Comments on: Casting Vision vs. Creating Visional Environments

By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:15:36 +0000

Thank you for the touching reminder, Brad. It has left me feeling inspired as well as a little guilty. I get so caught up with concern for my (adult) children and what I want for them that I often forget it’s not about me at all. It is a lot harder to inspire people, especially our children, to create and follow their own vision than it is to impose our visions on them.

“… wonder if we’ve perhaps placed too much emphasis on getting people to follow our vision instead of finding ways to help them achieve theirs?”

Thank you, Brad.

Best regards,
Margaret

By: shayne

shayne — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:30:50 +0000

Re-surfacing from the depths of the lurkers and other silent readers to say that I really needed to read this today. This is my heart…to see the entire congregation realize the fullest potential of their creativity in Christ. I’m stealing this quote. Thanks for sharing.

By: Brad Ruggles

Brad Ruggles — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:57:09 +0000

Perhaps Katie…I don’t think though that every compelling vision necessarily allows room for other peoples dreams to grow and flourish. In many cases the compelling vision is simply the audacious idea of one individual or group that others choose to follow.

I agree though that, in my opinion, the best and most compelling visions are the ones that include visional environments. These types of visions attract the best leaders and grow the healthiest organizations.

By: katie

katie — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:39:55 +0000

could it be that the two are one in the same…a truly compelling vision is one that includes “visional environments?” seems to me more & more that the leaders we follow & respect the most are those who give us the freedom & courage to dream our own dreams while helping to carry out the vision of the team.

By: Jen C

Jen C — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:10:44 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of Erwin, especially his thoughts like this one. One time I heard Erwin say something to the effect of, We must do what God created us to do, because it could inspire someone else to do what God created them to do.

Which I think is what you’re talking about. How do we follow our vision and passion that God birthed in us, but still allow others the room to follow their vision & passion from God?

I’m not sure how to do it yet, as I’m only learning as I go, but I fully support the idea. My only suggestion so far is to not only allow others room they need, but to create the space for them.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.