Leaders work the effervescence of vision. For leaders, in Gallup's view, sinning is an ongoing process. Emerging from the values and purpose of the organization is an expression of a desirable, mutually shared image of a possible, shared future. As the organization proceeds, the vision reshapes as the continuity of values finds increasingly fresh and expansive expressions of possibility. Although specific goals support the pursuit of vision and should be achieved, vision always remains at the horizon of possibility. It is the work of leaders to make this be so.
Leaders challenge their people with audacious goals. Successful leaders use challenging, stretch goals to tell their people that they believe in them. This is a critically important message. Far reaching goals that feel detached from the organization's mission and vision may be perceived as the leaders' "ego trip." But when leaders successfully create a continuity of values, vision, policy, action, and challenge, remarkable things can be achieved, future direction and hope can be created; and organizational effectiveness can be enhanced.