We all want a thrilling, compelling vision.
Not the corporate kind.
Not the vague “someday” version.
The kind that actually does something to us.
A vision that pulls us forward when the pressure is on.
A vision that makes the sacrifice make sense.
A vision that gives today meaning because it’s connected to something bigger.
Most leaders think vision is a statement you write once, laminate, and hang on a wall.
That’s not vision.
That’s décor.
Real vision creates tension between where you are and where you’re headed.
That tension isn’t a flaw—it’s fuel.
When vision is missing or fuzzy, leadership gets heavy:
You stay busy but unfocused.
You react instead of choose.
You say yes to good things that quietly steal from the right ones.
But when vision is clear—and compelling—something shifts:
Decisions get lighter.
Trade-offs make sense.
Discipline feels purposeful instead of punishing.
Short-term discomfort has meaning because it’s serving a longer arc.
Vision answers a demanding question:
What future is worth organizing my life and leadership around?
Strong vision doesn’t just describe what you want to build.
It shapes how you show up today.
It clarifies what to pursue.
What to refuse.
What to endure.
What to initiate.
And here’s the part most leaders miss:
Vision isn’t about certainty.
It’s about direction.
You don’t need the whole map.
You need a future compelling enough that it keeps pulling you forward when motivation fades and pressure rises.
Identity gives you clarity and strength.
Values give you guardrails for courage and integrity.
Vision gives you direction for focus and impact.
Without it, leadership becomes exhausting.
With it, effort has meaning.
So here’s the question worth sitting with:
Is the future you’re aiming at compelling enough to shape your next decision?
Because leaders don’t drift into impact.
They move toward it—one intentional move at a time.
One Intentional Move 