Hi, Scott - another excellent post:)

I thought every point has clear and significant value, but the very first one really resonated with me.  I believe that your combination of "compelling vision" and "people's identities" reflects two essential components of effective vision.  Too often, I have experienced organizations where one or the other was present, but not both.

I would also like to comment on something that is implied indirectly in your discussion of extrinsic and intrinsic motivations.   Throughout all leadership communication, being consistent and honest is also important.

People are smart and will see a false message.   The leader who tries to "trick" followers into supporting some vision will not get the best sustained effort from them.  At worst, they will sabotage the efforts of the leader, because they do not trust  that person.

I know this is probably understood throughout, but I like to keep the aspect of honesty and trust in the foreground, since I have experienced the lack of same several times in my work.

Enjoy your posts tremendously:)

John