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What Happened: Someone on the leadership team suggested it would be a good idea to identify our values. The regular agenda for the leadership team meetings was already jam-packed, and no one had time for an extra meeting to do this work, so the task was assigned to a . . . → Read More: 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Identifying Team Values In Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision, we provide this definition of vision: “Vision is knowing who you are, where you’re going, and what will guide the journey.” – Ken Blanchard and Jesse Lyn Stoner A much earlier definition I wrote is quoted by Zig Ziglar in Over the Top: . . . → Read More: Characteristics of an Effective Vision: Create a DRIVING Vision The events before, during and after the January 13 tragedy aboard the Costa Concordia point to a true failure of leadership at every level, from the captain who ran the luxury liner aground during a drive by “salute” off the island of Isola del Giglio to the chief executive Pier Luigi Foschi who denies any . . . → Read More: Lessons from the Costa Concordia: A Case For Company Values Have you ever been part of a team that magically came together? -where everyone thoroughly enjoyed being part of the team, worked together in synchronicity, and where you were really proud of what you accomplished? Over the years when I ask this question, I hear people share their experiences in all kinds of settings: . . . → Read More: Before You Decide Vision Is Passé: 8 Reasons Why Vision Matters Today’s post is a guest post by Mark Goulston, M.D. This article first appeared in the Los Angeles Times, distributed by Tribune Media Services. Dr. Goulston is a business psychiatrist, executive coach and author of Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone. Follow him on Twitter @MarkGoulston . . . → Read More: Seeing is Achieving Here’s a question I have been mulling over for awhile. I don’t have the answer and am hoping your responses will help provide some clarity. In the 1980’s and 90’s there was great interest in the topic of vision. Countless books, articles, and studies addressed the topic. However, in this current decade, I’ve noticed a . . . → Read More: What Happened to Vision? Your Thoughts? How long should your vision statement be? The answer: Long enough. Long enough to evoke a noble sense of purpose, provide a call to action, and describe a clear picture of your destination. These four vision statements work because they condense a lot of information into an inspiring statement that is quickly understood by . . . → Read More: Vision Statements That Work: The Long and Short of It . . . .. .. What makes a vision statement work? Why do some vision statements galvanize people toward great achievement while others cause your eyes to glaze over? What all great vision statements have in common is they provide an answer to these three questions: 1) Destination: Where are we going? . . . → Read More: The Key to Vision Statements That Work What do Zappos, Ben and Jerry’s, and Southwest Airlines have in common? They are all financially successful, values-driven companies. A lot of companies claim to be values-driven. They publish their values and use them in marketing messages. However, this does not necessarily mean their values guide decision-making and behaviors company-wide on a day-by-day basis. . . . → Read More: Five Easy Ways To Tell If An Organization Is Really Values-Driven |
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As a business consultant, author and executive, I have worked closely with leaders for 25 years helping create engaged workplaces that make positive impact on the world. I hope my blog is helpful for those who want to make a contribution, as a leader at work, in your community, in your family, or in your own life.
