Alignment

Leadership has three parts: establishing direction, aligning people, and motivating them to move and keep moving.
Alignment is essential; people only move effectively when they are aligned with the leader’s direction.
True alignment occurs when the leader and the people are moving in the same direction.
Alignment means three things: people understand the vision, own the vision, and trust the leader.
Change always involves risk and loss; leaders see opportunity, while people often see loss and uncertainty.
Before movement begins, leaders must ensure alignment, as illustrated in Luke 14 — count the cost before building.
People move when they understand where they are going, personally own the vision, and trust the leader enough to accept sacrifice and risk.
Alignment is built through effective communication that has clarity, passion, and credibility.
Alignment is not permanent and must be continually maintained for people to move with commitment and enthusiasm until the vision is fulfilled.