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Why Mission Statements Fail

LDRLB

I don’t know what got you out of bed this morning, but I do know that it probably wasn’t your company’s mission statement. There’s a good chance you don’t even remember the mission statement itself, but an even better chance it doesn’t inspire you to jump out of bed and head to work. That’s all we are working for?

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Vision vs. Mission | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Confusing mission and vision in definition or in sequence of application will result in inconsistent leadership decisions, confusion among the ranks, and the inevitability of flawed outcomes. It’s important to understand that vision statements are design oriented, while mission statements are execution oriented.

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Why Mission Statements Fail

LDRLB

I don’t know what got you out of bed this morning, but I do know that it probably wasn’t your company’s mission statement. There’s a good chance you don’t even remember the mission statement itself, but an even better chance it doesn’t inspire you to jump out of bed and head to work. That’s all we are working for?

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Interview with David McCuistion of Vanguard Organizational Leadership (VOL)

Modern Servant Leader

At Mukilteo School District, I asked my custodial leadership for examples of a vision statement we could adopt for Custodial Services. I gave them the District Mission Statement to use in developing a vision statement. I did the same thing regarding a mission statement. I always hear, “Jesus.”

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Leading With Purpose

Lead Change Blog

Simply put the different between a vision (or mission) and purpose is emotion. Vision and mission statements are logical, they talk to the head part of the business. Buyers Reward You – 80% of the general population would rather pay more for products and services produced ethically.

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The Essence of Strategy (Part 2) | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. Thank you for setting the record straight about what a Mission Statement is. Even though most senior executives know that being all things to all people is the roadmap to disaster, they can’t seem to help themselves.

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One Sentence Engagement? (Kevin Kruse)

Let's Grow Leaders

To share a compelling vision … it’s not about the mission statement poster hanging in the conference room. To be worthy of trust … it’s not just about ethics and telling the truth. It’s about saying thank you in sincere ways all throughout the year. It’s about being authentic and transparent.