Full speed ahead

Author: None
Publisher:
Publish Date: None
Features: When do we need a vision? Usually, it's when development, change, and opportunities are on the horizon, because only with a vision can we ensure we're moving in the right direction. But when we can't be sure about the future, when we lose faith in leadership, the organization, or ourselves, we also need a vision. We need to shift from focusing on "what's next?" to concentrating on "what should we do first?" Let's go back to the fundamental questions: Who are you? Where are you heading? What will guide you along the way? That is, you need a vision. If we want to succeed, we must start here—or re-examine it. When we are doing meaningful work that we truly want to do, we will find that our productivity and creativity far exceed our imagination. In this book, Ken Blanchard and Jesse Stoner show us how to set a vision for your company and your personal life. Such a vision will unleash your power and potential to help you move "full steam ahead!" They use numerous practical and effective examples of vision to tell us how to set a long-term goal that guides your daily actions. Through a small story between the two of them, the book reveals many valuable lessons and insights. One of the two protagonists in the story—Jim Carpenter is the president of a medium-sized insurance company, who initially did not set a vision for his company. Although the company was doing well, Jim strongly felt it could do even better. Eli's arrival brought new perspectives. Together, they discovered that a successful vision should have three key elements: a meaningful purpose, clear values, and a future blueprint. They also found that by understanding how to create, communicate, and execute a vision, people can see the immense power and vitality of vision.