Anthems Over Vision Texts: Crafting Collective Spirit for Values-Based Leadership - A Short Note and a Poem

 

SHORT NOTE

To embrace values-based leadership, we need to transition towards professional theme songs and anthems instead of merely showcasing vision and mission statements imposed on us. Conversely, songs sung together and poems recited collectively possess the power to stir emotions, bring group members together, and forge a unique collective identity. Well-crafted anthems inspire motivation, pride, and loyalty. In contrast, a vision statement is a brief, dry, and verbose written declaration about a future to be achieved, whereas an anthem offers a compelling, multi-sensory collective experience that can cultivate a stronger connection to our goals.

A Vision Lost, A Anthem Found: A Poem

A vision, though grand and so bright,

Left workers unmoved, day and night.

But a song, bold and strong,

Made them hum right along,

And boosted morale to new height.

The vision, well framed, held so grand,

Was lost, no one seemed to understand.

The anthem's warm hum,

Made all hearts become one

"Our success," on lips 'n hand-in-hand.