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> [“Strategic direction encompasses mission, vision, and strategy. Mission is about what will be achieved, vision is about why people should feel motivated to perform at a high level, and strategy is about how resources should be allocated and decisions made…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/strategic-direction-encompasses-mission-vision-and-strategy-mission/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

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## More by Michael D. Watkins

> [“Joining a new company is akin to an organ transplant—and you’re the new organ. If you’re not thoughtful in adapting to the new situation,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/joining-a-new-company-is-akin-to-an-organ-transplant-and-you-re-the/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

> [“What is culture? It’s a set of consistent patterns people follow for communicating, thinking, and acting, all grounded in their shared assumptions and values.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/what-is-culture-it-s-a-set-of-consistent-patterns-people-follow-for/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

> [“To succeed as Michael did with a new boss, it’s wise to negotiate success. It’s well worth investing time in this critical relationship up…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/to-succeed-as-michael-did-with-a-new-boss-it-s-wise-to-negotiate/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

> [“recruiting is like romance, and employment is like marriage.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/recruiting-is-like-romance-and-employment-is-like-marriage/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

> [“The management theorist Tom Peters said, "Purpose rarely comes from sitting down and contemplating purpose. Mostly, surely in my case, one accidentally trips over…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/the-management-theorist-tom-peters-said-purpose-rarely-comes-from/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

> [“Strategic direction encompasses mission, vision, and strategy. Mission is about what will be achieved, vision is about why people should feel motivated to perform…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/strategic-direction-encompasses-mission-vision-and-strategy-mission/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

> [“recruiting is like romance, and employment is like marriage. As”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-d-watkins/recruiting-is-like-romance-and-employment-is-like-marriage-as/)

[Michael D. Watkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-d-watkins/)

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