Hundreds of books, seminars, blogs, and podcasts have been written, recorded and shared over the past couple decades around the theme of vision. The most captivating vision compels others on 7 elemental levels.

7 Elements of a Captivating Vision

1. I understand it. Is it clear, concise, reasonable, and logical? Wordsmith your vision until it is impossible to confuse.
2. I see it. Remove the jargon and numbers and pull out the paint brush. What will the world look like when this vision becomes a reality?
3. I feel it. How does the vision stir the emotions and connect with the heart? Share a vision that evokes an emotional response.
4. I want it. How does this vision benefit the recipient and/or investor? What about your vision sparks a desire?
5. I believe it. Is your vision grounded in an attainable plan that can be achieved through clearly understood steps?
6. I can invest in it. Why is your vision worth investing time, money, resources and influence in? What is the ROI for the investor? (Not just financial, but eternal impact, significance, positive change, etc.)
7. I can share it. Does your vision inspire others to become organizational evangelists?

Struggling to put words to your vision? Vision rarely happens in the middle of light speed living. To receive and cultivate a compelling and captivating vision will require a slowed-down, intentional time of listening, reflecting, dreaming, and discerning. Begin by inviting God into the process and as you receive vision from Him, ask others to enter the process with you.

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