Comments on: Guest Post from Kay Plantes: The Power of Vision

By: winttery

winttery — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:32:57 +0000

i think “capturing what matters most (such as sustainability and good jobs) to the people who will transform reality into vision.” is valuable.there are so many things to do,while what we can capture is the most important. focus on the most important,and we could try our best to overcome difficults and achieve the dream.
and secone is that setting a direction, not merely elusive goals.with the direction ,we could find our efforts.
thanks very much for sharing these.

By: Finn

Finn — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:34:39 +0000

This is wonderful! For the ever helplessly unorganized, this is just the kind of planning that needs to be done! I think writing down your visions in a shematic order, even if they are not of a business mind. I’m going to give it a go too!

By: Terry

Terry — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:45:11 +0000

I couldn’t agree more!

I think creating a vision of where you want to get to is key. I remember reading a book about Benjamin Franklin and thinking “there’s a guy who knew what he wanted and tirelessly set about achieving it”.

I don’t think we do anything like enough to encourage our youngsters to create visions of what they want to achieve. Look at how many entrepreneurs we have in the millionaires lists that failed at school. Think how many more we might have if we set out a few more visions in people.

As the Cheshire said in Alice in Wonderland “if you don’t know where you’re going why does it matter which path you take”. Who want’s to live by that statement!

Visions away!!

By: Mary Kay Plantes

Mary Kay Plantes — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:34:26 +0000

Brad, Your questions are fodder for a book. In Ian's case, his vision came AFTER he figured out a solution to how to grow the business. Some small businesses start with a vision. My experience is that visions become more specific (versus generic) and more powerful AFTER you have worked through what will make your business unique. When there is a bridge to a better future, which a new business model can give you, you are more willing to imagine a significant outcome. For example, would Kennedy have envisioned for America putting a man on the moon if we have not first had a space flight operation and if Russia was not already ahead of us? One other thing about visions--they are ultimately about a deeper purpose for your business realized. Creating opportunity for others is a key part of Ian's deeper purpose--his vision reflects just that. .-= Mary Kay Plantes´s last blog ..Web 3.0 Demands Business Model Innovation =-.

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:26:22 +0000

Kay, Ian's business model sounds delightful and perfect for the times. I'm wondering: how does a vision statement take shape? Does the vision come first, and then the statement, or does an entrepreneur form the vision through the process of writing it out? Many companies seem to drift, without a well defined vision - or at least not one that is articulated. If I'm an entrepreneur/small business owner trying to form a clear vision, what are my first steps? .-= Brad Shorr´s last blog ..Elevate Your Mood with Food =-.