IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE...

| I See A World Where... |

Do you recall Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speech that stated "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."?

As we all know, it wasn't the "I have a plan" speech...

It was about the world he could see. His vision for America. One person, imagining a world (his world) that did not yet exist.

It was inspirational. It rallied a nation.

What we find though, when it comes to casting a vision for a business, most owners don’t understand the need to develop a bold view of the impact on the world (your world) your business will create. They either make the mistake of having an inward/selfish vision (about how big your business will be or how many locations it will have etc.) or one that is too small because they are uncertain about the future.

"If your vision is small because you are uncertain of the future, you're missing the point of a vision in the first place!" 

- a Clarism

It’s a mistake to have a small or internal vision because the point of having a vision should be to inspire others to serve or change the world in some way for the better and create a long-term legacy.

"If people can't see the future impact of the business, they won't see themselves impacting the future of the business." 

- a Clarism

You should set a vision that is a yearning for a world that does not yet exist. If we live our purpose every day through our values, what impact will we have on the/our world in the next 10 - 20 years? It must be bold and inspirational to push you and your teams forward, even when the road ahead seems impossible.

Casting this inspiring vision creates a broader perspective and creates an even deeper commitment from your team. It helps them understand the need to align the business's evolution to become what it needs to be. They can feel it and be a part of it.

"If you want to build a boat, don't gather the men and women to garnish the materials, just give them a yearning for the vast and endless sea and they will do whatever it takes to build the boat!" 

- Paraphrase of quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Cast a vision of your world that is bigger than all of you combined and something you couldn't accomplish alone. Become the leader that people can believe in.

Can you imagine a world where…

- Organisations think and act human first

- Patients with cancer live long and healthy lives

- Mental health care is a normal part of everyday life

- There is harmony between humanity and technology

- Collaboration happens instantly

- Learning music is an essential part of everyone's life

- Everyone has consistent clean power

Our Clients certainly can.

So next time, when you consider how to cast your vision, you might want to ask yourself whether the vision is primarily about making a profit (you) or about making a difference (your world).

Dave Clare, CEO & Founder - Circle Leadership

WEEKLY CLARISM

Please see above...you get the point.