Why would a leader ever want to be mean? It's all about the vision Almost every organization has a vision but few stick to it over time Even after short-term success visions tend to blur drift & fade Why does this happen? Accomplishing the vision requires intentionality It requires consistency It requires commitment It requires courage In Be Mean About the Vision author Shawn Lovejoy challenges leaders to stay true to the vision-regaining & sustaining its trajectory over time Lovejoy offers a proven strategy for relentlessly protecting our organization's guiding vision Develop a vision people are willing to die for Keep the vision alive in us Align everyone around the vision Keep the vision from being compromised or even hijacked One thing is certain-if our church or organization is going to accomplish its mission we're going to need to be Determined Resolute Intentional We're going to need to be willing to do whatever it takes to keep the vision from being detoured or derailed Where there is no vision people perish They wander off in random directions On the flip side when everyone understands & embraces the vision there is life passion growth & success! & God will be glorified As a leader the kindest godliest thing we can do is Be Mean About the Vision