Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Power Principle 1: Declare a Bold Vision You need a bold vision that motivates you to act—to go all in. A bold vision is energizing and possible, but it also is uncomfortable and requires growth and change. Your past experiences may cause you to focus on what you have to lose and play it safe. Create a “Say No” list.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If we don’t know what really matters, we will spend our lives accumulating the very things that do not matter—discarding the things that matter most.” Discipline yourself and prepare yourself to be the best at what you do. Great leaders are not afraid to define what it means to be on their team, organization, or movement.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The same principle applies to life: To lead the life you want, you must have a vision that's useful—a compelling image of an achievable future. The Importance of Vision Your vision serves as your life's GPS, directing you where you want to go. What are the things that genuinely excite you? What are you doing?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But we’re gonna start with a conversation about strategy and tactics, because leaders and managers can often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. In looking at the trail ahead, I lost focus on the ground beneath my feet, and that’s the danger of focusing on strategy or vision.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

What will be the next viral workplace term? Chances are, it’s for one of the following reasons: They don’t feel connected to the vision of the business, they don’t feel heard or appreciated, there’s a lack of communication, or there’s a lack of opportunity for growth. When your executives have different visions, you have a problem.

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Leading Blog

MAY 5, 2023

Which Practices to Sustain In this dynamic, you are doing things today that will also serve you well in the future in achieving your vision. You can build on their momentum by altering and changing them to maximize progress toward your vision. Conduct your “forensic implementation analysis” to examine these five dynamic forces : 1.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

To ensure that their vision aligns with reality and is effectively translated into action, visionary leaders must continually evaluate their path and approach. What Is My Ultimate Vision? The foundation of visionary leadership lies in a clear and compelling vision. How Can I Better Communicate My Vision?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 1, 2024

Because guess what? And these days, it’s not that hard to poke around and see what they’re doing. It allows the team to think without barriers and then work backward, scaling grand visions to match our resource constraints. What would happen if we did the opposite of our initial plan?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 17, 2023

They understand what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. What advice do you have?” Speak the Common Language of “Why” Ensure your senior team can articulate the “why” of your projects and the big-picture vision of your organization. I’m quite sure my senior team is with me.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2024

His vision, leadership and ultimate sacrifice blazed a path for millions. There are many great posts, videos and other references that remind us of his vision and social injustices he would fight still today. Marting Luther King Jr. - I Have A Dream Martin Luther King is among the greatest Servant Leaders this world has ever seen.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 2, 2021

T HERE is present-forward vision , and there is future-back vision. The authors point out that present-forward thinking innovation at most organizations is mostly incremental improvements to what they are already doing. Develop Your Vision. Convert Vision to Strategy. There is a difference.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You need a vision, strategies, and a plan. . Ask yourself, what do you want to be known for? . Also, share your ideas with them, talk about your vision, and reflect on your ideas. What’s one piece of advice you have that you wish you had learned sooner in your professional life? Invest in peer relationships.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You’ve clarified what matters most and you’re committed to accountability. Leadership Presence Mistake #1—Tunnel Vision. Leaders with tunnel vision can focus on a task and forget about what’s happening to people. Antidotes to Tunnel Vision. What’s the big picture here–what truly matters right now?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Charles Handy on the nature of vision: “A plan or a strategy which is a projection of the present or a replica of what everyone else is doing is not a vision. A vision has to reframe the known scene, to reconceptualize the obvious, connect the previously unconnected dream.”.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Consultant Robert "Dusty" Staub on the courage to face our current reality: “Why do so many intelligent people miss the obvious, focusing on what they wish to be true versus what is currently true and staring them in the face? Ordinary leaders seek to manage the immediate; great ones attempt to raise their society to their visions.”

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While there is genius in his high-tech visions, some of his opinions and antics leave some people disturbed if for no other reason than they don’t align with their own. Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk is full of revealing, behind-the-scenes anecdotes that provide insight into why Musk does what he does and why he does it that way.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 7, 2022

You’ve clarified what matters most and you’re committed to accountability. 1:27 – The first overused strength that can limit your leadership is tunnel vision. 2:20 – The antidote to tunnel vision. oYou work hard to set a positive example for your team. You care about success, and you want your people to succeed.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 27, 2020

Notwithstanding occasional nausea, what is it that contributes to interpreting rough waters as an invitation to experience new levels of success? Notwithstanding occasional nausea, what is it that contributes to interpreting rough waters as an invitation to experience new levels of success? Strategic Resilience.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 5, 2023

People are more likely to follow and be inspired by genuine and honest people about who they are, what they believe in, and what they aim to achieve. resource) The Power of Vision People are inspired by those with a clear, compelling vision for the future. Action Step: Align your actions with your values and vision.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 19, 2023

You know how important it is to get your team rallied around an exciting vision for the future. Here’s the question that prompted this production of #askingforafriend … “Hey Karin, I have a really exciting vision I know will be helpful for my team. What’s helping drive you all toward your vision?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But what qualities do our celebrated leaders of industry embody that make them successful? And, importantly, what qualities can others emulate to themselves become more effective leaders? In fact, we live in a world she helped make and that came straight out of her vision. It’s hard to escape this view of leaders and leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Outstanding performance starts with clear performance expectations —a shared understanding of what success looks like. But what do you do when a critical player on your team is doing “okay,” but not great? Have them describe their vision of success. What important activities are most critical to your success?

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 5, 2024

Imagine a workplace where everyone wakes up energized, knowing their actions contribute to a bigger, shared vision. Defined mission and vision provide a North Star, guiding decisions and boosting motivation. Lack of clarity around mission and vision can lead to disengagement and decreased productivity. Clarity is king.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

What do I do now?” Translate your leadership vision to tactical, measurable behaviors. If you want to scale your leadership, you’ll want to ensure that employees at every level understand what success looks like in their role, but also the daily behaviors needed to make it happen. What does “regular” mean?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Every truly high-performing team has one thing in common: They spend time in candid conversation talking about what’s working and consistently look for ways to improve. But what if you carved out an hour a month to have the most critical conversations to lead your team toward high performance? What would you add?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

It's not just about what you see; it's about getting to the heart of the matter. WHERE: Sketching the Future – Define The Desired State At the core of any change endeavor lies a vision – a beacon guiding the voyage toward a future of possibilities. Enter the new era of strategy and implementation consulting.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 3, 2023

These interactions are crucial not only for catching up on your projects and receiving feedback but also for expressing your concerns, proposing new ideas, and understanding your boss's expectations and the company's vision. Understanding Objectives and Expectations: What key objectives would you like me to focus on in the upcoming weeks?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

A LL COMPANIES begin with a vision. No one can predict what they may be or when they may occur, but it's nearly guaranteed that you will encounter them. Assemble diverse teams with complementary skills and a shared vision. Individuals or partners develop a plan and iterate as new information arises.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 19, 2023

Our focus is on the importance of human connection and cultivating a culture of connection in the workplace, but what we’ve learned about connection applies beyond the realm of our work lives. Cultures of connection are cultivated when leaders attend to the three elements of Vision, Value and Voice. Vision is about identity.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

At this time of year, we often find ourselves preparing for change – personal and business – based on our vision for the year ahead. Vision, Not New Year’s Resolutions! So, when speaking about vision, I am not talking here about having stuff in your head! Vision and Your Leadership of Change. Five Reasons Vision is Vital!

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 23, 2020

What is vision? Vision is a critically important piece of any leadership plan. Vision is a strong mental picture of what you would like to see you or your organization accomplish. Your vision could be: To become the world’s most loved, most […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 8, 2022

I know, the future is always uncertain – the only time we have 20/20 vision is looking backwards. I’m naming uncertainty as the Word of Year now. We don’t even have to wait. Yet, due to a list of factors as long as your […]. The post The Word of the Year is Uncertainty.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Work on clarity, brevity, and the compelling ability to articulate your vision. Remember, it's not just what you say but how you say it. It's what people say about you when you're not in the room. In the dynamic world of executive leadership, presence, and influence are not just buzzwords but vital ingredients for success.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We often find ourselves at the crossroads between what we dream of and the tangible outcomes we seek. These are the seeds of potential that reside within us, the visions of what we yearn for in our quieter moments. A plan is our roadmap, outlining the when, the how, and the what. Let's unfold this roadmap, shall we?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

Unlike Mission, Vision is “seeing” language. Something blurs or blocks our vision. More than ever in recent history we need leaders with a clear vision. What stands in the way of having a clear, compelling vision? 1) INSECURITY “I am not a good vision caster – it is just not my area of expertise!”.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Leading the long view takes place by engaging team members in creating co-ownership of the future-state vision and strategy that brings the vision to life. Vision is distilled into actionable priorities, which become the day-to-day operating plan guiding all team members in performing their work. Priorities define activities.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2024

Cultivate a Shared Vision: Great leaders recognize the importance of a shared vision. To foster cohesion, start by articulating a compelling vision that resonates with your team’s values and aspirations. When everyone is working towards a common vision, unity naturally follows.

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