Why would a leader ever want to be mean? It\'s all about the vision.
As a leader the kindest, godliest, thing we can do is Be Mean about the Vision ..
On the flip side, when everyone understands and embraces the vision, there is life, passion, growth, and success! And God will be glorified.
They wander off in random directions.
Where there is no vision, people perish.
We\'re going to need to be willing to do whatever it takes to keep the vision from being detoured or derailed.
Intentional.
Resolute.
Lovejoy offers a proven strategy for relentlessly Protecting our organization\'s guiding Vision: Develop a vision people are willing to die for Keep the vision alive in us Align everyone around the vision Keep the vision from being compromised or even hijacked One thing is certain--if our church or organization is going to accomplish its mission, we\'re going to need to be: Determined.
In Be Mean about the Vision , author Shawn Lovejoy challenges leaders to stay true to the vision--regaining and sustaining its trajectory over time.
It requires courage.
It requires commitment.
It requires consistency.
Why does this happen? Accomplishing the vision requires intentionality.
Even after short-term success, visions tend to blur, drift, and fade.
Almost every organization has a vision, but few stick to it over time.
Why would a leader ever want to be mean? It\'s all about the vision