A Man with a Plan! Barack Obama Has Goals! Video

January 28, 2009 by mbelcher  
Filed under Goal Setting

(Please note there is no intended Political message in this article)

Political standpoint and views aside, here is a fantastic example, of someone who has a firm planned fixed in their mind. A strong Vision that he will chase and chase.

How can you tell? Well firstly he is clear about the objectives. There is no messy description, no fluff. Just his clear objectives.  Secondly he is open about the challenges that are ahead but his use of words and language tell the listener that he is prepared for these. He knows delay and set backs will happen but the goal is clear.  There is a specific time frame he wants it to be done.  That may move but there is an initial time.

Lastly and most important of all he has a vision. As I said at the top, political standpoint and views aside, here is a man that isn’t bogged down by the detail and HOW TO’s.  He is more interested in WHY and WHEN. That is not to say he won’t work on detail just that what he is really focused on is the results.

You know the saying? People who know HOW always work for those that know WHY!

Watch the video here http://www.whitehouse.gov/president-obama-delivers-your-weekly-address/

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2 Responses to “A Man with a Plan! Barack Obama Has Goals! Video”
  1. Max says:

    I also believe that he will be keeping his eyes open with a hand on the pulse to adjust and change paths when he needs to. It’s important to have a clear plan with specific objectives and a vision – but it’s also important as a leader to stay in tune with the execution and adjust along the way.

  2. mbelcher says:

    Hi Max,

    Good to hear from you. Totally agree with your thought…oh and your comment was spoken like a true leader….

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