The Time Is Now - Developing A Lifestyle Of Prayer

"Leaders express the values, the vision, the culture that holds the organization together, goals to liftpeople out of their petty occupations, above their inte1ver­ sonal conflicts, and unite them in pursuit of objectives worthy of their best efforts. Human behavior in an organization is ve1y much shaped by a shared vision of a better tomorrow. Developing and promulgating such vision is the highest calling and truest prnvose of leadership, for people instinctively 'follow the fellow who follows the dream."' (John Gardner)

"People seem to need and want something they can commit to, a significant challenge worthy of their best efforts." (Burt Nanus)

"Selecting and articulating the right vision, this powerful idea, is the toughest task and the truest test of great leadership." (Burt Nanus)

"The greatest force for the advancement of the human species is a great hope held in common." (Burt Nanus)

"There is no myste1y about it. Effective leaders adopt challenging new visions of what is both possible and desirable, communicate their visions, and per­ suade others to become so committed to these new directions that they are eager tolend their resources andenergies tomake them happen. After the com­ pletion of Disney World, someone remarked, 'Isn't it too bad that Walt Disney didn't live to see this!' Mike Vance, creative director of Disney Studios replied, 'He did see it-that's why it's here.'" (Burt Nanus) "Not much happens without a dream. And for something great to happen there must always be a great dream. Behind every great achievement is a dreamer of great dreams. Much more than a dream is required to bring it to reality; but the dream must be there first." (Robert GreenleaO

"Vision is the art of seeing things invisible." (Jonathan Swift)

"You are always casting and communicating vision. It is not an activity; it is a lifestyle. It is not something you put into your Day Timer. It is the way you live." (Jim Dethmer)

"More failures in the church come about because of an ambiguity of purpose