What inspires people? The answer to that is probably broad. Teams must know each other well in order to know what inspires them. Teams cannot simply function as a group of individuals that benefit from the collective effort and complementary skillsets. Teams must develop a rapport and level of intimacy to truly function as a unit that
Teams require inspiration. The source of inspiration should be a worthwhile cause. The cause needs to be worthwhile because the team needs to believe in it to the point of enthusiasm. The grind of hard work for a cause over time can diminish the collective enthusiasm of a team. When enthusiasm wanes, it is the job of
When great leadership is present, people have someone to look to when they are uncertain. Uncertainty can be the greatest cause of anxiety and hesitation. One of the most important jobs of any leader is to help the team value the practice of embracing uncertainty. People get scared. They need someone to acknowledge the scariness of the
It takes leadership to inspire people to see past what they are comfortable with. It takes leadership to help people see something they are not looking for so that they can do what they never thought possible. Sometimes it takes the absence of a leader to demonstrate just how necessary they are. When everyone seems to be
Leadership is the great predictor of success for a team. I have seen the same team with the same players perform in a complete opposite way under two different coaches. Why? It’s simple. Some people lead well, and some do not. People notice a great leader the second they enter a room. Though they may seem intimidating
…but in a good way. When a leader looks ahead with a vision, they see past all of the possibilities, noise, and distraction that isn’t the way forward. The leader is not free to try everything. The leader’s job is to inspire the team to see past all that isn’t the way forward.
One bad experience with a customer doesn’t define the experience of everyone else. The lazy leader may see one bad experience or report as confirmation of what he already believes and use the singular story to change everything he doesn’t like. Positive change doesn’t require a catastrophe to justify it. It does take the hard work to
You often get to pick your team and when you do, it’s worth finding out what inspires a person. Our thoughts, preferences, and complaints betray our inspiration. When I complain, I am talking about what I care deeply about in that moment. Complaints can seem pretty banal when we pay attention to what we actually say. That
What do feel would make all the difference in the world? What do you think about? That is what inspires you. For some, it’s about a cause that would change the world. For others, inspiration is found in getting to the weekend without a hassle. Which do you want on your team?
Teams require some sort of inspiration or else they will just go through the motions. There has to be something beyond the task for the task to be accomplished to its full potential. We use the word “inspired” when we see something truly remarkable that stands out among similar tasks or performances. What inspires the team?