There’s a certain type of big-vision enterprise leader who stands out among the grow-at-any-cost organizations, those "maximum profit first" organizations that dominate the headlines — and these same small-enterprise owners are often the ones left standing after the financial boom hits bottom. They’re the owners who use their vision — not just a financial goal — as a compass, and in the process create livable jobs, respectful work environments, and contribute to a greater quality of life in their community.

These big-vision entrepreneurs define their own standards and measure success their highest values and priorities, qualitative results, and the desire to make a positive contribution to their community. Yes, they also seek financial stability; and they reap the internal and external rewards allowed by a more meaningful vision-in-action (versus just a vision-in-talk).

Want to see what learnings you can put to use for your own big-vision leadership and livelihood? Then introduce yourself to the concept of big-vision small enterprise, and apply the big-vision principles in your group. Inspired by Jamie Walters' highly acclaimed book, Big Vision, Small Business, this tip sheet offers how-to’s on becoming a big-vision leaders — whether in an organization of one or many thousands.