3. STORY OF THE JANITOR:
I once heard a story that has stayed with me through the
years. It goes something like this:
Late one night a businessman was walking through a
hospital when he saw a janitor sweeping the hallway. There was
something different about this janitor. He looked as if he
genuinely liked his job. He acted as though what he did actually
mattered and that seemed to make him happy.
Intrigued by this man he had never met, the businessman
asked the janitor, “What do you do here?” The reply he received
was not what he expected. What he expected to hear was, “I
sweep the floors” or “I’m on the night cleaning crew” or maybe
even “I’m the head custodian of the hospital.” But nothing of that
nature was the reply of the janitor.
4. Instead the man said, “We save lives.” He then continued sweeping.
As the businessman left the hospital, he could not help but ponder
the unique answer to his question. Most people would think of a janitor
as nothing more than someone who sweeps and cleans buildings. But
this janitor saw what he did in a more profound light. He understood that
what they were doing in that hospital really did matter. He understood
that without him keeping the halls and the rooms clean, the doctors and
nurses could not do their jobs effectively and the patients’ lives would be
at risk. He understood that his work literally did save lives and, without
his diligence, far less lives would have been saved in that hospital.
When we understand why we do what we do, when we have a
deeper purpose in our profession, when we truly believe that what we are
doing matters and is helping to make the world a better place, it is then
and only then that work ceases to be work. It is then and only then that
we find fulfillment and happiness in our chosen professions and careers.
5. I AM JUSTIN KASPER
• I'm here today to increase your Quality of Life by:
• Giving you some great nuggets of thought
• Pointing you towards your purpose / mission
• Becoming a partner with you in your life journey
6. WHY ARE YOU HERE???
•What is your Purpose?
•Personally?
•Professionally?
•In your upcoming endeavor(s)?
7. THE DEFINITION OF PURPOSE:
Noun:
The reason for which something is done or
created or for which something exists. Google
Dictionary
Purpose gives something a reason and direction.
JK
8. QUOTES:
“The reason for life is to find your Gift; the Purpose of
life is to give it away.”
Pablo Picasso
“If you can’t figure out your Purpose, figure out your
passion, for your passion will lead you right into your
Purpose.”
T.D. Jakes
9. SO WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE…YOUR WHY?
• Purpose is given to something by its creator.
• We cannot define our purpose, we can only discover it.
• You must give your creations purpose, or they will wander
aimlessly. That purpose should align with your personal
purpose.
10. WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE…YOUR WHY???
•What is your WHY?
•Personally?
•Professionally?
•In your upcoming endeavor(s)?
13. VALUES
• Now that we have identified Purpose, which gives
direction, we need to identify our Values.
• If Purpose identifies a direction or path, Values are the
lines that identify the boundaries.
• Think about a highway.
14. Excellence – We strive for excellence in everything
we do
Growth – We promise to grow in the areas that
matter: Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Influence, etc.
Others – We will always do unto others as we would
have them do to us.
15. WHERE DO WE USE OUR VALUES?
• Every decision.
• Examples:
• Disgruntled Customer
• Employees: Hiring, Coaching, Promoting, Firing
• Marketing
• Partnerships
18. NOW WHAT?
• The combination of your Purpose (your Why) and the Values
(the How) create your Mission Statement.
• The Mission Statement is a declaration that tells everyone Why you do
what you do, along with How.
• A Mission Statement is a great marketing tool with not only potential
customers, but also current and potential employees.
19. Mission Statement
Kasper Electrical is a Faith based organization
dedicated to improving Quality of Life for the
Families we Employ and the Customers we Serve
through striving for Excellence in everything we do,
committing to Grow in the areas that matter, and
always doing unto Others as we would have them do
to us. JK
