Social Mission Inspires Business

Does your business have a mission? I don’t mean do you have a mission statement that says the what, how and why of what you do. I’m talking about a mission, a strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling. Something that really inspires people and inspires you, encouraging you to get out there and make a difference.

Each of us needs to do something that makes a difference. Dr Stephen Post, the founder of the Institute of Research into Unlimited Love, has found that when we give ourselves everything from life satisfaction to self-realisation and physical health is significantly improved. Our lifespan increases, we are happier, we are healthier, and we have greater fulfilment. What if we can take that into our business?

When we have a mission that really drives us, it doesn’t just give us our own personal satisfaction, but in a business, it inspires employees and customers or clients. It becomes something that customers feel good about if you’re doing something else besides business that you’re passionate about. I’m talking about a social mission. Doing something outside of what you might typically do in your business goals,

My mission is Chocolate and Coffee Day for Religious Harmony, held every year on the 15th of December. I feel passionate about that and getting the message out there that people who have different beliefs or cultures are really the same as all of us and can live in harmony together. So that has become my social mission.

Finding something that inspires you, that’s calling out to you, is one thing. But finding something that calls out to everyone in your business is something else. Bringing your team together to find a mission that inspires all is extremely powerful. This way, they all have a sense of ownership and are motivated to work together to make it happen.

Think about what your mission is. Is there something more significant that you can do with your business than just what you do in your business? Is there some way you can be inspiring to other people? Can your business inspire the world? Solve a problem that is out there that needs to be solved? Create something more powerful than just your business. You will find that it inspires the people who work for you, inspires all your stakeholders, and the greater community will begin to trust and like you even more.

So, think about what your mission is. If you need some help with that, I can help you draw together your team to work with you and discover something great for your business. I call this Compassionate Prosperity.

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Andrea Putting is a Speaker, Author and Trusted Advisor to Authentic Influencers. She guides leaders to achieve a powerful, strong, loyal team and community by building a Social Mission to have authentic influence and unleash their ultimate impact on the world. Connect with her now or visit www.AndreaPutting.com