Stating my "WHY"

I've been reading Simon Sinek's new book Start With Why which has been helping me clarify for myself (and my clients) why I do what I do. 

I help others recognize their strengths and talents, and encourage them to use those strengths and talents in pursuing their most audacious dreams. 

Why?  Because..

I believe that by using our particular strengths and God-given gifts, we can solve the pressing problems in this world.

I believe that if you can show people alternatives they can choose to pursue the path best suited for them.

I believe there are always alternatives.

I believe in mentoring.

I believe each generation has much to TEACH other generations, and much to LEARN from them.

I believe that a cultural “fit” with your employer and your employer’s mission ultimately trumps job skills.  Skills can be taught;  values are either aligned or not.

I believe business is ALWAYS personal because businesses are made up of people.

I believe some “rules” (e.g. “We’ve always done it this way”) are meant to be broken.

I believe schools today teach us how to be compliant and follow “rules” – which was perfect for 19th century factory labor but less so for the realities of the 21st century global marketplace.

I believe some of the most important skills we possess are: loving, learning, listening, and teaching.  We need those skills more than ever.

I believe listening is an act of Love.

I believe everything happens for a reason – and it’s not always a reason we can immediately discern or understand, or like.

I believe we are all connected, one in Spirit, as brothers and sisters under the skin.

What do YOU believe?