Input: the Gettysburg Address.
Output:
87 years ago, our founders launched a disruptive startup on this continent—a new nation built on the core values of liberty and the mission-driven proposition that "all men are created equal."
Right now, we’re facing a major pivot point in a great civil war, testing whether this organization, or any venture with such a strong culture and vision, can truly scale and endure. We’re currently on-site at a key battlefield of this conflict. We’ve gathered here to dedicate a portion of this space as a final resting place for the team members who gave everything to ensure the brand could live on. It’s the right strategic move.
But looking at the bigger picture, we can’t actually "brand" or "consecrate" this ground. The high-performers, both living and dead, who put in the work here have already established its value far beyond our ability to add or detract. The world won't remember our status updates, but it will never forget their execution.
It’s up to us—the remaining stakeholders—to stay dedicated to the massive project ahead of us. We need to take inspiration from these top-tier contributors and double down on the cause they were so passionate about. We are here to resolve that their efforts won't be a sunk cost; that this nation will undergo a digital transformation of freedom; and that a customer-centric government—of the people, by the people, for the people—will never be disrupted out of existence. #Leadership #Vision #Legacy #GrowthMindset