One of the great routes to disaster is to put the horse before the cart; in business terms this translates into running a business without having crystallised the vision into an inspirational statement that sits in the mind, and is the final arbiter in decisions about what is worthwhile.
Know what is compelling about your organisation and make sure that everyone in your world knows what it as well.
How else would people know if they were acting in the best interests of the organisation?
You may be surrounded by people who know what the vision is, but don’t buy into it. These are the real naysayers; always surround yourself with people who challenge and test every aspect of the decision making process; every aspect that is, except your values and your vision. Real naysayers should be shown the door because they will not only rot your teeth, they will also rot the teeth of those around you.
So if you haven’t got a vision and the commitment of the key people in the organisation to it, deal with it today.
The simplest things can often take a long time to get right, and they often need the help of outsiders to create.
A vision is like a well cut diamond: it takes a long time to cut and polish, and it needs to be in a prominent and enduring setting to show it off to best effect.
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