Why Great Leaders Inspire Instead of Motivate
Yermi Kurkus
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Lead with Purpose, Inspire with Vision
Most leaders believe their job is to motivate their teams - constantly pushing, rewarding, and managing performance. But the best leaders don’t push - they inspire.
Motivation is an external force - it fades, requiring constant effort. Inspiration is internal - it fuels lasting commitment and self-driven excellence. When people are truly inspired, they don’t need reminders to stay engaged; they are naturally aligned with the mission.
The Shift From Motivation to Inspiration
The best leaders don’t light fires under people - they keep the fire within them burning.
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3 周All great points, Yermi, as usual. I learned a long time ago that great leaders know when to follow rather than insist on leading all the time. Your article is in synch with thatm wisdom.