The Power of a Common Purpose

Posted on Sunday, 1 November 2009 | Permalink

Organisations and teams are collections of people who are aiming to achieve a common purpose. A reasonable proposition? Leadership theory exhorts us to build a vision, develop a mission and then harness the strengths and energies of the team members to perform tasks that will deliver that vision.  This can all be useful.

The "big picture" is made up of many components - the smallest of which is a particular moment in time. We can simply put our attention on each moment, moment by moment. What could be possible if people all over the world did this, on one particular day? One lady decided to find out - www.justthisday.org

Whether we rejuvenate and find silence in nature, take a moment to read a nourishing book, spend time in the garden, take time to enjoy a contemplative cup of coffee or engage in the practice of yoga, martial arts, meditation or mindfulness - finding this silence recharges our energy and refreshes our spirit. It supports us to be ready to make the next contribution - in our communities, in our families AND in our organisations.
 

PS you don't have to wait until November 25th...you can choose to do this ANY day you wish!