VISION AND FOCUS KEEPS BUSINESSES THRIVING
By Eric Woodruff, CPA, CCIFP
Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services
"To the person who does not know where he wants to go, there is no favorable wind." These ancient words from Roman philosopher Lucius Seneca still ring true for leaders today. They often fixate on the daily grind and lose sight of the big picture. A true leader not only has a clear idea of what they want when they walk through the door of their business every day, but they also have a vision for the company three-to-five years down the road. Long-term vision is what keeps businesses alive.
Whether you're a CEO, department head or manager, you may not know all the steps needed to fulfill your vision. But you can build a team that will help you carve out a path toward your goals. And make sure they're with you for the long haul. As French aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said, "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea."
