Humility is a virtue.When I joined Fraser more than 30 years ago, we couldn’t even make payroll. We were like a little rowboat taking in water really quickly. I knew if we didn’t figure out how to fix it, we were going to sink. But failure is not in my vocabulary.I kept telling everybody, “We have to talk about the future.” I needed the staff and clients to understand that they owned the vision for this organization. The organization was doing great things. It just wasn’t doing enough of it to meet the vast community need. Now, more than 30 years later, Fraser is the largest and most experienced provider of autism and mental health services in Minnesota by providing a lifetime of specialty healthcare, housing, education and community supports services. We have grown from a $1 million operation serving 200 clients annually to a nationally renowned multi-service organization with a budget close to $100 million and a staff of 1,500+ serving 13,000+ clients statewide each year.But there is more to do. My vision for the organization is focused, warm, caring, kind, and innovative. Our founder, Louise Whitbeck Fraser, built Fraser on the concept that people with disabilities could reach their maximum potential if given the right supports. She was a pioneer in the Disability Rights Movement. We need to continuously tap into that scrappy start-up DNA to think big, start small, and scale fast — valuing speed and agility over perfection. We also need to infuse joy, simplicity, inspiration, and belonging into the employee experience. I believe if we do the following things, Fraser can achieve great things for our staff, our community, and the individuals we serve:• Embrace a growth mindset and a founder’s mentality• Listen, solve problems and share learnings widely• Reward high performance and innovation• Bring our whole authentic self to the jobWe are always looking for like-minded people to join our mission. If that’s you, contact me today. I want to meet you.You can also support our vision by making a donation to build a more inclusive and equitable world where people of all abilities have the opportunities, resources, and supports that empower them to realize their dreams and live their lives to the fullest: https://www.fraser.org/donate/now