What makes someone inspirational?

"Inspirational” is a word that is often used in business. We have all heard it and probably all said it at some time or other. But what does it really mean to be inspirational? Something that inspires you arouses feelings and thoughts within you or influences you in some way. 

The people who have inspired me are often those people who have led difficult lives but overcome challenges, smiling as they do so, and making a difference, however small, to those they meet. 

My father was an inspiration to me. He had very serious health issues for most of his life yet never complained, never moaned and was always cheerful. He touched the lives of everyone he met and was always ready to help anyone who needed it – regardless of his own needs.

Look around you. I bet there are many people besides you, whether your colleagues, your family, your friend, or other people you love. For some reason, you need to climb up the highest mountain and achieve a success. But at the same time, you also cannot ignore the existence of folks surrounding you. Be successful but do not forget to inspire others because the greatest level of success is making other people successful.  

Sometimes all the inspiration you need can be found in a few simple words of wisdom – a single idea can really change the way we think, the way we feel, and the way we live.

There is a quote that really makes me think what inspiring and being a leader is all about. “Power isn’t control at all - power is strength and giving that strength to others. A leader isn’t someone who forces others to make him stronger; a leader is someone willing to give his strength to others that they may have the strength to stand on their own.” ~ Beth Revis 

Whether you are leading a huge team or just trying to climb the career ladder, I want to encourage you to think about how to inspire those you lead and everyone around you.