60 Leading with NLP
If some are far away, pull them closer to have a better
look at them.
Are you satisfied for the moment with your goal list?
Where do they seem to agree?
Is there any place where they seem to clash?
What do they suggest about the sort of person you are?
What do they suggest about the shape of your life at
the moment?
Do you feel that you are moving forward towards what
you want?All goals imply the capability to achieve them. What ca-
pabilities will you need to develop to achieve these
goals? For example, when I set myself the goal of writ-
ing several books, I knew I would have to model good
writing, I would have to be more focused in the way I
worked and I would have to organize my time better.
These capabilities suggested certain tasks (demanded
certain tasks, actually).
Leadership is the issue here, so look first at the big
picture, not the detailed objectives. Those come later
and will spring naturally from the shared vision you will
develop with others.Personal Leadership Exercise 4:Your Vision
Your personal vision is unlikely to appear fully formed
in a few moments. Start thinking about the goals you
have and the values that matter to you. Let’s take your
job as an example:What great things do you want to accomplish that
would bring those values together?
When you retire or leave your job, what will you have
wanted to achieve?
How will the things you like about your job help you
to achieve them?