"Visionary thinking" refers to the ability to imagine and create innovative ideas, solutions, or goals for the future. It involves thinking beyond the present circumstances and envisioning possibilities that don't exist yet.
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In this book I argue against the use
of visionary thinking in the church and how it destroys authentic community.
If you've read my blog at all you should know by now that I am a vicious enemy
of visionary thinking in the church.
Rather than being an ordered argument
against visionary thinking in the church, it is a kind of crazy quilt of my posts and cartoons related to the topic.
It took consistent reminders that it's not just the pastors or staff members God
gives visionary thoughts to — it's something He gives everyone in our community.
Although It is a truism that it is the strong and
solid visionary thinking of individuals that result in the building of strong institutions, It is also a truism that visionary Leaders are only remembered for building strong institutions and NEVER outlive nor outlast whichever / whatever «Strong Institutions» that they helped build.
We need
more visionary thinking than the current narrow focus on educator effectiveness, without overlooking the importance of profession ready teachers and principals,» said coalition co-chair Joseph Bishop, who is the executive director of Opportunity Action and policy director for the National Opportunity to Learn Campaign.
To the same degree, «Ghosts in the Machine» brought together a similar type of
visionary thinking from artists, writers, and researchers who have collectively shaped and visualized our technological present.
(Is this painting evidence of Motherwell's
truly visionary thinking — a premonition of President Donald Trump staring into the eclipse?)
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Possess visionary thinking to align the people strategy to the business strategy within organizations; able to manage assignments in diverse environments including growth and restructuring.
Hope for our society lies in the possibility of the rebirth
of visionary thought, utopian dreaming, the resurrection of the split between present and future that provides the dynamic of change in the direction of projected ideals.
Not only will delegation give you more brain space and time to devote to doing what you do best —
visionary thought — but you'll also empower your team.
the only problem i have with it is «
the visionary thinking» part.
I actually enjoy (and deliberately read and listen to) some of
the visionary thinking that you decry (probably a few preachers who are on your hate list).
This book contains not only stories from my own pastoral experience, but lots of quotes, cartoons and reflections all around this topic of
visionary thinking and the danger it poses to true church community.
nakedpastor said, on June 5th, 2009 at 7:25 am Why, when I say «let's stop envisioning», does everyone insist that this is
visionary thinking?
Why, when I say «let's stop envisioning», does everyone insist that this is
visionary thinking?
The visionary thinking of an institution often costs lives.
Hope for our society lies in the possibility of the rebirth of
visionary thought.
Visionary thinking, fantasizing, kills the church.
we must have
visionary thinking!
Of all my favorite topics to write about,
visionary thinking is one of my favorites.
I understand that
visionary thinking / language has a lot of baggage.
Bonhoeffer's development of the idea of community in his important book, Life Together... that
visionary thinking in the church can actually destroy community... was a very influential idea that pressed me to explore it and even experiment with it in my own local churches.
Very thought - provoking, and good to see many of your other comments against
visionary thinking all together.
A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18 - 3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and
visionary thinking that points us toward the future.
But
his visionary thinking and aggressive style brought title sponsorship, stadium golf and fail - safe television contracts to the Tour, constructing a foundation that is the envy of every other pro sport.