Being an inspirational and motivating leader starts with us. It’s about our ability to share our passion, recognize the passion (aka magic dust™) of others, and compel others to take action and make a difference, while we also strive to achieve and do more.
We assist team members find joy in the workplace when we have a true desire to help them grow and succeed, and when we guide them on a career path that helps them deliver on their full potential.
Let’s start with the definitions provided by Indeed:
We assist team members find joy in the workplace when we have a true desire to help them grow and succeed, and when we guide them on a career path that helps them deliver on their full potential.
Let’s start with the definitions provided by Indeed:
Inspiration represents something that compels an individual to take action, often connecting with their feelings or values. It can also spark ideas for them on actions to take or things to make.
Motivation represents giving an individual a reason to take action, often serving as a method of persuasion.
Mark Hansen and Joe Batten, authors of The Master Motivator – Secrets Of Inspiring Leadership provide tips for motivating teams and colleagues:
Effective Leadership: Do’s and Don’ts
| Yes | Not |
|---|---|
| Asking | Telling |
| Pulling | Pushing |
| Looking for strengths | Looking for weaknesses |
| Providing genuine praise | Grudging compliments |
| Cooperating with others | Competing with others |
| Value-led | Value-driven |
| Vision-led | Vision-driven |
| Open and vulnerable mind | Closed and defensive mind |
| Expecting the best | Expecting second best |
| Stressing results | Stressing activity |
| Crisp and sharp | Sloppy grooming |
| Empowering others | Diminishing others |
| Hearing by actively listening | Listening negatively |
| Loving and caring | Hating and hostile |
| Learners | Knowers |
| Goal-oriented | Role-oriented |
| “We” | “I” |
| Crystal-clear integrity | Expedient moral practices |
Leaders that are inspiring and motivating assume and look for positive intent, help others feel valued, provide meaningful feedback, reward accomplishments, and build effective and lasting relationships.
Are you an inspiring and motivating leader? Is there anything you could change?
Sincerely,
Mike and Jan