Imagination and Vision
If you're trying things in your career and business and they're not working as you'd hoped, it may not be the techniques and tools at fault. It may be that they're not connected to a compelling vision. Two of today's conversations were centered on vision and values. Both involved interesting business plans, but a central thread didn't hold them together. Vision and values provide that thread, whether discussing career direction, business strategy, or any other creative pursuit. When people feel stuck at some place in their lives, they've never had or lost touch with a clear vision of their paths. I like the book, Start With Why by Simon Sinek, and I feel like the things he points to help visions form, but the Why by itself isn't enough. It's only the beginning. If you're in a place where you are frustrated with how things are working for you, or you're feeling like you're spinning your wheels, please accept my offer of a free one-hour c...