Vision

Vision

The following is from an ebook I just received and explains Vision and why it so damn important for any organization.

Vision is the lifeblood of any organization. It is
what keeps it moving forward. It provides meaning
to the day-to-day challenges and setbacks that
make up the rumble and tumble of real life.
In a down economy—particularly one that has
taken most of us by surprise—things get very
tactical. We are just trying to survive. What
worked yesterday does not necessarily work today.
What works today may not necessarily work
tomorrow. Decisions become pragmatic.
But afer a while this wears on people. They don’t
know why their efforts matter. They cannot
connect their actions to a larger story. Their work
becomes a matter of just going through the
motions, living from weekend to weekend,
paycheck to paycheck.
This is where great leadership makes all the
difference. Leadership is more than influence. It is
about reminding people of what it is we are trying
to build—and why it matters. It is about painting a
picture of a better future. It comes down to
pointing the way and saying, “C’mon. We can do
this!”
When times are tough, vision is the first causality.
Before conditions can improve, it is the first thing
we must recover.

Michael Hyatt is the CEO of omas Nelson Publishers. He blogs
on “Leading with Purpose” at MichaelHyatt.com and also Twitters
at @MichaelHyatt.