In a recent podcast, I talked about how leaders can make the move from being a task master to an adventure guide. One of the three sub-movements we have to make, in order to become an adventure guide, is to shift from the notion of "leader as inspector" (of work) to "leader as inspirer" (of the worker).

It's not that inspecting work is all bad. We all need to be accountable for our work, and grow in our ability to do it better. Some inspecting is, therefore, understandable. But, some leaders use inspection as the dominant relational exchange they have with their employees. That won't do.

When people are inspired, it creates an energy (in those employees) to do better work. If inspection (and flaw picking) is what people get, it deflates them. Inspiration is like the rays of the sun; it provides energy that allows life to thrive.

I'm curious, how do you inspire people who work for you, OR, what have inspiring leaders done for you that created energy and passion for your work.

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Dave