Leadership success always starts with vision. Martin Luther King had a dream of equality. John F. Kennedy famously dreamed of putting a man on the moon. Eleanor Roosevelt envisioned a world of equal opportunity for women and minorities. Wendy Kopp was still a college student when she dreamed of making American schools better by creating a cadre of young, enthusiastic teachers. Compelling visions can truly change the world. But staying invested in them can be extremely difficult when hard times arrive.
In the current economy and tight budgets, just the daily work of keeping your organization going can become all-consuming. But the recession will eventually end. When it does, will you be poised to take advantage of new opportunities? Do you have a vision that will inspire your colleagues and your customers?
Vision is one of the most important things that make great leaders successful. When it comes to living out a vision, persistence matters just as much as inspiration. The road is often not easy, and success does not come quickly. But every realized dream, every successful accomplishment, started with a clear, invigorating vision. What's yours?
It's important that you have one; that you stay focused on it, and that you persevere!
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Today we celebrate Martin Luther King, and his dream for our country. What is your dream? 
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Teresa Gilbert