The hottest Mission Substack posts right now

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The Irony and the Agony of Elon Musk's Lawsuit against OpenAI

Marcus on AI • 3122 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Lawsuit Mission Ethics Innovation
  1. Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI highlights how the organization changed from its initial mission, raising concerns about its commitment to helping humanity.
  2. The lawsuit emphasizes the importance of OpenAI honoring its original promises and mission, rather than seeking financial gains.
  3. The legal battle between Musk and OpenAI involves complex motives and the potential impact on AI development and its alignment with humane values.

The West Requires Post-Christian Missional Thinking

DruGroup • 139 implied HN points • 06 Aug 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Mission Theology Culture
  1. The Western church needs to adopt a missionary mindset because society has become more secular. This means thinking seriously about how to share faith in a changing culture.
  2. Returning missionaries, like Lesslie Newbigin, pointed out that the church in the West isn't fully embracing its mission. They saw a need for more active and confident evangelism.
  3. It's important to equip church members with tools to engage their communities. If everything is considered mission work, it can lose its meaning, so we need to be clear about what mission really is.

Setting a team vision, mission, and strategy

Elevate • 19 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
💼 Business Leadership Mission Strategy
  1. Having a clear team vision, mission, and strategy is crucial for guiding the team towards success.
  2. A vision or mission statement provides direction to team members and helps them navigate forward effectively.
  3. A comprehensive mission statement should also include the strategies required to achieve the stated mission.

I Want a Mission, Not a Job

Theology • 3 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theology Philosophy Mission Writing Industry
  1. Having a mission is more fulfilling than just having a job. People thrive when they feel their work has purpose beyond just earning a paycheck.
  2. Engaging with clients and listening to their stories can lead to better product development and marketing strategies. It's about understanding real needs, not just making sales.
  3. Being critical and honest in your field can drive change and innovation. Writing and speaking authentically helps challenge the status quo and inspire others.
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Contextualizing purpose

The Intersection • 39 implied HN points • 01 Oct 21
📖 Philosophy Purpose Vision Mission Values
  1. Vision and Mission statements are crucial for organizations; if not clearly articulated and understood by employees, they lose their impact.
  2. Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Values are distinct elements: Purpose is the 'Why,' Vision is the 'Where,' Mission is the 'What,' and Values are the 'How.'
  3. President Kennedy's speech on the moon landing exemplifies the clear articulation of Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Values: Advancing mankind, being a leading nation, landing on the moon, and promoting peace and freedom.