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How to Become a Vision-Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Michael Hyatt & Company. Under his leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for three years in a row. He is also the author of several bestselling books, including Your Best Year Ever, Free to Focus, and his newest book The Vision-Driven Leader. He’s been married for over 40 years, has five daughters, and nine grandchildren.

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The Vision Driven Leader – Pre-order Michael’s book from any retailer, then use the receipt to grab your free e-book,  the audiobook, and get the Vision Scripter Tool!

3 Value Bombs

1) The essence of leadership is having a destination.

2) Having a practical vision is essential because without a vision you do not have a filter for evaluating your everyday decisions.

3) If you want to succeed, you’ve got to have integrity and vision.

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Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS:  How to Become A Vision-Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt

[1:54] – Michael shares something interesting about himself that most people do not know.

  • He is a Native American flute collector, and he loves playing the flute!

[3:03] – Michaels talks about his newest book The Vision Driven Leader.

  • 20 years ago he realized that everything begins and is based upon the vision of a bigger and better future.
  • Vision is everything, and it works.
  • The essence of leadership is having a destination.

[4:59] – The difference between a leader and manager.

  • Leaders create vision; managers execute vision.
  • Leaders inspire and motivate; managers maintain and administer.
  • Leaders take the risk; managers control the risk.
  • Leaders stay focus on the horizon; managers have an eye on short-term goals and objectives.
  • Business nowadays is full of managers, but there are few visionary leaders.

[6:58] – What role does having a clear vision make in the effectiveness and success of a leader?

  • With a vision, you’ve got something compelling to move towards.
  • The more successful you become, the easier you get distracted by opportunities.
  • Having a vision has a lot of practical implications.

[8:40] – What are some notable qualities of a vision driven leader?

  • Be an optimist.
  • Be a risk-taker.
  • Be engaged.

[11:33] – Michaels talks about being a leader.

  • Ownership is a key quality of success.
  • A leader must own their vision.
  • Vision is a clear, inspiring, practical, and attractive picture of your organization’s future.

[13:20] – 4 characteristics of an inspiring vision.

  1. What isn’t, and not what is?
  2. Exponential, and not incremental
  3. Risky, but not dense.
  4. Focus on the what vs. how.

[17:36] – A timeout to thank our sponsors, ClickFunnels and Launch and Scale Now!

[20:17] – In what ways does a practical vision guide Michael’s day-to-day decisions?

  • Having a practical vision is essential because without a vision you do not have a filter for evaluating your everyday decisions.

[22:03] – 3 essential traits to effectively respond to resistance

  1. Tenacity
  2. Integrity
  3. Courage

[27:58] – What is the Vision Scripter Tool, and what is it for?

  • The Vision Scripter Tool is an online tool that will help you create a vision.

[29:13]- Why should Fire Nation read The Vision Driven Leader.

  • “Without vision, the people perish.”
  • If you want to succeed, you’ve got to have integrity and vision.
  • Read the book and become a vision driven leader.

[30:02] – Michael’s call to action for Fire Nation.

  • The Vision Driven Leader – Pre-order Michael’s book from any retailer, then use the receipt to grab your free e-book,  the audiobook, and get the Vision Scripter Tool!

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