The Vision Code

Noted CEOs, academics, and military personnel share their experience as visionary leaders

The Vision Code explores the concept of "vision" and leadership. The book reveals the secrets of building and executing a strong vision within any organization. Oleg Konovalov--an acclaimed global thought leader--draws together in one volume in-depth interviews with nineteen extraordinary global visionaries that represent a variety of industries and organizations. These leaders explain why a vision is needed, how to implement it, how to communicate a vision effectively, and how to live by it with integrity.

As Konovalov explains, vision is a key leadership skill that can be developed as a practical business tool for leading a company today and into the future. The stories of the nineteen leaders reveal how to develop a compelling vision and follow through with the vision in order to inspire an entire workforce. When a leader taps into the power of "vision," he or she creates a more meaningful business experience and ultimately, a better life. This compelling book:

• Offers a guide for making the concept of vision a reality
• Provides the information needed to develop a clear and persuasive vision
• Contains an accessible guide to a much-needed skill
• Includes interviews with Marshall Goldsmith (#1 Leadership Thinker), Martin Lindstrom (#1 Branding Expert), Garry Ridge (Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company) and many others

Written for leaders at all levels in organizations and industries of any type The Vision Code is a must-have book for anyone who wants to develop the skill to become a visionary leader.

Auteur

OLEG KONOVALOV is a business educator, consultant to Fortune 500 companies and a C-suite coach, and has been recognized as one of the top global thinkers in leadership, vision, and culture. He is a visiting lecturer at several business schools, a Forbes contributor, and an in-demand speaker at major conferences around the world.

Contenu

Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith xiii

Introduction: In search of the Golden Ratio of Vision xvii

Part I Creation 1

1 Making the Unconscious Conscious, or Why Vision Is Important 3

2 What Lies Behind the 'Aha' Moment 23

3 Fighting Anti-Visionary Me 43

Part II Making Vision Strong 63

4 The Six Criteria of a Strong Vision 65

5 Communication: The Seventh Element of a Compelling Vision 83

Part III Execution 97

6 Aligning Execution with Vision 99

7 Quality and Metrics of Vision Management 115

8 Growth: From Uncertainty to Uncertainty 121

9 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions 129

10 Vision as a Business Tool 139

Part IV Visionary You 155

11 Fifteen Commandments of Visionaries 157

12 I Believe That. . . 165

Acknowledgements 171

References 173

Index 175