About the Book
Every leader-whether the company is in its early stages or experiencing a reinvention-struggles to create, communicate, and sustain a satisfying, soul-nourishing Vision for employees, partners, consumers, and vendors. These companies fail because they do not link the passionate why behind their purpose with the how it will be executed and sustained.
The culprit? Vision Killers. They could be anyone in your organization from the top on down, including yourself without even realizing it. In Vision Maker, CEO mentor Jim Ballidis provides a three-week strategy for identifying and controlling these Vision Killers, enabling you to create, collaborate, broadcast, and implement a Vision that is dynamic, impactful, evergreen, and takes your business to the next level.
About the Author :
Jim Ballidis is a mentor, serial entrepreneur, attorney, inventor, investor, and venture capitalist who has owned several manufacturing and service companies over the years. He has contributed to Wall Street Journal bestselling books with such authors as Jack Canfield and David Corbin. Jim, who has mentored hundreds of business leaders, dedicates his life to helping people and businesses create and sustain Visions that are bigger than themselves. Visit Jim at visionmakerbook.com
Review :
"As a two-time Apple veteran-first during the groundbreaking launch of the Macintosh and later at the dawn of the iPhone era-I've learned and lived firsthand the transformative power of Vision. These weren't just products; they were revolutions, born from a crystal-clear Vision and executed to perfection. Yet, the alchemy of turning Vision into reality has long been an enigma. That is, until Vision Maker, by Jim Ballidis."
-JB Herrera, founder/CEO, Insight Driven Business
"Vision Maker ignites the flame of Vision, and collaboration fuels the fire that illuminates the path toward a better world for all. Love it."
-Karen Gwartzman, CEO, Retail Secret Circle and Private Label University
"You can create a Vision you love with Vision Maker because Vision is everything. A great Vision is worth millions...an ordinary Vision is worth a job."
-Stewart Borie, author, mentor, entrepreneur, and Wharton School of Business Strategic Advisor specializing in entrepreneurial management, capital acquisition, and environmental management
"I would recommend Vision Maker to anyone who wants to achieve their highest purpose."
-Suzy Prudden, CEO, Itty Bitty Books, bestselling author, and guest on Oprah
"So many dreams go unrealized because of Vision Killers. Jim Ballidis understands how to get visionaries to dream bigger and remove the obstacles in their way to unprecedented success. If you want to achieve transformational growth in your business or life, read this book and follow Jim's advice."
-Nicole Schlinger, CEO/President, Campaign HQ
"This book is everything you need to equip yourself with the necessary space for your big ideas to germinate and sprout-before the 'yeah buts, ' 'what ifs, ' and the 'how will I evers' take root and kill your dreams. A MUST to save a world of hurt for every big dreamer and entrepreneur!"
-Lacey Haegen, founder and CEO, Beaute Nouveau & Botanical Beauty
"'Motivating, ' 'uplifting, ' and 'inspirational' are the words we commonly referred to when addressing a book about personal development. This book certainly is all those things and more. Completing the book gave me the ability to recognize not only past successes and failures, but also a path forward that I hadn't previously recognized-a path to my Vision of being the best version of myself. I give kudos to the author, and I am very grateful for his work. I rarely read a book twice, but I suspect I will read this multiple times to stay on track with my Vision."
-Paul Rhines, CEO, Influence Mastery, renowned speaker, sales trainer, and author
"Jim Ballidis masterfully guides leaders to clarity and purpose in Vision Maker. Three weeks is all it takes to transform your team's trajectory and fuel your business with unparalleled passion. An essential read for those committed to not just leading-but leading with Vision."
-Laura Leszczynski, author of Clubology: The Science and Strategy of Being in the People Business
"Jim approaches Vision like no other coach I have ever had. Not only did he push me to make it bigger and then bigger still, but he convinced me it was possible. I am now aware of the Vision Killers, and I have also realized that my 'bigger than me Vision' requires a team to create it at the level it needs to be."
-Adrienne Gordon, CEO, Price Space, LLC, and Fortune 100 pricing expert
