Every leader hopes for a moment when their team doesn’t just execute—they own the mission. Today, I had one of those moments.

I sat with the high-performing team at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle as we reflected on our journey. We acknowledged the milestones we’ve reached, and with energy and clarity, turned our focus toward the bold goals ahead.

This is where leadership finds its fuel—not in strategy decks or performance metrics, but in real-time alignment. In that moment when the vision you’ve carried becomes something everyone can see—and is willing to carry forward.

At Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, I often say: ‘Know your value, not your price.‘ Because we aren’t just a staff—we’re a community. Our board, our volunteers, our partners, our donors—we are all part of this mission. And we’re not here to clock in. We’re here to show up on purpose.

That’s what makes this work transformational, not transactional. It’s not about what we do. It’s about who we are—together.

As leaders, our job is to name the vision, invite others to see it, and walk with them until they do. Today reminded me that when that happens—when every person in the room sees it too—that’s not just leadership, but a shared legacy.

If you’re a leader seeking to create real impact—whether through business, philanthropy, or community engagement—let’s talk about what happens when shared vision drives shared success.