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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……..