Part 3: True Vision

For me, the Chapter entitled, “It’s Not Just the Leader’s Vision” really stood out. More often than not people view leadership as a clear cut path of one individual that everyone else must follow. Yet, this is far from the true of the matter. Leaders should look to the future but not already with a predetermined “my way or the highway” state of mind, but instead with a mind open to all the possibilities the future has to offer. They should not only have this open mind toward future endeavors but also when it comes to working with others and listening to their ideas and concerns, to ensure the end result is the best version it can possibly be. One page 108, it states, “What people really want to hear is not the leader’s vision. They want to hear their own aspirations. They want to hear how their dreams will come true and their hopes will be fulfilled.” This perfectly expresses the idea that in order to be a successful leader, you have to include other’s ideas and ambitions. If all members are involved not only will everyone be more involved in the execution of the goal, but also they will feel a greater sense of accomplishment and pride in their work. Moreover, when people feel a connection to what they are working on the end result comes out better because their dedication shows through to their work. Next time you are faced with a leadership position, just remember it is not just you, who has an effect on the project; every member has just as much power over the outcome. In a way it is like present-day monarchs, at first glance they may seem to have all the power but they are just the glue holding it together while everyone else helps to ensure the forward advancement of the country.