How to make sure that your grand visions don’t remain a dream …

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Welcome back to

“Irresistible Communication”.

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Two minutes, twice a week.

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No nonsense advice on

leadership communication.

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As we step into 2024, it's easy

to get caught up in grand visions.

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And let's be honest: grand

visions are a dime a dozen.

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But the real challenge isn't in dreaming

big, it's in the patience and clarity

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required to distill and convey your

vision in a way that deeply resonates

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with your team, investors, and customers.

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This process begins with you.

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What exactly do you see for the future?

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Can you articulate it clearly?

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This is about getting

specific and painting a vivid

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picture of what you envision.

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But it doesn't stop there.

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How well do you listen to your team

and the market, and your inner voice?

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Because listening is a crucial

part of refining your vision.

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It involves being open to feedback and

different perspectives, even those that

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might challenge your initial ideas.

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Understanding how your vision aligns

with the values, aspirations, and

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needs of those around you is key.

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Because that ensures that your dream isn't

just a personal aspiration, but has the

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potential to become a shared goal that

everyone can invest in and work towards.

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Specificity is your

most powerful tool here.

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The clearer your vision is, the better

you can articulate it in a way that

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others can see and believe in it, too.

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And that's how you transform a personal

dream into a collective journey.

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As you head into the new year,

think about how you can clearly

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and effectively share your vision.

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How can you make it so tangible

that others not only understand

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it, but are excited by it?

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Keep lighting the path and

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