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“Great groups believe they are on a mission from God. Beyond mere financial success, they genuinely believe they will make the world a better place.” quote by Tom Kelley
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““Great groups believe they are on a mission from God. Beyond mere financial success, they genuinely believe they will make the world a better place.””

Tom Kelley

About This Quote

Source Book: Creative Confidence, 2013

Successful teams see their work as a divine mission, aligning purpose with profit and societal impact.

In simple terms: Great groups think they’re on a God‑sent mission to improve the world.

Key Takeaway

Align purpose with impact.

Themes

purpose mission team dynamics social impact

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup culture
  • non‑profit work
  • corporate social responsibility

Key Concepts

leadership organizational behavior ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance mission‑driven goals with realistic planning?
  • What safeguards prevent mission creep?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on destiny can ignore practical constraints.

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