The visionary quality of a leader is another qualification that comes as a strong preference of followers. They want a leader who has the capacity in delineating plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives. This is leadership direction. This also translates to the leader’s concern for the organization. The people interpret this as a leader who does not only see himself or herself as useful in the present set-up but as someone who can still serve at some future time. A leader who has dreams and aspirations for an organization’s future shows concern for the people’s welfare in general.

A leader who knows where the organization is going must have been having a strong grasp of what he or she is doing. Doable plans are not arbitrary. Goals are based on concrete reality. Only if the leader is well versed with everything about the organization can he or she be able to make plans on how to improve the group and their structure in the future. If a leader plans unrealistically because he or she does not know the group’s realities, his or her propositions are not only unviable; they will also be construed by their followers as nothing but a vacuous wish list.

A clear vision stems from proper orientation. What better basis for forward direction can there be than full knowledge of present position. A visionary with solid plans knows exactly what to alter and what not to change. All the less than satisfactory qualities of the group will be deemed by a good leader as potential changes. On the other hand, all those qualities that work for the benefit of the organization will remain intact under a good leadership. For a leader to know which is which, he or she must know the group like the back of his or her hand.

A leader cannot move forward alone. Carrying the group into the future requires an inspiring leader. He or she will need the active participation and cooperation of the entire human resources of the organization. Growth is only possible in a positive and fertile environment. Nothing much grows in the dark. Members of the organization will follow a leader who is enlightening, vibrant, dynamic, tireless, and totally positive. The sum of these attitudes is inspired leadership. An inspired leader produces inspired followers. With inspiration come group enthusiasm, energy, voluntary cooperation, and definite action on the achievement of group goals.

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