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I love this. Alignment, Vision, Purpose and Cohesion. In any organization that is worth being a part of, there are always people that surprise you. Either they surprise you in the sense of how good they are at what they do, or they surprise you by the belief and trust they have in the organization. If your business climate is not in this shape, what would it take to get it there. If you are not constantly reinforcing to the team (top to bottom) the alignment, vision, and purpose of the efforts they make, you will lack in cohesion and efforts toward the final goal. Keep crushing it.

During a visit to NASA in the 1960s, President John F. Kennedy noticed a janitor carrying a broom. He walked over to the man and said, "Hi, I'm Jack Kennedy. What are you doing?" The janitor replied, "Well, Mr. President, I'm helping put a man on the moon." This story exemplifies the importance of clarity within an organization. When every employee understands the mission, no matter their role, amazing things can happen. In a business, clarity aligns everyone towards a common goal, fosters a sense of purpose, and enhances productivity. Whether you're a CEO, manager, or team member, ensuring that the mission is clear and communicated effectively can transform your organization. Key Takeaways: Unified Vision: Ensure every team member knows the mission and how their role contributes to it. Purpose-Driven Work: Foster a culture where everyone feels their work has a greater purpose. Enhanced Productivity: Clear goals lead to more focused and efficient work. How do you ensure clarity in your organization? #BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalClarity #TeamAlignment #MissionDriven

Watch the CNN four part series “Space Shuttle Columbia- The Final Flight.” Many individual and organizational culture lessons to be learned from this fateful mission. We have all heard, safety is not just a poster. Chief Shuttle Structural Engineer sent an email stating “remember the NASA safety posters everywhere around site stating ‘If it’s not safe, say so?’ Yes it is that serious!” He did not send as he was afraid of his bosses and losing his job. So many lessons to be learned; psychological safety, normalization of deviance, mission vs vision pressures, and much more. Would make a great leadership course. Interested?

"Empathy is extraordinarily important... the need to support your senior professionals in a way you haven't..." "Leadership by example has never been more important." Catch this snippet of Mitchell E. Rudin of Savills North America and Dr. Alexandra Whitmire of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration talking about empathy, not minimizing people's experiences, leadership, isolation/loneliness, work/life balance, and more. https://lnkd.in/eR9unqkH #Leadership #Awe #Resilience #MentalHealth #Wellbeing https://lnkd.in/eR9unqkH

“The Janitor Who Helped Put a Man on the Moon” In 1962, President John F. Kennedy visited NASA for the first time. During his tour of the facility, he met a janitor who was carrying a broom down the hallway. The President then casually asked the janitor what he did for NASA, and the janitor replied, “I’m helping put a man on the moon.”☺️ - Take a moment, and reflect on this idea. The janitor knew something that most of us struggle with, the purpose of his work. - He kept the building clean so that the scientists, engineers, and astronauts could focus on their mission of putting “man on the moon”. - They did not have to worry about spending their time on trashcans, bathrooms, or hallways. He did that for them. - He saw where his contribution fit in the organization. - He connected his purpose with theirs. This rule makes life so easy when an individual connects their purpose with the organization's purpose, work feels more fulfilling.😇 #atomicsol #mindfulness #leadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalGrowth #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategies #CustomerService #CustomerExperience #CustomerCentricity #FailureIsNotFinal #GrowthMindset

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy visited NASA and met an individual sweeping the floors. When the president asked what the individual was doing, the individual proudly replied, "Mr. President, I'm helping put a human on the moon." This story profoundly illustrates the power of understanding how everyone's work contributes to a larger vision. The individual's efforts created a safe and clean environment for NASA's engineers and scientists, ultimately playing a vital role in achieving the monumental goal of landing a human on the moon. That individual undoubtedly felt a sense of pride by having a line-of-sight of how the individual's work contributed to NASA's mission. Similarly, it becomes essential for employees to see how their daily activities connect to the organization's mission, vision, and goals. When employees understand how their daily work aligns with the broader mission, vision, and goals, it ignites motivation, teamwork, and commitment to shared objectives. Yet, many organizations struggle to build this connection. Why? It often boils down to two key reasons: 1️⃣ There's a communication gap about how to establish line-of-sight traceability, causing misalignment in some team members' activities. 2️⃣ The organization hasn't clearly articulated its mission, vision, and goals—or how to trace them to daily work. Also, clarity matters. Without it, teams can feel disconnected from the purpose and direction of their work. Concepts like Mission, Vision, Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Initiatives, Programs, and Projects need to be well defined along with their relationships so that line-of-sight traceability can be well established. At a recent conference, someone asked me how to address the challenge of establishing line-of-sight. I promised to share a chart that visually connects an organization's mission, vision, and goals to actionable tasks, providing clarity and alignment at every level. I hope the attached chart helps visualize the relationships among these concepts and serves as a guide to establish a clear line-of-sight. #Leadership #MissionVisionGoals #OrganizationalPurpose #MissionVisionGoalsTraceability #TeamAlignment #ReImagineTheFuture #TimeIsNow

From Moon Landing to Business Leadership: The Crucial Difference Between Goals and Missions. Key Points: -A historic 1962 White House debate between JFK and NASA's James Webb reveals vital lessons for modern leaders -Goals are achievable tactical objectives; missions are long-term aspirational directions -The Apollo program's success paradoxically contributed to NASA's subsequent identity crisis -Business leaders must distinguish between BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) and enduring organisational missions. The difference between Goals and Missions is an important one, and not just on a semantic level. In this Mckinsey article, the authors reference an interaction between NASA’s chief administrator, James Webb and John F Kennedy which occurred in 1962. Importantly, it highlighted the difference in objectives between NASA and JFK. JFK was primarily focused on the “Space Race” and beating Russia to be the first to land on the Moon. Webb, on the other hand, saw the ascendancy to be dominant in  Space exploration as being the more important precedent to establish. This divergence in objectives between the two, created a disconnect that continued beyond the successful moon landing of 1969. NASA was subject to budget cuts and cancelled missions as it struggled to demonstrate its relevance beyond attaining the single goal of landing on the moon. With businesses using short-term operational and long-term strategic approaches, it is crucial that short term wins don`t outweigh long-term vision. So whilst  having BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) can motivate teams and create innovation, it shouldn`t replace the organisation`s purpose for being in business, but a mission can provide a framework that enables the pursuit of multiple goals. The crucial distinction between goals and missions can make or break an organisation's long-term success. While achieving significant goals is important, sustainable leadership requires a broader mission that continues to inspire and guide beyond any single achievement. #LeadershipAU#OrganisationalSuccess#CorporateVision #StrategicLeadership https://lnkd.in/gMtiWVtt

Have you ever wondered what makes high-performing project teams successful? Here are research-backed insights and lessons from Google, NASA, and other innovators. 🔍✨🌟 Insights from Google, NASA, and others - Surprising Lessons: Google: Psychological safety trumps individual talent. Safe teams outperform even the most competent individuals. 🧠💡 NASA: Clear roles and meticulous planning made the moon landing possible. 🌑🚀 IDEO: Diverse teams create breakthrough products by combining varied perspectives. 🎨 Applying these insights: ➡️ Foster safety: Encourage risk-taking without fear. 🤝❤️ ➡️ Define goals: Ensure clarity and objectives. 🎯📋 ➡️ Embrace diversity: Leverage different backgrounds. 🌍🤝 ➡️ Communicate openly: Keep communication open. 📢🗣️ ➡️ Commit to learning: Promote continuous improvement. 📚🔄 Let’s build high-performing teams that achieve extraordinary results. 🚀🌟 What strategies do you use? Share your insights below! #HighPerformingTeams #Leadership #Google #NASA #Teamwork #Innovation

In the symphony of success, each note of talent harmonizes with the rhythm of teamwork and the melody of intelligence, crafting the masterpiece of champions. Teamwork is important! #Team #Teamwork #Collab #Success