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MISSION | VISION | VALUES
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MESSAGE FROM TOM HAUGHT
Mission | Vision | Values
Another year has passed, and with it, 525,600 minutes. As in years past, these minutes were filled with joy and sadness, achievement and loss, adaptation and learning. These minutes collectively tell the story of our individual journeys, and of our journey as a team. Whatever high and low points we may have marked over the course of the last year, we have chosen not to be held captive by the past, instead, we are fully present in this moment, and have our gaze locked on our future.
We are navigating toward that destination by focusing on our North Star, Sequoia’s mission to Enrich Lives. Everything we choose to do is guided by the magnetic pull of our true north, making a positive impact in the lives of everyone we serve. In our firm’s 30-year history, there have been innumerable opportunities to diverge from this path and lose touch with the answer to the fundamental question of who we are as a team and an organization. Our mission is both broad enough to embrace new ideas and new advancements and narrow enough to act as the framework and boundaries that guide our choices. It focuses our efforts and propels us forward into growth. No matter what we’ve encountered, the north star of Sequoia’s mission has burned brightly, lighting our way and keeping us grounded in our mission to do what’s best for you, our clients.
In June, Sequoia will celebrate its 30th anniversary as a firm. I remember our early days, the first five years, where our identity as a firm was being shaped. I could not have envisioned all the ways that we would develop, as a team, as an organization, and as individuals. Through the last three decades, we have welcomed some of the finest talent in our industry onto our team, learning from each other and collaborating to hone our craft. Together, we’ve discovered broad new horizons of creativity, embraced the continual evolution of technology, and explored ways to expand our services. What has remained constant, whether in seasons of exponential growth or in times of adversity, is the gravitational pull of our mission, helping us stay the course. Our values reflect what is most important to us as we pursue that mission, and the daily process of incorporating them into our work has only served to underscore their integral role in our success.
2020 challenged us in many ways, and while we can’t predict what 2021 may bring, we can offer you our assurance that we will continue to keep our eyes fixed on our North Star, our mission to Enrich Lives, and remain dedicated to carrying out that mission with Integrity, Passion, and Teamwork. We will continue to strive to serve you in a manner that honors the trust you place in our team. We thank you for the privilege of partnering with you in accomplishing your financial goals and are profoundly grateful for your relationship with Sequoia. Thank you for your continued support.
Tom Haught