{"id":7840,"date":"2019-08-28T11:53:41","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T11:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-mondaycomblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=7840"},"modified":"2024-12-01T11:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T11:59:40","slug":"how-to-become-a-visionary-leader-even-if-youre-not-a-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/how-to-become-a-visionary-leader-even-if-youre-not-a-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a visionary leader (even if you’re not a CEO)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What do today\u2019s brightest business leaders have in common? In short, they\u2019re always looking forward. Enter the era of visionary leadership, where managers rely on big ideas and innovation<\/a> to motivate their teams. And despite popular belief, visionary leadership isn\u2019t reserved for the Tim Cooks and Marc Benioffs of the world. If you\u2019re in a leadership role at your company<\/a>, \u201cvision\u201d shouldn\u2019t just be a buzzword. The good news? You likely have what it takes to become a visionary leader regardless of your industry or the size of your team. Let\u2019s kick things off with a quick definition of this leadership style<\/a> we can work with. A visionary leader is someone who communicates big-picture goals and aspirations to their colleagues. <\/em><\/strong> Visionary leaders actively work to motivate and inspire teams to work together toward a common mission. They\u2019re confident, proactive and seek to innovate.<\/em><\/strong> We can look at tech giants like Apple and Salesforce as prime examples of visionary leadership in action. For example, Steve Jobs\u2019 bold vision was always a trademark of Apple. But current CEO Tim Cook promised to continue pushing the envelope in the company\u2019s revised vision statement<\/a> after taking the reins at Apple: \u201cWe believe that we are on the face of the earth to make great products and that\u2019s not changing.\u201d<\/em> Similarly, Marc Benioffs\u2019 vision of accessible business software drove Salesforce to dominate a $120 billion market<\/a> that continues to boom. Benioff himself notes that vision and values<\/a> are key to Salesforces\u2019 success. And on that note, visionary leadership is directly tied to positive outcomes for businesses and their employees. Because mission-driven workplaces produce highly engaged, more productive employees<\/a> versus companies without a defined vision. The takeaway here? Visionary leadership isn\u2019t just a net positive for your team\u2019s morale – it\u2019s also key for boosting your bottom line.<\/p>\n

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The Keys to Becoming a Visionary Leader<\/h2>\n

Below we\u2019ve outlined the key principles of visionary leadership that are actionable for managers of all shapes and sizes. No matter what your team currently looks like<\/a>, these tips are fair game.<\/p>\n

1. Communicate Your Team\u2019s Narrative<\/h3>\n

Being a good storyteller goes hand in hand with visionary leadership. Former Google veteran and current TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot cites storytelling as central to Google\u2019s leadership style<\/a>. Specifically, she makes a point to start every weekly standup meeting with team with some sort of story. In her own words, the purpose of such a story is simple: \u201cInspire your teams and help them feel connected to the company’s mission and vision The good news? You don\u2019t need to be a master storyteller to communicate that vision. You don\u2019t need be part of a massive company like Google, either. Coming up with a company narrative starts by reflecting on the following<\/p>\n