Big Vision

Module 3 of my "Inspired Leadership Coaching Programme" covers vision and motivation, and it's something I come back to on a regular basis, but particularly as I start a New Year.  I've been inspired by other's visions for 2006 - particularly Nicola Cairncross' who posted hers on the world wide web for everyone to see!  But also by close family and friends who've received big shocks and upsets in 2005 but are using them to make changes this year based on what they've learnt about who and what is most important to them:they are the lucky ones - the ones who realise before it's too late to do anything about it.  Unfortunately, there are many people who don't have a vision for the life they wish to lead and the person they wish to become, or who simply hope that wishful thinking will get them where they want to be!  These are the people who make New Year's resolutions about being a better boss, working for a better boss, losing weight, being fitter, or spending less time at work and more time with the people they love, but who do nothing about it....

These thoughts are good as far as they go, but they're not specific or detailed enough to drive you into action.  You need to really experience the pain of your present situation, of staying stuck, and the pleasure (or gain)in your new situation.  You need to imagine and think not of your goals but from them - see yourself being and doing the things you want.  Your vision needs to be so shiny,  big and attractive that it pulls you forward like a magnet - it drives you to create the plans and take the actions necessary to move you in the right direction.  So....... even a big vision is not enough - but if you put your energy into doing the mental work it's a huge first step to taking the actions that will make your vision a reality!