“I dream, I test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks, and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true.” – Walt Disney (from the Disney Way)
5 Traits of a Visionary Leader (Which we teach students at SLU 101)
- They talk with GOD OFTEN.
- They have an UNSHAKABLE FAITH
- They SEE IT FIRST
- They have a strong DRIVE, FOCUS, and STAMINA to FINISH
- They are willing to TAKE RISK OTHER WON’T
3 Truths about Vision
“Vision is the beacon which guides us through change and keeps us headed in the right direction when all else is up for grabs.” – Peter Drucker
- Vision answers the questions every organization must answer:
- The question of who you are: YOUR IDENTITY
- The question of what you do: YOUR MISSION
- The question of how you do it: YOUR STRATEGY
- The question of why you do it: YOUR MOTIVATION
- Vision precedes breakthrough:
- Vision draws the people towards the FUTURE
- Vision attracts key leaders and influencers to join in the MISSION.
- Vision UNITES the people together
- Vision creates the MOMENTUM needed to make change
- Vision inspires the best in people. A clear and compelling vision will:
- Challenge people to be part of something BIGGER than themselves.
- Move people to give SACRAFICALLY.
- Help the leader remain ALIGNED, FOCUSED, and in position to make good decisions.
- Require leaders to continue in both SPIRITUAL and LEADERSHIP growth.
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