How to Practice Inspirational Leadership
T How to Practice Inspirational Leadership Everyone should know a thing or two about how to inspire and motivate others–even non-leaders. It’s an important skill that helps us not only take on leadership challenges but engage better with new people, build new relationships, and perform to the best of our potential. The first step in motivating people is to stop treating them just as employees, managers, CEOs, etc.–we’re more than the titles on our business cards!–and start treating others as humans. Sounds simple, but it isn’t all that easy in every situation. 1. THEY COMMUNICATE OPENLY AND OFTEN Here are three things the most effective leaders tend to do in order to keep their teams motivated and inspired: When we communicate with others, we have to be clear about what we want. There’s no way to start working towards a common goal until everyone understands what it is and what’s expected of them to help achieve it. Motivational leaders should be approachable and open to dialogue so th...