Inspire a Shared Vision

There are several behaviors one could argue that are necessary for a leader to have in order to inspire a vision to others. However, I would like to argue that displaying confidence is the most important behavior a leader must have if he wishes to inspire his vision to others. In my experience the person I have always rallied behind as being a leader could be described as confident. If I am going to follow in someone's vision I expect them to be confident in their own vision and confident in their actions to pursue this vision. MLK delivers his speech concerning Civil Rights with a strong and confident voice. The great speech he had written would only have been half as effective if he did not deliver it in such a confident manner. Coach Boone for Remember the Titans came off the screen in both his actions and in his words as a confident individual. The only way a group of 17-18 year old boys were going to listen to Coach Boone and follow his vision was if Coach Boone himself was confident in all his actions in leading this new team. Thus, confidence is vital for a leader to have in inspiring his vision upon others.

I have always been a big believer in the phrase "that actions speak louder than words. " On the athletic fields I seek to lead others through my actions. My vision every season has always been that everyone gives 100% effort on the field. The way in which I inspire others to do this is by giving 100% effort myself. I am confident in my actions and let my fellow teammates know I am confident in them. If they are having a rough game I show them I remain confident in them by feeding the ball to them even if they are timid to take it. If they know I am confident in them and I have their back they will give me 100% effort and thus become more confident in themselves.