This week the WorldBlu principle is Fairness + Dignity. This is what they say about it – “Democratic organizations are committed to fairness and dignity, not treating some people like “somebodies” and other people like “nobodies.” Of the ten principles, this is the highest rated principle at Messiah Village. I am pleased that most people feel like they count at Messiah Village and that they are treated fairly. It encourages an atmosphere of trust and goodwill. And, if we show this toward each other, then residents and clients will also experience an atmosphere of fairness and dignity. Blessings as you go about your important work.

To help celebrate our making the WorldBlu list, each week I will be including one of the ten principles that WorldBlu says make up a democratic workplace. It is a way for us to continue to encourage each other to live out these principles. The first principle is: Purpose and Vision. WorldBlu defines it this way – “A democratic organization is clear about why it exists (its purpose) and where it is headed and what it hopes to achieve (its vision). These act as its true North, offering guidance and discipline to the organization’s direction.”

Outside consultants and partners who work/visit Messiah Village often comment that people who work here know the mission statement, and they don’t usually find that to be the case. I hope you feel your work is important and part of something larger than all of us!