Session Summary: In this episode, I dive into the challenge of mission drift in leadership and life—how it often creeps in so gradually that you don’t notice until you’ve significantly strayed from your core purpose. I explore the primary causes, like a lack of clear vision, chasing new initiatives (shiny object syndrome), sacrificing quality for efficiency, and getting bogged down with people problems and drama. These distractions can slowly pull us away from what truly matters. To prevent mission drift, I share intentional strategies that I’ve found effective, like making vision-casting a daily habit, even when it feels repetitive. I’ll talk about the importance of regular mission drift checks to catch early warning signs, celebrating milestones to keep motivation high, and how small course corrections early on can save you from major deviations later. I’ll also discuss how maintaining quality while pursuing efficiency and staying aligned with your core mission are critical for long-term success. Let’s unpack this together and stay focused on what matters most. Enjoy!

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Leader Guide

Download and follow along with fill in the blanks from the Leader Guide as well as the self/group reflection questions for you and your team to discuss.

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