Crafting Your Personal Leadership Vision Statement
Crafting Your Personal Leadership Vision Statement
Prepared for Leaders by Pastor David Blunt
The differences between a leadership mission and a vision statement:
Time Frame: Mission is about the present and immediate actions; vision is about long-term aspirations and future impact.
Content: Mission includes guiding principles, concrete actions, and responsibilities; vision includes broad goals and an inspirational future state.
Purpose: Mission guides daily behavior and decision-making; vision motivates and inspires toward future achievements.
Focus: Mission is internally focused on what you do; vision is externally focused on the impact you want to create. Both statements are essential for effective leadership, providing clarity, direction, and motivation for you and your team.
Introduction
A personal leadership vision statement articulates your aspirations, values, and the impact you want to make as a leader. This worksheet will guide you through the process of crafting a clear, inspiring, and actionable vision statement that reflects your unique leadership journey.
Section 1: Self-Reflection
Purpose: To gain a deeper understanding of your values, strengths, and passions.
Questions for Reflection:
What are your core values? (e.g., integrity, empathy, excellence)
What are your key strengths and skills?
What are you most passionate about in your leadership role?
Action Steps:
Write down your top three core values.
List your key strengths and skills.
Identify your leadership passions and interests.
Section 2: Defining Your Leadership Purpose
Purpose: To articulate the core purpose of your leadership.
Questions for Reflection:
Why do you want to be a leader?
What do you hope to achieve through your leadership?
How do you want to impact your team and organization?
Action Steps:
Write a brief statement about why you want to lead.
Define the primary goals you hope to achieve as a leader.
Describe the impact you want to have on your team and organization.
Section 3: Envisioning the Future
Purpose: To imagine the future you want to create as a leader.
Questions for Reflection:
What does success look like for you and your team in the next 5-10 years?
How will your leadership contribute to this success?
What positive changes do you want to see in your organization and community?
Action Steps:
Visualize your ideal future as a leader.
Write down specific goals and milestones for the next 5-10 years.
Describe the positive changes you want to drive in your organization and community.
Section 4: Crafting Your Vision Statement
Purpose: To combine your reflections into a concise and inspiring vision statement.
Structure of a Vision Statement:
Inspiration: Start with a powerful, inspirational phrase.
Core Purpose: Clearly state your leadership purpose.
Future Goals: Outline the key goals and impact you aim to achieve.
Example Template:
"I am committed to [core purpose] by [specific actions or behaviors]. My
vision is to [inspirational future goal], creating [positive impact] for [team/organization/
community]."
Action Steps:
Draft your personal leadership vision statement using the template.
Refine the statement for clarity and inspiration.
Section 5: Making Your Vision Actionable
Purpose: To develop a plan for living out your vision statement.
Questions for Reflection:
What daily actions and behaviors align with your vision statement?
How will you communicate your vision to your team?
What resources and support do you need to achieve your vision?
Action Steps:
Identify specific daily actions that reflect your vision.
Plan how you will share and reinforce your vision with your team.
List the resources and support systems you need to succeed.
Conclusion
Your personal leadership vision statement is a powerful tool to guide your actions, inspire your
team, and achieve your goals. By reflecting on your values, defining your purpose, envisioning
the future, and making your vision actionable, you can become a more effective and inspiring
leader.
