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Effectively Communicating Your Vision
- Authors
- Name
- Jason Ehmke
- @jason_ehmke
Imagine yourself standing in front of your team, your heart thumping with the weight of what you're about to share. You're not just giving a speech; you're building a whole new world. Every word you say, every gesture you make, every expression you wear, is like a brushstroke on the canvas of their minds.
You're talking about making a real difference. You're setting a mission, not just a to-do list. You're laying out a path, not just a list of actions. You're setting a destination, not just ticking off goals.
You instill the values, principles, and beliefs that will guide your team on this journey. You're setting a moral compass, not just a set of rules. You're shaping character, not just dictating behavior.
A painting isn't just about what's visible; it's also about the unseen. It's about the spaces between the strokes, the silence between the words. It's about what's left for the team to discover, to interpret, to make their own.
When you're done, step back and let your team take in the painting. Let them see the vision, the world you've envisioned, the future you're inviting them to build.
That's what real leadership is. It's about showing, not just telling. It's about inspiring, not just commanding. It's about empowering, not just controlling.