The inspirational leader has a leadership superpower characterized by commitment, curiosity, vision, passion and team building. It is also one of the strongest leadership platforms for getting others to join your mission. How do we become more inspirational without appearing insincere?
If inspiration is your superpower you are in good company; Howard Schultz (Starbucks), Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook), Grant Cardone (GrantCardone.com), Dale Carnegie, John C. Maxwell, Robin Sharma, Zig Ziglar.
Episode Summary: Inspiring Change, Inspiring Leadership – Your Superpower
[callout]appreciation, business storytelling, charisma, commitment, conviction, curiosity, enjoy the ride, foster potential, fun, help others, high energy, humor, influencing others, initiative, inspirational, motivation, opportunities, optimism, passion, people development, personable, persuasive. positive attitude, pursues new experiences, recruiting, savvy, self-motivated, servant, service, share your vision, success is shared, supportive, team building, teamwork, understand what motivates others, vision[/callout]
Inspirational Books to Read
- Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink
- See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar
- The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary by Mark Sanborn
Quotes
[shareable cite=”Sheryl Sandberg”]The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back, but by our personal passion, talents and interests.[/shareable]
[shareable cite=”Sheryl Sandberg”]It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness [/shareable]
[shareable cite=”Howard Schultz”]I think if you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve got to dream big and then dream bigger[/shareable]
[shareable cite=”Howard Schultz”]At an early age, my mother gave me this feeling that anything is possible, and I believe that[/shareable]
[shareable cite=”Howard Schultz”]When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible[/shareable]
[shareable cite=”Dale Carnegie”]Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success[/shareable]
[shareable cite=”Albert Einstein”]I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious[/shareable]
[shareable cite=”John C Maxwell”]Leadership is influence[/shareable]
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Book on The Shelf
[callout]The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz[/callout]
Additional Items Mentioned
Movies
Ted Talks & Other Speeches
- How to Live Before Your Die – Steve Jobs (2005)
- The Puzzle of Motivation – Dan Pink (2009)
- I Have a Dream Speech – Martin Luther King Jr. (1963)
