Leading with vision All companies must have a vision, without it it is difficult to create objectives. As a leader of any company, it is important to know the company's mission, vision and goals to model them for our teams. Good organizations convey a strong vision of where they will be in the future. (MODYUKE) Creating appropriate goals to drive the vision is vital to the success of any business. Goal setting is an important role in sharing the vision and goals with the team. Getting their buy-in and commitment will ultimately help create effective teams. As leaders, it is also important to follow up with our teams and provide coaching and training when necessary. Leaders must also remember that “leadership is about influencing others to truly want to achieve a goal.” (Mod 4) All of this together will create well-informed teams working towards the same goals for the company. The Importance of Vision and Goal Setting as a Leader According to the U.S. Army Manual, there are four characteristics of goal setting. The first two are difficulty and specificity of the objective. It is important that the goal is achievable and appropriately difficult. Too little or too much can cause a decrease in motivation and productivity. In our previous modules, we learned that specific recognition is more beneficial than general recognition, the same is true when setting goals. Clearly defined goals will lead to better results, because the team member knows the expectations and knows how to achieve them. The third and fourth characteristics of goal setting, according to the US Army Manual, are feedback and participation in goal setting. A good leader provides honest and timely feedback. In most cases, ... middle of paper ... successful companies sell the company's vision with positive energy and a contagious positive attitude. (MOD) Additionally, highly skilled team members who take part in the goal-setting process are more likely to achieve their goals and perform well in their positions. Including leaders who are positive and passionate about your goals will further create a positive environment to achieve the goals set by the company. References Accenture, (2014). Goal setting for leaders. Retrieved from http://www.accenture.com/microsites/vaahini/getting-ahead/Pages/goal-setting-for-leaders.aspx Colorado State University-Global Campus. (2014) Module 4- Leadership and human behavior[Blackboard course]. In the org. 300- LeadershipGrant, Anthony M. People Management. 4/6/2006, vol. 12 Issue 7, p46-47. 2p. , Database: Business Source Premier