A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of vision and gave well-known examples of its power to drive companies forward and even transform the marketplace (The All-Powerful Force of Vision). There are many other examples we could consider, but the bottom line is – it works, and it’s a necessity to thrive and survive.

Sadly, however, many companies/organizations today don’t see it that way. While most would certainly not discard the notion of vision outright, in practice it doesn’t play a central role and commitment is only half-hearted. While it may be characterized as “vision apathy,” it actually (and tragically) often leads to “vision void.” Since understanding the “reason why” is the first step in identifying a solution, lets consider some of the most common reasons for vision taking “a back seat.” (more…)

A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.”

Ralph Lauren

Whether in the world of politics, business or sports, each of us can probably think of a competitive situation in which an alleged under-dog came back to win a contest, or an unlikely competitor successfully captured the prize from its competition. What did these people have that the favorite did not?

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