Monday, March 2, 2009

Recession and Inspiration

Every human being needs to be inspired to achieve their goals in life. Emotions are at the center of inspiration, as such we need to have a control over our emotions. Inspiration has changed the world to what we see it now. All the inventions of this world are as result of people being inspired.
As the world faces this recession or credit crunch probably the worse in our time, its important to work together all people of this earth no matter what race or what country we belong to. Moreover the world needs inspiration to over come this financial melt down. We all need to inspire each other and have an attitude that things will get better soon.
Therefore, this calls for great leaders,Leaders who can motivate and inspire their people. This however, will prove a challenge to developing countries like Zambia which lack quality leaders. But with inspiration anything is possible. As the world is becoming a global village, a one world with no restrictions of country or race it is important to work together in challenges we face as a world not as africa or asia alone and above all to inspire one another starting with those close to you.

So with that, here are a few ideas for how to inspire others. Feel free to add your ideas in the comments.

  1. Be a role model of courage. When our managers demonstrate courage, this will inspire us to do the same and we will respect them all the more.
  2. Take a stand. Share your perspective and be open. The most inspiring leaders have a strong vision for how things ought to be.
  3. Reject politics! Many of us are sick of politics and would gladly follow and respect leaders who rejected the mucky muck - even if we do not agree with him or her all the time. The wishy washy spin speak is nauseating.
  4. Listen more, speak less. Show your employees that you value input and collaboration. This applies to your team members and peers - show them you respect and include your peers.
  5. Beat your goals and don't rest until you do. Managers who are OK with mediocre performance (even if they can make the case that it's not their fault) are uninspiring. People want to work for successful leaders.
  6. Spend time in their shoes. In fact, swap places with your employees every now and then. Show them you want to understand what their world looks and feel like. Bonus: You will learn tons!
  7. Reject over the top perks. OK, so you earned the promotion. Don't flaunt your trappings and take a stand to reject perks that separate you from your team. Think about how you felt when you were in their positions. Try to spread the wealth on great experiences like conferences, trainings, product offerings, and other perks.
  8. Represent your employee's needs to senior management and with your peers. Take the initiative to make things better. Wow, that will speak volumes about your intention to serve them and this is very inspiring.
  9. Be the best expression of your unique style. We are all different, so don't turn into a corporate clone. That said, be the classiest version of you possible. Like a fine grape varietal, be the fullest expression of you.
  10. Be inspired by others. Share your role models and why they inspire you

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