All it takes is ONE.
At the heart of our mantra is the belief in the worth, value, and power of the individual.
Our Purpose
WE ENVISION
a unified community striving for a just society.
WE COMMIT
to strengthening individuals, organizations, and communities through enlightened, authentic, values-based leadership.
WE VALUE
Authenticity
We believe in self-awareness and being true to who and what we say we are.
Enlightenment
We believe that raising one’s consciousness is foundational for effective leadership.
Hope
We believe through faith and hope, all things are truly possible.
Humility
We believe in serving with a listening and compassionate heart.
Humanity
We believe in community and that above all, humanity is admirable.
Partnership
We believe through collaboration we can achieve collective impact.
A Just Society
We believe through fostering genuine relationships and intentional conversations that a just society can be realized.
“Each human being is bred with a unique set of potentials that yearn to be fulfilled as surely as the acorn yearns to become the oak within it.”
— Aristotle
How We Do It
Authentic Leadership
Not only do we look to help people and organizations explore and reflect on self, purpose, values, and relationships, but we also seek to find the intrinsic value in others and their experiences.
Cultivating Inclusion
We believe a just society can be realized through equity, inclusion, and fairness. One Acorn works with organizations and communities to break down barriers and create the conditions necessary to engage in meaningful, inclusive work.
Enlightened Conversations
We believe raising one’s consciousness is foundational for effective leadership. One Acorn facilitates courageous conversations through seminars, the Socratic method of questioning, text-based discussions, and enlightened readings.
Trusted Partnerships
One Acorn understands the complexities of working towards collective impact. We seek to help organizations build capacity, leverage resources, and work toward a shared vision and common agenda aimed at addressing a specific need.
“An optimist is a man who plants two acorns and buys a hammock.”
— Jean de Lattre de Tassigny