2. Inspire a Shared Vision

Without willing followers, there can be no leaders. And Inspire a Shared Vision is the practice that sets leaders apart from other credible people. Leaders engage others in tying their personal dreams to the aspirations of the group to create a shared vision. Only then will these followers commit their talents, time, and energy to working together to achieve greatness.

Passion to make a difference drives leaders to gaze across the horizon of time and imagine the unique opportunities in store when they and their constituents arrive at a distant destination. With no signposts or road maps, exemplary leaders boldly and creatively ...

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