How to Write A Mission Statement

How to Write A Mission Statement

Leaders need a personal mission statement to direct their life towards great things. 

I define a mission statement as a captivating statement that connects a leader to who they are and who they want to become, while articulating their values and life’s purpose.

A great mission statement is captivating and inspiring. It determines our purpose and answers the question, ‘Who am I?’

Here is the process I would like to recommend for leaders hoping to write one:

1 – Find a place to work without interruptions

This could be a coffee shop, a room, or library. We can put our phones on silent and dedicate a good chunk of time to work on it. I prefer cozy environments with great ambiance; hence I recommend working at a coffee shop with a good Espresso.

2 – Journal with these suggested compelling questions

“What strengths and talents do I have to offer the world?”

“What is the greatest need I see that I can fulfill?”

“What gives me the most energy?”

“Who do I want to be remembered as during my future eulogy?”

“What are 5 words I would like to be described as?”

“What could be my mission or purpose in life?”

“What is important to me?”

We can also ask ourselves other questions; this is not an exhaustive list.

3Spend a few extra moments and dream

I believe each person has a unique and special purpose in life. I believe that each person has a great gift to offer the world. After journalling down our thoughts, we could spend a few moments and dream with what we could do with our lives. Is there some dream that you could actually materialize this year?

4 – Write your first draft

After spending some time in reflection, we can now begin by writing down our first draft. It could be a paragraph or a few sentences, what matters most is that it is captivating and inspiring to the leader who is writing it.

Some suggestions for writing a first draft:

  • Use inspirational quotes from scripture, books, famous leaders, etc.
  • Write from the heart, that is, be passionate and don’t be afraid to dream.
  • Make sure every word is intentional and integral to the statement.
  • Write first, then edit. 
  • Go back to it a week later and tweak it

5 – Display it where you will see it

Now that you have a compelling mission statement, you can now have it in a place where you will go back to it regularly. I personally have it in my iPhone. Every Sunday as I do my weekly planning I read my mission statement.

As a leader, you can do great things. One way to help a leader do great things with their life is to have a personal mission statement.

Are you looking for feedback on your mission statement? 

Email Trevor at leadyourlifeblog@gmail.com

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