Where there is no vision, the people perish." Sounds like an important skill for leaders! In this episode, Lee demystifies the critical leadership competency of Vision by breaking it down into specific behaviors and skills. He emphasizes the two aspects of being able to SEE and SHARE a compelling vision for the future, especially in a rapidly changing world. He introduces three practical tools for helping leaders do this. In part 1, he focuses on helping your team SEE the trends coming your way. He points out the limitation of traditional tools like SWOT analysis. Lee offers a more practical environmental scan method with logistical tips and facilitation tricks for leaders to engage their teams in meaningful discussions about the future.

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Key Takeaways:

• Specific tool for facilitating part 1 of a vision session with your team.
• Visionary leadership includes the ability to SEE and SHARE. Both matter.
• It's not the strongest who thrive; it is the most adaptive.
• Traditional SWOT analysis have several limitations.
• Alternative environmental scanning tools can provide a broader and more practical perspective.

Next episodes:

Part 2 - Creating or updating a Mission/Vision/Purpose statement - quickly and powerfully.

Part 3 - Bridging from here to there with focused Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Part 4 - Story telling to keep the vision vibrant and relevant.