Organizations present goals and objectives though mission and vision statements.  Not always correctly in many cases: a vision reads like a mission and a mission like a tag line.  When done right, a powerful communication tool.  Imagine the power you bring to your team when they can identify with your personal goals and objectives – now imagine the power your team has when they too can share personal goals and how they contribute to the mission of your team/company.

Let’s start with you, your personal mission and vision.   Mission: Your Monday morning hop out of bed with purpose statement.  Should be short and clear so others can correctly evangelize who you are.  Vision: Focus on an image of success.  Your ultimate vision might look like a legacy…other timed goals provides a plan working towards your ultimate vision.  This would translate to a significant way you manage your career in contrast to the stuttering effect of just doing what is required.   Take this seriously and write a mission and vision statement.  Because it is likely you are too close to yourself, have a member of you Personal Board of Advisors review and provide feedback.  Have this great quote in mind while you do this:

“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo

David Sandusky built Your Brand, LLC. and programs to help you define yourself, understand your market trends and manage your personal brand with a Strategic Career Plan.  For more information on Your Brand, LLC and the Personal Board of Advisors online tool visit www.yourbrandplan.com  Join the FREE business and career forum at www.yourbrandplan.com/forum