BurntHam: Create a Vision, Achieve Your Goals (part 6)

Friday, October 26, 2007

Create a Vision, Achieve Your Goals (part 6)

“Only extraordinary goals provoke extraordinary efforts.”
Hamel and Prahalad Competing for the Future

Maximizing a Vision

Once your vision is in place, don’t let it fall to the wayside. Keep it visible and reference it often. Also, you need to begin to live it, believe it, and strive for it. Setting the example will greatly impact those around you who are familiar with the goal.

Additionally, remember there are no boundaries! Your vision is what you want it to be, even if it may be nearly impossible. Remember, nothing great has ever been accomplished without first having envisioned it.

Also, doubting, or second-guessing the vision, will only make the impossibility of it a reality. Have the courage, discipline, and determination to believe in yourself and your organization. A vision is accomplished step-by-step, day-by-day. There will definitely be days of discouragement or setbacks, but having the vision and maintaining consistency will allow you to remain focused.

Initially, don’t expect to see miracles as soon as a vision is announced, although it may happen. Typically, it takes time for the vision to enter the hearts of your people and to begin motivating them. Often they have to hear it many times before they will remember it. Others have to see or hear peers talking and believing it before they will follow. Over time your vision will be a powerful influence on everyone. Create the vision, set the example, and then look back after several months and you will notice the difference.

So remember, don’t let your vision be pushed to the side. Instead, always have it out in front of you; live your vision every day. Only by doing this will your vision align, inspire, motivate, and direct you towards your ultimate destiny. As you create a vision, you will begin to achieve your goals, and you will live every day with direction and purpose!