In the eighth episode of Season 5, Jenni explores the concept of being visionary as one of the eight practices essential for credible leadership. She provides a definition of visionary and emphasises the importance of clear communication, passion, and the ability to inspire action.
Jenni also outlines three key steps to build this practice: inspiring others through courage and vulnerability, adapting communication to different environments, and maintaining consistency in storytelling. Tune in to the full episode to learn how to create purpose and drive through effective visionary leadership!
Episode Timestamps:
- 00:31 – Defining Visionary as a Leader
- 01:06 – The Importance of Communication in Visionary Leadership
- 02:13 – Consequences of Lacking Vision
- 05:09 – Building Visionary Leadership
People will follow leaders that are able to paint a picture of the future, that are able to talk about their vision, and it’s that vision that will inspire those around them. It’s not about being a visionary leader, that’s different. You have to be able to articulate where you want people to go with you, because through your passion for where you want to go, there will be clarity around communication and people will gravitate to be part of that and they will be inspired by what you’re trying to achieve. – Jenni Field
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
- Visionary is about the ability to clearly communicate where you’re going and inspire others
- It’s not merely being a “visionary leader” like Steve Jobs but about articulation and passion for the future
- Without clear vision, teams cannot understand their purpose, leading to apathy and disorganised efforts
- 3 practical steps for building visionary as a practice
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