Vision Boards: A Success Hack?

Vision Boards: A Success Hack?

Did you know there's a National Vision Board Day? It's a perfect reminder of the power of visualization in achieving our goals. When I think of vision boards, I recall the principles from "The Secret" and my own experiences creating them over the years. While I haven't always been consistent, during certain periods, I diligently crafted vision boards filled with my aspirations. And guess what? They worked. But it wasn't magic—it required my active participation, decision-making, and consistent effort.

Creating a vision board means translating your deepest desires into visual representations. Each moment spent focusing on these desires generates feelings with an energetic frequency, creating momentum that aligns with our universe's vibrations to attract those desires.

Vision Boards Can Create Momentum and Team Alignment

Imagine harnessing this powerful tool within your project teams. Achieving perfect alignment in a team is rare, but a vision board could be the key to synchronizing efforts and achieving collective goals.

Practical Applications

1. Technology Projects:

• Visualize the ultimate end user or beneficiary of your project. Include images representing their demographics, setting, and the positive feelings associated with of your project and the impact it has on their lives.

2. Culture Change:

• Display images and quotes that reflect the company's core values and mission. Add pictures that bring the behaviors and beliefs of the desired culture to life. For example, if you want to increase the focus on global collaboration, look for images of employees using technology to work together, brainstorming in a conference room, or participating in team-building activities.  

3. Construction Projects:

• Depict the final space, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and people interacting in the new environment. Add images that show employees and customers experiencing awe, wonder, or joy in the new spaces.

4. Mergers:

• Visualize the post-merger company, including new locations, employee numbers, stock symbols, and new products. If the merger is associated with a particular date, include images linked to that date (e.g., October 1 might have pumpkins and Halloween-type imagery).

Creating Multisensory Visions

When leading a transformation, the most impactful visions are multisensory. Instead of the usual flat outcome statements, consider a more dynamic approach. Infuse a bit of "Secret" magic into your leadership style. Create a vision board that outlines your goals and brings them to life with visuals, making the journey towards achieving them more engaging and inspiring.