Chad Silverstein explains vision collision: the friction when a leader's core dream clashes with what others want. Real vision differs from generic mission statements. Alignment keeps organizations healthy; misalignment must be addressed quickly before it festers. Leadership is isolating, and that solitude is normal.
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Every leader that goes after something really big is going to have some sort of vision collision. And it's important that your vision is your vision. You know, I mean, there's one thing to have a mission statement in your company and to expect everybody to jump on your mission statement. It's kind of funny if you think about it. You're asking them to drink the Kool-Aid. And, you know, there's nothing wrong with having a shared common purpose, but there's something really special about a core-centered leader that has this big dream that they're going after and they allow other people to have their own dreams. And as long as there's alignment, It's all good. It's when you're colliding, it's when you have vision collision, that's a problem and it needs to be addressed. Don't let it go too long. But every leader at some point is going to, is going to feel some friction with somebody or with lots of people about their vision. And that's the thing about being a leader. You're going to feel isolated and you're going to feel alone. And sometimes you're just going to have to be comfortable with that.