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Build Your Leadership Capacity on a Strong Personal Foundation

Lead Change Blog

Jayden,* a newly appointed supervisor, approached me with a question at the end of a leadership program. The same is true for your leadership career. The late Baseball Hall-of-Famer Yogi Berra was as famous for his misuse of the English language as for his coaching career. Mission: What are you doing to get there?

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Become a Brand Renegade

Leading Blog

The idea of curated customer experiences was something that had to be taught, and we chose candidates who wanted to learn and improve their careers. Create a mission statement that goes beyond the basics. Instead of “here’s who we are and what we do,” our mission statement speaks to the brand identity we’re cultivating.

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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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How To Build A World-Class Workplace Culture

Eric Jacobson

Mayberry, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears and now keynote speaker and global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance, took the lessons he learned on the field and in the locker room straight to the boardroom. Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings.

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How Values Change Everything

Leading in Context

Values shape your life, leadership, career and relationships. By Linda Fisher Thornton of values as a critical element in enabling and focusing individual and collective success.

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Building A Culture For Speed, Impact And Excellence

Eric Jacobson

Mayberry, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears and now keynote speaker and global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance, took the lessons he learned on the field and in the locker room straight to the boardroom. Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings.

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What Makes A Purpose-Driven Organization? 4 Misconceptions About Purpose-Driven Companies

LDRLB

Purpose Is Not Just A Mission Statement. And while a strong sense of working for a positive outcome or cause is important, many organizations feel like re-writing the mission statement will do the trick. Your purpose as an organization is bigger than your mission statement.