Comments on: Is your vision missing in action?

By: Wade

Wade — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:16:34 +0000

Thanks. As usual, this is helpful.

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Make Your Vision a Reality-Tips from Honda & UD | Business Class Inc — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:33:44 +0000

[...] It certainly would have helped those of us on the decorating committee with Connie, whose vision seemed to be missing in action . Because as stated in a recent Quote of the [...]

By: Is your vision clear? Tips from Mack Brown, Disney, Isenhour, JFK & Steinbacher | Business Class Inc

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:59:14 +0000

[...] A vision is a dream. A picture of what you want something to be like, feel like. If you want others to join you in the pursuit of this vision, it’s imperative that you share it with them clearly. Otherwise – well – remember Connie whose vision was missing in action? [...]

By: Kevin Bullard

Kevin Bullard — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:21:44 +0000

I cringed the whole time I read this. I’ve been “Connie-ing” my team members. I’ve been keeping my dream within, and keeping folks waiting. They’ve waited patiently, though they’re mentioned to me that they’re ready for action.

Of the many lessons I’ve learned since leading this group of great people, here’s the biggest: They can’t do what they don’t know and can’t see. I’m overworked, frustrated, and behind. The reason? I’ve not been the best leader.

There are two quotes that are breathing life into me these days, both by John C. Maxwell:

“Many great dreams die because the dreamers lack the confidence to declare them. Whenever we are unsure of ourselves or our projects, we usually remain silent. We don’t say it because we want to save face.”

“Other people cannot follow our inward hopes; they follow our visible commitments. It’s seeing the dream that causes others to follow it. Commitment is contagious. People will only catch what has caught you.”

That said, I’ve got to get the dream out of my head, through my lips, and into the hearts of my followers so we can partner to do get things!