When I watch him run circles around most everyone else on the planet, I am amazed. Looking at the definitions I presented above, I have no doubt the catalyst for all he does is inspiration. His chosen profession is solely committed to the well-being of children. His ministry work is totally selfless, other than it makes him feel good to help others.
Even his second language has been an invaluable tool in his work life by helping non-English speaking patients and parents. He is spirit-filled and constantly inspired to be useful, productive, and generous. When I read the definition I presented for inspiration, I cannot help believe when we are pushed with a spirit to do something; it can be more significant and meaningful in our lives — and the lives of others.
Inspiration is internal and lifelong. The subtle difference between the words can make a world of difference in leading people. Inspiration is more a person reaching a point of wanting to act, whereas, motivation is more of giving people reasons to act. There is a need for both inspiration and motivation.
But to lead effectively, knowing the difference makes a tremendous difference. This can work to some degree but the effect is often temporary. There was a time in my life when I consistently sought encouragement from others as my main source of motivation.
Inspiring someone takes a lot more work. You would have to figure out what drives someone internally and pull that out of them to inspire action. On teams, you want people to show up for work feeling like they belong. They need to feel like they matter.
People like to know their team and leaders care about how they feel and think. While using external motivation can improve productivity and retention, quite often, these bonuses are only temporary. As soon as an employee feels they have advanced their career as far as possible within your organization, they become likelier to jump ship. To foster lasting engagement, you must do more than motivate. You must inspire.
So how does inspiration differ from motivation? A recent email conversation with Sam Taggart, founder of The D2D Experts , went a long way in clarifying the crucial differences for me. Inspiration, on the other hand, is more of a pull or driving force.
Inspiring managers communicate and live the company values in each interaction with an employee. Inspiring leaders clearly communicate expectations and pay attention to the needs of their employees.
They get to know their team members on a more personal level so that their words and actions carry greater weight for those they lead. Motivation starts to come from within as they understand how their contribution makes a difference. You will need to use both to foster a successful team environment. For example, a survey from LinkedIn identified both motivating and inspirational factors as being extremely important in creating a sense of belonging among employees.
Fifty-nine percent of those surveyed wanted to be recognized for their accomplishments, while 46 percent wanted to feel like their company cared about them as an individual.
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