In this four part series, I have shared 12 Ways to be a 21^st Century Visionary. If you missed any of the segments, feel free to email marcia@dreamuniversity.com and I will send you a document that includes them all.

To review, in Part 1, we covered Integrity, Uncertainty and Enlightenment. In Part 2, I discussed Getting Empty, Faith and Wisdom. In Part 3, I wrote about Receptivity, Miracles and Being a Creator. Here is the final segment.

The Silent Witness, Collaboration and The Dream Movement

10. A 21st Century Visionary has a conscious relationship with the silent witness, the part of each of us that can see many points of view and new perspectives.

The witness "within" is fair, has the ability to draw from all of life's experience and provide a more creative and unbiased and more expansive view. It is able to remain calm in the midst of chaos and support us in non-attachment.

As a coach, you are able to hold a position of overview or non judgment for others. Developing this capacity in your self is a level of mastery. The ability to step back and separate from what is happening in a non-attached manner, allows us make decisions from a less reactive and more insightful place.

Big dreamers tap their imagination to traverse new terrain. When doubt, fear or limitations attempt to hijack or sabotage their dreams, a visionary knows that there are other internal voices to turn to for encouragement, insight and fresh solutions.

11. A 21st Century Visionary knows when to be collaborative and when to be hierarchal.

A collaborative approach is a strategic and systematic one that creates levels of accountability where ownership and alignment drive results. Collaborative teams standout because of their high levels of trust and commitment.

When manifesting a dream or important project, visionaries know that collaboration allows for true ownership that hierarchal models often do not. They understand that big dreams cannot be completed alone and they have the courage and clarity to share these dreams and ideas to empower and enroll others.

Big dreamers know that more can be accomplished, including having greater impact, when a team is committed. In a collaborative model everyone has input and each voice and vote counts. Although initially the process and planning may take a longer, the outcome is a more sustainable vision.

12. A 21st Century Visionary is crucial to the Dream Movement's ultimate dream, which is to make the world a more whole and abundant place.

Visionaries understand that to achieve important dreams they must be willing to take risks. This ability comes from self-trust and is built by acting upon what's truly important. They don't compromise their dreams down to what they think is realistically possible but rather take a stand for what has meaning to them.

They pump up their "Dreamer" muscles by imaging a world that works for everyone and by declaring that each of us plays a critical and sacred role in making the world a better place. They/we know that it's never been a more important time to Dream Big and purse those dreams.

True visionaries recognize that with one single highly intentional step the world can and has changed. It is acting on our dreams that make them real.

Suggested Action Step: Review the 12 points discussed and do a self-assessment. Assign a point system of 1-5 (with 5 being you embody this skill) to rate yourself in each area. Choose the qualities where you'd like to raise your score and design simple practices for becoming more effective. Put your attention on your Achilles heel to become even more of a 21^st Century Visionary.

About our expert:

Marcia Wieder, CEO/Founder of Dream University® - With twenty years coaching, training and speaking experience, Marcia is leading a Dream Movement. Author of 4 books, she is the personal Dream Coach to Jack Canfield, stars in Beyond the Secret with Bob Proctor and is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council with Lynne Twist, John Gray and Marianne Williamson. Dream University® events include: Dream Coach Certification, Inspiring Speaker Workshop, and Create Your Future Now workshops.

Dream Course Tele-Seminar series with Marcia Wieder - begins January 13^th.

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