Foundational Principles

We learned over time that having Values was not enough. In 2001 we began a process of defining our philosophy of business, and documented our Foundational Principles. Extracts of these include:

• The Institute's ultimate goal is to repurpose corporations and leaders so that they discover and implement a personal and corporate calling, thereby transforming people, societies and nations.
• The corporation serves the calling just as a new wineskin serves new wine.
• The Institute is a vehicle for the integration of Career, Community, Creativity and Calling.
• Sustained Impact comes when people discover and walk out their identity.
• As we sow generously, we will reap generously.
• The integration of business and philanthropy should always be self-sustaining.
• Relationships are trusts that must be stewarded carefully.
• Business-as-community is a crucible for walking out our Call.
• Multicultural, interdisciplinary teams have greater societal impact.
• Work has inherent value and is not just building a Career.
• People everywhere will benefit if they experience a non-dichotomized life.