Coach Andrea’s Intro

My work with clients focuses on helping them sift through their conflicting priorities and demands, determining what’s most important and taking action.  The skill that I bring to the coaching is the ability to simplify.  I liked Chris Widener’s article this week because it gave a very simple idea about leadership that can have an enormous impact.  No matter what your role is in an organization, consider how you can inspire people on to greater things.

Quote of the Week

“Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you are alive, it isn’t.”
~ Richard Bach

The Inspiration Factor

by Chris Widener

The first thing that an aspiring leader must realize is that they must be inspiring! That is, they must be capable of inspiring people on to greater things than if the leader were not in their lives.

So, is this too grandiose an ideal for the average local business owner? Absolutely not. The people who work at your business, school or organization need to be inspired by you on a regular basis. It is what keeps them from giving up.

Remind them of the big picture.

They aren’t just serving food; they are helping families spend time together, so make it enjoyable.

They aren’t just changing oil; they are helping make sure a woman and her children don’t break down on the side of the road at night.

They aren’t just teaching reading; they are helping open a mind to the mysteries of the world.

They aren’t just selling gifts; they are helping people show their appreciation to others in a tangible way.

This week: INSPIRE!

Chris Widener is the President of Made for Success. www.ChrisWidener.com. Chris can be reached at Chris@MadeForSuccess.com.

Coaching Call to Action

Take some time this week to think about the big picture that you see?  How can you best share this with the world around you?  Develop a plan to make this a part of your regular communication with others.

Other articles you might be interested in:

  1. Finding the Right Way to Motivate Your Employees!
  2. 12 Deadly Sins of Leaders
  3. Eight Choices You Can Make Today That Will Change Your Life Forever
  4. The Twin Actions of Accomplishment
  5. Don’t Stop Asking So Many Questions

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