The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.1
—Helen Keller
While the purpose is an overarching reason for being (why am I here), a vision is a very specific destination. The vision is what a leader is creating, both in specific aspects of his or her life and in all of life. For example, a purpose could be to improve the lives of youth, a vision would be to start a specific youth program. A purpose could be to be a healer; a vision might be to become a doctor, social worker, or coach.
Much has been written about visions, and the role of having a vision. However, some truths about visions bear repeating. Although written about organizations, John Kotter’s book, Why Change Fails, states that one of the ...
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