Vision Creation is Easy

I see a lot of courses offering training on how to create vision but everyday I see a lot of people creating visions and I believe that the true test for a leader is not the ability to create a vision but to see them through.

I have seen successful leaders realize their visions and I have looked at some of the strategies they applied to make them members of the rare few. Here are some of my observations.

1) They look for big gaps that require a solution - if the problem is not big enough and impact of the solution not magnificent enough - the vision is not a vision but simply a glance.

2) They connect the vision to reality including planning out resources that will be needed to bridge the gaps. Without the connection to reality - the vision is not a vision but simply a dream.

3) They are persistent in seeing the vision through and does not allow obstacles to get in the way. Without persistence - the vision is not a vision but simply a hobby.

4) They are flexible on the approach. Although they are clear on the desired outcome - they realize that challenges will be present and they constantly re-evaluate if the path they are currently taking is still the right path to get them through. Without this constant check and flexibility - the vision is not a vision but simply a task.

If you cannot make your vision realizable and see them through - a leader is not a visionary but simply a manager.