Goal

• Goodness

• Truth

• Justice

• Responsibility

• Protecting

• Balance

“With great power comesgreat responsibility”

[Stan Lee, Marvel Comics]

Nemesis

• Villain • Arrogant• Carries a grudge• Boastful• Takes energy away from good• Use their power to corrupt• Instill fear• Goals?

… anarchy, control, chaos, fame, greed, power

Thanus, MephistoLex LutherRed Skull

Leadership and….

• Collaboration

• Partnership

• Teamwork

• Interdisciplinary/interprofessional cooperation

• The power of the collective

• Central focus / vision

• Teams of Superheroes?

THE X MEN … gifted kids/mutated gene – Prof. ‘X’avier - ‘good’, diplomacy, ethical leader/message

Leader: Cyclops – in ‘charge’

Other members: Wolverine - mysterious Gambit – energizes small explosives Storm – alters weather Rogue – female – sucks power!

[Nemesis: Magneto – evil mutant - wants to kill humans]

THE AVENGERS – ‘Earth’s Mightiest Heroes”

Leader: Captain America – Other members: Iron Man – new movie (R. Downey Jr) Hawkeye – former villain, turned good Wasp – changes size (had a fling with Hawkeye) Scarlet Witch - can control probability & could ‘hex’Vision – almost human android - had a fling with Scarlet WitchNemesis – Baron Zemo

Battle Cry: Avengers Assemble

THE FANTASTIC FOUR – 1st SH TeamAstronauts – superpowers from cosmic radiation

Leader: Mr. Fantastic – Reed Richard - scientific genius (could increase length and shape)

Other members: Invisible Woman – Mrs. F, projects powerful force field The Human Torch – IW’s brother, aka Johnny Storm – can fly/use fireThe Thing – grumpy, benevolent – has endurance ‘It’s clobbering time’

[Nemesis: Dr. Doom metal mask/accident – blames Reed]

And because were are in Canada…

ALPHA FLIGHTWorked for Department ‘H’

Leader: Guardian (Captain Canuck) – Ottawa scientist – can manipulate earth’s force field – ‘suit’ allows flight

Other members: Puck- dwarf, bouncer, Sask.North Star – super speed/lightAurora- NS’s sister – molecular generationSasquach – BC scientist – power from gamma radiation - brute strengthShaman- Calgary FN Med. Man - sorcererSnowbird- Inuit – Yellowknife, a demi-goddess – transforms ‘northern’ animalsDiversity

[‘Fight at the West Edmonton Mall’]

Super Heros …do they have Conferences?

• Direct their collective power• Leagues join together

– Justice League, Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, The Avengers …..

• Shared values• Unity• Common mission• Global goal

• [sound familiar?]

Consider the comparisons

Art imitates life (“All art is an imitation of nature”, Seneca, 60AD) “We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it’s a form of truth”

(JFK)

ValuesVisionMissionHeros … ordinary people, extraordinary visionSignificant othersCollective powerVillainsGoalGoalGreat power, great responsibility

Your Day

• Time to reflect, retreat• Learn from our heros, ordinary and extraordinary

• Time to regroup

• Share knowledge

• Strengthen resolve

• Consider good

• Celebrate accomplishments

• Keep the flame bright!

SUPER HEROS PAVING THE WAY, PROTECTING OUR FUTURE……..