1. Goal Goodness Truth Justice Responsibility Protecting Balance “With great power comes great responsibility” [Stan Lee, Marvel Comics]

2. 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, Mephisto Lex Luther Red Skull

3. Leadership and…. Collaboration Partnership Teamwork Interdisciplinary/interprofessional cooperation The power of the collective Central focus / vision Teams of Superheroes?

4. 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]

5. 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 Witch Nemesis – Baron Zemo Battle Cry: Avengers Assemble

6. THE FANTASTIC FOUR – 1 st SH Team Astronauts – 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 fire The Thing – grumpy, benevolent – has endurance ‘It’s clobbering time’ [Nemesis: Dr. Doom metal mask/accident – blames Reed ]

7. And because were are in Canada…

8. ALPHA FLIGHT Worked 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/light Aurora- NS’s sister – molecular generation Sasquach – BC scientist – power from gamma radiation - brute strength Shaman- Calgary FN Med. Man - sorcerer Snowbird- Inuit – Yellowknife, a demi- goddess – transforms ‘northern’ animals Diversity [‘Fight at the West Edmonton Mall’]

9. 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?]

10. 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) Values Vision Mission Heros … ordinary people, extraordinary vision Significant others Collective power Villains Goal Goal Great power, great responsibility

11. 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!

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