20 Questions
What is the key to motivating people according to the content?
Including things they love
According to Warren R. Austin, 'If you would lift me, you must be on higher ground.' is a quote about leadership.
True
What was the motivation for the workers in the parachute factories during World War II?
Each stitch they made was part of a lifesaving operation
The motto of Spain was changed to ______________ after Columbus's journeys.
Plus Ultra
What did Steve Jobs say about finding your passion?
Keep looking until you find it
Vision is an optional quality of leadership.
False
What are the five questions to ask when identifying your vision?
Look Within You, Look Behind You, Look Around You, Look Above You, and Look Ahead of You
To increase your vision, focus on spending time with people who ____________________ you to dream bigger.
inspire
What is the result of not having a clear vision for your leadership?
You will lose value as a leader
Match the following quotes with their authors:
If you would lift me, you must be on higher ground. = Warren R. Austin The only way to do great work is to love what you do. = Steve Jobs Ne Plus Ultra = Spain's original motto Plus Ultra = Spain's new motto after Columbus's journeys
What motivates people most according to the content?
Who and what they love
Vision is an indispensable quality of leadership.
True
What did workers in the parachute factories during World War II think about as they sewed?
That each parachute might be the one worn by their husband, brother, or son.
The motto of Spain was changed to ______________ after Columbus's journeys.
Plus Ultra
What is the benefit of increasing your vision as a leader?
You will be able to see more and before the people you lead
You can develop leadership without vision.
False
What should you ask when trying to increase your vision?
Questions to help you see farther and wider
Match the following authors with their quotes:
If you would lift me, you must be on higher ground. = Warren R. Austin The only way to do great work is to do what you love. = Steve Jobs Ne Plus Ultra = Spain's motto before Columbus's journeys
You can find your vision by looking within yourself.
True
To increase your vision, spend time with people who ____________________ you to dream bigger.
inspire
Study Notes
The Importance of Vision in Leadership
- Vision is an indispensable quality of leadership, without which a team's energy ebbs, deadlines are missed, and production falls.
- Vision gives significance to the otherwise meaningless details of our lives, brings order to chaos, and brings a team together.
Benefits of Clear Vision
- Sets direction for a leader's life, like a road map, prioritizing both action and values.
- Creates passion, lighting a fire within leaders that can spread to others.
- Enables leaders to see more and before others, making them more effective.
Types of People in Relation to Vision
- Wanderers: People who never see it.
- Followers: People who see it but never pursue it on their own.
- Achievers: People who see it and pursue it.
- Leaders: People who see it, pursue it, and help others see and pursue it.
Preparing for Vision
- One needs to prepare for vision by anticipating it and being excited about what's ahead.
- When we possess positive anticipation, we're highly motivated and diligently prepare.
What You See Is What You Get
- What you believe you can achieve is what you will receive.
- Leaders understand that they have to believe it to see it, while others say, "I have to see it to believe it."
Increasing Your Capacity for Vision
- Know that there is always more "more and before" out there, and strive to increase your ability to see more and before.
- Develop a process for finding more "more and before" by testing, failing, learning, improving, and re-entering.
- Spend time with people who inspire you to see more and before.
- Ask questions that will help you increase your "more and before".
- Intentionally grow every day to increase your capacity for "more and before".
Personal Ownership of the Vision
- One cannot achieve a dream or vision unless they own it.
- When you own your dream, it fits, provides energy, and feels fulfilling.
- Leaders cannot get others to buy into a vision unless they own it themselves.### The Importance of Vision
- A leader without a clear vision is only a leader in name
- Vision comes from within and cannot be borrowed from someone else
- Passion is what drives vision, and it's essential to identify what fires you up and keeps you awake at night
Seeking Vision
- Look within yourself to discover your vision
- Identify your passions and what you feel deeply about
- Reflect on your past experiences, successes, and failures to inform your vision
The Process of Seeking Vision
- Look behind you: what have you learned from your experiences?
- Look around you: what is happening to others that can inform your vision?
- Look above you: what does your higher power (if applicable) expect of you?
- Look ahead of you: what is the big picture, and what does the future hold?
Painting a Picture of Your Vision
- A clear picture of your vision is essential to inspire and motivate others
- The picture should include the horizon (the possibilities), the sun (hope and warmth), mountains (challenges), birds (inspiration), flowers (rest stops), the path (direction), and yourself (commitment)
Developing the Visionary Within You
- Identify your vision by asking and answering the five questions (look within, behind, around, above, and ahead)
- Increase your vision by spending time with people who inspire you, asking questions, and developing a vision growth plan
The Importance of Vision in Leadership
- Vision is an indispensable quality of leadership, without which a team's energy ebbs, deadlines are missed, and production falls.
- Vision gives significance to the otherwise meaningless details of our lives, brings order to chaos, and brings a team together.
Benefits of Clear Vision
- Sets direction for a leader's life, like a road map, prioritizing both action and values.
- Creates passion, lighting a fire within leaders that can spread to others.
- Enables leaders to see more and before others, making them more effective.
Types of People in Relation to Vision
- Wanderers: People who never see it.
- Followers: People who see it but never pursue it on their own.
- Achievers: People who see it and pursue it.
- Leaders: People who see it, pursue it, and help others see and pursue it.
Preparing for Vision
- One needs to prepare for vision by anticipating it and being excited about what's ahead.
- When we possess positive anticipation, we're highly motivated and diligently prepare.
What You See Is What You Get
- What you believe you can achieve is what you will receive.
- Leaders understand that they have to believe it to see it, while others say, "I have to see it to believe it."
Increasing Your Capacity for Vision
- Know that there is always more "more and before" out there, and strive to increase your ability to see more and before.
- Develop a process for finding more "more and before" by testing, failing, learning, improving, and re-entering.
- Spend time with people who inspire you to see more and before.
- Ask questions that will help you increase your "more and before".
- Intentionally grow every day to increase your capacity for "more and before".
Personal Ownership of the Vision
- One cannot achieve a dream or vision unless they own it.
- When you own your dream, it fits, provides energy, and feels fulfilling.
- Leaders cannot get others to buy into a vision unless they own it themselves.### The Importance of Vision
- A leader without a clear vision is only a leader in name
- Vision comes from within and cannot be borrowed from someone else
- Passion is what drives vision, and it's essential to identify what fires you up and keeps you awake at night
Seeking Vision
- Look within yourself to discover your vision
- Identify your passions and what you feel deeply about
- Reflect on your past experiences, successes, and failures to inform your vision
The Process of Seeking Vision
- Look behind you: what have you learned from your experiences?
- Look around you: what is happening to others that can inform your vision?
- Look above you: what does your higher power (if applicable) expect of you?
- Look ahead of you: what is the big picture, and what does the future hold?
Painting a Picture of Your Vision
- A clear picture of your vision is essential to inspire and motivate others
- The picture should include the horizon (the possibilities), the sun (hope and warmth), mountains (challenges), birds (inspiration), flowers (rest stops), the path (direction), and yourself (commitment)
Developing the Visionary Within You
- Identify your vision by asking and answering the five questions (look within, behind, around, above, and ahead)
- Increase your vision by spending time with people who inspire you, asking questions, and developing a vision growth plan
This quiz assesses understanding of the importance of vision in leadership, and how it affects team energy, productivity, and collaboration. It highlights the consequences of lacking vision and the benefits of having it.
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