At Josephine, our Values give us direction. If our Mission describes our desired destination, our Values are the compass with which we stay on track. We've written our values as mantras so they're easy to repeat out loud and use in every decision we make.
##Be More Human
Our work is to practice empathy. This means putting ourselves in other peoples’ shoes even when (especially when) it’s difficult, inconvenient, and when others around us aren’t. We are a diverse team with varied perspectives and talents, but empathetic development is an explicit goal for our entire team. This is our advantage, our pride, and the differentiating factor behind how we are building Josephine.
##Give Boldly, Give First
We trust in the power of giving. Our world’s systemic inequality means that people need different amounts of support to achieve the same outcomes. We acknowledge our privilege by making the first investment in the trust of our cooks, our team, and our partners. Giving boldly and giving first is how we fight for true equity.
##Teach 'em How to Fish
We create impact through empowerment. We believe that the most meaningful improvements in a person's livelihood are inspired by their own pride, creative agency, and accountability. Our impact on our community can only be sustainable and scalable if we respect the individuality of our cooks, our team, and our community.