In my 20+ years of coaching, a delicate balance consistently emerges as essential for those aiming to be influential: visionary pragmatism.
While the visionary sets sights on the horizon, the pragmatist focuses on the task at hand. Both are vital.
Excelling in your day job requires an adept handling of current tasks, ensuring today’s challenges are met with precision and efficiency.
But equally, having a larger vision and allowing it to subtly guide your daily choices keeps you aligned with future aspirations.
This blend of present mastery with future foresight establishes you as both a reliable doer and a strategic thinker.
Read: Take Control of the Day Job (one of the Extraordinary Lessons in Influence)
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