https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo The purpose of this wall is to provide resources and information regarding the characteristics of visionary leaders and to address the following questions mentioned within the assignment criteria. en-us 2017-10-22 20:47:09 UTC 2025-10-26 16:18:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395415 2017-10-22 21:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395415 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395718 Great leaders know how to recruit good talent and work just as hard to keep them. They recognize people as the most important component within an organization. They see great team members as vital to the success of the brand.]]> 2017-10-22 21:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395718 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395855 They want to be FIRST! They spend a significant amount of resources on growing their business/organization and being leaders in their respective industry. 

Jay-Z promotes his brands and consistently finds new ways to do business.]]> 2017-10-22 21:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395855 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395878 They are meticulous in mapping out a plan of action.  If they don't do it, they recruit people who will.

Heidi Klum reinvented herself through her business ventures and is known to be an exceptional planner.]]> 2017-10-22 21:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395878 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395953 They know how to effectively articulate their ideas and goals and get the masses to join them. They can take a simple idea and make a movement out of it.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was a skillful communicator.]]> 2017-10-22 21:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395953 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395975 Visionary leaders are action oriented and work tirelessly to get their tasks done!]]> 2017-10-22 21:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199395975 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396004 Apple = computer, Google = search engine, Pampers = diapers. Good leaders know how to make their products synonymous to the entire industry.  They use advertising, promotions to make people feel connected to their brands.

Sir Branson is great at marketing his brand.]]> 2017-10-22 21:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396004 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396036 They believe in themselves even when no one else does and they work tirelessly to prove their naysayers wrong.]]> 2017-10-22 21:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396036 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396185 They set the bar for excellence in their chosen field.

Mother Teresa led by example and showed many how to give, love, be humble and serve those in need of help.]]> 2017-10-22 21:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396185 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396227 Leaders work with other organizations and individuals to bring goals and objectives to fruition. This is done in a way that is mutually beneficial to both sides.]]> 2017-10-22 21:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396227 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396279 Steve Jobs was passionate about creating a computer that was easy to use and attractive. His passion led Apple to create some of the most popular, innovative devices of our time. The enthusiasm and energy of passionate leaders are examples of what people need to see to serve as motivation for what they can become. Mark Zuckerberg was passionate about computers at a very early age. His passion led him to create one of the most popular social media vehicles in the world.]]> 2017-10-22 21:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396279 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396291 They make people believe they are on a winning team and they groom their people for future success.  The effective leader is not satisfied with his/her individual success, but by the success of those who make up the team.

On the basketball court and during his battle with cancer, Coach V continued to motivate people to do their best and live their best lives.]]> 2017-10-22 21:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396291 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396342 A visionary leader has the ability to get those both within and outside of the organization to buy-in to his/her ideas. This is necessary to raise capital for a growing company, to assist schools in getting computers for every child or to motivate players on a sports team that they are winners. They make you feel like you're a part of the team and critical to the team's success.]]> 2017-10-22 21:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396342 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396427 Leaders recognize that business, education and technology change quickly. They try to think of growth and services that can be offered 10 - 20 years from now.

Dr. Mary McCleod Bethune came from a family that struggle to make sure she received an education. She paid it forward by building an institution that will be in existence for hundreds of years.]]> 2017-10-22 21:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396427 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396472 An effective leader always wants to win but she/he isn't afraid to fail. He/she knows that failure is often a part of the journey of trying until he/she gets it right.

Beyonce has used innovative techniques to build her brand and market her music and videos]]> 2017-10-22 21:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396472 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396496 Visionary leaders are readers and life-long learners. They always seek ways to improve and grow.]]> 2017-10-22 21:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396496 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396689 Visionary leaders are exceptional communicators and team builders. When ideas are communicated with passion, zeal and backed by a person/leader who works tirelessly  to bring ideas to fruition, believers start to follow.  Having one's ideas heard by others is one thing, having people accept those ideas and make those ideas part of their own goals and aspirations is what a visionary leader does.  He/she, through their communication skills, invites others to see the benefit in believing as they do and joining forces to achieve a common goal or shared vision.]]> 2017-10-22 21:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199396689 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199397689 Visionary leaders possess the ability to BUILD GREAT TEAMS.  Not only do effective leaders look for great talent, they attract it.  One person cannot run a company alone.  The visionary leader recognizes that to be the best, one must recruit those who are smart, passionate and strategic about the mission of the organization.  He/she is going to ask those who are strategic and purposeful in their actions and persuasive moving the company forward.]]> 2017-10-22 21:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199397689 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199398340 Leaders must also be action oriented.  Visionary leaders are hard workers, who lead by example and expect the best from others within the organization. Those who work under the visionary see his/her persistence, are motivated by their incremental results and the ability of the leader to do exactly what he/she said would be done. ]]> 2017-10-22 21:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199398340 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199398797 In our high tech world, visionary leaders know they must stay ahead of the competition through marketing, social media, delivery and communication systems. Effective leaders use technology to their advantage, which means being open to change and evolving with the most effective digital tools.]]> 2017-10-22 21:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199398797 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199403694 Becoming a visionary leader is not the easy. Many of these characteristics can be learned, but with great sacrifice, dedication and practice. Communication skills can be learned and strengthened through organizations like Toastmasters International and practice.  Building a great team also takes works and practice.  Often when one works hard at a task and shares his/her goals with others, he/she invites attracts others with like goals and similar energy to collaborate on projects and bring visions to reality.]]> 2017-10-22 22:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199403694 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199407254 They are motivated by their purpose.]]> 2017-10-22 23:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199407254 hasqshaw https://padlet.com/hasqshaw/4815u6utcbo/wish/199413732 www.inspiringleadershipnow.com
www.legacee.com
www.forbes.com
www.sedl.org
www.visionarylead.org
www.money.com
www.maxwellcenter.com
www.ceoeffectiveness.com
www.success.com
www.entrepreneur.com
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