“Anyone can be great for a day, a week, a month. But the people who ultimately will be successful are the ones who understand that success is a long-term commitment, a marathon instead of a sprint.”
Rick Pitino
Lacking a Vision!?
Lacking a vision will get you nowhere in life, in business, or in anything. Think big! Do you really just want to try and stay in business, struggling to get by each day? Or do you want to be number one in your industry, make social change, or strive for perfection? What do you truly want with your business and life? Whatever you truly want as your final destiny is your vision. Do not let doubt and fear get in the way. Your potential is great! Besides, what is the worst that can happen by striving to accomplish what you want most? If, after fifty years of hard work you do not fully achieve your vision, surely you and your business will be better off for trying to get there than having no vision at all. Your vision will provide drive and fuel for yourself, or your company, and it will propel you to be successful and to achieve your goals.
Now, my friend pointed out to me that when he began his business, he was very successful and he never had a vision. This happens all of the time due to outstanding products, people, ideas, etc. However, what happens when these products begin to fade or your good people begin to leave. Being successful for a time is possible, but sustaining success long-term without a vision is difficult. As human beings, without direction and a destination, we start to wonder, “Why am I doing what I’m doing?” All people like to have a purpose for what they are doing, and most want meaningful work, especially the in-coming generation of workers. With the job force shrinking as the baby boomers age, companies that are able to inspire and give their employees meaningful work will have an edge over others. Why not supply that meaning to workers?
Additionally, and perhaps best of all, developing and establishing a vision statement for an organization does not cost a thing, it's free!! In fact, it doesn’t take too much effort at all. Simply define what your company’s destiny is, what you are passionate about, and what drives you to work everyday; then spread it. Be an example by living it, believing it, and referring to it as often as possible. By doing this, the vision will begin to enter the hearts of your workers, and they will begin to be excited and motivated by it. Of course, there will always be those who don’t believe the vision is possible or who believe it is simply ridiculous in the beginning, but they too will still feel some excitement as they begin to work. Likewise, other peoples’ enthusiasm will rub off on them and decision-making will become aligned.
Many studies have proven that internal motivators such as a vision have a much greater impact on an employee than tangible rewards, including raises and money. So what are you waiting for?! Supply yourself and/or your workforce with a vision and reap the benefits!
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