When leaders have a clear vision but don’t share it, employees are left in the dark about why their efforts matter. As a result, they can’t connect their daily tasks to a bigger goal and that often leads to burnout, frustration, and disengagement.
Dr. Diana Hamilton
Takeaways of Note:
For Leaders – Share the Vision with your team
- Paint the picture so they can see where they fit into the bigger picture. Without that context, team may feel like just cogs in the machine.
- Share why the company exists, why each role is important, and how individual efforts contribute to a collective vision
For Team Members – don’t wait for someone else to tell you how your work matters
- Ask the right questions
- Get clarity from your leadership
- Find your own purpose within the company’s mission.
Bonus Nugget
In the end, it all comes down to one thing: passion. If employees feel connected to the larger mission and understand how their work matters, they’ll be more engaged and motivated… if you’re feeling frustrated with not reaching your goals at work, step back and ask yourself: Do I understand how my efforts tie into the larger mission?
When you’re all on the same page, goals will start to feel a lot more achievable.