What's your BHAG?

By Ellen Curtis, Creative Commander, Whizbang

I saw an article in Fast Company about BHAG. (Big Hairy Audacious Goal).   James Collins and Jerry Porras coined this phrase in a book "Built to Last". They define BHAG as "clear and compelling and serves as a unifying focal point of effort, often creating immense team spirit."

Microsoft's BHAG, for example,  is " A computer on every desk and in every home, all running Microsoft software."

In the spirit of sharing, I offer my BHAG for Whizbang:

The marketing whizs of the Central Coast with 288 business people engaging our services in 2010.

What's your BHAG?

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Over 50 business professionals came together for Professional Networking's first open business mixer. Lawrence Dieter, Dr. Backman and Professional Networking's Vice President said, "Our mixer was 1st class, from the weather, the seating outside.....the food, wine, and a myriad of significant business connections reported".  Chef Elizabeth Eggen of Mix It Up supplied the scrumptious food and the perfect venue. Amy Bakes Cupcakes supplied the fantastic cupcakes.  Claiborne and Chruchill supplied the delicious wine. Professional Networking's Erin Momburg, Sprigs n Things supplied the incredible flower arrangements. The rest of the Professional Networking group supplied the amazing conversation and the perfect environment for making new connections.