Intentional Influence Starts Here

“If your listeners are comfortable with who you are and why you are here, then they are ready to listen to

what you think is in it for them[the vision].”

Annette Simmons, The Story Factor

A VISION STORYillustrates for your audience

What’s in it for THEM.

But Before you can lead, you must have a succinct

VISION STATEMENT that guides YOU daily.

What story can best illustrate it?

Exercise:

Write your personal vision statement.

Lessons from leaders who make Vision STICK?5

1 State your

vision simply.

1 + 1 = 2

2 Cast the Vision Convincingly.

Defining the Problem

Offering a Solution

Explaining why and why

now

3 Repeat It Regularly.

4Celebrate It Continually.

5Embrace It Everywhere

.

DON’T FORGET

…

Vision leaks!Make sure vision sticks—DAILY.

Take the time to find a STORY OF YOUR VISION—paint a picture that people can see. .

Inspired by the brilliant ideas of …

Andy Stanley: Making Vision Stick

&

Annette Simmons: The Story Factor