Full Steam Ahead!: Unleash the Power of Vision in Your Work and Your Life, Second Edition
- 2h 9m
- Jesse Lyn Stoner, Ken Blanchard
- Berrett-Koehler Publishers
- 2011
Blanchard and Stoner show how to create a vision for your organization, for your team and for your own life that will unleash your power and potential. They offer numerous examples of effective visions from real companies and show how to create an enduring vision that will guide you on a daily basis and willl engage the hearts and minds of everyone on your team.
The lessons of Full Steam Ahead! are revealed through the inspirational story of two people who are able to create a vision for the place they work and for their own lives. The first edition, an international bestseller, has been translated into 21 languages. This 2nd edition is thoroughly revised, updated and expanded with:
- More information on vision for teams and departments
- A new chapter on sustainability and how to stay the course
- Updated and new examples of companies and teams
- A resource section with action steps for creating a shared vision and a team assessment
About the Authors
Ken Blanchard is a prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Ken is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world and is respected for his years of groundbreaking work in the fields of leadership and management.
Jesse Lyn Stoner, founder of Seapoint Center, works with leaders to align their business strategies and organization culture. With over thirty years experience as a business consultant, former executive, and bestselling author, her clients range from Fortune 500 to non-profits and include Honda, Pfizer, Marriott, Yale University, and Barnes and Noble. She has co-authored several books and team assessments.
In this Book
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Foreword
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A Proper Ending
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A Real Beginning
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What is Vision, Anyway?
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Element 1—Significant Purpose
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Element 2—Picture of the Future
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Element 3—Clear Values
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Vision Defined
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Blurry Vision
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You Can't Get There Unless You're Here
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20/20 Vision—Company, Team, and Personal Visions
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Creative Tension
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From Vision to Reality—The Three Hows
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How it's Created
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How it's Communicated
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How it's Lived
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Staying the Course
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From Success to Significance
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Creating Your Own Vision—Guidelines and Application
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Services Available
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Social Networking
