We have all been there, our favorite sports team is in the fight of their life. No matter what sport, we have all been there, glued to the TV watching every waking moment. Then, it happens! It is a single moment which everyone just instinctively knows. It is the moment, when you say one of two things to yourself — either, “We are going to win!” or, “Oh no, they have the momentum.”
Momentum is a curious thing. It is a contagious thing. Once a person, group, or organization has it, it comes alive like wildfire. We see it in sports all the time when a team gets the momentum and all of a sudden, their sideline is on their feet, their energy is up, and their fans are cheering louder from the stands.
The same is true in your business or organization. Whether you are the leader or owner, employee or volunteer, you have the ability to help your organization gain momentum. In fact, if you are a leader, it is your responsibility and when you do create momentum, your business will be that much more successful and exciting.
What can you do to make sure to put the power of momentum on your side and keep it going?
First, you must have a clear vision for the direction you are going and you must share it with everyone both inside and outside of your organization that can have an impact on this vision. Your vision must be crystal clear and unwavering so that the message is resounding and easy to understand.
Second, your passion for your vision and where you are going must always be at a high level. If you are a leader, remember that people will buy into you, your vision, and passion long before they buy into a company or group. Inherently, people want to be winners and be a part of a winning team. If your passion and vision incites that feeling, they will jump on board.
Lastly, you must find ways to “make it happen.” You must always be on the lookout for ways to help those on your team or under your leadership become successful and embrace the vision that has been painted for them. You will make sacrifices to do this. Whether it is long nights of work, early mornings, or both, staying out with a sales rep to help them get that sale and showing them that you will go further than anyone to help them, working with a team member to get them to a goal, or even just looking for the right opportunities to show how much you appreciate someone’s work; you must take the responsibility to help “make it happen.”
Focus on how you can incorporate these elements into your leadership and take advantage of the incredible power of momentum!
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