Comments on: Why Vision Is More Important Than Strategy

By: ali @ an ordinary mom

ali @ an ordinary mom — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:14:00 +0000

I’ve been trying to craft, along with my husband, a family vision statement, and for me personally, a mothering vision statement, and reading this today has breathed new life into what I fully expect to be a very rewarding process and experience!

It was a blessing to read this today!

By: 3 Blogs Young Leaders Should Follow. « The Strife

3 Blogs Young Leaders Should Follow. « The Strife — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:57:26 +0000

[...] complex issues of leadership like vision and strategy (seen in this article for example: “Why Vision is more Important than Strategy.”). But his blog does not just deal with big issues, as Hyatt often covers the benefits of various [...]

By: Details or Big Picture? | Business Consulting Services | Management Consultant Firm

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:53:51 +0000

[...] recently read a blog by Michael Hyatt, an incredible leader in my opinion. He was reflecting on VISION versus STRATEGY, which is more important? In this post, he clarifies that the vision is the what and the strategy [...]

By: The Value of Vision and Solution Description « Manifest Vision Solutions

The Value of Vision and Solution Description « Manifest Vision Solutions — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:57:58 +0000

[...] Here’s another example of the importance of vision: Why Vision is More Important than Strategy [...]

By: Ellen

Ellen — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:26:00 +0000

I absolutely agree with you on vision being critical. Any organization attempting major change needs direction and guardrails in order for people to internalize the “why” to change and understand “what it takes” so they can make the rights choices on the journey. See our opinion:
http://blog.manifestvisionsolutions.com/2012/03/07/the-value-of-vision-and-solution-description/

By: John Weirick

John Weirick — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:34:00 +0000

I’ve also been thinking about vision recently. It seems that best understanding of one’s vision is through the process of questions: http://wp.me/p1UEaY-js

Thanks for sharing, Michael.

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Share Hope. | Epicenter Languages — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:01:00 +0000

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By: Nadine Stevens

Nadine Stevens — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:21:00 +0000

Hi there,

Thanks for sharing this with us. We all need a vision. But vision alone is not enough. We need to act on it. Also if we know we can have it by existing means available, it’s not really a vision, it’s only a just a to-do list. A real vision comes from something that did not exist before=D.

Thanks,

Nadine

By: ThatGuyKC

ThatGuyKC — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:21:00 +0000

I can’t begin to tell you how badly I needed to read this. I’m in a place in my life/career where I’m struggling with my current reality and frustrated by the how. Apparently, I’ve been distracted by the wrong thing. Thank you for the practical encouragement to define and focus on the what while trusting God to provide.

God bless.

By: Young Yoon

Young Yoon — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:23:00 +0000

Thank you Michael. I just wanted to say “Thank you!”

By: Serenity J. Banks

Serenity J. Banks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:32:00 +0000

Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that really strike home for me. The suggestion to write our visions in present tense… what affirmation that brings. To view what we are to do as though we have already done it? Outstanding. I’ve come to sense a difference in those who believe in God and those who believe in God’s plan. Those who already trust in the outcome are much more ready to act. Thank you for an inspiring post, Michael.

By: Tim Miller

Tim Miller — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:18:00 +0000

Wow!! Compeling stuff. I have a meting planed with my new team in a week and a day off scheduled to catch God’s vision for our miniisrty Monday. These thoughts could not have come at a better time. Just what I needed to focus my day away.
Thank you.

By: Be a leader for your clients | YuseWrites

Be a leader for your clients | YuseWrites — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:50:51 +0000

[...] will get there. And that’s fine, because most will agree with Michael Hyatt when he says vision is more important than strategy. However, that doesn’t mean that you should waltz around waiting for that vision to fulfill [...]

By: Teresita Glasgow

Teresita Glasgow — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:56:00 +0000

Joe, I am already doing some of this sometimes… but I know that I need to be more consistent! I’ll let you know the outcome as I become more consistent. I have not commited to reading my vision daily that will be a new experience.

By: Teresita Glasgow

Teresita Glasgow — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:46:00 +0000

Hi Joe! I’ll let you know how it works out. I’m already doing this sometimes but I know that I need to be more consistent.

By: Isaac Fineman

Isaac Fineman — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:25:00 +0000

“We cannot attain to a vision, we must live in the inspiration of it until it accomplishes itself. ” -Oswald Chambers

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End of the Week Links | OpenArms.tv — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:00:19 +0000

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By: Dan Ryan

Dan Ryan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:46:00 +0000

While I understand your interest with vision, I would counter that much of your vision was really strategy.
Here are some examples:

We have ten “franchise authors” whose new books sell at least 100,000 copies in the first 12 months.
We have ten “emerging authors” whose new books sell at least 50,000 copies in the first 12 months.
In my view these statements are as much about strategy as they are about vision.

By: I’m blind! « J.E. Lowder

I’m blind! « J.E. Lowder — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:55:50 +0000

[...] “doing” and “go below deck” to determine what I want and why. Based upon Michael Hyatt’s blog, this is paramount to setting my compass. My subsequent answer to “why” will [...]

By: Clint Byars

Clint Byars — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:24:00 +0000

This is a great example of Proverbs 16:9 “a man’s heart determines his way and God gives him the steps”. Thanks for your posts Michael, I always find something each week that helps my productivity.

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Weekend Reading: January 28, 2012 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:03:35 +0000

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By: Kelley

Kelley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:21:00 +0000

The 7 recommendations at the bottom are so practical and necessary! I have been taking a break from the computer for my first draft of anything, and have picked up a pen and journal instead. The difference is astounding, especially when I sit in an environment that is inspirational. There is something so liberating about scratching down thoughts and drawing arrows and doodles that keeps our vision fresh.

By: Bob Whitworth

Bob Whitworth — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:10:00 +0000

This is great stuff you’re giving and a wonderful reminder to me. My vision was clear and
the plan did develop during the year I spent in Vietnam. As you know there is no greater commander than Jesus Christ. No military person or anyone else accomplished what he planned and completed for His glory.
He was with me as I struggled through being a combat infantry soldier. This book is set
to come out shortly, for everyone to read about His protection during trying times.
His strengthening my visions was essential. I know your time is precious however you
will like my my web site at http://www.throughmyeyesthebook.com
Keeping my vision is what took me to this place and to the complete accomplishment of this
goal. Thank you for giving us your insight……Bob Whitworth

By: Vision and Strategy | Story 17

Vision and Strategy | Story 17 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:17:34 +0000

[...] January 27, 2012 in Create with 0 Comments “Through the years, I had learned that if you think about strategy (the “how”) too early, it will actually inhibit your vision (the “what”) and block you from thinking as big as you need to think. What you need is a vision that is so big that it is compelling, not only to others, but to you. If it’s not compelling, you won’t have the motivation to stay the course and you won’t be able to recruit others to help you.” – Michael Hyatt [...]

By: Vsbrowning

Vsbrowning — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:08:00 +0000

This morning, I had an interesting coaching call with a client. We spent significant time discussing the power of vision in the process of creating the best life imaginable. Envisioning a better future requires one accept responsibility for the life he/she has now. This responsibility represents the freedom to choose one’s response to the current situation and to change or modify that reality. While vision is the starting point, responsible action is the key to brining that vision to life.

By: Susan U Stewart

Susan U Stewart — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:25:00 +0000

This principle should be applied to Washington; a gov’t in decline & denial, strategizing only how to keep their jobs, rather than do their jobs by envisioning a debt free healthy and wealthy America in 5-10 years.

By: Bernard Haynes

Bernard Haynes — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:23:00 +0000

Michael have you had time to check out the link? If you have, what did you think. I am working on a new one that was inspired from your article titled, “Do you have sight or vision?’ From all the comments that you have received vision is a huge topic.

Thanks,
Bernard Haynes
http://www.leadtoimpact.com

By: Sudhakar kota

Sudhakar kota — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:03:00 +0000

vision is to develop quality oriented human resource capable of delivering quality to the society in whatever they do.

By: Joe Lalonde

Joe Lalonde — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0000

That has become one of my favorite verses lately.

By: Joe Lalonde

Joe Lalonde — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0000

That is awesome Sunny! It will be a great rudder for your life as long as refer to it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:28:00 +0000

thanks so much for sharing this! After reading your post, I was inspire and motivated to write my own vision statement. Even posted a link to this on my blog! Thanks! Blessings.

By: Cole Bradburn

Cole Bradburn — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +0000

Be in love with the vision, but only be infatuated with the strategy. As you said, there are many paths to get you to your destination, but you must make sure you can see your destination.

By: JB

JB — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:43:00 +0000

This is a timely reminder of remaining committed to the vision. Thank you. JB

By: kimanzi constable

kimanzi constable — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Thanks so much John!

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:53:00 +0000

Michael and Joey – I agree the order of operation is critical – I developed the following sequencing more than 20 years ago and it’s as valid today as it was then: ”Values should
underpin Vision, which dictates Mission, which
determines Strategy, which surfaces Goals, that frame Objectives,
which in turn drives the Tactics that tell an organization
what Resources, Infrastructure and Processes are
needed to support a certainty of execution.”

By: Why Vision is More Important than Strategy | Matt Heerema

Why Vision is More Important than Strategy | Matt Heerema — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:48:55 +0000

[...] Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers (largest Christian publishing company in the world) shares why vision is more important than strategy. He shares his story about how as a manager, he took the least profitable division of the company [...]

By: Ms. Dawn, TheSingingNurse

Ms. Dawn, TheSingingNurse — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:12:00 +0000

Thanks, I needed that, after reading your post I went and wrote up my vision. Does make it feel clearer. Dawn

By: Larry Broughton

Larry Broughton — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:58:00 +0000

Another great article, Michael. A great reminder found in Proverbs 29:18…”Where there is no vision, the people perish”

By: duyana Bat

duyana Bat — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:06:00 +0000

I agreed that VISION is important . I like your blog and I ‘m translating your book LIFE PLAN into
Mongolian.

I wish you all success!

By: duyana Bat

duyana Bat — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:44:00 +0000

Thanks a lot!

By: Mike Hansen

Mike Hansen — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:48:00 +0000

Toyin-I am post seminary by almost 10 years. In a way, school is the perfect vehicle for the practice of vision. Look, and you will see: a finished paper, that project on track (then complete), an A and ultimately a 4.0. Professors are kind enough to provide the roadmap to reaching goals and accomplishing tasks. Our part is do those. Just a thought.

By: John Tiller

John Tiller — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:32:00 +0000

Very cool, Kimanzi. Best wishes on the project!

By: kimanzi constable

kimanzi constable — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Hey barry, thank you for the kind words. It’s hard to read great blogs like this one, Seth Godin,Dan Miller and many more and not take action. Life is too short to watch other people move forward while we’re still stuck in the same place!

By: Valencia Ray M.D.

Valencia Ray M.D. — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

I agree that vision, clarity is critical. Most people are not taking this first step so they are “busy doing” but not being productive really because they have foggy vision. They really are not inspired so of course, they have to really push themselves and use “will power”. This is not working well anymore and accounts for much of the stress, overwhelm and burnout that is witnessed all around us. Vision is truly important as the first step to strategy.

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:11:00 +0000

Michael – I agree with you 110%! If you look at any great visionaries they stopped listening to all the critics long before they left the dock. You can’t get to where you are going unless you set the course, all the other issues will surface in time, that is when you deal with the how.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:10:00 +0000

Is this a spiritual vision or man made vision / strategy?because if the vision has come from above,i am telling you the truth how the strategy will come is not even your problem and i am not denying the above mentioned vision/strategy,I only prefer asking the one above for vision and strategy in the spiritual ram so that whatever the spiritual reveals so I shall in the physical reality ram and all things can be done for them that believe and so it shall be.

By: Joshua OneNine

Joshua OneNine — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:29:00 +0000

Thank you, and God bless you!

By: Joe Lalonde

Joe Lalonde — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:19:00 +0000

Congratulations on the new role. What an honor! May you have great success and fulfillment!

By: Joe Lalonde

Joe Lalonde — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:18:00 +0000

I’d be interested to hear how the recommendations work for you. Please share your experience after working with them awhile.

By: Brandon Weldy

Brandon Weldy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:51:00 +0000

Thanks! I was reading the book and then I read the post and made the connection. It was a light going off in my head. I love when I am able to see practical ways to apply this to my life and I have been very excited about putting all this information to good use.