Warren G. Bennis Vision Quotations

Create a compelling vision, one that takes people to a new place, and then translate that vision into a reality.

You need people who can walk their companies into the future rather than back them into the future.

The ability to plan for what has not yet happened, for a future that has only been imagined, is one of the hallmarks of leadership.

The future has no shelf life

Just as no great painting has ever been created by a committee, no great vision has ever emerged from the herd.

Vision animates, inspires, transforms purpose into action.

In order to serve its purpose, a vision has to be a shared vision.

Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realize your own leadership potential.