Guiding Principles and Values
The guiding principles and values underlying the Foundation's approach to leadership development and recognition in youth that Scott Anderson embodied include:
Principles
- Value-focused for the common good
- High quality
- Emphasis on creativity, vision and "looking at possibilities in life"
- Servant-leader model of leadership
- Strength of character, willing to risk failure
- Skill training coupled with hands-on experience
- Mentoring emphasis
- Cross-generational
- Participation without regard to race, creed, gender or economic status
Values
- Encourage reflection and focus on spiritual values and purpose
- Promote the common good
- Foster a sense of community
- Affirm the dignity, value and contribution of each individual
- Encourage creativity
- Value joy and fun in pursuit of goals
These principles and values emanate from the Biblical foundations of the Judeo-Christian faith, which were formative in the life of Scott Anderson.
