Visualize Success

I recently read an article in the Wall Street Journal about how professional sports players can visualize themselves out of a slump. According to the article, it doesn't matter what profession you're in, or your personal situation, there are key characteristics that point to a slump - loss of confidence, over-thinking every move, dwelling on past failures or working too much. Sound familiar?

Is your organization experiencing a slump? If so, perhaps you're blaming it on the economy, your board, donors who aren't giving, or the "audiences" who aren't buying tickets. Take a few minutes to examine your vision. Is it clear? Does it provide a compelling picture of where you want to be in 5, 10, or 20 years? What are your unique assets that result in value?

I suggest you spend some time focusing your vision to lift yourself out of that slump. Your community is depending on it.