Cast Vision and Over-Communicate

Last week I wrote about my plan to share some "stories of success" from The GreenHouse.  Coincidentally, the next day, I read a post by Eugene Cho describing his "Top 5 Pieces of Advice for Entrepreneurs."  Number 4 on the list was:

4.  Cast Vision and Over-Communicate

"One of the biggest blunders I’ve made is to under-communicate." 

"Cast the vision. Distribute the vision. Share the vision. And share it again. In short, over-communicate until people tell you, “That’s enough. I get it…” Don’t leave too much room for misunderstandings and mis-assumptions."

Reading that post was very good timing!  After ten years, it's still unnerving for me to share the vision, calling, and testimonies of The GreenHouse.  Fear creeps in so easily.  What if people reject this thing that is so near and dear to my heart - such a big part of who I am?  What if no one responds or wants to hear about it?  What if I bare my soul and no one else bares theirs?  Do I really want to be standing there "naked" and vulnerable wishing I had a winter parka to wrap around myself (I'm hoping you get the analogy there). 

So because of fear (of rejection, reputation, etc), I "under-communicate" what's going on at The GreenHouse.  It's a means of protection.  It just seems easier (safer) to only share with a small circle of folks who are on the front lines with me. 

Lame, I know.  I'm working on it. 
    
Sharing stories on this blog is an easy step in the right direction (the handful of you who read this blog already know and love The GreenHouse, right?)  But, imagine the freedom of being able to courageously share all of me, including the dreams, passions, and vision that God has put on my heart with anyone I meet.  Now that is something to strive for!