Mission, Purpose, and Values statements by Steve Kaye

Mission and Values That Define What I Do

Vision

I believe we can build a world that serves all humanity.

Why: Such a world would be environmentally sustainable, socially just, and emotionally rewarding for all.

Mission

Inspire respect for Nature.

Why: A connection with Nature leads to compassion for life. And compassion leads to kindness. Then these values drive choices that benefit all humanity. People would, for example, conserve resources, avoid pollution, and create sustainable systems. They would act with compassion and kindness toward everyone. They would tell the truth and support the truth.

Purpose

Encourage people to build a sustainable future for humanity.

Why: Our future depends upon having economic, government, and social systems that preserve the environment we depend upon for our existence.

This matters because there is no alternative if we want to survive.

Strategy

Take and share photos that show the extraordinary beauty in Nature.

Why: I hope that when people see my photos, they will feel the same connection with life that I feel when I’m in nature.

Process

Use these photos in articles, blogs, books, gifts, and presentations.

All my photos show the beauty in nature. And this consideration guides all aspects of my photo process.

Snowy Plover, © Photo by Steve Kaye, in Mission and Values

Snowy Egret, Bolsa Chica, CA

Core Values and Principles That Support My Mission

Ethics
Integrity – Tell the truth and do what is right.
Growth – Seek personal improvement.
Knowledge – Keep exploring and learning.
Consistency – Live the message.

Achievement
Purpose – Work toward a vision with intentions and plans.
Efficiency – Obtain maximum value for time and effort.
Excellence – Exceed expectations.
Optimal thinking – Seek solutions that create the most benefit for all.

Compassion
Acceptance – Forgive mistakes.
Courtesy – Treat everyone with respect.
Kindness – Act and respond with kindness.
Optimism – Find the best in others.

Dominion
Freedom – Follow my intentions and plans.
Mind – Focus on gratitude, optimism, and possibilities.
Relationships – Stay with those who nurture.
Security – Set and maintain boundaries.

Current Plan (Now That I’m 80)

Be useful
Cause happiness
Create success

Do this by:

Taking photos
Writing articles, books, and poems
Giving presentations

Business Definitions (An MBA in 30 seconds)

Vision: Your dream for the future.
Mission: Your approach to achieving that vision.
Purpose: Why you are striving for your mission.
Strategy: How you fulfill your mission.
Process: Actions that implement your strategy.
Values: Attributes that you consider important.
Principles: How you apply your values.
Intentions: Results that contribute to achieving your mission.
Goals: Specific, realistic, measurable achievements for actions you can control, with completion times.
Plans: Actions you will take to realize goals (often stated as steps to overcome obstacles).