How Leadership Connects Mission, Vision, and Values

Where I have seen leaders excel is when the focus and behavior are on the following:

• A clear understanding and agreement with Mission, Vision, and Values. Connection with all the stakeholders.
• A commitment to Muddy Boots, as in they go into the field and listen to customers, employees, stakeholders, and industry leaders.
• The creation of a 3-5 year strategy to move the organization forward and a toolbox that looks at data and adjusts the plan in the face of change. Adjust the strategy, but not the mission, vision, or values.
• Is relentless on talent.
• Is a coach with their team. Asks great questions, gives credit, and listens. Speaks last in meetings. Creates accountabilities for all.
• Represents the organization.
• Give credit when it goes well and own it when it does not.
• Lives by the Values of the organization.
• Understands that the real skill is to see ahead and react, what I call Radar.
• Have a board/advisor/stakeholder group that can problem-solve and bring value to any challenge.

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