The first one is Vision.
The Definition of Vision is-
1) Unusual competence in discernment or perception; intelligent foresight: a leader of vision.
2) The manner in which one sees or conceives of something.
3) A mental image produced by the imagination.
4) The mystical experience of seeing as if with the eyes the supernatural or a supernatural being.
5) A person or thing of extraordinary beauty. (From www.thefreedictionary.com)
Vision is something that is in front of us not behind. A practical way of looking at this is comes from a car. As I get into my car, I look through the windshield for what is in front of me, compared to the rear view mirror which looks behind me. When I think about that, I notice that wind shield is far bigger than the rear view mirror. So my vision for what is in front of me should be greater than what is behind me. This is critical to notice, reason is that if all I do is focus on what is behind me while I am driving. I am destined to crash. Much like vision within an team/organization. If all we look at is what we accomplished in the past, our future is intended to crash. Which can be painful. Instead, we should focus on what's in front and occasionally look behind to take reference to what's behind us.
As you look at the life and leadership of Jesus, all of his leadership strategies were preparing his disciples/followers for the future of what is to come. He would referenced the past, but wouldn't live in it. He led by casting vision for what was to come. As great example of this is when he was in the garden of Gethsemane with his crew. As he was walking with Peter, James & John and told them in Mark 14:34 (NIV), "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death." Although this particular example was in the last few days of his life, he was giving vision for what was to come to prepare them.
As a Leader, it is important to see what is down the line. As you lead a group of people, it is imperative that you do like Jesus did and prepare them for the future of where you are going. Leader create other great leaders. This happens through transparency of vision. One of the greatest ways to get fresh vision is through prayer. I believe that we should remember our past, we live in our present and we pray for our future. Our vision is what is in front of us, which is our future. God has vision for all of us. When we are in alignment through prayer with his vision, we ultimately understand our vision with more clarity. Which we then can communicate more effectively to those we lead.
Vision is a substantial characteristic of the way that Jesus lead. It so should be with us as well. We as leaders need to strive to have vision to make things greater that what they have been. I challenge you to prayer for fresh vision for your life and leadership.