I feel like we're powerful if we work together, the problem is often unifying behind the right common goals.

Good point. This is often the problem in any community, and it takes strong leadership to overcome or prevent this. I don't mean strong as in authoritarian, I mean strong as in inspiring and clear about the goals and shared values of the community.

This makes me curious whether steemit, inc clearly articulates the company's core values somewhere? I have to admit I haven't tried to find them.

I like the idea of a quest. Bring it on!