A leader is one who is committed to taking individuals along towards the fruition of a certain mission and creates an environment in which people can be actively involved. There is no magic in the way in which inspirational leaders operate. However an inspirational leader is considered more effective and efficient than a good leader. So, who is an inspirational leader? What are the qualities that set a good leader apart from an inspirational leader? How can a good leader be transformed into an inspirational leader? Here is presentation that answers all these questions.
4. “Good leaders” come at a PRICE (Dollars: salary, bonus, benefits, perks). 4 Inspirational Leaders and Good leaders come at a PRICE
5. Inspirational Leaders and Good leaders come at a PRICE “Good leaders” come at a PRICE (Dollars: salary, bonus, benefits, perks). "Inspirational Leaders" are PRICELESS and care only about values, principles, character, loyalty and integrity. 5
6. What makes an inspirational leader? 6 His/her ability to guide people towards a common goal.
7. What makes an inspirational leader? 7 His/her ability to guide people towards a common goal. The passion, the commitment, the sensitivity and the vision to see what is possible, on one hand, and to persuade people to follow their dreams .
8. 8 A good leader will motivate and encourage others to great works but an inspirational leader will help others to discover themselves and find their own greatness.
10. A leader has ‘vision’, as well as an understanding of strategy and the use of power and drive, while an inspirational leader goes beyond all this and achieves more. 10 www.commlabindia.com
12. For a good leader, followers follow a person—a sort of personality cult, whereas for an inspirational leader, followers follow a dream. 12
13. Good leader might be efficient where as inspirational leader has to be effective… 13 www.commlabindia.com
14. A good leader can get a lot out of a good employee, but an inspirational leader can get a lot out of average employee . 14
15. A good leader makes his co-workers like their work, but an inspirational leader makes them love their work! 15
16. Great leaders will get results but inspirational leaders inspire others to excel over and above normal results. 16
17. Good leaders get the job done, regardless of the attitudes of their followers. Inspirational leaders actually get followers internally motivated, in fact motivated enough to be leaders themselves. 17 www.commlabindia.com
18. A leader needs to have vision but it has to be the right vision. 18 "Visionary but wrong" does not work.
20. 1. Know the people you are leading and their strong points and weak points and take decisions with them in mind. 20
21. 2. Communicate as often as possible with people on your staff (one-on-one communication). 21 Ensure that the people who work for you understand that you value their inputs and contribution and that you are there to support their growth and development. www.commlabindia.com
22. 3. Be passionate about their vision, zeal and enthusiasm to succeed and do something different and at the same time be compassionate towards them. 22 Genuinely care about other people’s well-being and work.
23. 4. Develop the ability to think, foresee future opportunities and more. 23 Keep updated with the minutest of information and use it when it is needed the most.
24. 5. Do not be afraid to set hard goals. 24 People need to know that you have confidence in their abilities and that you are not afraid to put yourself on the line with them in attaining difficult goals.
25. 6. Be an example in all aspects of the job. 25 You do not have to be an expert in all technical areas, but you should be an example in work ethics, general ethics and integrity. www.commlabindia.com
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28. He is well-informed and is happy to share his knowledge and experience with his co-workers.
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30. He is well-informed and is happy to share his knowledge and experience with his co-workers.
31. He cares about his people and is willing to go the extra mile for his staff.
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33. He is well-informed and is happy to share his knowledge and experience with his co-workers.
34. He cares about his people and is willing to go the extra mile for his staff.
40. He enables a true connection between himself and his people, based on respect and trust.
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42. Leadership is more about the skills and aptitudes that a person has, more than anything else. 33 The most important skill of an inspirational leader is to be able to take decisions and live with the consequences.
43. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. Maxwell 34 www.commlabindia.com
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