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As critical as “vision” is, if a leader fails to execute on that vision—and helps others to do the same—nothing ever changes. In this episode of the Global Leadership Podcast, GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft shares his wisdom and experience regarding the importance of execution, along with some practical tips on how to keep teams engaged while in the mundane work of getting things done.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Is executing on vision a strength for David?
- What are the barriers to actually doing the work?
- Personal rhythms that keep David encouraged while doing the mundane things.
- How does delegation help to accomplish a leader’s vision?
- How to navigate the tension between trusting God for outcomes while working hard in the process.
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STANDOUTS AND TAKEAWAYS
- Leadership is not really about a formula; it really comes down to basics.
- Turning a vision into reality involves a lot of mundane work, over and over. It may not be exciting, but it’s what moves us towards accomplishing the vision.
- Breaking a long-term vision into short-term chunks can help progress to be more apparent.
- You can keep a team motivated to keep on executing by connecting their daily tasks to the bigger vision.
- Even in the midst of the grind of getting things done, don’t be afraid to be flexible when necessary.
- In order to execute well, surround yourself with people who are (or who have the potential to be) better than you.
- When leading people towards accomplishing a vision, leaders should remember to not get too far out ahead of their teams, and make sure that they feel like their goals are achievable.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for guidance during the journey.
LINKS MENTIONED
- Website: Leader365 and Team365
- Website: 2026 Global Leadership Summit
- Website: Global Leadership Network
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