Toward Total Leadership Creating a Personal Mission Statement Presented by: Rosetta Thurman, M.S. Thurman Consulting

Who am I? RBC to VCU & the way I want to be in the world 9-5 at Nonprofit Roundtable Consultant, Blogger, Professor, Volunteer Daughter, granddaughter Love travel, music, poetry Who are you?

RBC to VCU & the way

I want to be in the world

9-5 at Nonprofit Roundtable

Consultant, Blogger,

Professor, Volunteer

Daughter, granddaughter

Love travel, music, poetry

Session Objectives Provide the space to think about your own leadership 2. Identify personal & professional values Develop a personal mission statement

Provide the space to think

about your own leadership

2. Identify personal &

professional values

Develop a personal mission

statement

“ Leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do.” - Frances Hesselbein, CEO of Girl Scouts from 1976-1990

Leadership is a personal journey, not an organizational position

Leadership in business isn’t just about business. It’s about how you live your life. “ You’ve got to take care of yourself before you can take care of anybody else.” - my Grandma Tennie Mae

It’s not about balance. It’s about being whole. We want to live well and do good in each area of our lives.

Work Home Community Private Self How much time do you spend? How satisfied are you? 4 DOMAINS

Personal Mission Statement Step 1: Identify Values Step 2: Reflect on Four Domains Step 3: Write Mission Statement

Step 1: Identify Values

Step 2: Reflect on Four Domains

Step 3: Write Mission Statement

Identify Your Values

Examples of Values ambition, competency, individuality, equality, integrity, service, responsibility, accuracy, respect, dedication, diversity, improvement, enjoyment/fun, loyalty, credibility, honesty, innovativeness, teamwork, excellence, accountability, empowerment, quality, efficiency, dignity, collaboration, stewardship, empathy, accomplishment, courage, wisdom, independence, security, challenge, influence, learning, compassion, friendliness, discipline/order, generosity, persistency, optimism, dependability, flexibility

Work Home Community Private Self 4 DOMAINS

Work/School Expand your networks Get LinkedIn Use Facebook differently Join professional associations Leadership in student clubs Conferences, lectures Get a mentor

Expand your networks

Get LinkedIn

Use Facebook differently

Join professional

associations

Leadership in student clubs

Conferences, lectures

Get a mentor

Community

Draft Your Mission Statement

My Mission Statement I value education, achievement, adventure, creativity, and independence. I especially value authenticity in myself and others. I appreciate laughter, good food, music, art, poetry and culture. Before I die, I want to have made a positive impact on the world for young people and people of color. As a writer, professor, consultant, and volunteer, I can lead according to my values by teaching others and helping organizations reach their goals. I will network to stay connected to others who are living a life of purpose. In my journey to take care of others, I will not neglect my own family, friends, finances, health, or spirituality.

I value education, achievement, adventure, creativity, and

independence. I especially value authenticity in myself and

others. I appreciate laughter, good food, music, art, poetry

and culture. Before I die, I want to have made a positive

impact on the world for young people and people of color. As

a writer, professor, consultant, and volunteer, I can lead

according to my values by teaching others and helping

organizations reach their goals. I will network to stay

connected to others who are living a life of purpose. In my

journey to take care of others, I will not neglect my own

family, friends, finances, health, or spirituality.

This week I will take action on the goals and desires I have set for myself. I will not hide behind my need to “get my ducks in a row” before I step out onto the path ahead. I will ACT to redefine and recommit myself to: life balance, reducing stress and enjoying life. I will stop waiting for my life to get perfect to start living the life of my dreams. - John Chappelear, The Daily Six ? Reflection

This week I will take action on the goals and

desires I have set for myself. I will not hide

behind my need to “get my ducks in a row”

before I step out onto the path ahead. I will

ACT to redefine and recommit myself

to: life balance, reducing stress and enjoying

life. I will stop waiting for my life to get

perfect to start living the life of my dreams.

- John Chappelear, The Daily Six ?

How does this resonate? What will you take with you? Contact: [email_address]