...After the Vision: A Small Book On Getting Big Things Done
Why do bold visions fizzle out? Why do good teams with good intentions drift back into old patterns? The answer is simple: vision inspires, but behaviors accomplish.
In ...After the Vision, Joel C. Bowers shows leaders how to bridge the gap between direction and execution. Drawing from more than a decade of leadership experience, he makes the case that most teams do not struggle with vision; they struggle with the lack of shared, defined behaviors that translate vision into reality.
With memorable stories, relatable humor, and a highly actionable approach, Bowers introduces the 4 E's Framework (establish, evangelize, evaluate and (re)establish) a process that helps teams clarify expectations, build trust, and create consistent results. You will learn how to:
Establish behaviors collaborativelyEvangelize them in a way that feels authentic
Evaluate with gratitude, clarity, and courage
(Re)Establish as your team grows and your vision evolves Additionally Bowers explores important lessons to help improve your leadership and your team's ability to really accomplish their visions. Some of these areas include: Why most visions collapse quietly rather than dramatically
How to build real buy-in by involving your team in defining behaviors
Why praise is one of the strongest and most underestimated leadership tools
How to create shared meaning so expectations stop drifting
How to rebuild trust through clarity and consistency
Why behavior accountability is the secret advantage of high-performance teams After the Vision is short by design, but it is not shallow. It requires reflection, courage, slowness, and intentionality. It is a guide you will return to each time your vision shifts or your team enters a new season. Visions exist. Behaviors accomplish. Build the behaviors that will build your future.
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