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People want to be part of something larger than themselves.  They want to be part of something that they’re really proud of, that they’ll fight for, sacrifice for, that they trust” Howard Schultz, CEO, Starbucks

leadership copyI was recently reading a great article in the Success Magazine by leadership expert, speaker and author John C Maxwell.  Titled Looking Upward – Use your vision to guide an effective team, it covered how to convey your vision to your team.  Below is a brief summary of some of the things he had to say.

“Great leaders understand the value and power of their words.  They know that crafting and sharing a well-developed vision can change a person, a team, and ultimately a company.  When a leader defines the vision and communicates it effectively, others not only see the big picture, but also see how they can contribute to the organization’s mission.

A powerful and compelling vision makes this possible.  It allows you to bridge the gap between your current reality and the way things could or should be in the future.

Good leaders are driven by their vision and are dissatisfied with the status quo.  Great leaders always keep in mind that they must share their vision and get their team to join the

10 Tips for Conveying Your Vision

  1. Winston Churchill said “Before you can inspire with emotion, you must be swamped with it yourself “ The first person who should be excited about your vision is you
  2. Appeal to people’s hearts. Engage people’s hearts by giving them a reason to care about your vision.
  3. Speak to their goals.  Spend time learning about the goals of your people and connect the vision of the organization with their goals
  4. Keep it simple. The best communicators take the complex and make it simple.
  5. Paint a clear picture with your words. People think and remember in pictures.  To drive your vision home, give people an idea for the mind and a picture for their heart.
  6. Eyes on the prize.  Decide which beliefs, actions and behaviours will be necessary for your group to create and the results you want, then communicate this to your team.
  7. Explain the benefits of buying in.  People rarely do anything until they see the personal, measurable benefits of taking action.
  8. Include clear action steps.  What is one thing your team can do now in order to move the organization toward your goals, and how can you clear a path for them to get started
  9. Model personal commitment. Never forget that your team will see inconsistencies in your language and behaviour if you aren’t fully dedicated.  Be vigilant and hold yourself to a high standard
  10. Create a community. Good leaders and visionaries create a sense of family and a sense of destiny.  They want to know that their contributions are valued and important.”

These points are very relevant to my businesses and those who I coach and train, assisting people to engage with their own and/or their company’s vision

In my new role as Chairperson for the Emerald PCYC (Police-Citizens Youth Club), I will need to become very comfortable with using these points.  A not-for-profit organization, the PCYC’s vision is to enhance communities through youth development and deliver high quality youth, early intervention and crime prevention programs.  Conveying this vision clearly and in an engaging manner is something I am committed to doing.

So my question to you is …. How well do you convey the vision of your company?

I’d like to leave you with a short movie  – The Essence of Leadership http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/the-essence-of-leadership/

Until next time

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