Articulating a Vision

Articulate a Vision - Communicate an actionable understanding of your motivations.

"Visualization and belief in a pattern of reality activates the creative power of realization." A. L. Lina

You can help a person find their motivation or inspiration when your words or actions resonate with their intentions so they can then see a way forward. Imaginative people may perceive something visual but what we all "see" in our "mind's eye" is a perception of a deeply held understanding of what is important - our values. A vision is values made visible. To aspire to a vision is to open up to inspiration that will ground us further in our values. When we articulate a vision we are acknowledging our values, providing others an opportunity to identify with what we stand for.

Individual and team success lies in accomplishing what you and the team members value most, and these values made visible constitute your vision of success. When you or your team aspire to a vision of success you are open to whatever reinforces the values of success that you hold, whatever touches your emotions and stimulates your individual or shared motivations. This vision is empowering because it affirms what's relevant, suggests what's possible and informs how that can be realized. It is actionable.

An individual or team learns to articulate his/her/their vision in Leadership Conversations by creating a unique physical object or computer graphic which unites diverse intentions and suggests aligning actions that support specific, high leverage outcomes. The process uncovers new significances, sheds light on assumptions and exposes new ideas and opportunities. The resulting object or graphic is a highly personalized reminder of what is important, providing a context for reflection and action.

This example may not be your vision but for someone else it profoundly articulates a vision of behavior that supports the often competing goals of innovation and implementation - "A Vision of Leadership for Collaboration and Innovation."