-II-1592

3.  Values … are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions NE-II-1593

4. Where do we get our Values? NE-II-1594

5. Values can take a variety of forms. For example: ◦ Principles or standards  “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International)  “Be Prepared”  “Do A Good Turn Daily”... ◦ Personal Qualities  Honesty  Communication  Being Organized NE-II-1595

6. ◦ Character Traits  Loyalty, enthusiasm, openness to others ◦ Codes of Ethics  Hippocratic Oath  Ten Commandments ◦ Goals  Living a healthy life  Caring for others NE-II-1596

7. 7 What is a Mission?

8. A mission is a brief statement that reflects the core values of an organization. A mission communicates an organization’s long-term objectives – why the organization exists. NE-II-1598

9. 9 A Mission Statement … Serves as a communication tool for an organization Aligns people with a purpose; it fosters commitment and unity Defines directions for change and growth Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure activities and programs

10.  “To establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow” – Starbucks Coffee  “To solve unsolved problems innovatively” – 3M  “To offer all the fine customers in our territories all of their household needs in a manner in which they continue to think of us fondly” – Wal-Mart NE-II-15910

11. Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To preserve and improve human life: ◦ “Corporate social responsibility ◦ “Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company ◦ “Science-based innovation ◦ “Honesty and integrity ◦ “Profit, but profit from work that benefits humanity” – Merck NE-II-15911

12. Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To make people happy: ◦ “No cynicism ◦ “Nurturing and promulgation of ‘wholesome American values’ ◦ “Creativity, dreams, and imagination ◦ “Fanatical attention to consistency and detail ◦ “Preservation and control of the Disney ‘magic’” – Walt Disney NE-II-15912

13. “The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” – Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America NE-II-15913

14. NE-II-15914 What is a Vision?

15. A vision is a picture of future success. A vision forms when we think far enough ahead to realize there will be important challenges that we can prepare for now. NE-II-15915

16. NE-II-15916 “Nothing happens unless first a dream.” – Carl Sandburg

17. Consider these Visions: NE-II-15917

18. John F. Kennedy: September 12, 1962 “We choose to go to the moon.” NE-II-15918

19. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. August 28, 1963 “I have a dream.” NE-II-15919

20. Margaret Thatcher Former Prime Minister of England “It is my unique responsibility as the leader to shine a spotlight on the future….” NE-II-15920

21. Lord Baden-Powell … a world brotherhood of Scouts living in peace. NE-II-15921

22. NE-II-15922 Criteria for a Meaningful Vision  A vision engages the heart and the spirit. ... leads toward a worthwhile goal. ... gives meaning to an effort. ... is simple. ... is attainable. ... can change over time.

23.  Values – Core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and our actions.  Mission – Encapsulates the values and articulates the overall, long-term objective.  Vision – A picture of success and the related plan of action. NE-II-15923

24.  “A vision without a mission is just a dream …  “A mission without a vision just passes the time …  “A vision with action can change the world.” – Joel Barker NE-II-15924

25. Effective leaders create a compelling vision and translate it into reality.  Values motivate us – what are your values?  Your job in Scouting – what is your mission?  The plan to bring it to life – what is your vision? Your Wood Badge Ticket is your key to turning your Vision into Reality NE-II-15925

26. NE-II-15926 As a result of this session, you will:  Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision  Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership  Begin writing your own personal values, mission, and vision