People still don't believe me...

Every time I begin working with a new program… 

Every time I begin coaching a new client…

And at the beginning of every new year, I ask the same question…

“What’s your vision?”

And after all these years, I still get blank looks.

And yet, every piece of research on highly effective teams talks about the team having a vision, clear direction, or common purpose.

In fact, having a vision or a clear purpose is the very first thing that gets noted.

Which makes sense. I mean, if you don’t know where you’re heading, how do you know when you get there?

Think about it…

How can a team come together to accomplish goals if they don’t know what the goals are for? What’s the end game?

And while I hate to be a nag, I will keep talking about vision because it is just that important. It’s that critical to the development and success of every single team!!!

When people share a common vision or purpose, there’s a sense of belonging—a feeling of connectedness.

And when people feel connected, that sense of belonging to something, they’re more willing to push through adversity. The vision or purpose becomes the “gas” that keeps the vehicle (aka your program) running.

Which directly impacts employee satisfaction, performance, and the holy grail… RETENTION rates!

Don’t believe me? Stay tuned for next week when I share an experiment I did during my workshop at the NAEYC national conference last Fall.

And in the meantime, check out my new resource on “The Power of Purpose.”

See you next Tuesday!