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Today is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. On this day we celebrate the life and work of one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. 
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Scoop.it!
If you’re job hopping, serially starting companies, or constantly burned out, ask yourself: why is this happening? Chances are, it’s as simple as not being on a mission that you care about. When you’re really doing something you love, stress can actually improve productivity (this isn’t necessarily founded in science, just personal observation), whereas when you’re drudging along, stress compounds an already adverse circumstance.
So what makes a mission that doesn’t suck?
The best missions, it would seem, are those keep you cranking day after day. They’re ambitious, improbable, and fundamentally thrilling. Some of the loftiest are missions that can never quite be fulfilled. Google’s famously is “to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.” Starbucks wants to “inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.” Whole Foods believes that“companies, like individuals, must assume their share of responsibility as tenants of Planet Earth.”
AlGonzalezinfo's insight:
My mission is to help current and #futureleaders everywhere create cultures full of transparency and free of fear, instead of the opposite. It motivates me every day.
What is your mission?
AlGonzalezinfo's comment,
January 10, 2013 5:39 AM
Good question Jean-Phillipe. In my experience, things like possible organizational changes or possible layoffs are the types of issues that can lead to lots of fear. My guiding light is to talk openly about the reality the team is facing and what is being done about it. It is key to make it safe for staff to openly share their concerns and address their concerns openly. The opposite will result in negative watercooler talk and growing distortions that make everything worse. Big topic here.
Jean-Philippe D'HALLUIN's comment,
January 10, 2013 4:37 PM
Thank You Al for your point of view. Conscious fear may be acceptable only if followed by positive transformal action.
Michal Zachar's comment,
January 10, 2013 4:40 PM
All mankind is in bondage. Each faith is slavery (and unlimited faith in the power of love). Yes every so-called "giving a heart full of love" (not because we think we can, but because we want), every religion, every church, every synagogue, every such temple is nothing but a prison with open doors. A door to them are deliberately open so provoked in you the illusion that you are not in jail. And what will happen when i close this door?
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Scoop.it!
Visioning enables leaders to realize that the future really is their own creation, personally, professionally and relationally. In these three areas they can change their organizations and change the lives of their employees. Visioning is where all improvement can be made personally and collectively. Choosing realties that are better than the ones we currently have is what Visioning enable leaders to do.
AlGonzalezinfo's insight:
This works for business and personal strategic planning
AlGonzalezinfo's comment,
May 6, 2013 2:57 PM
My comment about Apple cider was a reply to a question from another curator, who asked about it.
Rudolf Kabutz's comment,
May 6, 2013 2:58 PM
Actually when this specialist wants to analyze the toxic bacteria, he chases them out of their hiding places with applecider vinegar, and voila, they appear in his testing procedures.
Rudolf Kabutz's comment,
May 6, 2013 2:59 PM
Thanks, I understand the thread of the conversation now.
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Lesson #8: Great leaders paint a vivid picture of a better tomorrow.
Leaders can never, never, never grow weary of articulating their vision. They must be clear and concrete. They have to help their followers seewhat they see