As leaders, success is rarely a matter of chance—it’s the result of intentional vision and strategic planning. At the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect, refocus, and set the foundation for the goals you want to achieve. This month, let’s explore how creating intention can transform your vision into a meaningful roadmap for success.
Why Vision Matters:
Your vision serves as your compass. It gives direction to your actions. Even the most ambitious goals can feel scattered or disconnected without a clear vision. A strong vision helps you define your "Why" and keeps you intentional around the activities, decisions, and people you will be involved with and in. In essence, it clarifies your priorities. It becomes easier to filter out distractions and rabbit trails. A strong vision helps to keep your teams committed to the direction that is outlined.
While a vision gives you the “what,” intention gives you the “how.” Setting daily or weekly intentions helps make those big-picture goals you have into actual steps you can take to reach that goal. It’s the commitment to align your mindset and actions with your vision.
Steps to Create Vision and Intention
Reflect on Your Purpose: Ask yourself what you want to achieve, and why does it matter?
Align Actions with Intentions: At the start of each week, ask yourself, "Which actions will bring me closer to my vision?"
Review and Adjust Regularly: Success isn’t a straight line. Schedule time for reflection to celebrate wins and adjust your plan as needed on your journey.
There are a few practical steps you can take to help with keeping vision and intention at the front of your mind. Use a daily journal and write down 1-2 intentions each morning to keep yourself focused. Prioritize your calendar to make sure it reflects your priorities (not just your obligations). Share your vision with your team. When others see your "why", it may help them want to help contribute to the "how". It always helps to bounce ideas off others and hold each other accountable.
Vision and intention are key to successful leadership. Your vision sets the destination, while your intentions fuel the journey. As you move through this beautiful new year, remember: It’s not just about achieving goals—it’s about leading with clarity, purpose, and alignment.
Questions to Consider:
What will you intentionally create this year?
What is an area in your life, career, or leadership that you need to refocus?
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