Title: (Optional) Develop a personal mission statement.
Course: Leadership Development Infusion Unit > Section: Examining Effective Leaders and Stakeholders

Development should reflect the concept that a mission statement sets forth one’s purpose and direction, along with strategies for fulfilling professional goals.

Questions that can guide the development of a mission statement include:

- What do you want to accomplish?
- What are your aspirations?
- Who do you want to be?
- What values, attributes, and capabilities are important to you?
- What ethical standards and behaviors do you possess?

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is a mission statement critical to the focus and development of one’s career?
- What are the essential elements of an effective mission statement?
- How often should a mission statement be revised? Explain.
- Why is a mission statement important in identifying one’s aspirations and objectives?

Teacher Resource:

How To Write a Personal Mission Statement (40 Examples), Indeed Career Guide