Vision 5
HI. I am Abiodun Fijabi. Welcome to another edition of Leading Right.
According to Nanus, a visionary creates a “realistic, credible, attractive future for the organization,” Every organization or nation thrives on vision. There is no group that does not desire an attractive future. We all hope for a nation where things work, and where we are ruled by civilized laws and not by the will of a few selfish individuals. We long for a truly democratic leadership that seeks for the common good of the vast majority of our people. We hope for a more secure community where armed robbers are not lords of the night or agonies of the daylight. We wish our roads were safer. We desire a better education that assures us a better future for our kids. We hope for an industrial revolution that harnesses our numerous resources into finished products that meet genuine needs of our people and increase the quality of our lives.
At the individual and family levels, our wishes are legion. Each of us wants a better life. We desire a great career or hopes for a business breakthrough. For some, their wish is to get closer to God and increase their level of spirituality. Some of others will like to drop a habit that is inhibiting them from reaching their full potentials. Most of us desire greater family intimacy and wish we could increase our family’s financial base.
In our communities, I know of many who will want their lives to count more. They are not satisfied with their levels of contribution to the society. They want to help the poor, care for the orphans and make lives easier for the widows. They want to help fight corruption and put many Nigerians back to work. They are genuine people and genuinely desire a change.
We all hope for a better future but how many actually see this future? How many have an idea of what should be done? How many have a set of blueprints that will drive their lives, families, businesses and communities to this attractive future? How many are so passionate by the change they seek that they are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to create it? How many see vividly the way in the wilderness and the water in the desert?
A vision is a roadmap to follow. Vision sets the agenda for change and gives us a roadmap into our future. It channels our energies and focuses our resources. We are not left in the dark. There is a clear path in the wilderness of life. The compass of our vision constantly points to the north; from where we find our bearing. With our natural eyes, we see hopelessness, but with the eyes of our minds we see the way to follow to an attractive future.
Dear listener. Stop to think about an attractive future you desire to create. It may be for you, your family, your ministry or your business. It may be a contribution you desire to make to the larger society. Take time off work to seek a solitary place to write it out your vision for the future. Write as many pages as you could without any distraction. Someone has suggested 50 pages. Now, don’t feel intimidated by that. Remember, your contribution is worth so much it can fill many more pages of history. But you must be clear minded about what you are going to become. So, learn to write out as much as you can. Have a great weekend.
According to Nanus, a visionary creates a “realistic, credible, attractive future for the organization,” Every organization or nation thrives on vision. There is no group that does not desire an attractive future. We all hope for a nation where things work, and where we are ruled by civilized laws and not by the will of a few selfish individuals. We long for a truly democratic leadership that seeks for the common good of the vast majority of our people. We hope for a more secure community where armed robbers are not lords of the night or agonies of the daylight. We wish our roads were safer. We desire a better education that assures us a better future for our kids. We hope for an industrial revolution that harnesses our numerous resources into finished products that meet genuine needs of our people and increase the quality of our lives.
At the individual and family levels, our wishes are legion. Each of us wants a better life. We desire a great career or hopes for a business breakthrough. For some, their wish is to get closer to God and increase their level of spirituality. Some of others will like to drop a habit that is inhibiting them from reaching their full potentials. Most of us desire greater family intimacy and wish we could increase our family’s financial base.
In our communities, I know of many who will want their lives to count more. They are not satisfied with their levels of contribution to the society. They want to help the poor, care for the orphans and make lives easier for the widows. They want to help fight corruption and put many Nigerians back to work. They are genuine people and genuinely desire a change.
We all hope for a better future but how many actually see this future? How many have an idea of what should be done? How many have a set of blueprints that will drive their lives, families, businesses and communities to this attractive future? How many are so passionate by the change they seek that they are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to create it? How many see vividly the way in the wilderness and the water in the desert?
A vision is a roadmap to follow. Vision sets the agenda for change and gives us a roadmap into our future. It channels our energies and focuses our resources. We are not left in the dark. There is a clear path in the wilderness of life. The compass of our vision constantly points to the north; from where we find our bearing. With our natural eyes, we see hopelessness, but with the eyes of our minds we see the way to follow to an attractive future.
Dear listener. Stop to think about an attractive future you desire to create. It may be for you, your family, your ministry or your business. It may be a contribution you desire to make to the larger society. Take time off work to seek a solitary place to write it out your vision for the future. Write as many pages as you could without any distraction. Someone has suggested 50 pages. Now, don’t feel intimidated by that. Remember, your contribution is worth so much it can fill many more pages of history. But you must be clear minded about what you are going to become. So, learn to write out as much as you can. Have a great weekend.
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