3 components of a clear vision
Sep 28, 2022
Leadership and vision go hand in hand. Therefore, leadership must begin with a clear vision: whether it be for our personal life, our family, our church, or organization.
If people around us don't know where we're going and where we're trying to take them, they will have a hard time making the journey.
A clear vision communicates three things:
1. Why we're here: our purpose.
What "business" are we in?
Why do we exist?
Why am I married?
Why do we have children?
What is the purpose of our parenting?
Why is our church or business here?
What is the primary goal of this company?
A clear vision should express a higher purpose for a greater good that gives meaning to each person’s efforts. A clear purpose provides direction.
2. Where we're going: a picture of the future.
Where are we going?
What will our future look like if we accomplish our purpose?
A clear picture provides motivation. And, we’ll know if we arrive.
3. What guides us along the way: what we value.
What do I stand for?
What’s important around here?
What governs our character and relationships?
Values protect and provide guard rails.
Why it matters
Without clear vision, we’ll never end up where we want to be, much less where we need to be; and neither will anyone else!