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The Purpose of having a Vision
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Article Overview: Gain clarity on the difference between Vision, Mission and Purpose and how they interlink.
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The Purpose of having a Vision
Vision,
Mission, Purpose, the three supporting columns of every business and
also of our life. For a long time I struggled with grasping what the
difference was between Vision, Mission and Purpose and why they were so
important. Then I suddenly realized that our Vision was giving direction to
our Purpose. Here is why.
Your Vision is like your guiding light. Your Vision for a desired
outcome, may it be for a relationship, work matter, social engagement,
your business, your life; your Vision will dictate all the other steps
that you must take. Your Vision will give substance to your mission and
give form to your purpose.
Therefore let me start by giving you 2 examples of how Vision,
Mission and Purpose could look:
Your Vision: To create an environmental friendly society.
Your Mission: (the actions you need to take): To ensure that your
community will recycle within the next 2 years.To educate others, to
educate yourself and to secure the resources (money, workforce,
participants and sponsers) to accomplish your task in the given time
frame.
Your Purpose: Doing it, being creative, acting on your Vision. Many
may argue that the Purpose needs to be more defined, that it needs to
have a practical application. And for your business that may be
appropriate.
However, ultimately our Purpose is to be, to do, to create.
It is our Vision for something that
defines how we are, what we do and what we create. It is our Vision that
is our instrument for change, for rising to the challenge, for living
our purpose, our Purpose of being Alive.
Let me give you another example:
Your Vision: To create a stress free and violence free environment.
Your Mission: To educate yourself and others on how stress and
violence can be reduced, to commit to communicating your knowledge, to
commit to set an example by reducing violence and stress in your own
life within the next 6 months.
Your Purpose:
to do it, to be it, to create.
Vision is the key, the motivator, without having a Vision your energy and efforts will
be chaotic and uncoordinated.
Once you have expressed your vision you
will need to take these 4 important steps:
- You need to become committed to the cause.
- You need to allocate time and resources.
- You need to develop a plan and then follow through on it.
- You need to take ownership and become a leader.
What is important to you? What is your Vision for your Life, your Work? And if you need any help to become more clear on how to achieve what you want then give me a call or send me an email.
With my best wishes for your success,
Christiane Pohl
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About the Author: Christiane Pohl RSS for Christiane's articles - Visit Christiane's website She has been working for many years as a coach and mentor with professionals in international companies. Her clients say that she has the gift of helping them identify what is most important to them, find solutions to challening situations and enable them to change and develop. She is considered to be resourceful, committed and practical with a healthy sense of humor. She has a diverse background which includes 20 years experience as a Manager in International Hotel Companies in Germany, Switzerland, England and Greece. Click here to visit Christiane's website  
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Re: Essential Leadership skills
- Vision
Values
Mission
Strategic Thinking
Decision Making
Communication
Team Bonding
People Development
Coaching / Mentoring / Guiding / Grooming
Presentation
Thanks
Robert
Re: LEADERS
- Nice post, i like the Doers and the listeners comments
from my handbook 8.5 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LEADERSHIP?
Planning
Problem Solving
Vision
Innovation
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Delegation
Communication
Self-Development
Relationship Building
Commercial
Financial skills
Personal Energy
Ethics
Transparency
Even there I see that we are missing "PASSION"
Re: Success
- I study success intently, and would like to share:
Here's two excellent and nearly identical success-formulas from a couple of the world's masters.
FIRST FORMULA:
1. Passionate Desire
2. Clear, Definite Purpose
3. Committed Decision
4. Take Action In Faith
(Bonus Secret Sauce: 5. Repeat Consistently)
I made a video about this, but am not allowed to link it yet. Google "Ryze Success Steps" for it.
Oh, and this is Napoleon Hill's (Master Of Success Laws)'s Formula.
SECOND FORMULA:
1. Passionate Desire
2. Understand It Is Already Done (Faith)
3. Relax & Allow It To Unfold (Go about your life calmly)
This one is courtesy of Abraham-Hicks (inspiration for the movie The Secret).
Hope that helps!
Re: Ideas For Business
- Hello Lucy,
you may consider this list for Ideas for Business: (Top 23 list)
Rank Company
1 Google
2 Genentech
3 Wegmans Food Markets
4 Container Store
5 Whole Foods Market
6 Network Appliance
7 S.C. Johnson & Son
8 Boston Consulting Grp.
9 Methodist Hospital Sys.
10 W.L. Gore & Associates
11 Cisco Systems
12 David Weekley Homes
13 Nugget Market
14 Qualcomm
15 American Century Invest.
16 Starbucks Coffee
17 Quicken Loans
18 Station Casinos
19 Alston & Bird
20 QuikTrip
21 Griffin Hospital
22 Valero Energy
23 Vision Service Plan
Different Hats
- CEO Sales & Marketing & Leadership Development Company
Strategic Vision 10
Alliances & Growth Strategies 10
Hiring & Managing People 8
Mentoring 8-9
Strategic Planning for Clients 10
Execution of Marketing Campaigns 9-10 (i have great people who do the nitty gritty)
Financial Management 9
Bookkeeping 3 (outsourced as I really hate the fine details like GST0
Administrative Follow Up 6-7 (again have great staff)
Writing & Publishing 9 (getting better all the time!)
Speaking 10 (so I have been told)
Self Promotion 9-10
Web development & Promotion 6-7 (learning more and have brought on players who are 10+)
Babysitting Employees (1 - wont do it, that's why I work so hard to hire and motivate the people I have)
Great topic Kevin!!
Jude
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