CHAPTER 3

Mindset on Vision

Vision—Having Foresight of What Is Ideal but Is Not Yet a Reality

Entrepreneurs are visionaries who often have a remarkable ability to see what others don’t see. Their curiosity leads to imagining something that currently does not exist. They are then able to cast this vision to others (employees, business partners, board members, investors, other stakeholders, etc.) to get them on board. The responsibility of the visionary entrepreneur is to articulate to others what he/she envisions so that those connected with the vision can help make it happen. The future of the organization rests heavily on the entrepreneur’s vision, as he/she illuminates the path for others to follow.

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