Leadership and Vision Statements

These flashcards are designed to help students recall key concepts regarding vision, mission, and leadership skills discussed in the lecture. Each card focuses on a core principle or term with a fill-in-the-blank format to enhance memory retention.

A vision statement is an __ view of the future.

aspirational

Vision serves as a guiding __ for organizations & individuals.

star

Vision statements must be clear, concise, and __.

inspiring

A vision must create __ and motivation.

alignment

Leadership requires maintaining __ to truly lead.

foresight

Vision distinguishes proactive leadership from __ management.

reactive

Great achievements require __ effort.

collective

The characteristics of effective vision statements must include a __ focus.

customer-centric

A vision statement should be uniquely __.

differentiating

Vision statements should use __ language for clarity.

clear

Troy University’s motto is to __ the mind, heart, and body.

educate

To craft a strong vision statement, avoid __ and use memorable language.

jargon

Winston Churchill’s communication tools include having a __ beginning.

strong

Effective communication of vision includes making people __ something.

feel

Setting goals gives your time, energy, and efforts __ and purpose.

direction

Goal setting helps you stay __.

focused

Quick tips for goal setting include celebrating small __.

wins

Use the __ method to write strong goals.

SMART

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, __, Relevant, and Timely.

Achievable

Realistic goals challenge you but should not be __.

easy

When you set a deadline, you create a sense of __ to take action.

urgency

Effective mission statements articulate an organization’s __.

purpose

Clear purpose statements define what the organization is here to __.

do

Mission statements should address the __ of stakeholders.

benefits

Four essential questions for mission development include practical, __, shareable, and measurable.

achievable

Mission statements should have __ outcomes and specify what impact is being aimed for.

specific

Examples of strong mission statements include inspiring others through __ and mentorship.

education

Core values are __ beliefs that guide behaviors and decisions.

fundamental

Core values help build __ with followers.

trust

Moral courage means doing the right thing, even when it’s __.

hard

Toxic leadership harms organizational __.

culture

To navigate change, leaders must adapt their __ to new demands.

strategies

AI integration requires an understanding of __ and ethics.

technology

Great leaders inspire through positive __ and clarity.

communication

Emotional intelligence helps leaders manage their own __ and understand others’.

emotions

Employers check social media profiles more commonly than __.

ever

In the context of leadership, accountability means taking __ for actions.

responsibility

Leaders who delegate effectively empower others with __.

responsibility

Decisiveness in leadership can create __.

momentum

Visionary leaders anticipate future trends and act with __.

foresight

Innovative leaders embrace creativity and promote __.

solutions