The Characteristics of Visionary Leaders by Bethany Davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir The purpose of this wall is to provide resources and information regarding the characteristics of visionary leaders and to address the following questions mentioned in the assignment criteria. en-us 2017-10-18 18:29:54 UTC 2026-02-02 04:38:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Thunder.png Good Communicator b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198411698 A visionary leader has good communication skills. They know how to verbalize her dreams and goals and can explain them to his team. For the leader, communication isn't just one-sided. In addition to sharing her vision for the future, a visionary leader is also an active listener. Leaders listen to ideas and thoughts, incorporating them into the larger goal. Visionaries involve others in reaching their milestones and help the team members meet their personal goals.]]> 2017-10-18 18:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198411698 Risk-taker b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198412381 Visionary leaders, take risks. These leaders are willing to gamble on something they believe in, but the gamble is often a measured one. Visionaries are creative people that take the initiative with the appropriate action. Visionaries take intelligent risks that capitalize on prime conditions. This kind of leader starts small by taking measured steps than later bigger risks.]]> 2017-10-18 18:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198412381 Strategic Planner b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198412700 Visionary leaders are strategic planners. They plan ahead to make the best moves. Strategic planning involves creating an action plan with a particular strategy in mind. The leader's vision defines what the organization will look like in the future and how it will function. ]]> 2017-10-18 18:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198412700 Collaborative b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198413244 It is impossible to bring a vision to life alone. It takes a talented team that can work together. Visionary leaders inspire others to harness their unique gifts and strengths to innovate and find creative solutions. They create an open environment where people learn to trust each other. ]]> 2017-10-18 18:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198413244 Persistent b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198422573 Obstacles are constant and it is importation to realize the vision will not be easy. Visionary leaders push through difficulties and setbacks. They remain agile enough to pivot and make course corrections, but they always persist.]]> 2017-10-18 18:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198422573 Innovator b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198422872 Visionaries exude creativity and imagination. ]]> 2017-10-18 18:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198422872 Empathetic b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198423200 Visionaries have empathy for people. Their people skills include compassion, and listening. They relate to people from all walks of life.]]> 2017-10-18 19:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198423200 Pursues Excellence b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198423389 Visionaries demand excellence from themselves, which spurs others to be like them.  ]]> 2017-10-18 19:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198423389 Servant b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198423776 For a visionary to become a leader they need to have followers. And to have followers, leaders must seek to serve, or to benefit others. This means allowing your vision to be shaped by what your would-be followers really need. Servant leaders listen, listen, listen. ]]> 2017-10-18 19:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198423776 Advocate b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198424331 In order to bring a vision into reality, a visionary leader is comfortable rallying others to join the cause. To mobilize key supporters, it’s important to identify what you need (information, money, people, opportunities) – and to clearly ask for it. When followers feel that they are involved in a cause, they’re more likely to passionately advocate for it.]]> 2017-10-18 19:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198424331 What is a Visionary Leader? b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198425690 One who is capable of "catching" and building a vision not yet achieved and has the knowledge of the creative process, discipline, strength of will, and passion to hold on to that vision through the entire process and simultaneously lead others into fruition of that vision.]]> 2017-10-18 19:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198425690 Enthusiastic b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198426142 A visionary leader must have zeal and passion. One must be passionate and be able to convey that same passion to the people you are leading. Your enthusiasm as a leader is what helps to create the positive atmosphere and energy. Without this, there will be an overall lack of enthusiasm and motivation.

Enthusiasm drives people to attain great things. Passion in leadership is a vital determinant of how far you go in life. That is what gives you reason to forge ahead even in the midst of great discouragements.
]]> 2017-10-18 19:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198426142 References b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198432685 5 Non-negotiable Attributes of Visionary Leadership. (2017). HuffPost. Retrieved 18 October 2017, from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/zak-mustapha/5-nonnegotiable-attribute_b_11582196.html

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10 Attributes of Visionary Leadership (and How to Embody Them). (2017). CEOSage. Retrieved 18 October 2017, from http://ceosage.com/visionary-leadership/

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]]> 2017-10-18 19:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198432685 b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198452488 2017-10-18 20:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198452488 b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198452632 2017-10-18 20:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198452632 TED Talk - How to start a movement b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198455249 2017-10-18 20:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198455249 Education World b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198457492 2017-10-18 20:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198457492 b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198457807 2017-10-18 20:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198457807 A Leader must have: b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198458729 The two most important characteristics of a visionary leader would be collaboration and being a servant.
If a leader can lead by example and get others to work together, that's half the battle. This type of leadership will build other leaders, foster collegiality and build a sense of enthusiasm and ownership in others.]]> 2017-10-18 20:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198458729 b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198460361 2017-10-18 20:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198460361 Innate or Learned? b5davis https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198462118 While I believe that everyone is born with a particular set of strengths and weaknesses, and some of those are inclusive of many of the qualities of a leader, that's not to say that weaknesses cannot be turned into strengths. Every leader has their own style and set of skills. Those skills that may not come "naturally", can be learned. Leaders never stop learning, and are always pushing themselves to new levels, which ultimately pushes the ceiling for those working with them.]]> 2017-10-18 21:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/b5davis/a3rak2crc2ir/wish/198462118