I just spent an hour with a client who was wrestling with a big project.
Lots of moving parts. Lots of pressure.
When I asked him where to begin, he wasn’t sure.
So I asked: “What’s your vision? How do you want this to go?”
After some reflection, he shared a clear, inspiring picture of success.
From there, we mapped out the steps to get there.
It was simple—but powerful.
Here’s the thing: in leadership we spend so much time in strategy—firefighting, reacting, making tactical decisions—that we often lose sight of the bigger picture.
As Jim Collins and Bill Lazier remind us in BE 2.0:
“Strategy is how one intends to go about attaining a desired end. It is the means to an end.
It is wholly impossible to have an effective strategy unless you are crystal clear about the end point.”
Vision must drive strategy. And strategy must guide tactics. Not the other way around.
And if you don’t share that vision with your team, how can they know where they’re going?
So my question for you:
👉 Where have you got lost in strategy?
👉 Where could you carve out one hour this week to return to your vision—so that both you and your team are clear on the destination?
#Leadership #Vision #Strategy #CompassionateLeadership #GoalSetting
