Leadership Impact: Inspiration v Motivation
Have you ever considered the difference between a motivated person and an inspired one? It’s not about semantics; both will have a positive impact on results, and yet only one will do so sustainably.
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Motivation is something that occurs from the outside in. It is a short to medium term boost for performance, it works well initially, then it fades, and performance returns to previous levels, or worse. Find the person relying on external motivators for performance and you’ve found a manager.
Inspiration is inside – out, the awakening of a burning desire unlocked from the very core of the individual. The person is in-spired (in-spirit), driven by that part of the personality that is forever seeking expansion and fuller expression, and the impact on performance is potent and sustainable.
Powerful leaders understand that most people possess a hundred acres of possibilities yet keep only one acre under cultivation. They understand their primary responsibility is to help people grow. They understand that leadership is about having the questions, not the answers. They understand that the very essence of leadership is to increase the awareness of those they lead. They coach for performance.
The true leader is a rare commodity in a business world full of competent managers, and in these challenging times, never has the need for leadership at every level been so high.
